Hunter Paces.

Join us for the 2023 Myopia Fall Hunter Pace

Sunday, October 29 | Groton House Farm

 
 

Dear Prospective Competitor;

The Myopia Hunter Paces in Hamilton, offer riders a lovely ride through typical Myopia hunt country. Offered in the spring and fall, the courses are comprised of beautiful trails and fields, with plenty of inviting natural jumps (all with gaps) of every height (maximum of 3 feet). The courses are approximately 7 miles and include a 3-minute stop in the middle of the course. Participants ride out in teams of up to 5 riders. Riders under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult rider.

Our Hunter Paces exist because of our landowners and wonderful volunteers. Please thank them when you meet or ride by them. 

Kick On and Enjoy!

~ Ms. Wendy Wood and Mr. Franz Colloredo-Mansfeld, Jt. MsFH, and the Myopia Hunt Volunteers

 
 

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MYOPIA FALL HUNTER PACE

Sunday, October 29, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. start times
Groton House Farm
746 Highland Street
Hamilton, Massachusetts
$85 per competitor ($10 late fee after October 22nd)

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 5PM

Course:
The course of approximately 7 miles is the same for all divisions. There is a mandatory three minute rest stop. Refreshments will be provided for riders.

NOTE: We will not be offering separate 20” or 3’ jumping fields this year.

  • Jumping Division: All riders will encounter about 25 or so inviting fences, logs and stone walls not to exceed 3'6", many in hilly terrain. A way around all obstacles is available. Riders in all divisions may go around (gap) jumps at their own discretion. Depending on the rainfall prior to the event there may be soft footing. There will be one minor moving water crossing.

  • Adult Non-Jumping Division

  • Junior Non-Jumping Division: Two or more riders under 18. One adult or professional may be part of a Junior team.

Start Times:
Teams will be asked to select their 1st and 2nd preferences for a start time to ensure a steady flow of teams on course.  We will confirm your entry and email start the time to your team leader the week prior to the event.

Jumping riders will go out before non-jumpers to avoid having the faster-paced jumpers running up on the non-jumpers. There are specific time slots for each - note that there is also a 1/2 hour break before the second set of jumping riders to give the non-jumpers time to get far enough ahead.

Attire:
Safety helmet required. Creative team attire encouraged for all divisions.

Awards:
Winners will be those teams closest to the Official Pace Time. Six Ribbons will be available for the top six places of each division. During the month of September, ribbons awarded will be mailed to the designated team leader for distribution.  Division results will be posted on myopiahunt.org by the Wednesday following the Hunter Pace.

 
 

IMPORTANT EVENT GUIDELINES

It is very important that all participants review the guidelines and changes. Thank you for following these guidelines and doing your part to help keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

REGISTRATION

We are only accepting Online Registration and Payment.  Payment for the whole team must be made at the time of registration. No payments or registrations will be accepted on the Hunter Pace Day. Links are below for all tasks.

  1. A leader from the team must complete the online registration and payment for all the team of riders.

  2. Each rider is responsible to have completed the online Myopia Hunt Waiver in advance of the event.

  3. The following MUST be submitted before the team leader receives the email providing the ride out time:

    1. Online registration including payment for the entire team

    2. Electronic e-signed waiver for each rider

  4. Teams will be asked to select their preferences for ride out times which will allow for social distancing and ensure a steady flow of teams on course. We will confirm your entry and email the start times to your team leader.

  5. Entries are limited and will be accepted until we reach our limit for everyone’s health and safety.

  6. Cancelled entries will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee.

  7. In the unlikely event that the Hunter Pace is cancelled, all fees will be refunded with the exception of the processing fees.

AT THE HUNTER PACE EVENT

  1. Please arrive a maximum of 35 minutes before you scheduled time. That will give you adequate time to mount and check in for your scheduled ride time. If you arrive late for your start time you may not be able to ride. There will not be a marked warm up area so please pace yourself to avoid a queue in the starting area.

  2. Please take a brief cool out after completing the team ride and leave the grounds to allow for another trailer to park safely.

  3. Please stay home if you are not feeling well (fever, cough, or shortness of breath, sore throat) or have had close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19 or under investigation for Covid-19 within the past 14 days.

 

—– Photographers Shawn Tinkham and John Miller will be at the event.  Please check their websites for proofs afterwards —–