[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Equestrian Boot Camp - November 4th

[Duane Wilkey]

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Equestrian Boot Camp - November 4th


The Shire of Stormsport is proud to announce that it will be hosting an
Equestrian Boot Camp on Saturday, November 18th from 11 AM until we
"boot" people (and horses) out.  

This somewhat stripped down version of last year's Horses, Hawks and
Hounds will be focused on three things:  Training/authorizing
groundsmen, getting riders authorized and getting Marshals-in-Training
trained. It is our sincerest hope that we have candidates for all three
activities because our MITs really need victims.er.volunteers to put
through the authorization and training process.  Since we have access to
an indoor arena, these activities will be held rain or shine.  

Spectators, falconers, birds-of-prey, houndsmen and women and their dogs
are welcome as well.  If enough of these good folks show-up there may be
impromptu classes in those areas as well as the afore mentioned
"official" activities.  

In addition, if the weather cooperates and folk want to participate, we
are planning a trail ride for Sunday morning.

Please note that because of time constraints, we will not be able to
give riding lessons. Those planning on bringing horses to the site will
have to have proof of a recent Coggins exam (negative results) taken
within the last six months for each horse they plan on bringing. Horses
may stay on site overnight in group pasture boarding only. There are no
private paddocks or stalls available at this site. If you plan on
bringing a horse(s) to the site please call Alexander (814) 459-1156 to
let him know when you plan on arriving and when you will be leaving.
Pasture boarding is available from Friday afternoon until Sunday
morning.

All riders must wear boots that have a low heel and that provide ankle
support.  We have a limited number of helmets to share for those who do
not have them. All riding authorizations must be done wearing a helmet.
Minors who wish to authorize must a parent or legal guardian present at
the site.

The site is Van Dee Stables, 9051 Hamot Road, Waterford, PA 16441.  The
site opens 5 PM on Friday (For those of you with horses that would like
to pasture board) and closes at 1 PM on Sunday for trail riders.
Otherwise site hours are from 11 AM until 7 PM Saturday.

Cost for this extravaganza will be $15.00 for the entire weekend. This
includes a side board for Saturday lunch as well as the site fee.
Persons under 16 years of age are $10.00 and the smallest of our
citizens (5 and under) are free. Merchants are welcome, but we would
appreciate a call so we can plan space in case of bad weather. Your
Co-Autocrats are Alexander Caithnes and Rannveigr Haakonardottir. Please
call if you have any questions about the event or horse/rider
requirements. (Duane Wilkey and Mary Reitz - 1605 South Shore Drive,
Erie, PA 16505  (814) 459-1156 phone calls before 10 PM please.) Please
make all checks out to SCA-Shire of Stormsport , please mail them to the
Autocrats.

If you are planning on pasture boarding, separate fees are required and
will be paid directly to VanDee Stables. Contact Alexander or Rannveigr
about the boarding fee schedule. 

Directions: (From All Points)  Take your best route to the intersection
of I-90 and US 19 South.  Take US 19 South to the first intersection
with a traffic light.  This is Oliver Road.  Turn Right.

Stay on Oliver Road for 1.5 Miles.  Turn left on to Hamot Road.

Stay on Hamot for 1.3 Miles. You will pass a two housing developments
and a grass runway airport.  The stables are the next driveway after the
airport on the left.  If you get to New Road you've gone too far.