The Turkey Trot pleasure ride, a fall fixture at the Horse Park of New Jersey for 20 years, will be held Nov. 18. The event is sponsored by the Horse Park and the Eastern States Combined Training and Dressage Association.
The closing date for mail and email entries is Nov. 11, but post entries are accepted on competition day. The ride runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with awards at 3:45 p.m.
The divisions offered are Senior (55 years and over), Junior (18 years and under), Family (those in that section must be related to each other), or Open (to be ridden in pairs). There is a choice of Long or Short course for each
There is a new Open division for those who are new or whose horses are not fit enough for the longer courses.
Entries must include the names of riders (the course is to be ridden in pairs) at $45 per rider. Post Entries (entry received after Nov 11, 2018 or on competition day)are $60 per rider. Entry forms are available from the secretary, the Horse Park at this link or ESDCTA’s website at ESDCTA.org. Those interested can also call the Horse Park at (609) 259-0170 or via email at HorseParkOfNJ@aol.com. There is a $5 discount for members of the Horse Park or ESDCTA.
Draw checks to “Horse Park of NJ” or provide credit card information. Fax entries will not be accepted.Entries MUST be legible and include credit card information or check.Entries must include current negative Coggins. Include your cell phone number and carry their phones on the course in case they get lost and organizers need to contact them.
The short course will be about 5 miles and the long course about 6.5 miles. The new Intro course will be 2-3 miles.The courses will all start and finish from the Horse Park and will travel in and around the Horse Park and the Assunpink Wildlife Management. Area.
There are awards for first place and eight ribbons for each division.