MARYLAND JUNIOR HUNT CUP CONDITIONS

2010 Conditions

*1st RACE - JUNIOR PONY LEADLINE TROT RACE

For ponies. To be ridden by Juniors who have not reached their
7th birthday as of the first of the year. Ponies must have a leadline
attached to their bridle & must be accompanied by an adult.
Entries breaking out of the trot must go behind the last entry in the
field before continuing or may be DQed. ASTM approved helmets
required, overgirths & protective vests highly encouraged. Racing
silks encouraged, proper riding attire accepted.
About 1/16 mile
Division I (conditions above)- Small, Medium, Large Awards
Division II- No age limit, not eligible for Div I. For rider’s needing 2-3
assistants. Indicate entry size.

2nd RACE - JUNIOR PONY FLAT RACE

Pony races open to juniors who have not reached their 16th birthday
as of the first of the year. Divisions may be split or combined.
Division I- Small Ponies (1/4 mile )
Division II- Medium Ponies (1/4 mile )
Division II- Large Ponies (1/2 mile )

*3rd RACE - MARYLAND YOUNG RIDER HUNT CUP
Young Rider Timber Race/ Field Master’s Chase

Open to amateur riders between 16-21 y.o. (no exceptions), on
horses & large ponies who are a min. of 5 years old. Entries must
have completed several Field Master’s Chase races (Jr. or Sr.), a
timber race, or be approved by the race committee. No rider allowances.
All owners, riders, and horses must be acceptable to the
committee. Weight 150 lbs. All rider’s MUST attend a mandatory
course walk, time TBD. First TB, Non-TB, & pony trophies awarded.
Entries must provide their own lead. Race is carded as timber race,
but may change to Field Master’s Chase pending entries, indicate
your preference upon entry.
About 3 miles over fences not to exceed 3 1/2’.

*4th RACE - MARYLAND JUNIOR HUNT CUP
Field Master’s Chase

Open to amateur riders, who have not reached their 16th birthday
as of the first of the year, on horses who are a minimum of 5 years
old and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last 3
years. Catch weights. Riders are to follow the Field Master over a
flagged course over approximately 2 miles of fair hunting country.
After the last fence, the Field Master will release the field to race for
the finish. Racing silks preferred. All entries will run together, but a
trophy will go to the first TB and first non-TB to finish.
About 2 miles
Division I- Thoroughbred
Division II- Non -Thoroughbred

5th RACE - STICK PONY RACE

Open to amateur “jockeys” 7 years of age and under. Entry fee
$5. All jockeys must supply their own “mount” and are encouraged
to wear racing silks. Prizes to all starters. Enter at NAPTP.com.
About 20 feet on the flat.

*5th RACE - THE MARYLAND PONY HUNT CUP
Junior Pony Field Master’s Chase

Open to amateur riders on ponies. Riders are not to have reached
their 16th birthday as of the first of the year. All ponies must be a
minimum of 5 years old. Catch weights. Riders are to follow the
Field Master over a flagged course over approximately 2 miles of fair
hunting country. After the last fence, the Field Master will release the
field to race for the finish. Racing silks preferred. All divisions will
run together, but trophies will be awarded to the first small, medium,
and large ponies to finish.
About 2 miles
Division I- Small
Division II- Medium
Division II- Large

ENTRIES
MAKE ENTRIES WITH:
***NAPPA***
410-329-3749 or www.NAPTP.com
Entries Close at Noon Monday, April 19, 2010

NO POST ENTRIES
Entries may be measured the day of the race to ensure proper
division placement. All ponies/horses may only compete in
the relay division or in one race on the day. However, ponies
maybe used once in the Leadline Trot race and then again in a
second race/relay.

Entry Fees ($25.00) to be paid on race day prior to acceptance
of entry- cash or check payable to Land Preservation Trust.
Proof of rider health insurance and neg. coggins required.
Release forms must be signed. Races may be combined,
canceled, or split. ALL ENTRIES must be approved by the
committee or must have successfully raced in a Field Master’s
Chase prior to race day and/or attended the schooling session.

MANDATORY SCHOOLING SESSION
All jump race entrants MUST school before the committee
before they will be allowed to compete. Please call
NAPPA (410-329-3749)as soon as possible to join one of the schooling
sessions. Entrants who have competed in the Jr MHC
on the same mount before successfully are excused.

FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION
410-329-3749
info@NAPTP.com
www.shawandowns.org
www.NAPTP.com

Subscriber & General Parking available, see websites above.
Proceeds from the Maryland Junior Hunt Cup benefit the Land
Preservation Trust (LPT) and the North American Pt-to-Pt Association
(NAPPA).


*Indicates NAPPA Championship Series qualifying race. Entrants
in these races automatically qualify to compete at the
NAPPA Championship Day.

NOTE: The use of a whip is strictly prohibited in all races this
day (excluding the Young Rider Timber Race). All riders must
wear current ASTM/SEI approved helmets and safety vests. All
horses and ponies must wear overgirths and must have a proper
leather or nylon bridle with a bit (or a hackamore).