Welcome to Summer Hunt VII
Hosted by the Shire of Earnrokke July 24-26, 2011
The entire site is an active equestrian area and under the rules and regulations of SCA Equestrian Activities. The Site Autocrat, Shire Seneschal and Equestrian Marshals are responsible for maintaining the safety and welfare of all participants, riders and non-riders alike. Respect all of the signage, fences and other lines of demarcation. The EMIC has ultimate opinion and authority regarding any Equestrian Safety issues and Equestrian regulations. Equestrian Waivers must be signed by everyone on site. No exceptions. Bring insecticide and sun block!
SITE RULES
•No glass containers around the horse and dog areas.
•No open fires on the ground. Firepits, tikis, or BBQs are OK
•Long pants and heeled boots are strongly recommended for everyone when around horses.
•Pack out all trash. Do not use wash station to clean dishes.
•Horses have the right of way. Do not trust that the rider has control over the horse.
•Electric fencing is in use and may not be marked. Be careful!
CHILDREN (under 18)
•Are required to wear helmets, long pants, boots while on horseback. No pony rides permitted as per SCA Equestrian Regulations.
•Must be under supervision at all times. (Beware of ponds and woods.)
•Please keep children away from horse paths and out of corrals and paddocks. Do not feed or pet the horses or dogs without the express permission of the horse owner.
EQUESTRIANS and DOG OWNERS
•Maintain a walk in the presence of pedestrians.
•Only tie up horses at the hitching areas, in the paddocks, or at their horse trailers. Horse Practice areas are ONLY the 2 Equestrian Designated areas: within the bounds of the Horse Corral pasture and the Hunting Preserve. No horse practicing permitted elsewhere.
•Are responsible for the care, feeding, watering & manure/feces pick up of their pets.
•Dogs must be leashed at all times.
THE ALLEGED SCHEDULE
Friday, July 24
12:00pmSite opens for Merchant set-up & horse admission
3:00pmSite opens for general populace
6:00-9pm #1 Authorizations
Saturday, July 25
8:00am #2 Authorization/practice session for Riders
9:30am Opening Court @ Aquaterra Baronial Pavilion
immediately followed by Rider Auction w/ Betting Man’s Guide and Hunt Guild Meeting
Silent Auction open till 4 pm near Aquaterra BP
10:00am All Championships, A&S, Marshal Lysts, & Hunter Persona Challenge, & Contests open
6 pm Potluck Feast featuring Closing court, presentations, & shire champion investitures. All invited to enter Best Hunting story contest.
Sunday, July 26
10 amOpening Court Announcements
11 am Hunt Guild Weapons Contest open, Hunt Guild Display
11amArchery, General Riding, and Thrown Weapons Open
2 - 3 pm Hunt Guild Weapons Contest Judging
4 pm Closing Court, awards, and Announcements
6 pm Site Closes
