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Volunteers are needed to help out at the following competitions:
CLick here for 2008 Volunteer Info

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help out at the following 2008 competitions:
Winona Horse Trials - May 10-11
Spring Hunter Pace - May 23 (Sat)
Mini Trials - June 28-29
Stone Gate Farm Fall Horse Trials - Sept 20-21
Fall Hunter Pace - Sept. 26

Recognized Events and Mini Trials
The recognized events will hold all the dressage and stadium jumping on Sat. and the cross country on the Sun. with the exception of the fall event where there will be some cross country run on Sat in addition to Sun. In addition, Winona will be hosting the Young Event Horse Test & the OTTB Classes on Fri. The cross country for the May event will be at the Huffman farm on Winona Rd.  The Mini Trials is all on one day & needs many volunteers as it can become rather chaotic as there is so much going on at one time.  We could also use some help on that Sat. to check in people who are doing the jumping schooling rounds and/or cross country

Before The Competition
Work Days: Any day before the event can be a work day, as there is always something to do. However, the week before is crunch time and the following jobs are usually done on these days:

Weekend Before: general work days

Monday: prepare stalls

Tuesday: set dressage rings & flag & number the cross country courses

Wednesday: set the stadium course

Thursday: "Fluff 'n stuff day" (decorate the cross country course)
Stabling cards & take bedding to off grounds stabling (if necessary)

Friday: final preparations & airport runs to pick up officials (Winona - Young Event & OTTB Tests)

We are doing the "Adopt A Fence" program again this year where a person or a group of poeple can adopt a fence or group of fences & prepare it for the event. Basically, you will be responsible for making it "look good" for the event which could include a fresh coat of stain, weed wacking, adding mulch, flowers, plants. Maps & a list of fences will be listed on the website.

During The Competition
Secretary: needs to be available on Fri & Sat to hand out packets and answer questions

Greeters: needs to be available on Fri to meet competitors in the stabling area & assist them in locating their stalls, parking, how to find their way around the farm etc.

Announcer:

Dressage - Chief Dressage Steward: responsible for the running of the dressage phase
•Scribes •Bit Check & warm up stewards •Score runners

Stadium - Chief Stadium Steward: responsible for the running of the stadium jumping phase
•Scribe •Timers •Jump Crew •Paddock/warm up steward •In gate •Score runners

Cross Country - Chief Cross Country Steward: responsible for the running of the cross country phase •jump judges •score collectors •paddock/warm up steward •Pinny collectors

Hospitality: to make sure that the volunteers and officials have food & drinks
Parking Attendant: help direct trailers & spectators


Hunter Paces on May 23 and Sept. 28
Set Up: clean trials and flag & mark the course the week before

Entry Secretary: process entries for 1 - 2 hourse before the start

Warm up Steward:

Starters and Timers:

Hospitality: Offer riders drinks

E-mail: volunteer@stonegatefarm.org


Thank you for your assistance, we couldn't run our events without your help!!

Jackie