Norfolk Summer Hunter Pace

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On Sunday August 22, 2021 our annual Norfolk Summer Hunter Pace starts at The Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course at 240 North Street in Medfield MA. The Pace will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the last rider out at 1:00 p.m. Entry form to be posted shortly.

Come for a beautiful 7 mile + ride through Norfolk’s beautiful territory of open fields and wooded trails in Dover and Medfield, some of which are not usually available to the general riding community.

Teams of up to five rider/horse pairs compete in one of three divisions: first flight (jumping), second flight (flats) and hilltoppers (slower pace flats). All divisions encounter inviting fences and stone walls not to exceed 3' 6" in height. A way around all obstacles is available to all riders. Riders in all divisions could go around jumps at their own discretion. ** Please note that riders under the age of 16 years-old must have an adult rider on their team**

The teams finishing closest to the pre-determined optimum time are awarded blue ribbons. Ribbons for 1st - 6th place. Prize for best time in each division. Ribbons and prizes will be mailed to the address on the entry form.  

Entry fee of $60 per rider. All riders must sign a Liability Waiver. All riders must wear certified helmets and hard-soled shoes with heals. There is no water available for horses at the Steeplechase Course, so please bring your own water containers.  

To Enter
Norfolk Hunt is following Covid-19 safety guidelines. We are ONLY accepting online registrations, online payments, and online release forms. Any problems or questions about submitting forms or payment, please contact Katie Estes at KEEstes@gmail.com 

  1. CLICK HERE to complete the online 2020 liability waiver (one form per rider).

  2. CLICK HERE to complete individual or group registration and payment.

  3. Email current coggins for all participating horses to KEEstes@gmail.com in advance of the event.

Please direct any questions or requests to Katie Estes at KEEstes@gmail.com. She will be happy to assist you in any way possible.

Covid-19 Considerations
Norfolk Hunt is following safety recommendations related to Covid-19. Teams MUST register AND pay online and in advance. 

Teams will be asked to select their preferences for ride-out times, which will allow for social distancing and ensure a continuous flow of teams on course. We will confirm your entry and email ride-out start times to your team. There will be stations where the next team can wait within a safe distance of the start-line. We also ask that you observe social distancing recommendations in the parking area of the Steeplechase Course.

Unfortunately, following Covid-19 safety recommendations, we will not be holding a gathering and lunch at the conclusion of the pace.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and beverages for the tailgate gathering, and to maintain social distancing as best possible throughout the event. Norfolk Hunt Club will provide bottled water to all participants and volunteers.

Awards will be announced online and ribbons/awards will be mailed to the first team member listed on the entry form.