Hunter Pace

Hunter Pace at Gilley Creek

Please join us at for our  August  Hunter Pace / Trail Pace at GILLEY CREEK In Myakka City, Florida.  There are a variety of jumps on course and all jumps are optional.  Teams made up of 2-3 riders follow a marked trail. You compete the course at own pace.  There are several classes to choose from, including  Western, Endurance, jumping or flat.  The goal of the competition is to get closest to the ideal secret time.  We award ribbons for each pace, and year end award in each class.   The August Pace is the Seventh and final   Pace of our 2019 – 2020 Series.  Awards will be presented to the high point winners!!!  
 I –   Cross Country English Flat (No Jumps), aII ages
II –   Cross Country Western, all ages.

III –   Endurance Class – (2 circuits) Mandatory 20 minute break between circuits.            Endurance riders must go out on their first circuit  by 9:00 a.m.

IV –  Hunter Course English (Jumps), Juniors only
V –   Hunter Course English (Jumps), all ages
SORRY – NO DRIVING (CARRIAGE) CLASS AT THIS LOCATION DUE TO TERRAIN!   
LAST TEAM OUT BY 11:00 AM —– ENDURANCE CLASS MUST START BY 9:00 AM
 
There are no picnic facilities so please bring a chair to sit on after your ride!   NO CONCESSION STAND! 

2019 Opening Meet

Learn More About Our Opening Meet

South Creek Foxhounds
Opening Meet
November 30, 2019
Hosted at Little Everglades Ranch
in Memory of Sharon Blanchard
& Honoring Bob Blanchard

Opening Meet is a special time for foxhunters to share and celebrate with friends, family, landowners, and other hunt supporters. It marks the official beginning of a new hunting season. Those involved have spent the summer and fall training young hounds, conditioning horses (and people), clearing trails, repairing and installing jumps. South Creek Foxhounds Opening Meet is always held on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
By tradition, these festivities include: The Stirrup Cup, the Blessing of the Hounds, the awarding of St. Hubert Medals, the Hunt, followed by a catered Hunt Brunch and socializing. Non-riding guests are welcome to attend and follow on a “Tally Ho” vehicle. Proper attire is requested.

We welcome you to join us on our Opening Meet!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Little Everglades Ranch
38233 Ashbrook Road
Dade Blessing of the Hounds at 9:00 A.M.
Hounds will move off after the Blessing
Catered Hunt Brunch to Follow at 11:00 A.M.

SCF Members: $50.00 per person
Non-Members: $75.00 per person
Under Age 6 Free
No Refunds
Mandatory R.S.V.P. with payment by November 25th

To attend please: Print the Release and send with payment (make checks payable to SCF) to:
Linda Williams, Treasurer
8916 Eagle Watch Drive
Riverview, FL 33578

Please indicate if you are riding on a horse or riding on the Tally Ho vehicle!
Please Note – No Motorized Vehicles Will Be Allowed to Follow The Hunt Besides the Tally Ho Vehicle!
Any Questions? Contact Jan McDonald Email Jan.
No refunds and all reservations and payments MUST be made by November 25, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS!City, FL 33523