The Smithtown Hunt 2025 Shoreham Hunter Pace Series: #1 @ SUNY Old Westbury

Event Details

Welcome to the first event of the Smithtown Hunt: Shoreham Hunter Pace Series at SUNY Old Westbury, Saturday, April 26, 2025 (rain date Sunday, April 27, 2025). Come join us and feel transported to a bygone era on the Gold Coast of Long Island as you ride the beautiful trails. A lovely catered lunch will be served following the ride.

Whether you are a seasoned rider or beginner, this event is perfect for all levels and disciplines. Helmets are required for riders, and a negative Coggins is required for each horse.

Ribbons for first through sixth place will be awarded to the teams that complete the course closest to the ideal time in each division. An award will also be presented to the best-dressed team.

Don't miss out on this experience to showcase your riding skills and bond with your horse!

Registration

Registration closes at midnight on Thursday, April 24th.

The first team to start will be at 9am; the last team out by 11am. Pleasure riders are encouraged to start earlier.

Series Overview

The Smithtown Hunt will be hosting four Hunter Paces in 2025: two in the Spring, and two in the Fall. While you can compete in one or two, riders who join in three or all four paces can win a series end award, provided they compete within the same division at each pace.

Series Rules:

• Points are awarded to individual riders, not teams.
• Riders may ride with different teammates, but cannot cross-enter in Divisions.
• Riders must stay in the same Division for each Hunter Pace to qualify.
• No sharing of horses between riders in an event.
• Dress code is neat, with proper attire required.
• There is a 2.5 hour limit to complete the course.

Awards

Year-end awards will be presented to the top scoring rider/team in each Division: Hunt, Junior & Pleasure. For the Junior Division, at least one rider must be 18 years or under. A horse may only make one trip per event. Dress code must be formal for Smithtown Hunt members during the formal season.

Riders/teams not at the Start Line by 11am will not qualify to place. Each division will be awarded 1st place through 6th place at each event.