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6th Annual Benefit Christmas Hunter Pace for Freedom Reigns Ranch
Presented By Freedom Reigns Ranch
Dec 3, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
It’s back!!
Freedom Reigns Ranch’s 6th Annual Benefit Christmas Hunter Pace at incredible Fox Hollow Farm (home of Jason and Christian Love)
100% of the proceeds benefit local nonprofit and free-of-charge youth equine mentorship organization Freedom Reigns Ranch. (www.freedomreignsranch.com)
***12/3/2023***
(Rain date 12/10/2023)
ENTRY FORM through Blue Horse Entries. There is no fee for a Blue Horse Entries account and it is simple to set up. Please be sure your Coggins is current as entries with an expired Coggins/coggins that will expire prior to the event are not accepted!
Entries will close on 11/22/2021 or when the maximum number of teams is reached. Submit entries early as this event has sold out every year.
*Any style of tack welcome*
3 Divisions:
-Hilltoppers: a leisurely ride at mostly a walk
-First Flight: Fox Hunt Simulation optimum time: resting, walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping and jumping required
-Second Flight: Jumping optional but optimum time will be the same as First Flight
Beautiful 5-6 mile ride through the countryside of Tennessee. A variety of jumps are placed throughout the trail for jumping divisions to simulate a real fox hunt!
Helmets and close-toed shoes required for all mounted riders.
Prizes abound:
-best Christmas costume - individual
-best Christmas costume theme - team (up to 6)
-most classic turn-out - individual
-most glitter on a single horse/rider
-most bells on a single horse/rider
-scavenger hunt (t-shirt for all who complete it!)
Ribbons:
-participation ribbon for all competitors
-1st-6th place ribbons for first flight and hilltoppers closest to optimum time
Lunch provided for all riders with entry.
Additional lunches available by pre-order (submitted on entry form) or via Venmo - must be pre-ordered!
(Hamburger/Cheeseburger or hot dog, chips, cookie, and beverage)
TEAMS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE FOR SAFETY. PLEASE PLAN YOUR TEAMS AND SUBMIT FORMS ACCORDINGLY! Ride times will have groups departing every 10-15 minutes.
Hilltoppers should plan on riding in earlier times of the day, and last team will be scheduled to depart no later than 2:00.
First Flight riders will be scheduled throughout the day with last team scheduled to depart no later than 3:15.
Please note: we will make every attempt for your ride time to be as close as possible to your desired start time but cannot guarantee so.
Ride times will be posted on Friday 12/1/22 @ 12pm CST on our website as well as sent via email.
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Thank you so much to the Love family for hosting this fantastic hunter pace and trail ride again this year!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Email volunteering@freedomreignsranch.com to help! (TN Promise hours available for volunteers!)
No horse experience necessary.
It’s back!!
Freedom Reigns Ranch’s 6th Annual Benefit Christmas Hunter Pace at incredible Fox Hollow Farm (home of Jason and Christian Love)
100% of the proceeds benefit local nonprofit and free-of-charge youth equine mentorship organization Freedom Reigns Ranch. (www.freedomreignsranch.com)
***12/3/2023***
(Rain date 12/10/2023)
ENTRY FORM through Blue Horse Entries. There is no fee for a Blue Horse Entries account and it is simple to set up. Please be sure your Coggins is current as entries with an expired Coggins/coggins that will expire prior to the event are not accepted!
Entries will close on 11/22/2021 or when the maximum number of teams is reached. Submit entries early as this event has sold out every year.
*Any style of tack welcome*
3 Divisions:
-Hilltoppers: a leisurely ride at mostly a walk
-First Flight: Fox Hunt Simulation optimum time: resting, walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping and jumping required
-Second Flight: Jumping optional but optimum time will be the same as First Flight
Beautiful 5-6 mile ride through the countryside of Tennessee. A variety of jumps are placed throughout the trail for jumping divisions to simulate a real fox hunt!
Helmets and close-toed shoes required for all mounted riders.
Prizes abound:
-best Christmas costume - individual
-best Christmas costume theme - team (up to 6)
-most classic turn-out - individual
-most glitter on a single horse/rider
-most bells on a single horse/rider
-scavenger hunt (t-shirt for all who complete it!)
Ribbons:
-participation ribbon for all competitors
-1st-6th place ribbons for first flight and hilltoppers closest to optimum time
Lunch provided for all riders with entry.
Additional lunches available by pre-order (submitted on entry form) or via Venmo - must be pre-ordered!
(Hamburger/Cheeseburger or hot dog, chips, cookie, and beverage)
TEAMS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE FOR SAFETY. PLEASE PLAN YOUR TEAMS AND SUBMIT FORMS ACCORDINGLY! Ride times will have groups departing every 10-15 minutes.
Hilltoppers should plan on riding in earlier times of the day, and last team will be scheduled to depart no later than 2:00.
First Flight riders will be scheduled throughout the day with last team scheduled to depart no later than 3:15.
Please note: we will make every attempt for your ride time to be as close as possible to your desired start time but cannot guarantee so.
Ride times will be posted on Friday 12/1/22 @ 12pm CST on our website as well as sent via email.
*********************
Thank you so much to the Love family for hosting this fantastic hunter pace and trail ride again this year!
*********************
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Email volunteering@freedomreignsranch.com to help! (TN Promise hours available for volunteers!)
No horse experience necessary.
Our official sponsors
Competitions and Levels
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Hunter Pace
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Individual Registration - Hilltoppers (includes lunch)$79-Hilltoppers: a leisurely ride at mostly a walkHilltoppers should plan on riding in earlier times of the day, and last team will be scheduled to depart no later than 2:00
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Individual Registration: First Flight (includes lunch)$79-First Flight: Fox Hunt Simulation optimum time: resting, walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping and jumping requiredLow (12") and high (2'3"-2'9") option
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Individual Registration: Second Flight (includes lunch)$79-Second Flight: Jumping optional but optimum time will be the same as First FlightJumping Optional: low (12") and high (2'3"-2'9") options
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Fees and Extras
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Extras
Additional Lunch$10.00/Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or Hot Dog, chips, cookie, and drink
Event Details
Policies
Helmets and close-toed shoes required for all mounted riders.
PRIZES FOR COSTUMES AND TURNOUT!
-best Christmas costume - individual
-best Christmas costume theme - team (up to 6)
-most classic turn-out - individual
-most glitter on a single horse/rider
-most bells on a single horse/rider
-scavenger hunt (t-shirt for all who complete it!)
Current Coggins required for all horses and for an entry to be accepted, no exceptions.
Rain date: Sunday, 12/10/2023
Refunds (less the Blue Horse Entry administrative fee) for entries will be offered until 11/22. In the event of rain, all entries will move to the rain date and a transfer or refund will be offered.
Waiver required for all riders. Email theranch@freedomreignsranch.com if you are having difficulty.
Logistics
The closest lodging is in Spring Hill, TN (approximately a 10 minute drive)
Ample parking is available in grassy fields. Volunteers will be available to assist you.
First ride out is at 9:00am, last ride will depart at 3:15pm.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure you know your team's name and submit it on your entry!
Have your team leader (and only your team leader) email theranch@freedomreignsranch.com once your entire team's entries are submitted to request your ride out time.
We cannot guarantee ride-out times but will do our best to accommodate your preferred time.
All Hilltoper teams should plan on starting their ride on or before 2:00pm.
TEAMS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE FOR SAFETY. PLEASE PLAN YOUR TEAMS AND SUBMIT FORMS ACCORDINGLY! Ride times will have groups departing every 10-15 minutes.
No stabling is available
We need volunteers!! Please email volunteering@freedomreignsranch.com if you'd like to help. No horse experience necessary.
Other
Prizes abound:
-best Christmas costume - individual
-best Christmas costume theme - team (up to 6)
-most classic turn-out - individual
-most glitter on a single horse/rider
-most bells on a single horse/rider
-scavenger hunt (t-shirt for all who complete it!)
Ribbons:
-participation ribbon for all competitors
-1st-6th place ribbons for first flight and hilltoppers closest to optimum time
Scavenger Hunt:
-t'shirt for all who complete! (List will be emailed with information on 12/1/2023)
IMPORTANT:
Be sure you know your team's name and submit it on your entry!
Have your team leader (and only your team leader) email theranch@freedomreignsranch.com once your entire team's entries are submitted to request your ride out time.
We cannot guarantee ride-out times but will do our best to accommodate your preferred time.
All Hilltopper teams should plan on starting their ride on or before 2:00pm.
Schooling area and jumps available at the start line.
Important Dates
- Event start date:
- Sun, December 3, 2023
- Event end date:
- Sun, December 3, 2023
- Open date:
- Tue, October 3, 2023
- Close date:
- Wed, November 22, 2023
