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Golden Book Ponies Llc

497 Sams Pl Spout Spring, VA 24593

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 05/04 OT 2 Golden Book Ponies Obstacle Trail Amy Prange goldenbookponies@gmail.com
(443) 945-3921

About The Venue

We are a 40 acre horse farm with 2 miles of Obstacle Trails inspired by Clinton Anderson. We also specialize in breeding/training warmblood ponies and always have Livestock Guardians available. 

Our farm also hosts guests and horses in our Airbnb barndominium. See links and details in the "Additional Opportunities" section. 

Event Details

Saturday, May 4, 2024

We will be doing a Obstacle Trail (OT) – a relaxing short trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.

The Terrain

Gently rolling trails,  Footing is mostly turf, however, there may be some gravel, sand, rocks and wet spots. 

Meals

Currently, we recommend that competitors bring their own food; however, we will give updates as we are considering having horse clubs do breakfast and lunch for donations.

Awards

Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.

Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!

Equine Carrot Club - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. 

Star Rider Club - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. 

Additional Fees

Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

Additional Opportunities

We have 3 bedrooms in the Barndominium available through the following links to Airbnb. Stalls are separate.

Pink

https://www.airbnb.com/hosting/listings/editor/41930041/details/custom-link

Sage and Butter

https://www.airbnb.com/hosting/listings/editor/40592158/details/custom-link

Blue

https://www.airbnb.com/hosting/listings/editor/41550229/details/custom-link

Golden Book Ponies LLC also offers a: four horse, gooseneck horse trailer for rent (must have your own truck).

https://goldenbookponies.com/horse-trailer-rental-2/

Golden Book Ponies Llc
497 Sams Pl
Spout Spring, VA 24593


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Anyone coming in at the 460 and Reedy Spring Rd. intersection look for the Reedy Spring Storage Facility. It is a landmark when turning off the highway.

Occasionally GPS takes people to the top driveway up the hill on Double Bridges Rd.. However, you want the bottom driveway on Double Bridges Rd. "Sams Pl".

We are the farm at the back. Driveway is a 1/2 mile long and built for big rigs. You will see the yellow and stone barn and all the horses when you get to the top of the hill.

AGENDA

FRIDAY
3:00pm Gates Open
5-6:30pm Early Check In Available
SATURDAY - Obstacle Trail
8-8:45am New arrival Check In
8:00am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
10:00am First riders out on the course
Lunch after your ride
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

CAMPING electric bring 50' cord and water bring hoses
Friday Camping Electric (15 Amp) bring your own cords & Water bring your own hoses $30.00
Saturday Camping Electric (15 Amp) bring your own cords & Water bring your own hoses $30.00
Friday Camping Electric (30 Amp) Bring 50' of cord and water hoses $35.00
Saturday Camping Electric (30 Amp) Bring 50' of cord and water hoses $35.00
STALLS
Friday Night Stall - 12X12 covered $50.00
Saturday Night Stall - 12X12 covered $50.00
Dry Camping Free
Friday Dry Camping $0.00
Saturday Dry Camping $0.00
BYOP (pen, electric pen, tie to trailer)
Friday BYOP per equine $0.00
Saturday BYOP per equine $0.00