05/11/2025
Registration is open for the upcoming Smithtown Hunt Shorham Series Hunter Pace hosted by Dr. Laurie Landeau at Sandpiper Farm, May 17, 2025. The rules/guidelines for the pace are published on the hunt's page, and here for reference: General Hunter Pace Rules
• Each pace will award ribbons for 1st through 6th place in each Division, plus a Best-Dressed award.
• Riders may place in only one Division per event and must declare their qualifying ride at registration if participating twice in a day.
• Junior Division: At least one rider on the team must be 18 years or under.
• A horse may only participate once per event. Two riders may not share the same horse.
• A current negative Coggins is required for all horses.
• Riders have a 2.5-hour time limit to complete the course.
• Teams not at the Start Line by 11:00 AM will not qualify for placement.
• Helmets are required.
• Dress code is neat and appropriate for the rider’s discipline.
• Smithtown Hunt members are required to wear formal attire during formal season (after Opening Hunt).
• Stay on marked trails; follow all arrows and signs. Use mowed paths when provided, watch for holes.
• Yield to hikers on the trail.
• Walk across roads, looking both ways before crossing.
• Walk when approaching other riders. Do not ride up too closely, and ask before passing. Pass at a walk.
• Yield to teams behind you if re-jumping fences. Only re-jump in the same direction.
• No dogs are permitted at Sandpiper Farm.
• Respect private and public land—Smithtown Hunt rides by permit only.
• Disrespecting landowners or rules will result in disqualification.
• The Hunter Pace Committee may disqualify any team that is off course, or any rider or horse deemed unsafe.
• And finally—have fun, be safe, and enjoy your ride!
