AQHA RIDE PROGRAM

MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI

HOST AFFILIATE:  Mississippi Quarter Horse Association

DATE:  October 18-19, 2008

LOCATION:  Lauderdale County Agri-Center, Meridian, MS

FEES:        Preregistration fees:
$25 one-day package / $10 nonrider
$40 two-day package / $15 nonrider
$15 per stall per night
RV hook-ups - $20 per night
Fees after October 12, 2008:
$30 one-day package / $10 nonrider
$45 two-day package / $15 nonrider
$20 per stall per night
RV hook-ups - $25 per night
No refunds.                                  

DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Once again, enjoy riding the scenic, rolling hills of east central Mississippi. The 20 miles of trails are located in a 100-year-old hardwood forest. Trails start and end at the stall and camping area.

Friday, participants can register from 6-9 p.m. with a dinner served. Saturday starts at 7:30 a.m. with donuts and registration. Ride from 9-11:30 a.m. Return for lunch from 12-1 p.m. There will be equine clinics during lunch. Enjoy an afternoon ride from 2 -4:30 p.m. Tack swap and sale (sell or trade your extra tack) from 5-7 p.m. Cook-out from 6 -7 p.m. followed by bingo and a campfire roundup. On Sunday, breakfast will be served from 7:30-8 a.m. with a church service to follow. Take part in the morning ride from 9-11:30 a.m. Enjoy hamburgers before departing for the weekend.

DIRECTIONS:  On I-20 East: Take exit 154A and travel south for two miles. Turn right at Agri-Center sign.

On I-20 West: Take exit 157A and travel south for two miles. Turn right at Agri-Center sign.

RENTAL HORSES:  No     

STALLS AVAILABLE:  Yes – Rob Seal / 200 stalls available 

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  RV hook-ups, showers, restrooms, water for horses and nine wash racks

HORSE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Negative 12-month Coggins must be presented upon check-in

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:

Kermit Thames

PHONE:  (601) 498-6529

E-MAIL: kthames02@yahoo.com   

WEB SITE:  mqha.org

Rob Seal

PHONE:  (601) 482-8498 / (601) 917-8041