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Ellis River Riders Cart Game Show Series

Date and Time

Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

78 Airport Rd. Andover, Maine 04216
78 Airport Rd.
Andover, ME  04216
USA

Category

Show Entry

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Cart Gymkhana Guidelines

GENERAL
For safety reasons, all drivers must maintain control of their horse. Gaits are restricted to walk ONLY in the waiting/parking area! A warm-up area is located on the far side of the grounds (referred to as ‘The Ballfield’ to trot out your horse.
APPOINTMENTS
Show carts may be 2-wheel or 4-wheel. All harness styles are allowed, provided it is safe. Boots with a heel are required, gloves and buggy whips are allowed. No excess use of the whip will be tolerated. Wraps and boots are acceptable for the safety of your horse. Helmets are recommended for adults and required for all youth.
Cart Division Descriptions:
Ground Driving Division: This division is for those horses who are able to be driven from the ground. No harness is required, however a saddle with stirrups or a surcingle to run the driving
reins back thru to the handler are required for safety purposes. A whip is optional. Open to all ages. Helmets required for all Youth. The same Horse/Driver team are not allowed to enter driven classes.
Mini/VSE Division: This division is for miniature horses or other very small equines, as defined by height under 40” or 10hh. Open to all ages. Drivers may also enter into the Youth or Adult Division, depending on their driver's age. Driver may be allowed to have a knowledgeable copilot ride with them for safety reasons, but copilots are not to drive. Helmet is mandatory for all under the age of 18 years old.
Canter is allowed in this division.
Youth Division: This division is for those who are under the age of 18 as of January 1 of the show year. The driver may be allowed to have a knowledgeable copilot ride with them for safety reasons, though copilots are not to drive. Helmet is mandatory.
Adult Division: This division is for adults over the age of 18. Drivers may be allowed to have a knowledgeable co-pilot ride with them for safety reasons
Cancellation Policy:
The pre-paid registration fee is non-refundable unless the member is able to show a letter from their vet, or the rider’s doctor, stating a medical reason that they are unable to participate.

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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
Ground Driving Division: Classes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
Mini/VSE Division: Classes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
Youth Division: Classes 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33
Adult Division: Classes 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34
Advanced Division: Classes 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35
Individual Class #1: Ground Driving Single Barrel
Individual Class #2: Mini/VSE Single Barrel
Individual Class #3: Ground Driving Figure 8
Individual Class #4: Mini/VSE Figure 8
Individual Class #5: Ground Driving Benny Chimes
Individual Class #6: Mini/VSE Benny Chimes
Individual Class #7: Ground Driving Speed-Action-Control
Individual Class #8: Mini/VSE Speed-Action-Control
Individual Class #9: Ground Driving Keyhole
Individual Class #10: Mini/VSE Keyhole
Individual Class #11: Ground Driving Cloverleaf
Individual Class #12: Mini/VSE Cloverleaf
Individual Class #13: Ground Driving Back-Thru
Individual Class #14: Mini/VSE Back-Thru
Individual Class #15: Youth Single Barrel
Individual Class #16: Adult Single Barrel
Individual Class #17: Advanced Single Barrel
Individual Class #18: Youth Figure 8
Individual Class #19: Adult Figure 8
Individual Class #20: Advanced Figure 8
Individual Class #21: Youth Benny Chimes
Individual Class #22: Adult Benny Chimes
Individual Class #23: Advanced Benny Chimes
Individual Class #24: Youth Speed-Action-Control
Individual Class #25: Adult Speed-Action-Control
Individual Class #26: Advanced Speed-Action-Control
Individual Class #27: Youth Keyhole
Individual Class #28: Adult Keyhole
Individual Class #29: Advanced Keyhole
Individual Class #30: Youth Cloverleaf
Individual Class #31: Adult Cloverleaf
Individual Class #32: Advanced Cloverleaf
Individual Class #33: Youth Back-Thru
Individual Class #34: Adult Back-Thru
Individual Class #35: Advanced Back-Thru
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