The Calcutta, Sunday, April 6th, is a party at the Tack Room at which you bet on the outcome of the Field Day events. Itis an opportunity to make a generous donation to the Hunt with a fair chance of getting some of it back. We will auction off teams competing for the Division championships and the Arapahoe Relay Race, guaranteeing the “owners” of the winning teams a handsome return. A $50 purchase of a winning hound in the Run for the Noses wins a handsome cash prize of $750.

Field Day classes are for teams of two riders. Additional riders are allowed, but will not be scored. The Field Day consists of the Masters’ Division, the Huntsman’s Division and a number of Special Classes, with Championships awarded in both the Masters’ and Huntsman’s Divisions. Field Day Special Classes include the Arapahoe Relay Race and the Run for the Noses.

The Calcutta, Sunday, April 6th, is a party at the Tack Room at which you bet on the outcome of the Field Day events. It is an opportunity to make a generous donation to the Hunt with a fair chance of getting some of it back.

Auction – “Ownership” of each team competing for the Championship in the Masters’ Division, the Huntsman’s Division or the Arapahoe Relay Race will be auctioned at the Calcutta. Winning team owners will win $$$$$!!! Betting syndicates are encouraged.

Auction starts at 12:15 p.m. in the Tack Room.

The Run for the Noses is a hound race on a drag scent course. The hound crossing the finish line first is declared the winner. Temporary, exclusive “ownership” of individual hounds for this race can be purchased at the Calcutta for $50, with first option to buy going to members who “purchased” a hound in the annual puppy auction.

The winning hound pays a $750 purse to the lucky owner!!! Several hounds for this race will be auctioned separately.

Open to two-person teams of which only one rider must be a member of a registered or recognized MFHA hunt. Horses do not have to be fairly hunted. Jumps optional. Masters’ Division Championship awarded to the highest point winner. Ribbons in each class awarded to 3rd place. Teams should report to the veterinarian and chip taker after Class 3.

Class 1. Trotting Race
Horses and riders will trot a designated course with other competitors. If the horse breaks from the trot, it must circle before continuing the race or be disqualified. The team with the fastest combined placing wins. Limited to riders 13 years of age and older.

Class 2. Handy Hunter Pace
A walk/trot/canter (325 mpm) event. Horses and riders will ride a designated course and be tested on common hunt situations such as opening and closing a gate, trail obstacles, etc.

Class 3. Fieldmaster Pace
A walk/trot/canter (325 mpm) event. The team closest to the unannounced ideal time wins. No pre-ride allowed.

Open to two-person teams; one rider must be a member of a recognized MFHA hunt. Horses do not have to be fairly hunted. Jumps optional. Huntsman’s Division Championship awarded to the highest point winner. Ribbons in each class awarded to 3rd place. Riders must report to the veterinarian and chip taker after Class 5 and 6.

Class 4. Trotting Race
Horses and riders will trot a designated course with other competitors. If the horse breaks from the trot, it must circle before continuing the race or be disqualified. The team with the fastest combined placing wins. Limited to riders 13 years of age and older.

Class 5. Handy Hunter Race
Horses and riders will ride a designated course and be tested on common hunt situations such as opening a gate, trail obstacles, jumps, water, etc.

Class 6. Cherokee Pace
A hunting paced event, about 400 mpm. Team closest to the unannounced optimal time wins. No pre-ride allowed.

Class 7. Arapahoe Relay Race
Teams of three riders, chosen in a blind draw at Calcutta, will each race part of the course, then hand off the baton to the next rider in the designated zone. Dropped batons must be retrieved by the riders; if assistance is required from the observer, ten seconds will be added to the team’s time.

The Run for the Noses
This is an exciting, fast-paced race for hounds running a drag scent course. The hound crossing the finish line first is declared the winner! The winning hound pays $750! Temporary, exclusive “ownership” of individual hounds for this race can be purchased at the Club House and at the Calcutta from Lyn Robinson for $50, with first option to buy going to members who “purchased” a hound in the annual Puppy Auction. Several hounds will be auctioned separately.