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***THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM LAST YEAR***

Come join us in August and ride, or walk, in the Elbert County Fair Parade!

Meet by 10 am in the contestant parking area (The contestant parking lot does get crowded so please plan on being there early.)

Line up at 10:45 am
Parade starts at 11:00 am
Will be finished with the parade route between 1145 – 12:00 Noon.

The following must be observed by all participants representing PTR in the parade:

Rider’s & side walkers attire: Clean, non-ripped blue jeans, boots with heels, white long sleeve button down shirt, helmet or black cowboy hat. Neckerchief, saddle pad cover and polo wraps will be provided by PTR.

Horses: Cleaned and groomed

Parade certification requirement: Rider/horse combo must have participated in parades in 2018 or completed spook proof in the last couple of years (2017). Spook Proofs are scheduled for April 13 and May 5 for refreshers.

Volunteer time: Riders will receive 4 hours volunteer time, side walkers will receive 3 hours volunteer time. Please check in with Bobbie Foote to sign waiver and receive neckerchief, saddle pad cover and polo wraps.

Organizer: TBD

RSVP REQUIRED! Please send email to parkertrailriders@gmail.com, sign up at the April or May membership meeting, OR send a FB message.

Our monthly general meeting is open to all members and the general public. Current club topics will be discussed. There may also be various presenters at the meetings who will speak about equestrian related topics of interest.

The meetings are all held at the PACE Center but the room may change. If you have trouble finding it, please see the receptionist at the front desk and they can direct you where to go.

You must attend a minimum of two meetings to qualify for a year end award. There will be a sign in sheet available at the meeting. You MUST sign in at the meeting for your attendance to count!