Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Organization MCHS Sponsor MARY KAY DONOVAN MCHS Team Members Myra Ashly Gray Sarah Selman Meaghan Connolly Sophie Blanton MCHS Equestrian Parent Board Karen Selman – President Andrea Gray – Secretary Amanda Connolly - Treasurer

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Exclusive Coach Alexa Richardson

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Leasing Horses at all Shows To not interfere with homework & study time during school year. Time saver. More cost efficient. Home earlier after show.

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Team Expectations For Competing Riders – members of the team -Mandatory 2.5 GPA -Minimum of 4 lessons per month – encourage more -Compete in 5 regular season shows – that is the max -10 hours of community service – minimum -$100 sponsorship or donation to team For Apprentice Riders/Managers – -Minimum of 2 lessons per month and/or assist riders at the scheduled lesson time 4x per month -Attend all MCHS shows including the the Winter Classic in January

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Show and Spirit Wear Attire Competitive Riders – pants, show jacket, white show shirt, helmets, tall boots, gloves, and crop Everyone - Wear MCHS sprit wear to shows such as heavy weight jackets, team shirts, sweatshirts, letter jackets, etc.

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Lesson Payments Lesson Payments Due by 1st of Month Late after end of business on 5th Late payment will result in rider being removed from lesson calendar until payment is made How to pay: Deliver check direct to Coach Alexa

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team REPRESENT Mill Creek High School Team Member Expectations Give complete cooperation and respect to the coaches, officers and teammates Accept instruction and constructive criticism with a positive attitude and willingness to improve RESPECT THE TRAINER AND THEIR ABILITY TO INSTRUCT Members should always demonstrate respect for self, teammates, horses, coaches and facility.

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team LESSON EXPECTATIONS Lesson Expectations Arrive 30-45 minutes prior to lesson Wear appropriate riding gear – riding pants, show boots and gloves – rider will not lesson if appropriate gear is not present 4 lessons per month – STRONGLY ENCOURAGE MORE Schedule lessons through Coaches Weather related cancellations 3 no shows or unexcused absences results in removal from the team

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Lessons and Practice Rides Group lessons will be no more than 4 at a time. Monthly Group Lessons ($40 per lesson) must be paid by 1st of Month for that month’s lessons. 4 lessons per month required for competitor riders. Lessons will be 1 hour. Private lessons ($50 per lesson) to be scheduled & paid directly to trainers at time of lesson. Practice rides are available on certain days & times for only $20/hour on own & must be paid at time of ride.

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Show Fees $60 IEA Individual Membership – one time fee paid at the beginning of the season online $130 Show fee ($80 per show) and coaches fee ($50 per show) paid per month during September, October, November, December and January **Other fees will be determined at the beginning of the season Each girl will participate in 5 shows. Show schedule will be determined in the fall

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team MCHS WINTER CLASSIC SHOW Date to be announced Chicopee Woods Agriculture Center Volunteers & Coordinators Needed Ribbon table, 2 score keepers, in/out gate helpers, stall/shavings manager, raffle basket coordinator, assistance horse manager, jump decorations, jump setup, jump crew, announcer, etc.

Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team