1. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team

2. 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

3. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Exclusive Coach
Alexa Richardson

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
LESSON EXPECTATIONS
Lesson Expectations
Arrive 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team