1. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team Introduction –
President – Chris Sandquist
Secretary – Anne Hall
Treasurer – Debra Renner
Community Service Organizer & Tracker – Anne Hall
Team Captains are; Rachel Hall, Abigail Renner, Ashley Sandquist

2. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Organization
MCHS Sponsor
MARY KAY DONOVAN
Mill Creek High School
Mill Creek Middle School
Intro
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MCHS Equestrian Parent Board
Karen Selman & Amanda Blanton – President
Andrea Gray – Secretary
Amanda Connolly - Treasurer

3. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Exclusive Coach
Rachel Abel
Exclusive means the coaches will only be coaching at competitions for MCHS only.
Two coaches will assist riders with two different approaches to competing.
Opens availability to lesson with more choices for lesson times.
Introduce Coaches and let them will tell a little about themselves.

4. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Barns to Ride
Rivendell Farms
3801 Poplar Springs Road
Gainesville, Ga 30507
Trinity Farms – Beginner Riders or good practice rides, great trail rides, miles from MCHS, about an 18 minute drive.
Flying D Stable – Established Riders, 45 minute drive, up by Jacksonville.

5. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Leasing Horses at all Shows
You do not have to own a horse to compete!
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6. 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
-Participate in barn workday
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

7. 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. Examples on display.
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8. 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 Rachel Abel
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Lessons and Practice Rides
Group lessons will be no more than 4 at a time.
Monthly Group Lessons ($50 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 are available and can be scheduled & paid directly to trainers at time of lesson.
All makeup lessons must be made up by the end of the month
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12. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Show Fees
$60 IEA Individual Membership – one time fee
paid at the beginning of the season online
Show fee ($80 per show), coaches fee ($65 per show), and horse lease fee (price to be determined)
**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
To Compete and Lease horses.

13. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Volunteers
Fundraising
Community Service
Spirit Wear
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Sponsorship
Show Day Coordinator

14. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
Barn Social
Thursday, June 1st 6:00 to 8:00
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15. Mill Creek High School Equestrian Team
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