Frost On The Pumpkin Hunter Pace

Join us for a beautiful Fall hunter pace ride through the magnificent forests and fields of Newtown followed by a delicious country luncheon, live music, fun costumes and vendors.

PLEASE COMPLETE A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH RIDER

Registrations Close on Thursday, October 23rd at 9:00 PM

About this event

Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace is part of the Associated Bridle Trails Series

Ribbons will be given for Hunt, Western, Pleasure and Junior Divisions to 10 places

Ribbons and a Prize will also be given for Best Team Costume

A Young at Heart Award will be given to the horse and rider team with the highest combined age

A Youngest Achiever Award will be given to the youngest rider at the Pace

Teams must consist of 2 or 3 riders. Western teams must include at least one western rider. Junior teams must have at least one rider under the age of 18. Junior teams with riders under16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. A Release of Liability must be signed by the parent or guardian for all junior riders.

A hot lunch will be catered by Tambascio's Restaurant under a large tent with table and chair seating. Tickets must be purchased for non-riders who are staying for lunch.

Entries must be received with payment by Thursday, OCTOBER 23rd at 9:00 PM ET. No same day registrations will be taken.

Please bring water for your horse - none is available at the Pace.

Directions: From Exit 11 off I-84 either direction: Turn left at end of the ramp, right on Route 25, left on Route 302, left on Boggs Hill Rd., left on Mt. Nebo Rd., follow the signs. If using a Map App, enter 26 Mt. Nebo Road. The starting field is nearby.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• As with all of our events, we are guests on the property so please be respectful of the landscape, pedestrians and automobiles.

• Helmets are required for all riders – No exceptions.

• Horses must be in condition. NBLA officials have the authority to disqualify any animal that is in distress

• Passing of other teams on the course must be done at a WALK or risk disqualification.

• Proper trail etiquette is required at all times

• No dogs please.

• There will be no refunds unless the pace is cancelled, or doctor/vet certificate is received before Pace Day.

• Please clean up around your trailer before leaving. Pick up all manure and hay.

• Every junior rider must submit a Release of Liability signed by a parent or guardian in order to receive a start package.

Discounted Memberships for 2025 may be purchased at the Secretary's Table the day of the Pace.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY!!!

I/We the undersigned, (the “Rider/s or Participant/s”), are permitted to participate in or volunteer at The Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace sponsored or organized by the Newtown Bridle Lands Association, Inc.(“NBLA”) on October 26, 2025 in Newtown, CT. The Rider and his/her parents or guardian (if Rider is less than 18 years of age) agree that NBLA, its officers, directors, agents, members, volunteers and assistants, as well as the landowners whose lands are used, crossed, abutted in this The Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace (collectively the “Releases”) shall not be liable for, and agree to release them from any accident, personal injury, death or property damage that may be sustained by any person or entity, including without limitation the Rider, as a result in whole or in part from the Rider’s participation in The Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace. This agreement is binding on the Rider and his/her parents or guardian whether or not said accident, personal injury, death or property damage is due in whole or in part to the negligence of the Releasees. The Rider and his/her parents or guardian agree to defend and indemnify the Releasees from any claims, demands or suits arising from the Riders participation in The Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace, including without limitation those arising in whole or in part from the negligence of the Releasees.

I understand that horseback riding involves risks from natural and man-made conditions, including for example, failure of riders to control their horses, the existence of tree branches and roots, animal burrows, erosion, slippery and uneven footing, rocks and other conditions. I agree that natural and man-made conditions are an inherent risk of horseback riding. I voluntarily assume the risks of encountering these conditions, including without limitation conditions caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees.

By signing, I hereby authorize the NBLA, its board members, volunteers and agents, the use of any photographs, images, and videos taken in connection with the event for use on the NBLA website, various social media accounts, and news media.

WAIVER OF CLAIMS, INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant, Horse Owner, Rider or Parent/Guardian (hereinafter “PARTICIPANT”), agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Windover Farm of Newtown, LLC and Curtis & Heidi Verdi (hereinafter collectively “OWNER”), including their agents and representatives, from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses, fines, and causes of action, including attorneys’ fees, court costs, expenses, and disbursements of any nature asserted against the Owner, its employees, family, and any or all third parties who bring a claim for bodily injury, death, personal injuries, or property damage (including loss of use thereof) arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with the access to and participation at Windover Farm, 26 Mount Nebo Road, Newtown, CT 06470. The obligations of the Participant hereunder shall be joint and several. Owner may proceed against one or more of the undersigned as Owner sees fit in its sole and absolute discretion.

In addition, the Participant and its agents agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release the Owner from, and against, any and all damage or loss of any kind, nature, or type incurred by the Participant while riding, including but not limited to injury to the horse(s) or damage to riding equipment, vehicles, trailers, etc., not limited to any other participant(s), thereof, and arising, directly, or indirectly, from the access and attendance, as aforesaid.

For Junior Riders: You must submit a Release of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. This release is available on the NBLA website: www.NBLACT.org.

For Adult Riders: By my submission of this Registration Form and payment, I acknowledge that I have read the above Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims/Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreements and fully understand and accept the terms as set forth.

Host or Publisher Newtown Bridle Lands Association