Equestrian Club Meeting Slated for Monday

FREDERICK, Md.--Please attend the start-up meeting of the Hood College Equestrian Team/Club on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Beneficial–Hodson Library’s Room 2007.

Members of the Team/Club range in experience from beginners who are interested in learning how to ride, to those individuals with riding and showing experience. Horse ownership is not required as members of all levels are welcome to use the horses at North Fork School of Equitation (the Team’s home barn) for their lessons and practices. Team/Club members who have the requisite skills have the opportunity to ride on the Competitive Equestrian Team. The Team/Club encourages the participation and support of those individuals who have an interest in riding, fun, and horse-related activities, even if they are not active rider.

All Team and Club riders pay for their own lessons. Lessons are available to Hood Club/Team members at a cost of: 5 lessons for $175.00; 10 lessons for $300.00 or a monthly package for $225.00 for a minimum of three months. (See Karen Fenwick for details)

The Equestrian Team’s competitive expenses are paid by Hood College.

For further information, e-mail Lisa Mitchell at: mitchelll@hood.edu, Anita Bartgis at: abartgis@aol.com or Karen Fenwick at 301-834-9744.