Moore County Hounds: Hunter Pace 2026
November 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Please join Moore County Hounds for the 35th Annual Hunter Pace at the beautiful Walthour Moss Foundation! Whether you’re a Hilltopper looking for a leisurely ride or a Coyote Run participant ready for a full canter, there is something for every rider.
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 MCH Hunter Pace! All disciplines and all tack styles welcome!
Dress up in a team costume or your favorite riding clothes. Pick one of the three pace settings offered and set off together for a few miles in the beautiful Walthour-Moss Foundation! Ribbons awarded to the teams who are closest to optimum time.
When: Sunday, November 15th | 9AM-2PM
Location: Lyells’s Meadow, 225 Mile Away Lane, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Schedule
8:30AM: Registration
9:00AM-11:30AM: The Competition
11:30AM-2:00PM: Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Moore County Hounds – MCH 35th Annual Hunter Pace
Hunter Pace Chair: Ceci Liner ceci.liner@yahoo.com 910-215-4664
Riders/Supporters
Adult: Adult rider with lunch.
Junior: Junior rider under 18 years old with lunch. Must have one adult on a team.
Patrons: Two to three riders, 3 lunches, preferred start times.
Sponsors: Two riders, 2 lunches preferred start times.
Divisions-Each division has its own optimum time.
Coyote Run: Teams will need to mostly canter, when safe to do so, as if following the hounds at Full Cry.
Fox Chase: Teams will need to move on at a brisk pace – mostly trot with some canter.
Hilltopper: Teams to ride at a moderate pace – mostly trot with some walk.
Event Details
Attire: Comfortable riding clothing; hard hats required for jumping.
Age Requirement: Juniors under 18 are welcome, but each team must include at least one adult.
Terrain: Varied, with excellent footing for all riders.
Jumps: Optional jumps available in various sizes.
Prizes: Winners will be awarded prizes, with ribbons for the top six teams in each division.
Special Instructions
Teams: If possible, send your entries as a team and list your team members.
Start Times: Teams will be sent out at four-minute intervals, with Coyote Run teams starting first.
Arrival: Please arrive early for registration.
Entry Fees: Non-refundable, but substitutions are permitted.
Results: Posted as soon as they are tabulated.
Awards: Will be presented at the Lunch following the Pace.
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