Maryland State Fair Pony Flat Races • 8/31/24 * US Pony Racing

Saturday, August 31, paddock time 10:00 AM, Post Time: 10:30 AM

Pony races will run before post time of live Thoroughbred racing. Please check back for changes.

** NOTE The Shetland race will run after the first live TB race.

ALL new ponies and new pony and rider combinations must be pre-screened by US Pony Racing. There will be a pony racing clinic this Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Please reach out to usponyracing@gmail.com if you would like to attend. $10 fee. Any junior interested in racing may come to watch or ride (must provide own mount). Fee payable on site via venmo, cash or check
Anyone wishing to enter a leadline race, please contact usponyracing@gmail.com beforehand to see if your entry qualifies. In order to create a safe and fun event, ALL lead line entries will be provided with a “leader”, as per the request of MD Jockey Club. In the “assisted” division, the entry should provide the spotter, but can not interfere with the speed of the pony. THERE WILL BE NO “WINNER” IN EITHER LEADLINE RACE ALL ENTRIES RECEIVE A TROPHY
No stallions or mares over 5 months in foal. Additionally no mares with foals by their side on the property.
No foals, dogs/pets or horses/ponies that are not entered on race day are allowed on race track premises.
USPR and the MJC reserve the right to refuse ANY entry for any reason.
All riders must wear a current ASTM/SEI or NSA approved helmet, a protective vest, yoke, overgirth, safety stirrups, and signed release.
First time entries pony/rider combo MUST be approved and are required to attend a USPR clinic/practice session to make sure entry is suitable. Contact usponyracing@gmail.com for details.
All entries must present a Health Certificate and proof of a negative Coggins test at the stable gate, or they will not be permitted to enter the grounds.
Order of races will be determined after entries are taken.

RACE CONDITIONS- same in 2024

2024 OVERNIGHT

2023 RESULTS
2023 RACE PAGES
2023 OVERNIGHT
2022 RESULTS
Rider Notices
Rider Release

Division

Mount Name

Mount Gender

Mount Age

Mount Color

Rider Name

Rider's Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD)

Rider Parent Name and Phone Number

Rider Parent Email

Owner Name

Silks (colors and description)

Trainer Name

Trainer Email and phone number

Method of Payment (NOTE: Payment of $25 must be received upon closing date for entry to be valid)

Cash (must be received by closing date)

Check (must be received by closing date)

Venmo (must be received by closing date to @usponyracing)

PayPal (send to usponyracing@gmail.com /must be received by closing date)

I understand that it is my responsibility to be approved by USPR to compete. All pony/rider combinations must be pre-approved before being allowed to run. I understand that only well-behaved entries capable of pulling up before the turn will be permitted to run at a race track. Additionally, I understand that only the peacock safety stirrups (with rubberband) may be used, no other type of safety stirrup. I understand that there are no additional horses or ponies permitted on the race track grounds that are not running that day and that my pony entry will go to the paddock only accompanied by outriders and no other lead ponies. I also understand that no handlers are allowed on the course except when being released, or the entry will be disqualified. USPR staff and outriders can help entries where needed. I understand that my entry is required to have a current coggins and health certificate and that no foals, dogs or other pets are allowed on the property. I understand that Lead Line entries will be assigned a leader, but may have their own second assistant to help the rider in the youngest division. Lead Line entries should show control over their own pony and entries should note that this division is for fun and to introduce young riders to riding in front of crowds.

Click SUBMIT above to send your entry info. Click PAY NOW below to pay via PayPal. The entry fee is $30. If you have multiple entries, you may send one payment via PayPal, but please make a note for all of the entries that are included in your payment. Entries are non-refundable and must be paid before your entry will be accepted.

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