Sponsored by The Equiery

Each relay race will be different: some will be on the flat; others will include hurdles or timber typical of the hunting field; and some will be modelled after an English/Irish working hunter-style course run in mirrored pairs.

Horses and ponies of all levels are encouraged. Races will be won not necessarily by the fastest horse, but by the most clever and consistent horse and rider teams. Courses will test skill, rateability, and accuracy, and the best hand-off coordination. Team members may alternate during the series.

Points will be awarded 5, 3,2, 1—1st through 4th place for teams that finish, 1/2 point in the event of a tie. When more than one team from a club is competing, only one team’s placings are eligible for Governor’s Cup Series points. Overall winner determined by accumulation of points in relay races; in the event of a tie, the club with the most number of wins will determine the overall winner.

2008 Leading Hunt Club Awards
Perpetual Trophy - The Equiery Bowl (to be engraved by winner)
Cash Prize for Club Paneling Fund & Saddle Pads from County Saddlery

Overall winner determined by accumulation of points in relay races; in the event of a tie, the club with the most number of wins will determine the overall winner.

Previous Winners

• 2007: Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds
• 2006: Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds
• 2005: Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds
• 2004: Marlborough Hunt
• 2003: Elkridge-Harford Hounds
• 2002: Green Spring Valley Hounds
• 2001: Green Spring Valley Hounds
• 2000: Green Spring Valley Hounds
• 1999: Elkridge-Harford Hounds

Information & Entries
For more information and to enter, please contact:
Central Entry
There are three ways to make entries:
• by phone (703) 777-2575
• by fax (703) 779-1368
• by e-mail through our website: www.morvenpark.org/ceo/enterrace

The 2008 relay schedule and contact numbers for specific race meets:

• (Sunday, March 16: Foxhall Farm Trophy Team Chase - no relay)
• Saturday, March 22: Howard County-Iron Bridge Race Meet, 410-692-6290, traditional-style relay over timber
• (Saturday, March 29: Green Spring Valley Point-to-Point Races - no relay)
• Saturday, April 5: Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races, 410-557-9250, mirrored image relay
• Sunday, April 6: Marlborough Hunt Races, 410-798-8275, traditional style relay on the flat
• Saturday, April 12: My Lady's Manor, 410-557-9570, mirrored image relay
• Saturday, April 19: Grand National Steeplechase, 410-771-1756, mirrored image relay
• (Saturday, April 26: Maryland Hunt Cup - no relay)
• Sunday, April 27: Maryland Junior Hunt Cup, 410-329-3749, mirrored image relay
• (Sunday, May 17: Potomac Races - no relay)