Volunteers make this event possible
The Millbrook Horse Trials could not be put on without the endless hours of help from our committed volunteers. It takes over 250 volunteers to run this event and we are grateful for the help of each one of them.

Volunteers make this event possible. Become a volunteer
Enjoy a day in the country watching beautiful horses and become part of the MHT event. Each discipline of the event: dressage, stadium jumping and cross country, requires a large number of volunteers. Chose the discipline and time that works for you and let us know. Assignment slots are filled on a, “first come first served basis,” with the exception of certain jobs that require experience or specific expertise.
As a thank you for all your hard work, full day volunteers are invited to the Competitors Party Saturday, August 4 and a Free Clinic August (Date to come)with Louise Meryman and Darrah Alexander on the cross country course.
As a volunteer you should expect to spend at least a half day at each assignment. Some assignments may require an early morning briefing (i.e. 6 AM), but most morning shifts start at 7-7:30 am. Afternoon shifts generally run from noon until competition ends for the day.
Volunteers will be provided with lunch, cold beverages, and a volunteer staff T-shirt. The volunteer should bring their own chair, bug spray, sun block, hat, extra clothing, and rain gear.
DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG! It is not safe for the dog or the competitors. Check with the volunteer coordinator if you want to bring children with you to determine if your assignment allows you to supervise them or if we may have a job for them while you volunteer.

Volunteer schedule of events
Thursday, August 2
Dressage  ONLY
PM:_____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
Friday , August 3
Dressage
AM:____PM:____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
Friday , August 3
Cross Country
AM:____PM:____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
Saturday, August 4
Cross Country
AM:____PM:____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
Saturday, August 4
Stadium Jumping
AM:____PM:____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
Sunday, August 5
Stadium Jumping
AM:____PM:____
JOB CHOICE:_____________
 
Volunteer assignments
DRESSAGE:
1
Scribe- secretary to the judge (requires experience)
2
Ring Steward-makes sure each rider enters their ring on time
3
Bit Checker- examines bits, spurs and whips to determine if they meet competition regulations
4
Warm Up Steward- supervises the warm up area and sends riders to their rings at the proper time
5
Road Crossing-traffic control for the safety of the horses, riders, and spectators
6
Ring Rakers-smooth out the footing in each ring as needed

 

 
CROSS COUNTRY:
1
Fence Judges- sit at a fence and record what happens as each horse jumps the fence
2
Start- Counts down horses to their start time and records that time (experience required)
3
Finish- Records finish times (experience preferred)
4
Warm Up Steward- Supervises warm up area and sends riders to the start at the appropriate time (requires experience with eventing and maturity)
5
Traffic Control- keeps spectators off the course at areas of foot traffic
6
Road Crossing-see Dressage above
SHOW JUMPING:
1
Judge’s Scribe- writes scores for the judge
2
Timer- Works with time clock/stop watch (experience required)
3
In Gate Steward- Keeps horses entering the ring in the correct order and on time
4
Warm Up Steward- Supervises warm up area and sends horses to the ring as directed by the in gate steward
5
Jump Crew- Puts up fallen rails and fences
 

Other jobs may be available once all the necessary slots above are filled.


Every effort is made to honor your volunteer request, but you may be given an assignment other that the one you chose. You will be notified by email about ten days prior to the event with your specific assignment (s) and report times.


BE SURE TO NOTIFY NANCY ESTES AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE YOUR ASSIGNMENT, IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET YOUR OBLIGATION. It is very difficult to find last minute replacements!

Volunteer Contact
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:
Nancy Estes
518-851-9980 Chanticleerfarm@aol.com

 
       
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Official Photographer: Pamela Eckelbarger - Contributing Photographers: David Crystal / Raspberry Hollow Photo - Pat Ike - Whitney Flanigan