NHS Horse Soccer Play Day
Saturday, May 23, 2015
James S. Long Regional Park, Haymarket, VA
Hosted by: Kari Boberek and Apache’s Uprising
Event/Game Overview:
First and foremost, the goal of the day is to have fun, not just you but your horse as well!!! This is a very casual event that
promotes horsemanship and allows us to spend a few hours with others who just want to have fun. This event is FREE to
NHS Members.
According to America’s Equine Soccer League horse soccer originated from natural horsemanship training which often
uses a large, inflatable ball as a desensitizing tool. The goal (ha ha) is the essentially same as soccer’s –get the ball into the
opposite team’s goal–though you don’t have to figure out all that pesky on-sides/off-sides business.
There are lots of videos out there showing various examples of horse soccer. Youtube.com is your best resource or you
can google “horse soccer”.
1. PLAYERS. The number of horse/rider players is up to you. It can be just one against one or up to eight on each team.
2. If playing with multiple riders/horses, often one goal keeper for each team is used
3. DURATION. Again, this is up to your individual needs. Consider:
· 20 minute game with (2) 10 minute halves
· 30 minute game with (2) 15 minute halves
· Ensure you schedule a short break between halves for rest and hydrating ourselves and our horses
4. Ball can be moved by the horse pushing with his nose or foot or kicked by the rider
5. STARTING THE GAME. Ball is placed center field and initiated at that point
6. UPON SCORING, the non-scoring team will be given possession in front of their goal. Once they pass the halfway
field mark, play begins
7. OUT OF BOUNDS. If ball goes out of bounds, it is thrown in by an unmounted person
Kari Boberek and Apache’s Uprising
General Information:
Event will be held at James S. Long Regional Park at4600 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169
Each team will have 4 horses/riders; 1 team at the goal and the rest engaged – we will rotate to make sure
everyone has ample playing time
Check-in will begin at 9:30 am. The fun will begin at 10 am
Current Coggins, as of date of event, is required
Helmets are highly recommended for all riders but are mandatory for Junior riders (17 and under) who must
wear an approved hard hat and boots with heels. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Trailer parking is ample and rest room facilities are on site. You will need to bring water for yourself and your
horse.
Due to liability, NHS does not allow non-registered riders to engage or participate at any obstacle. Any
rider/horse in the arena must register for the event
As this is a close contact sport, horses known to kick should not participate
Please clean up after your horse, removing all manure from the parking area! If you are bringing Fido, please
keep him/her on a leash and make sure that you have someone with you to watch over your precious pup. No
dogs should be left in cars, trucks or trailers.
Visit NHS for more events and info. Our new website found at www.nokesvillehorsesociety.com
Rules and things to remember/consider:
1.
BE SAFE. Don’t let competitiveness override safety
2. HAVE FUN! Don’t get too serious laughter is your best friend
3. Ensure your horse has a good foundation of training before playing. Remember, you are putting principle to
purpose which means you must have that principle intact first.
4. Introduce and familiarize your horse with the ball BEFORE attempting to play the game. Do this first on the
ground before mounted. Don’t force a scared horse which can result in injury.
5. Make your focus more on the relationship with your horse rather than winning the game.
6. Refrain from aggressive handling which should be grounds for dismissal.
Registration/Fees
-$FREE for NHS members
-$20 for non-NHS members
Please make checks payable to Nokesville Horse Society and mail to Kari Boberek at 4286 Haven Court,
Warrenton, VA 20187
**No refunds unless event is cancelled due to act of nature**
Event Contacts
Primary Contact: Kari Boberek at 571-220-9234 or email: [email protected]
NHS Horse Soccer Play Day
Saturday, May 23, 2015
James S. Long Regional Park, Haymarket, VA
Deadline for Registration: 5/16/2015
Please Print Clearly
Name of Rider:____________________________________ Age if under 18: _________
Address of Rider:________________________________________________________
City:______________________________ State:_______________ Zip:__________
Home Phone:_________________________ Mobile:___________________________
E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________
Name of Horse:_________________________________________________________
Breed:___________________________________________ Gaited:_____Yes _____No
Items Required for Registration:
Completed Application
Signed Release/Waiver Form
Copy of current negative Coggins Test as of date of event
Entry Fee: $FREE for NHS members or $20 for non-NHS members
*Make checks payable to the Nokesville Horse Society
Mail the above documents and ride fee to:
Kari Boberek
4286 Haven Court
Warrenton, VA 20187
571-220-9234
NHS Horse Soccer Play Day
Saturday, May 23, 2015
James S. Long Regional Park, Haymarket, VA
Release and Waiver of Liability
I am aware that horseback riding is an athletic event that poses potentially serious risks of injuries or death to
its participants. I understand that my horse or I may be injured or die as a result of my negligence, the
negligence of others, or through no fault of myself or anyone else, because of the nature of the activity in which
I am going to be engaged. I also understand that horses, even the best trained, are often unpredictable.
With this waiver I accept notice of the provisions of Section 3.1-796.130 through 3.1-796.133 of the Code of
Virginia, which state in part: That there are inherent risks in equine activities, including (I) the propensity of
an equine to behave in dangerous ways which may result in injury to the participant: (II) the inability to predict
an equine’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or animals: and (III) hazards of surface or
subsurface conditions. The waiver shall remain valid unless expressly revoked by the participant or parent or
guardian of a minor, in writing, with receipt acknowledged by the Nokesville Horse Society,Inc. and its officers.
I understand that I am completely responsible for anything that happens to me and/or my horse while riding
on or at the host facility, Nokesville Park, located at 12560 Aden Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. The host facility,
the Nokesville Horse Society, Inc., Kari Boberek, Erika Andrews and its members, directors, officers and
employees, are in no way responsible for any injuries, damages or losses that may occur. Further, I hereby
agree to waive or release (give up) any and all rights that I or my heirs may have to make claim against the host
facility, the Nokesville Horse Society, Inc. or their members, directors, officers and employees, arising from any
damages, injury, or death which I might sustain or which might occur to any horse I am riding as a result of my
horseback riding.
I Have Read and Understood the Above Release and Waiver of Liability
Print Name of Rider:________________________________________________________
Signature of Rider:__________________________________________________________
Date Signed by Rider:_______________________
Print Name of Horse Owner:___________________________________________________
Signature of Horse Owner: ____________________________________________________
Date Signed by Horse Owner:__________________
Print Name of Guardian if rider is under 18 years of age:
_________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Guardian if rider is under 18 years of age:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Rider(s) 17 years and under must have permission of Guardian to enter ride and must be accompanied by an adult on the trail.
Date Signed by Guardian:______________________