Volunteer opportunities for MSEDA members abound. Each month, we will feature an opportunity for members to obtain volunteer hours and help put on a successful, MSEDA-sanctioned show.
By Sarah E. Coleman
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Date and time: September 29-October 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Event history: Jump Start Horse Trials is the only annual fundraiser for Keeneland Pony Club.
Volunteer opportunities before the event:
- Setting up dressage rings
- Setting up stadium
- Painting and decorating cross country
Volunteer opportunities during the event:
- Ring stewards
- Dressage scribes
- Scoring
- Jump crew
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What should volunteers know?
Volunteers should wear appropriate footwear for working outside (not flipflops!) and bring raingear. Jump Start will provide lunch and snacks, and drinks all day, as well as a T-shirt.
For more information or to sign up for a volunteer time, please contact Jennifer Madden or Sally Lockhart.