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
Date and Time: June 22-24 at the Kentucky Horse Park
Event History: The Midsouth Pony Club Horse Trial began as a fundraiser for the Midsouth Pony Club region to help Pony Club members cover the costs of hosting the Eventing Rally.
Volunteer opportunities before the show, June 19-21:
- Setting dressage rings (Tuesday morning, June 19)
- Painting and decorating XC (Tuesday-Thursday, June 19-21)
- Setting stadium courses (Thursday afternoon, June 21)
Volunteer opportunities during the show:
Friday, June 22:
- Dressage scribe
- Dressage ring steward
- Bit check
- Showjumping timer
- Showjumping ring steward
- Showjumping ring crew
Saturday, June 23:
- Dressage scribe
- Dressage bit check
- Stadium ring crew
Sunday, June 24:
- Showjumping ring steward
- Showjumping in-gate
- Showjumping ring crew
- XC warm-up steward
Volunteer opportunities after the event:
- Sending in scores
- Writing thank you notes
- Creating press releases
What should volunteers know?
Midsouth will cover parking at the Kentucky Horse Park if volunteers don't have a pass. Lunch will be provided if a volunteer shift occurs during that time period. This event is MSEDA sanctioned so MSEDA volunteer hours count; additionally, all volunteer hours are logged in the USEA Eventing VIP system.
Interested in volunteering or learning more? Contact Erin Woodall at gtowngrits@gmail.com or (502) 316-3565.
