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Hunt Phone: (631) 909-2940

The Smithtown Hunt
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  • Events
  • Donate
  • Gallery
  • At the Meet
  • Ride With Us
  • Hunter Paces
  • FORMS & FLYERS
  • Sponsors
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Our 2025 Shoreham Hunter Pace Series

April 27th: Old Westbury (completed)

May 18th: Sandpiper Farm, Asharoken (completed)

October 18th: Old Westbury

November 15th: Sandpiper Farm, Asharoken


*Pace dates are all Saturdays. Rain dates are the next day.


Registration for our October Hunter Pace at Old Westbury is now open! Please pre-register HERE. 


If you prefer to pre-register via mail, you can download and print the registration packet here.

Old Westbury Hunter Pace Information

Shoreham Hunter Pace Series #3

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: SUNY Old Westbury
Rain Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

 (rain date policy below)

Registration

Pre-entry Donation Fees:

  • Non-Member Senior (Adult) Rider: $120
  • Non-Member Junior Rider (18 and under): $80 
  • Smithtown Hunt Member Senior Rider: $80
  • Smithtown Hunt Member Junior Rider: $50


Early Bird Special

Sign up before October 1st for $20 off you pre-entry donation.

Pre-registration closes Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 pm. 

Day-of sign-ups are accepted with a $25 surcharge. 


Rain Date & Refund Policy

  • By registering, riders acknowledge that both the scheduled date and the designated rain date are valid event dates.
  • All entry donations are final and non-refundable, including the rain date.
  • Refunds will be issued only if the pace is fully cancelled, including both the scheduled date and the rain date.
  • Rain date decisions will be announced by Friday at 12:00 noon. If the rain date is required, riders will be notified by email, with updates also posted on our website and social media.

Directions

SUNY Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568


Recommended Entrance: Gate B — LIE North Service Road (brick gatehouse)

Follow Smithtown Hunt signs to the designated parking area.

From the Long Island Expressway (I-495):

  • Take Exit 39 (Old Country Road area) and merge onto the North Service Road eastbound.
  • Stay on the service road, just north of the main LIE lanes.
  • Look for the SUNY Old Westbury Gate B entrance, marked by brick pillars and signage.
  • Enter and follow Smithtown Hunt signs to parking.

Event-day signage will also be posted at the Gate B entrance.


Alternate Entrance: Gate A — Main Campus (Route 106/107)

This route is available but less direct for trailers.

From the Long Island Expressway (I-495):

  • Take Exit 41 North (Route 106/107).
  • Proceed north about 1.5 miles.
  • Turn left at the traffic light into the main campus entrance (Gate A).
  • Continue straight and follow signs toward HorseAbility.
  • Trailer parking and registration will be just past HorseAbility on your left.



What is a Hunter Pace?

A hunter pace is a fun, lightly competitive ride inspired by traditional foxhunting. Teams of 2–3 riders follow a marked course across fields, wooded trails, natural obstacles, and optional jumps, aiming to match the “optimal time” set by the Hunt. It’s a great way to enjoy the countryside, challenge your skills, and ride with friends.

Divisions include:

Hunt Division — A faster pace, mostly trot and canter with some walking.

Pleasure Division — A moderate pace, mostly trot and walk with some cantering.

 Junior Division — Teams with at least one rider aged 18 or under.

Additional Information

Registration Flyer

Rules

PAST Winners

    Additional Hunter Pace Information

    Pace Email: secretary@thesmithtownhunt.com 

    Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1721772591540891


    Need trailering assistance?

    Joey Costello C.S.E.T. Horse Transportation joecostello440@gmail.com


    Need to lease a horse?

    Merri Ferrell (631) 754-2355 for Sandpiper Pace

    or Wayne Dougal (631) 766-3007

    Pay My Hunter Pace Entry Donation

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