This is a different type of event than we've done in the past. After this was posted in the Pony Info Group I was told by a few that it may not be such a great idea. I was told it's been tried long ago and didn't go over so well. Well, this is similar but different. If it's not popular we won't do it again. If it is popular we may do it again. In the meantime, stay tuned for more events soon.I might even suggest trying out the "Mason's Gift" steeple the next time you visit...

*Please be aware: this event does have an entry fee. Our new Stable Manager wanted to try something new. So, without further adieu here is her event notice:

"Hi, I'm Countess Evie Boleyn, the new Stable Manager at Sunset Stables.

I challenge you and your fastest pony to a 5-lap cart race against my pony at Sunset Stables' Haytona 500 track this Thursday, Feb 23rd at a time between 10am and 4pm SLT, determined by the availability of competitors. Owners / Trainers / drivers (not ponies) should contact me Evie Bolyen (semalina) in a brief IM to let me know your preferred time (on the hour) and the earliest and latest times you can take part (again, on the hour please).

Qualifying to determine your position on the starting grid will take place on Wednesday. You can qualify at any time between 10am and 4pm SLT. You can come to practice as much as you like before 10am SLT on Wednesday.

The entry fee is L$100, paid to me by the driver / Owner / Trainer (not the pony) before qualifying. No pony may enter the competition without a driver.

If my pony wins, all fees will be donated to the Stables.

If my pony loses, the winning driver / Owner / Trainer receives all entry fees, plus I will instruct my pony to pay L$100 of her own money to every driver who crosses the finish line ahead of her. This will be her penalty for disappointing me. So you see, my pony has a strong incentive to win!

See you on Wednesday for qualifying, and good luck!
countess Evie Boleyn"

The actual race itself will take place on Thursday 24-FEB-2017 (time to be determined by the Stable Manager and qualifiers). Please use the teleport pad in front of the main barn to reach the Haytona 500 cart track.

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