Birds Hill Provincial Park, Manitoba
North of the Polo Fields, next to MHC Grand Prix Ring
Pre-Registration encouraged, but not required
1st hand $10,
additional hands $5
Bring your own horse(s) and collect playing cards as you ride along our marked 5-mile equestrian trail loop (Proof of MHC Membership Required)
OR
Participate on foot and collect playing cards as you hike along our marked 3-mile pedestrian trail loop (leashed dogs welcome)
HOT LUNCH AVAILABLE
*Regular Hotdog or Burger Combo $8.00 (includes small chips & canned pop or water)
*Deluxe Hotdog or Burger Combo $10.00 (regular combo + cheese and/or bacon)
Donated Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd best poker hands awarded at 3:45pm
80% of this year’s Poker Derby Fundraiser proceeds will support our Travel Fund for Distance Riders of Manitoba members from which any current member in good standing who qualifies to attend a Regional or National Endurance Championship event can apply for a bursary to help with travel costs.
The other 20% of this year’s Poker Derby Fundraiser proceeds will be held in trust by DRM to assist Elsie Garn, a local DRM Junior Rider, attend her first International FEI 2* Competition being hosted in Chili this November. This International Endurance ride will help Elsie attain her Elite Status and be a qualifying ride to work towards being selected for the 2027 PanAm games Canadian Endurance Team.
Event Venue
Birds Hill Park Equestrian Centre, Lockport, Manitoba, Selkirk, Canada