1. Entries:
Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Please use the 2008 entry form located in this Omnibus, on line, at www.vahorsetrials.com and in membership packet. Double entries: Not Accepted. CCI1*: Foreign Horses must have an Official FEI Passport. FEI passport is not required, but a USEF National Passport is required for all U.S. CCI1* Horses. VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI: All horses and ponies for which an FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued, must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinarian, stating that it has received two injections for primary vaccination against equine influenza, given between 1 and 3 months apart. In addition, a booster injection must be recorded as having been given within each succeeding 6 months, subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination. None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables. The above are the minimum requirements for influenza vaccination. Both primary and first and subsequent booster injections should be given according to the manufacturer’s instructions which will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. All CCI 1 Riders & Horses must be recorded with the FEI, USEF, USEA. Refunds: Before C.D. In full less $25 non-refundable office fee; after C.D. (CCI1*: April 21; HT: May 5) -No refund unless filled from waiting list less $25. Competition cancellation – No refund Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses Non competing horses are Welcome on grounds; $ 50.00 per horse, plus appropriate stabling fees. Must sign waiver in office and be issued a non competing horse number. Riding will be restricted to published times and areas All withdrawals must be made in writing, postmarked, e-mailed or faxed not later than C.D (CCI1*: April 21; HT: May 5). Attn: VHT on entry envelope. Absolutely No Telephone Withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Absolutely no changes to stabling, Monday prior to competition.

2. Tentative Schedule:
Barns open at noon Tuesday, May 19 Earlier arrivals must pre arrange $55.00 per day/night . Thur: CCI* Competitors Brunch & Briefing-1 pm, followed by cross-country course inspection (apprx 3 pm). Fri: CCI* First Horse Inspection, 9 am. CCI* Dressage noon. Fri: CIC** First Veterinary Examination – 9am - noon Fri: HT: Intermediate Dressage-8am. Intermediate Show Jumping noon . Cross country courses open 3 pm. Sat: CCI1* Cross-Country-7am. CIC**/Intermediate Cross–Country-11:00 am HT: Dressage (P,T,N,BN)-8 am. Show Jumping (T,N,BN)-noon. Cross-Country (P and some T)-1:00 pm. Sun: CCI* 2nd Horse Inspection-10 am. Show jumping-noon. HT: Show jumping (P)- 8 am . Cross-Country (T,N.BN)-9

3. Awards:
Note: New 2009 FEI Dressage Tests have been written, but will not be approved until November after the FEI General Assembly meeting. The new tests will be posted to the USEA website, hopefully in December. CCI* $1,000 prize money per division. Trophy & 10 ribbons per division HT: Trophy and 6 ribbons

4. Starting Times:
CCI *, available at secretary office after the First Horse Inspection. HT: Check Website for times 7 days prior www.vahorsetrials.com. Include on entry form current e-mail address for entry status notification. Please no extra phone calls.

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
Horses requiring additional stabling nights must e-mail ahead for arrangements; early arrival fee $55.00. ALL tack stalls $40.00 per night. HT$40.00 per night /day all stalls from noon Tuesday to 9 pm Sunday. Layover additional fees require call ahead to arrange. 800 permanent stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided, no initial bedding provided. Feed/hay/bedding available for purchase. All entries must have a stabling form. All stabling requests must be in writing by closing date. Additional requests after CD subject to $25 processing fee. Absolutely No changes in stabling, after May 17. Any horses found in unassigned stalls will be fined $100.00 must move and pay fine before Dressage! Bedding-Straw & shavings only! Veterinarian: FEI Veterinarian Delegate-Dr Mike Sigman, assoc. Dr. Fred McCashin HT: Dr. Brent Hall. 540 377- 9270 # posted stabling office & in program.

6. Accommodations:
Book early busy college weekend. See www.vahorsetrials.com for complete listing of lodging available in surrounding area. Reliable Reservations specializes in booking reservations for Virginia Horse Center events. Phone: 1-800-919-9675 Website: www. reliablereservations.com. Comfort Inn - 1/2mi (540) 463-7311,Best Western-0.5 mi., (540) 464- 1500. Holiday Inn Express-1mi., (540) 463-7351. Super 8-0.5 mi., (540) 463-7858. Travelodge-4 mi., (540) 463-9131. Ramada Inn - 4 mi. (800) 228-2828, www.expedia.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Camping: Hook-ups on grounds arrange with VHC stabling office 540 464 2966.

7. Directions:
Address: The Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24435 From I - 81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I - 64 West for 1 mile to Exit 55 (follow signs for VA Horse Center). Right to Route 11 North. First left to Route 39, Maury River Rd. VHC 3/4 mile on left. From I-64 East: To Exit 55, Turn Left. Go 3/10 mile, turn left on Route 39, Maury River Rd. As above.

8. Dressage:
Test & arena size: CCI1* 2009 FEI Eventing One-Star Test A- Std. HT: OI, IR,YOI, IYH- 2006 USEF Intermediate Test A-Sm, OP-2006 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. JYOP/P/ /PYH -2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. OT-2006 USEF Training Test B-Sm. TH/TR/JT- 2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. ON-2006 USEF Novice Test B -Sm. NH/NR/JN-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. All BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm Arenas: Bluestone /Perma-flex mix.

9. Cross-Country:
CCI 1* Phase A–3960 meters @ 220mpm. Phase B–1920 meters @ 640 mpm. Phase C–4960 meters @ 160mpm. Phase D- 3800 meters @520 mpm. HT: I -3040 m @550 mpm.All P-2600 m @ 520 mpm. All T-2360m @ 450 mpm. All N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. All BN- 2000m @ 350mpm expect: water, intro dtich, step up. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.

10. Other Information:
Cross-country closed March 27. Riders limited to 5 horses only combined 3 day & HT Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry IYH open horses 6 - 7 years old never gone above Intermediate Level PYH open to horses 5 - 7 years old never gone above the preliminary level TH open to horses never to have completed above preliminary level. NH open to horses never to have completed above the training level. BNH open to horses never to have completed above the novice level. Food available on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs $50.00 fine .Will be enforced by security ATV’s prohibited on grounds at the Virginia Horse Center. Rules of the Facility , Enforced by Security guards. No motorized vehicles on cross-country courses! Enforced! Check official VHT website for further info and up-dates. www.vahorsetrials.com