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USEA - Calendar - May 21-23, 2010 Virginia Three-day Event & H.T.
Virginia Three-day Event & H.T.

USEA Event ID: 14370
Virginia Three-day Event & H.T.
Lexington, VA (AREA II)

Classic  National Preliminary Three Day Event. Details on website
Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge.  Details on website: www.vahorsetrials.com

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Classic P3D, CCI*,CCIJY*, 

Event Date
May 21-23, 2010

Event Registration Dates
Open: Apr 06
Close: May 04

3 Day Event Registration Dates
Open: Mar 23
Close: Apr 20

Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,CCI1*,P3D
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN

Send Entries to:

Penny Ross, Secretary
1350 Decatur Rd.
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-1152 (D), Fax (540) 348-1152*97
Email: vht@cfw.com, website: www.vahorsetrials.com

TD: CCI 1*/Int/P3D: Andy Bowles, NZL HT(P-BN): Ray Denis, MA 
Judges: CCI1*/P3D: Pres. Jane Hamlin, USA; Roger Haller, USA 
HT: Pres: Jack Leary, CT; Dressage: Brigitte Simmons, NC; Lucy Eddins, VA; Muffin Pantaze, VA; Carter Bass, VA Dressage/SJ Judge: Sue Smithson, NC
CD: X-C: CCI1* & Int -David O'Connor, VA     HT & P3D - Brian Ross, VA
SJ: Penny Ross



Org: Brian & Penny Ross, (same as above) and Virginia HT Organizing Committee Comp Mngmnt: Virginia Horse Trials, LLC


Fees:

Event Fees Directory: Draw check to Virginia Horse Trials, LLC. Only one check required for multiple entries. U.S. checks or money orders only. No foreign checks.
Entry:  Classic P3D; $200.00. CCI1*: $255.00. Int; $190; P/T/N/BN: $175.00
Stabling: $45.00 per night (HT horses)
Tack stalls: $45.00per night 
Early arrivals: $60.00 per night starting Monday 17th - wednesday noon 19th
Grounds Fee: $8.00 Non-competing horses: $50.00 plus stabling
Changes after CD: $25.00 Changes after times set: $40.00 Changes in Show Office: $50.00

1. Entries:

Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Please use the 2010entry form located on line, http://www.useventing.com  or www.vahorsetrials.com  Double entries: Not Accepted.  Classic P3D: more information when it becomes available. 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 20; HT: May 4) -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 20; HT: May 4). 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 Wed, May 19 Earlier arrivals must pre arrange $60.00 per day/night . Thursday Classic P3D,CCI*: Competitors Tea  and briefing - 4pm, followed by cross-country courses open for  inspection.
Fri: Classic P3D First Horse Inspection  9am.  Dressage noon; CCI*  First Horse Inspection 8:00 am ,Dressage 11:00am;Intermediate Dressage - 8 am:  Intermediate Show Jumping noon.
Sat: Classic P3D Endurance - Phase A, 7:00am; CCI1* Cross-Country-11:00am. Intermediate Cross - Country-2:00 pm : Prel  4:00 pm. HT: Dressage (P,T,N)-8 am. Show Jumping (T,N)-noon.
 Sun: Classic P3D Third Horse Inspection 8:00  CCI* 2rd Horse Inspection-9:00. Show jumping  P3D followed by CCI*P noon . HT: Show jumping (P)-7:30 am. Cross- Country (T,N)-9 am

3. Awards:

Classic P3D:  $1,000 prize money. Trophy & 10 ribbons per division.  Special awards for  Best Conditioned and Best Turned Out  . CCI*:  Special award for Best Turned Out. Trophy 6 ribbons.  HT: Trophy and 6 ribbons. Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge:  Prizes, Team ribbons thru 10th place.

4. Starting Times:

Classic P3D available at secretary office after the First Horse Inspection. HT &  CCI *, Check Website for times 7 days prior www.vahorsetrials.com. CCI* time schedule will be tenative, made final after the first Horse Inspection. 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 $60.00. ALL tack stalls $45.00 per night. HT$45.00 per night /day all stalls from noon Wed 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:  Classic P3D & FEI Veterinarian Delegate-Dr Mike Sigman, assoc. Dr. Fred McCashin  Treating Vet: Dr. Brent Hall. office 540 377 9270, cell: 540 280 7070# posted stabling office & on time schedule.

6. Accommodations:

Book early busy college weekend. See www.vahorsetrials.com for complete listing of lodging available in surrounding area & www.expedia.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Camping: Hook-ups on grounds arrange with VHC stabling office 540 464 2966 or e-mail stableoffice@horsecenter.org.

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: Classic P3D - 2010 USEF Preliminary Three-day Test-Std. CCI1* - 2009 FEI Eventing One-Star Test A- Std.  HT: all Int - 2010 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std, ALL P -2010 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. All T - 2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm.  All N-2010 USEF Novice Test B -Sm. All BN -2010 USEF  Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: Bluestone /Perma-flex mix.

9. Cross-Country:

CCI 1* : Cross-Country - 3800 meters @520 mpm. Good introduction to the * level.

Classic P3D: Phase A - 3960 meters  @ 220mpm. Phase B - 1800 meters @ 600 mpm, 6 efforts. Phase C - 4960 meters @ 220 mpm. C Halt 5 , 10 or no Mins.  Phase D - 3800 meters @520 mpm, 30 efforts  Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates,coops, brushes,  Good Old Fashion Three day Event at the Preliminary level.   

I- 3000m @ 550mpm, Expect rolling terrain, good move up course , P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies. All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations. All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination. All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect ,water, intro ditch, step up . All courses: rolling terrain.

10. Other Information:

Cross-country closed March 28. 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

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