USEA Omnibus: University of New Hampshire H.T. (Jul 2012)

Address: 288 Mast Road, Durham, NH 03824
To UNH from Portsmouth (Route 95): Route 4 west follow signs towards Concord & Durham, go approx. 10 miles on Rt. 4 to UNH exit (Rt. 155-A); left off ramp. First left onto “Mast Road Extension.’ Follow signs to stabling & parking.
From West: Take Rt. 4 east from Concord NH. & take UNH exit (Rt. 155-A); right off ramp. Same as above.

Sat: Packets available/Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sun: Dressage.-7:30 am; Show Jumping.-10 am; Cross-country 1:00 pm.
Please note:  Due to one day format, riders will have a break between their show jumping and cross country rounds.  Cross country will not begin until after the conclusion of all dressage.

Available approximately July 5 at www.area1usea.org and www.equine.unh.edu or send self-addressed, stamped postcard or envelope.

Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Negative Coggins WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF COMPETITION DATE is required for all horses. Coggins MUST be received BEFORE competition - May be faxed. Entries with invalid coggins upon closing date will be assessed an incomplete fee. Coggins bled prior to July 8, 2011 are invalid.
Priority will be given to entries postmarked on opening date, even if incomplete for any reason other than failure to include funds.  Entries without payment will be held until payment is received.  At closing date, incomplete etnries may be replaced with complete entries that are on wait list.
There will be a $20 fee assessed to all incomplete entries whose issues are not rectified by closing date. Please be sure your entry contains all required signatures, numbers, fees, Coggins, and other relevant information (including emergency contact and horse/rider experience.)
Double entries: Not accepted.

Smart Pak Young Riders Team Challenge: The team challenge is open to riders at all levels who are members of the Area I Young Rider's Program.  There is no cost to participate.  Make your own team or become part of a scramble team.  Sign up with entry on EventEntries.com. See www.area1usea.org/RidersTeams/YoungRiders\youngriders.htm for specifics or contact Nancy Marks at ncmarks@aol.com with questions.   
Changes: $20 fee for all changes to entry.
Refunds: Before C.D.Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. No refunds unless accompanied by a vet or medical note AND spot can be filled off of wait list.  All withdrawals must be in writing. Withdrawals or changes will not be accepted by phone; must mail, fax, or email. Competition cancellation-Only USEF/USEA fees refunded. No refund on stabling.

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Special Awards: Lowest and Second Lowest Scoring Pony Clubber; Lowest Scoring UNH Student/Alumni, Best Scoring Connemara (sponsored by the ACPS). Please indicate which award you are eligible for (and the name of your Pony Club/year of graduation, whichever is relevant) on your entry.  Connemaras must include a copy of their ACPS membership and registration papers.  Details about special awards can be found at www.equine.unh.edu/pdf/horse_trials/ht_awards.pdf

$95 stall from 3 pm Saturday to 6 pm Sunday; stalls do not need to be cleaned/stripped. 60 semi-permanent 10' x10' stalls on grounds, under metal roof: Solid vinyl partitions. Stall doors and initial bedding provided (competitor must bed own stall). Veterinarian: Deerfield Veterinary Clinic 603-463-7775

Holiday Inn Express (downtown Durham): 603-868-1234; Homewood Suites:  21 Members Way, Dover NH 03820 (603)516-0929. Hampton Inn: 9 Hotel Drive, Dover, NH 03820 (603)516-5601
Comfort Inn & Suites: 10 Hotel Drive, Dover NH 03820 (603)750-7507. Others available.  Contact organizer if more needed. Camping not available.

Test & arena sizes: Small arena for all divisions.  OT: 2010 USEF Training Test B; ON: 2010 USEF Novice Test B; OBN: 2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B. Arenas: 2 sand, 1 grass. Warm-up: Sand.

OT-2000 m @ 420 mpm. ON-1800 m @ 350 mpm. OBN- 1800m @ 325 mpm. All courses: Average to challenging for horses with some experience at these levels. Not suggested as a move up course.

Cross-country course will close just before event and is open for schooling by appointment only.  Please contact organizer for schooling information.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food available on grounds.
Dogs welcome but MUST be leashed.
MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!!! Earn "UNH Bucks" towards other events at our facility by contributing volunteer hours on the day of or in the weeks leading up to this event.  Please contact organizer for more information.

The UNH Horse Trials is going green!  Please join us in supporting our green initiatives in 2012, to include event wide recycling, composting of competitor manure, and other exciting programs.