USEA Omnibus: Fitch's Corner H.T. (Jul 2012)

Address: 632 N. Mabbettsville, Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545.
From North/South: Route 22 to Amenia, NY. Left (west) on Rt. 44 to Rt. 57 (Shunpike). 3 mi. to competition grounds at corner of Rt. 98 & Rt. 57. 6 miles from the village of Millbrook.

Thurs: Grounds open at 12 pm unless previously arranged. Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Fri: Dressage
Sat: BN/N/T/P - Show Jumping; Championship BN/N/T/P - Cross-country.
Sun: BN/N/T/P - Cross-country; Championship BN/NT/P - Show Jumping.
Due to Championships, the schedule may be adjusted so it is highly recommended that competitors check the website after closing date or when ride times are posted. Final schedule will be posted on the website, www.fitchscorner.com

Available no later than July 17 from secretary. Times will be posted at: www.fitchscorner.com or Area I - www.area1usea.org. Times will not be mailed. Cross-country and Stadium schedules may be adjusted as entries warrant.

Electronic entries accepted only with credit card payment. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Note: USEA/USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. Add these association fees to your entry fee. Double entries: Not Accepted. Entries limited to 4 horses per rider per level. If overbooked, management reserves right to limit a rider to 2 horses in competition. USEA membership required above BN, except USEA membership is required for BN-Championship entries. BN entries who are not USEA members must pay the non-member fee. Priority given to USEA members. Paper numbers will be issued for Cross Country. Refunds: Before C.D.-Entry & Stabling Less $25 non-refundable office fee; after C.D.-Entry – no refund; stabling – refund only if filled from wait list. No stabling refunds after times are posted. Any entry not complete by closing date will be charged a $35 late fee. Late entry fee will be enforced. All changes must be in writing (fax/email OK) and after closing will be subject to a $30 fee. Competition cancellation-25% of entry fee refunded; no stabling fees refunded. Copy of current Neg. Coggins (within 12 months) must accompany entry or entry will be considered incomplete. Emergency information box on entry must be filled out or entry is incomplete. $30 charge for bounced check and entry will be wait listed. It is the competitor´s responsibility to be familiar with qualification requirements & to enter the proper division.

Tiffany & Co trophy & 6 ribbons per division. Prizes. Ribbons will also be given for Low Score in Dressage and Closest to Optimum time in XC. Career2 NY Second Career Thoroughbred Circuit: All levels win, 1st place $300 plus saddle pad, 2nd place $100 and ribbons for placements 1-6. $100 of 1st prize and saddle pad is sponsored by TIP, the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program. See Area I website for Career2 details.  

Temporary stabling (10x10 stalls) available on grounds. Entrance/exit gated. $185/weekend (Thursday noon-Sunday 7pm). NO BEDDING PROVIDED. STABLING OFFICE CLOSES AT 7 PM. Please use only one person's/farm's name for all "stable with" requests. Hay/shavings available for purchase on grounds. Email stabling@fitchscorner.com to reserve shavings. No straw please! Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, 845-677-5500; will be posted at stabling and secretary's stand.

Make reservations early! See our website under local information for a complete list. Millbrook Country House – 5 mi, (845) 677—9570. Cottonwood Motel-10 mi., (845) 677-3283. Days Inn - 18 mi., (845) 454-1010. Holiday Inn - 22 mi., (845) 473-1151. Camping: $50 for the weekend to be paid in advance. No services provided and no open fires. Campers must sign liability release.

Test & arena sizes: P & P (CH) -2010 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T & T (CH)-2010 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N & N (CH)-2010 USEF Novice Test A -Sm. BN & BN (CH) -2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand & grass rings.

Paper numbers will be issued for Cross Country. Length of course and optimum times will be posted on the start box and at the sec´y stand, Thursday by 3 pm. P-3300 m @ 520 mpm. T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-2000m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Attention given to course preparation to achieve excellent footing for tracks over 130 acres of rolling mowed fields. Water, ditch, drops and banks as levels permit. Wide variety of jumps, substantially built and decorated, creating better than average courses for horses with experience at the level. Championship divisions may have additional jumping efforts. Not considered move-up courses. Course design by Derek di Grazia.