United States Eventing Association

Address: 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC 28782. Directions also available on www.fence.org From I-26: SC Exit #1 at Landrum; towards Landrum for 1.5 miles; right on Bomar Ave.; one block to right on Prince Rd. Go 1.7 miles to left on Hunting Country Rd. just BEFORE crossing Interstate Bridge; 0.5 miles to FENCE Equestrian Center on left. All turns marked by FENCE signs.

Fri: Stables open at noon, Cross-country course opens-3 pm, Competitor’s Course Walk Party 3:00-7:00 pm. Sat: Dressage 7:30 am; Cross-country 9:30 am; Competitor’s Buffet Dinner 6:00-8:00 pm. Sun: Show Jumping 8:00 am. Awards immediately following Divisions. Final competition schedule will be determined by the number of entries in each division. Please check website for updates at www.Fence.org

TD:Muffin Pantaze, VA Judges: Pres:Sue Smithson, NC Dressage Judges:Valerie Swygert, SC; Margaret Freeman, NC CD:X-C: Greg Schlappi, SCSJ: Lewis Pack, SC

Starting times & stabling info will be available by 6:00 pm Thursday, April 11th on www.Fence.orgPlease include an email address on entry form and times will be emailed to you. No postcards will be sent.

Cindy Wood 64 Small Wood Trace Camden SC 29020 Phone: 410-726-8926, Email: [email protected] Entries mailed to Secretary must include entry form with signed release, entry and deposit checks, copy of current Coggins, copies of USEF/USEA memberships (if applicable). All correspondencefrom the Secretarywill be via email...make sure your email address is legible! Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. Enter on-Line: www.EventEntries.com or Xentry.Be aware that the vendor may charge a nominal fee for services.Completeentries are those that are paid in full and all paper work received.If submitting an electronic entry through EventEntries or Xentry and paying with a check(s) you must submit your check(s), original signature page and copy of coggins to the Secretary, andinclude a copy of entry form or receipt from either EventEntry or Xentry. Starter competitors are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA Membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the secretary (Fax or Email is acceptable). Submit $25 for each change. No changes after 3:00 pm April 8th. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web site after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must be sent to the Secretary. Check web site for all updates: http://www.fence.org Wait List policy:Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received.After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the wait list in the order they are received.Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List.Once scheduling of the competition is complete, substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only.The Wait List expireson Sunday April 8 at 9 pm.All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list.After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund, your spot must be filled from the wait list.Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched spots are filled.

Org:Molly Bull, phone 434-962-0306 or email [email protected] Comp Mngmt: FENCE, day phone: 828-859-9021, after hoursweekendof competition: 828-817-3594.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as non-competing. P/T/N/BN: Early Entry postmarked by March 12th $175.00. Entries postmarked March 13th-26th $195.00. Late entries postmarked after March 26th $235.00. Starter: $130.00 (exempt from USEF, USEA and non-membership fees; USEA Starter, D&M fee do not apply). Stabling: $120.00. Tack Stall: $50.00. Stall Cleaning Deposit: $50.00 (stall and tack stall must be stripped and swept clean). Grounds fee: $25.00 (non-stabled horses for entire event). Non-Competing Horse fee: $25.00 per day. Camping for the event (no tent camping): $50.00. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $40 Late fee for entries received after closing date. $50.00 NSF fee.Double entries: Not accepted. Number of entries per rider may be limited at the discretion of the Secretary. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter Test participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply. Any entries not complete by the closing date will be chargeda $20 late fee, this means we must have all forms, documents, signatureand funds, or it will be considered late and will be charged the $20 late fee. Post entries accepted if space available must pay $40 late fee. (all checks/funds postmarked after close date will be charged this $40 Post entry fee). Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. Changes: Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the sec'y (Fax or Email is acceptable). Submit $25 for each change.No changes after 3:00 pm April 8th. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web sites after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must accompany entry. Check web site for all updates: www.Fence.org

Prize& 8 ribbons per division. Team challenge award for Divisional Team Challenge. Collegiate Team award.

$120 stall from noon Fri. to 5 pm Sun. Tack stall: $50. 302 perm. stalls on grounds. No portable stalls allowed. Stall doors/initial bedding (2 bags shavings) provided. Order your additional bedding on the stabling form. Additional bedding, $7/bag. $50 stall cleaning fee required on SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls (includes tack stall) to be stripped and swept clean prior to departure. $25 grounds fee for horses not stabled at event. Veterinarian and Farrier: On grounds, # will be posted at Secretary's office.

Check FENCE web site for an updated list of area accommodations.

Test & arena sizes: All tests in small arena.P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A.T-2018 USEF Training Test A. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B. Starter-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A. Arenas: All-weather stone dust arenas; warm-up: stone dust &/or grass.

P: Approximately 2600m @ 520 mpm. T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. N: Approximately 1900m @ 380mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m@ 300mpm(max. height 2 feet). Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed March 19.

NOTE: WE WILL REQUIRE RIDER PAPER PINNY HOLDERS FOR CROSS COUNTRY. SECRETARY WILL HAVE SMALL NUMBER OF PLASTIC PINNY HOLDERS FOR SALEPAPER NUMBERS WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR CROSS COUNTRY. Cross-country course closed March 19. On Sunday April 15th there will be XC schooling for those wanting to go again or try a move-up course. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Be sure to include horse and rider experience in the appropriate place on the entry form! If entries exceed 150 then Starter will do Dressage on Saturday and on Sunday they will do Stadium first and then XC. Food Concession Stand on grounds opens Friday at noon-4 pm; Saturday 6 am-3 pm; Sunday 6 am-3 pm. Dogs must be leashed with person attached. Competitor’s party or refreshments…...Friday: Course walk Competitor's refreshments andfinger foodfrom 3:00-7:00 pm out on the XC course. Competitor gets one ticket, $5 guest fee, send with entry or purchase at check-in. Saturday: Buffet style dinner at the Gordon Wright Pavilion from 6:00-8:00 pm. Competitor gets one ticket, $10 guest fee, send with entry or purchase at check-in. More information on theseparties will be sent to competitors two weeks prior to event. TEAM CHALLENGE:Teams consist of four riders competing in the same Division (P, T, N, BN orStarter Division). The best three weighted scores will be used to determine final team standings. Write your team name on your entry form. If you wish to ride on a team but do not have enough riders to form one please email the Secretary and she will help you get on a team. There is no additional fee to compete as a team.Prizes awarded to first place winners of each Division at the conclusion of this event. COLLEGE TEAM CHALLENGE: Enter your College Team (may be across Divisions) for the College Team Grand Prize.There is no additional fee to compete as a team. Prizes will be awarded to all members of the first place team.