United States Eventing Association

Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road) From the West SDF is on the left 2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co. From the East SDF is on the right 1.3 mi past Oakwood Elementary School.

Thurs: 10:00AM - Stabling Opens. Fri: 3 PM cross-country course open for walking. 4:30-6:30 PM Refreshments for all. Sat: 8:00 AM Dressage;9:30 AM Show Jumping;9:45 AM Cross-country. Depending on entries start times may change

TD: Carol Ogden (FL) President: Beth Wheeler R, (SC) Dressage: Valerie Swygert R, (SC), Deri Jeffers, r, (VA) SJ Judge: Beth Wheeler (SC) CD: XC:Capt Mark Phillips (GBR) and Mogie Bearden-Muller, (MD) SJ: Beth Perkins (NC) XC Builder: Eric Bull ETB Equine Construction (VA)

Will be emailed by April 18th and can be found online at: www.SportingDaysFarm.com

SOS Save our Secretaries send entries to www.EventEntries.com Thank you Sporting Days Farm H.T.III Attn: Cindy Wood 64 Small Wood Trace Camden, SC 29020 [email protected] (410) 726 8926. Joannah (610) 613-2010 during event www.sportingdaysfarm.com Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 Draw checks to SDFHT III. Fax:(803) 648-7386

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass, (803) 648-0100, 610 613 2010, [email protected] Co-organizer:Molly Bull 434 962 0306, [email protected] Secretary: Cindy Wood(410) 726 8926 / 803 643 7386 Fax Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly Sigler Patterson 803 522 4395 [email protected]

Draw checks to SDFHT III or Sporting Days Farm H.T. III. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT March 5-19: P/PT: $215, AFTER 3/19: $255, AFTER CLOSING DATE $305 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTMarch 5-19: T: $205, AFTER 3/19 $245, AFTER CLOSING DATE $295 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTMarch 5-19: N: $195, AFTER 3/19 $235, AFTER CLOSING DATE $285 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTMarch 5-19: BN: $185, AFTER 3/19 $225, AFTER CLOSING DATE $275 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTMarch 5-19 STARTER:$170, AFTER 3/19, $185, AFTER CLOSING DATE $235 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTMarch 5-19:(DERBY) IS DRESSAGE Only Test Of Choice: $35 AFTER 3/19 $40, AFTER CLOSING DATE $50 Notes:If space allows Post Entries will be accepted with the $50.00 Late Charge added to the regular entry fee. Stabling:$125.00 - includes 3 nights; Extra day: $25.00. 28 permanent 12X12 stalls on site, have stalldoors. Muck Deposit:$35.00 separate check. Deposits will only be returned/destroyed if stall is swept clean,includingarea in front of stall! Camping:$45.00 hook-up for first night, after that $25/night (limited electric available); $25.00 primitive. Refunds: Completed entries postmarked 3/5 through 3/19 and scratched by 4/2 receives full refund.
Completed entries postmarked 3/20 through 4/2 and scratched by 4/2 receives full refund minus $25.
Scratches after 4/2/18 receives Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing andthe same place can be filled from wait list.
Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund plusUSEA 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.

Sporting Days Farm HT uses www.EVENTENTRIES.com for entries, scoring & live Scoring. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. Double entries: Not accepted. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete at the Beginner Novice level.Beginner Novice horses can be registered with a Limited registration, which allows the horse to compete at Beginner Novice through Training for the duration of its lifetime, and riders will need a Junior, Collegiate or Full membership which is renewed annually. Intro riders are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply.If oversubscribed with entries postmarked on Opening Day, multiple rides may be limited - please indicate order of preference. If entering electronically; payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 5 days of entering. If not, the entry will be assigned a postmark date at the time it is complete and payment is received.Riders and Owners at Preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or a $45 USEF Show Passfee will be charged. ANY entrypostmarkedafter Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $50 Late fee. Late fee policywill be strictly adhered to! A $20.00 fee for incomplete paperwork after the closing date will be assessed. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via mail, fax, email only. All changes made up to Closing Date will be charged a $25 fee. CHANGES made after CD will be charged a $35 fee.Change of horse or rider requires anew entry to be faxed or e-mailed. If space allows and post entries are accepted they will be charged an additional $50 late fee. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months and must accompany entry. Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted, check status after you enter. 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 thee Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible foe the Wait List. Once scheduling of the competition is complete substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only. The Wait List expires on Sunday April 14 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 spotsare filled.

P-2200 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 320 mpm.Starter-1500 m @ 300mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Starter fences maximum 2' 3", water will be optional, faux ditch and step-up bank only. Cross-country course closed April 10th through the event, and otherwise, open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment only with a minimum of 5horses.

Distances are approximate

Trophy & 8 ribbons. $15 fee for mailing prizes. Winning riders must arrange a time to report to awards presentation area for Press photos in order to receive prizes. Additional awards for low score Off the Track Thoroughbred at each level. Equitation award for best equitation in show jumping, determined by the show jumping judge Holly Matt.

$125 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Friday 12 pm to Tuesday 8 am; $25/day after that. Stall doors & one bag of bedding will be provided. Please PRE-ORDER any additional bedding needed from sec'y by April 12th. If additional bedding is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Feed/Hay/Bedding, Aiken County Farm Supply (803) 649-2987, Aiken Saddlery (803) 649-6583 or Johnsons Farm & Garden (803) 266-7333 or Hiler Hay of Ohio (803)648-6241see Sec'y. Off grounds less expensive Perm stalls available; further info: www.sportingdaysfarm.com. Send separate $35 clean stall deposit check payable to SDFHT, to be destroyed if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarians: Aiken Equine, (803) 648-0430. Farriers:Aaron Rhoad (803) 378-2998, #'s also posted at Sec'y office.

For discount mention Sporting Days HT at the following Host Hotel: TownePlace Suites Marriott (803) 641-7373.Also nearby:Annies Inn 2.5m (803)649-6836, The Hotel Aiken-7 mi., (803) 648-4265,Holiday Inn Express-8 mi. (803) 648-0999; Country Inn & Suites-7 mi., (803) 649 4265, The Wilcox Inn-7.2mi, (803) 648 1898 . Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camping: Hook-ups limited-book early, $45. Plenty of primitive, $25.

Test & arena sizes:P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm.N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.BN2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A - Sm. Arenas: Sand.

P-2200 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 320 mpm.Starter-1500 m @ 300mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Starter fences maximum 2' 3", water will be optional, faux ditch and step-up bank only. Cross-country course closed April 10th through the event, and otherwise, open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment only with a minimum of 5horses.

Distances are approximate

Welcome Reception. Cross CountrySchooling on Sunday, April 22rd 10:30am to 2pm, weather and footing dependent. Information will be on machine at 803 648 0100 www.SportingDaysFarm.com. Please also check the message at (803) 649-7075 for up to date XC schooling information. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. If captured, $50 freedom fine to Aiken County SPCA. XC Course closed April 10th through the event, and otherwise only open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment with a minimum of 5 horses. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Friday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm Welcome Reception in Palmetto Pavilion free to Competitors, Owners, Officials & Volunteers. For information on Preferred "On Course & Ringside" parking, Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities contact: Ginny Allen (803) 270-4960 or Joannah Glass (610) 613-2010 or Chelsea Vecchiarelli 717 725 2636. Volunteers sign-up at eventingvolunteers.com or contact Kelly Patterson at [email protected] or 803.522.4395. Volunteers will receive a free schooling pass for cross-country.