Hitching Post Farm H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17037

Event Date: May 18, 2019

Open Date: Apr 2 | Close Date: Apr 30

Location: S. Royalton, 2096 Back River Rd., VT 5068 (AREA 1)

Directions

Address: 2096 Back River Rd., S. Royalton, VT 05068From I‑89: Exit 3. Left off ramp to Rt. 107 ‑ 1/4 mile to Rt. 14. Turn right on Rt. 14 South. Turn right onto Royalton Hill Rd. Fox Stand, downhill, cross RR tracks & bridge & immediately turn left. Go 1 mile; becomes a dirt road. Turn left onto Back River Road. Go 1 mile; HPF on left.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro

Tentative Schedule

Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage (OP/OT)-8 am (ON/BN) 9 am ; Cross‑country OP-BN 10 am start; Show Jumping immediately follows cross country round, please wear XC attire.

Event Officials

TD:Rick Caldwell, CT Judges: Pres:Margaret Hutchinson, NY Dressage Judge: Jerilyn Neider, NH SJ Judge: Mary Hutchins, VT CD:X-C/SJ: Janine McClain, VT

Starting Times

Posted onwww.area1usea.org,www.startboxscoring.comand at www.hitchingpostfarm.com.

Entry Information

Our preferred method to enter is Blue Horse Entries. www.bluehorseentries.com or mail Laurie Hudson, Secretary, 2096 Back River Rd., South Royalton, VT 05068 [email protected] PLEASE make all inquiries via email or by phone or text at 802-356-2874. Draw checks to Hitching Post Farm.

Organizer

Org: Laurie Hudson, (same as above). Comp Mngmnt: Laurie Hudson and Hitching Post Farm.

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Hitching Post Farm. Entry: All divisions: $180.00 per division before closing date, $200.00 per division after closing date. 6 Ribbons, prizes from Strafford Saddlery and Bit of Britain, vouchers for future events or schooling at HPF. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. All refunds must be requested via email. 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.

Entries

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $20 change fee -changes must be emailed. $20 pinney fee for unreturned pinny: you will be billed. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Live) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. All refunds must be requested via email. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months; must accompany entry.

Competitor Information

P‑2200 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1400m @ 325 mpm. All courses: Friendly early season courses at all levels, however hilly terrain does offer challenges. Jumps are varied and consist of logs, portables built by Eric Bull, Jamie Gornall and Levy Rykweart, an inviting water and gentle ditches. Cross‑country course closed May 1. Schooling is permitted before May 1 based on weather.

Awards

Prizes & 6 ribbons per division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Veterinarian: Dr. Sarah Murawski, DVM. HPF has a limited number of on grounds temporary stalls with doors @ $50 per stall. Stall doors are provided. Initial bedding is provided. Please leave stalls as you would like to find yours. Please email for offsite stabling ideas.

Accommodations

Please refer to Hitching Post Farm website for accommodations. www.hitchingpostfarm.com There are many AirBNB offerings nearby. Search South Royalton and all area BNB's will appear.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test A - Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand Warm-Up: Grass.

Cross-Country

P‑2200 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1400m @ 325 mpm. All courses: Friendly early season courses at all levels, however hilly terrain does offer challenges. Jumps are varied and consist of logs, portables built by Eric Bull, Jamie Gornall and Levy Rykweart, an inviting water and gentle ditches. Cross‑country course closed May 1. Schooling is permitted before May 1 based on weather.

Other Information

Cross‑country course closed May 1. All dogs must be on leashes. Levels may be further divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. We offer delicious food on grounds! Some of the best event food ever at Farmhouse Catering. Open for breakfast half an hour before event start.