VHT International & H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17045

Event Date: May 23 - 26, 2019

Open Date: Apr 9 | Close Date: May 7

Location: Lexington, 487 Maury River Rd, VA 24435 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: The Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24435. From I - 81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I - 64 West for 1 mile to Exit 55 (follow signs for VA Horse Center). Right to Route 11 North. First left to Route 39, Maury River Rd. VHC 3/4 mile on left. From I-64 East: To Exit 55, Turn Left. Go 3/10 mile, turn left on Route 39, Maury River Rd. As above.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI2-L,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,AI,I,IH,IR,P,PH,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Thurs:In Barns start for FEI classes at 8.30 a.m.Cross-country courses open-3 pm. FEI Classes briefing 3 p.m. CCI 2L Horse Inspection 4.30 p.m. Fri: Dressage - FEI Classes, AI,Intermediate and Prelim 8.30 a.m. Show jumping AI,CCI 3/2S , I 11a.m. Cross Country P afternoon YEH classes. Sat: Dressage M, T, N, BN8 am. Cross-countryOakhill side of the facility - AI,I, CCI3S, CCI2L, CCI 2S 8 a.m. Main complexsideBN / N approx 10:00;Show Jumping P/M/T outside Willey Sun: CCI2L Horse Inspection 8 a.m. Show Jumping, BN / N that ran cross country Saturday 8 a.m. CCI show jumping approximately 11 noon.Cross-country M, T . 8 a.m. Please Note that Sat and Sun xc and SJ may change due to class numbers

Event Officials

FEI TD: John Williams, USA; HT (I-BN):Sharyn Antico, NY Judges: Pres CCI3S/CCI2L:Faith Ponsonby IRL MemberCCI3S/CCI2L: Peter Grey, CAN Member CCI2S: Helen Brettell, GBR; Sara Miller-Leary (USA) HT Pres:(I) Helen Brettell, VA, (BN-P) Muffin Pantaze, VA Dressage Judges: Sara Miller, VA, Sue Smithson, NC, Jessie Ginsburg, VA; Elizabeth Moore, NC SJ Judge:Kathy White, VA CD CCI3S: Andy Bowles, NZL CD CCI2: John Michael Durr, USA HT CD: (I) John Michael Durr, NC (P-BN) David Taylor, MD SJ: Chris Barnard, USA FEI Steward:Dana Diemer, USA; Asst:Peter Ponsonby, IRL FEI Vet Delegate: Dr. Nancy Carr (USA)

Starting Times

HT& FEI, Check Website for times3 days prior www.vahorsetrials.com. CCI1* time schedule will be tentative, made final after the first Horse Inspection. Include on entry form current e-mail address for entry status notification. Please no extra phone calls.

Entry Information

Terry Abrams 10712 Harley Rd, Lorton VA Email: [email protected], website:www.vahorsetrials.com Ph (540) 357-0700 Draw check to Virginia Horse Trials, LLC.

Organizer

Org: Andy Bowles, [email protected] Committee Comp Mngmnt: Virginia Horse Trials, LLC

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Draw check to Virginia Horse Trials, LLC. Only one check required for multiple entries. U.S. checks or money orders only. No foreign checks. Entry: FEI Classes: $425.00; I, AI : $275.00; P, M, T, N, BN: $220.00; YEH: $100.00, plus USEA $10.00 starter fee. Stabling: $55.00 per night (all levels). Tack stalls: $55.00per night. Early arrivals: $55.00 per night Mon -Wed. Barns open Wednesday noon 23rd. Grounds Fee: If not stabling then$30.00 per horse, per day.Non-competing horses: $50.00 plus stabling. Changes after midnight of CD: $25.00 Changes after times set: $50.00 Changes in Show Office: $50.00. LATE FEE: $50.00. Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspx or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-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. Competition cancellation-No refund.

Entries

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. All entries will receive confirmation via e-mail. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels.Double entries: NOT Accepted. FEI Classes:Athletes whose Horse’s Passport and/or Recognition Card is not correctly validated, or failing to meet other requirements for vaccination and Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication control (Veterinary Regulations Article 1030) will be subject to Sanctions in accordance with Annex II of the Veterinary Regulations. Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised below. Foreign Horses must have an Official FEI Passport.FEI passport is not required for U.S Horses, but a USEF National Passport is required for all U.S. CCI1 Horses. VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI: All FEIRiders & Horses must be recorded with the FEI, USEF, USEA. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses. Non-competing horses are welcome on grounds. $50.00 per horse, plus appropriate stabling fees. Must sign waiver in office and be issued a non-competing horse number. Riding will be restricted to published times and areas . Absolutely NO ATV's allowed at VHC. Absolutely no motorized vehicles on Cross Country courses at any time. All Withdrawals must be made in writing, postmarked, emailed, or faxed, no later than Closing Date. All changes to entry must be made in writing before C.D. Any change to entry/stabling /post entries after C.D. a processing fee will be charged as detailed above. Attn: VAHT on entry envelope. ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE WITHDRAWALS, CHANGES, OR STABLING REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Competitor Information

CCI2LCCI2S:Cross-Country -4000 / 3000 meters @520 mpm.Good introduction to the * level.Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.CCI3S/AI/I:Cross-Country - 3570 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies. All M-2400 mpm @ 490 mpm. All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations. All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination. All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up. Starter:
All courses: rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated.All distances are approx and will be confirmed at the event. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT.

Awards

CCI: Prize Money and Special awards for Best Conditioned and Best Turned Out and 10 ribbons.. HT: Prizes and 6 ribbons.

Stabling/Veterinarian

All Horses Checking in at Stabling office MUST show a current cogs and Health Certicate on horsetraveling over state line,before be allowed to unload. Horses requiring additional stabling nights must e-mail ahead for arrangements. ALL tack stalls $55.00 per night. HT $55.00 per night /day all stalls from noonthursday to 9 pm Sunday. Layover additional fees require call ahead to arrange. 800 permanent stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided, no initial bedding provided. Feed/hay/bedding available for purchase. All entries must have a stabling form. All stabling requests must be in writing by closing date. Additional requests after CD subject to $50 processing fee. Absolutely No changes in stabling, after Oct. 29. Any horses found in unassigned stalls will be fined $100.00 must move and pay fine before Dressage! Bedding-Straw & shavings only! Veterinarian: FEI Veterinarian Delegate-Dr. Debbie Williamson, Treating Vet: Dr. Brent Hall. office 540 377 9270, cell: 540 280 7070, # posted stabling office & on time schedule.

Accommodations

Book early, busy college weekend. Complete listing of accommodations can be found on website, www.vahorsetrials.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Best Western Plus at Hunt Ridge 540 464 1500, Best Western Lexington Inn, 540 458 3020. Camping: The Virginia Horse Center has 78 Camping Spots with 30/50amp electric and water hookups. Reservations can be made online at [email protected] under the facilities link, as well as reservations for Golf Carts. Selection of reserved site is still first come, first served upon arrival. Camping without reservations will be permitted if there are vacancies. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or 540-464-2966. NO prepay or reservations accepted via entry form.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: CCI2L/S-2015 FEI Eventing Two Star Test A-Std. CCI3S: 2015 FEI Eventing Three Star Test B-Std. AI-2018 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. All I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. All M-2018 Modified Test A-Sm. All T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. All N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. All BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter:
Arenas: Bluestone/Perma-flex mix. or Fibre-sand mix.

Cross-Country

CCI2LCCI2S:Cross-Country -4000 / 3000 meters @520 mpm.Good introduction to the * level.Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.CCI3S/AI/I:Cross-Country - 3570 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies. All M-2400 mpm @ 490 mpm. All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations. All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination. All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up. Starter:
All courses: rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated.All distances are approx and will be confirmed at the event. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT.

Other Information

If entries allow and Weather permitting Show Jumping will be outdoors in Wley Arena with two warm up areas. Absolutely NO ATVs allowed at VHC. No motorized vehicles on the cross country course. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT. Levels may be divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. PH open to horses never to have completed above the Intermediate level. TH open to horses never to have completed above Preliminary level. JT open to competitors through the end of their 18th birthday year. NH open to horses never to have completed above the Training level. JN open to competitors through the end of their 18th birthday year. Food available on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will be fined $50 . Will be enforced by security. Check official VHT website www.vahorsetrials.com for further info and updates. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search/aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list.