United States Eventing Association

Address: 1067 Old Sandwich Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 From the North: Take Mass Route 3 south to exit 3. Turn left off the exit. Take third right onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is 2 miles on the right. From the South: Take Mass Route 3 north to exit 2. At end of ramp turn left. Then turn left onto route 3A north. Follow Route 3A north for approx. 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is approx 2 miles on your left.

Sat: Cross-country course open.-3 pm. Sun: Dressage- 7:30 am; Show Jumping-12 pm; Cross-Country immediately following. Wear XC attire to SJ.

TD: Rick Caldwell, CT Judges: Pres: Eileen Pritchard-Bryan, MD Dressage Judges:Keith Angstadt, MA; Jerilyn Nieder, NH CD: X-C/SJ: X-C: John Williams, NY, SJ: Erin Risso

Available at www.area1usea.org and www.valinorfarm.com

ENTER ONLINE AT www.evententries.com or use XENTRY. Online entries must be paid before accepted. Download signature page and mail with health papers to the address below. OR mail entry, paperwork and payment to: Robyn Risso, Event Secretary, Valinor Farm,1067 Old Sandwich Rd. Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 224-3332, fax (508) 224-5683 email: [email protected] Draw checks to Valinor Farm.

Org: Robyn Risso (same as above) Comp Management: Valinor Farm LLC.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Valinor Farm. Entry: Horse Trials divisions M/PT/T/N/BN: $190.00; Intro $160.00. Horse Trials Competitors: USEA Starter/D&M fees are not included as part of the entry fee, please add these to your entry fee. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Stabling: limited. $100.00 per night on grounds. Fees: $25 fee for entries accepted after close date, $25 fee for any incomplete entries after closing date - this includes signatures, coggins etc. Entries are not considered accepted until payment is received. Times will not be assigned for unpaid entries. Refunds: Before C.D -Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2018 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund.Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21) are not subject to office fees and shall be returned, within 30 days of the competition, to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA fees are not included as part of the entry fee. Double entries: Not accepted. ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ACCEPTED thru www.evententries.com or XENTRY $25 Late Fee for entries accepted after Close date. $25 Late Fee for any entries not paid by closing date. $25 charge for all incomplete/incorrect or changes to entry after close date. Entries must included birth date, signatures, coggins, USEA #'s and payment to be complete. USEA current membership (Junior Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Linited for M,T, N, BN or Full) are required for all levels except INTRO. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. $25 charge for lost pinny, no deposit required. $25 fee for non-negotiable check. Negative Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Refunds: Before C.D -Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2019 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund. Withdrawals and changes must be in writing, fax or email. No refunds on stabling after closing date. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21) are not subject to office fees and shall be returned, within 30 days of the competition, to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". All courses: Early season courses, open fields with rolling terrain and some wooded trails. Footing generally very good, sand based turf. Courses include banks, water, ditches appropriate for level. No water on the INTRO course. INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. Expanded cross country fields and new tracks for 2019. Cross-country course closed by June 1. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences at each level.

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. The Jockey Club's T.I.P (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) is sponsoring awards and prize money for the highest placing thoroughbred at each level. If you are competing a thoroughbred, be sure to register with the T.I.P. See this website for application and more information. www.tjctip.com

Limited. $100/stall/night on grounds. Possibly more available off-grounds. Stabling form must accompany entry. Competitors stabling overnight please arrive between 3 and 8 pm. Please contact secretary if you need to arrive later. Stall doors provided, bedding available for purchase, $8 per bag, please order with entry. Veterinarian: Halifax Veterinary Services, (781) 294-8155. # will be posted on board inside barn.

The Blue Spruce 5 miles (508) 224-3990 mention Valinor Farm for a 10% discount, Hilton Garden Inn-8 mi., (508) 830-0200 Comfort Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-2800. John Carver Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-7100. Many others. Camping: Not available on grounds. Several campgrounds nearby. Myles Standish State Forest 5 miles.

Test & arena sizes: MOD-2018 USEF Modified 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. INTRO-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: grass or sand.

M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". All courses: Early season courses, open fields with rolling terrain and some wooded trails. Footing generally very good, sand based turf. Courses include banks, water, ditches appropriate for level. No water on the INTRO course. INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. Expanded cross country fields and new tracks for 2019. Cross-country course closed by June 1. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences at each level.

Upgraded all weather footing in all outdoor sand rings. Entry limit 120 per day. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; please state preferences under Eligible Section, provide experience and birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. No motorized vehicles allowed on X-Cty. Non-competing horses must purchase a #. Please contact organizer if you need to arrive for stabling after 8pm. Parking is limited, please write the size of your trailer on your entry form. Water and food available on grounds. Volunteers greatly appreciated!