Arrowhead H.T.
Ride the rolling grasslands of central Montana! We are a small event (limited to 80 entries) with a top-notch XC course, helpful and experienced officials, and rock star local volunteers. Free dinner for competitors, guests and volunteers on Saturday. We've upped our SJ game this year and will be bringing in a beautiful course from Exceptional Equestrian Events. We've also built additional shelter to improve our stabling.
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Accepting Post Entries through Tuesday, June 18th; payment must be in full no later than June 19th or a $50 late fee will be assessed.
6/5/19: Barn A is now full!
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17097
Event Date: June 28 - 30, 2019
Open Date: May 14 | Close Date: June 11
Location: Billings, 3651 Alkali Creek Rd., MT 59105 (AREA 7)
Directions
Address: 3651 Alkali Creek Rd., Billings, MT 59105 (for a detailed map and directions go towww.warfieldpark.org).
To WEP: I 90 exit #452. North approx. 2 miles on Hwy 87 to Metra/Main St. intersection (will pass Metra stabling on the right). Right on Main St. Continue north approx. 2 miles to Airport Rd intersection, left on Airport Rd., then bear right onAlkali Creek Rd.and continue west on Alkali Creek Rd for approx. 8 mi. Warfield Park is on the right.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-8 am; Cross country-noon; Dinner & Party-6:30 pm.
Sun: Show Jumping-9 am.
Event Officials
TD:Bonnie East (UT)
Judge:
Pres,Dressage:Robert Stevenson (NC)
XC CD:Alessandra Allen-Shinn (MT)
SJ CD:Jay Duke
Starting Times
Starting times will be on StartBoxASAP after Close Date, depending on timely entries.
Entry Information
Dawn Bunge, Secretary, 4575 Store Lane,Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 381-0863; [email protected]
Write checks to: Warfield Equestrian Park.
Organizer
Org:Beth Nedrow(406) 690-9353 or [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees: Write checks to: Warfield Equestrian Park.
Entry (not incl. USEA starter fees): P/T/N/BN: $225; Intro (Elem): $150. Unpaid entries will be moved to wait list on Close Date. $50 fee assessed for all entries received and/or paid after Close Date.
Stabling:Must submit full payment by Close Date to keep your stall preference/priority. Please specify BARN A: Permanent, covered wood stalls: $150 plus $50 stall strip deposit on separate check; or BARN B: Permanent, covered metal stalls: $150 plus $50 stall strip deposit on separate check; or BARN C(new this year!): 10x10 open pipe panels under new cover:$100 no stall strip. If those fill up, we'll offer uncovered 10x10 panels for $50.All stalls available Fri-Sun. One bag of shavings included; additional available $10/ea.
Refunds: Consistent with other Area VII events, refunds in full before Close Date, but after Close Date refund will be allowedonly if the rider's place can be filled from the waiting list (which will be established in order of paid entries received, followed by other entries received), or only if rider volunteers for the weekend.Once ride times are published, refunds may be allowed only if entry can be filled for same division. Competition cancellation - No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21) will be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries
Entries not paid beforeClose Date but will be assesseda $50 late fee and will lose their stall preference/priority.No pinney deposit, but $50 charge for lost pinney. USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee and must be paid as provided on entry form. USEA membership and horse registration required for all levels, except Intro. Intro (Elem) competitors: USEA membership and non-member fees are not required and starter fees do not apply. Changes will be accommodated after Close Date for no additional charge, if feasible.
Refunds: Consistent with other Area VII events, refunds in full before Close Date, but after Close Date refund will be allowedonly if the rider's place can be filled from the waiting list (which will be established in order of paid entries received, followed by other entries received), or only if rider volunteers for the weekend.Once ride times are published, refunds may be allowed only if entry can be filled for same division. Competition cancellation - No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21) will be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Withdrawal/cancellation/refund request must be in writing or by email to organizer.
All out of state horses must have negative Coggins and health certificate within 12 months in rider's possession. Per USEF rule, proof of flu vaccination within 6 months must be available if requested. Inability to furnish proof of vaccination, health certificate or coggins (if needed) may result in disqualification without refund of entry fee.
Competitor Information
P: 3000-3250m @520 mpm. T: 2250-2750m @ 450 mpm. N: 1750-2250m @400 mpm. BN: 1600-2000m @ 350 mpm. Intro(Elem) speed 300 mpm. We continue to add new jumps and work on our footing every year. Intro and BN courses are fun and friendly. Other levels average.Terrain is open and rolling. XC course closedat dark on June 14.
Awards
Nice prizes through 3rd place, Ribbons through 8th place.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling:14 covered permanent wooden stalls ($150 + $50 strip deposit), 20 covered permanent metal stalls ($150 + $50 strip deposit), and 14 panel pens under new permanent cover ($100 no stall strip), allassigned in order of paid entry. If needed for overflow, we will have uncovered panel pens for $50.No hot wires or panels. Barn open Friday; arrivals before Friday by permission only.Send $50 separate check for stall strip deposit if requesting covered permanent stall. First bedding (shavings) provided; additional bedding available for purchase at show office. Veterinarian:Lund Equine 406-373-6642.
Accommodations
Boothill Inn-5mi (406) 245-2000. Rimview Inn-8mi (800) 551-1418. Juniper Inn-7mi (800) 826-7530. Rimrock Inn-7.5 mi (800) 624-9770. Camping: Warfield Equestrian Park, no hookups. Prepare for potentially muddy conditions in parking area.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:P: 2018 USEF Prelim Test A-Sm. T: 2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N: 2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN/Intro(Elem): 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand.
Cross-Country
P: 3000-3250m @520 mpm. T: 2250-2750m @ 450 mpm. N: 1750-2250m @400 mpm. BN: 1600-2000m @ 350 mpm. Intro(Elem) speed 300 mpm. We continue to add new jumps and work on our footing every year. Intro and BN courses are fun and friendly. Other levels average.Terrain is open and rolling. XC course closedat dark on June 14.
Other Information
Fun and Food! We'll try to have a food truck on site again - watch website and FaceBook for details. We will alsocater the party (FREE for all sponsors, volunteers, competitors and guests!) on Saturday night under the tent.We love dogs, but our Park rules require them to be on leashes.Loose dogs will result in $100 donation to Warfield Park.
Stay after the HT and school cross country for $45 donation/membership to Warfield Park at show office. XC course closedat dark on June 14. Levels may be divided as entries warrant. Photographer We welcome back Shayna Schwarzrockof MTChic.
Come check out our Park and get some great lessons at our Spring Eventing Clinic at Warfield Park May 4-5with Sara Sellmer. All riders at all levels welcome. Info on website and FaceBook.