Golden Spike H.T.
Wasatch Pony Club, invites you to the 32nd annual Golden Spike Horse Trials in Ogden, Utah. GSHT is a non-profit fund raiser with proceeds going to the education of future eventers, land conservation, and the maintenanceand improvements of Northern Utah's public cross country course.
GSHT is proud to be the 2019 Area IX host of the Charles Owen Technical Merit Award. This award is now presented at one event in each USEA Area each year at the <strong>Training level to one junior rider and one adult amateur rider, who have not competed at the Intermediate level or above.</strong> Every eligible rider at the Training level is automatically judged during their cross-country round on the five criteria listed below and receives a score sheet with written comments, providing valuable feedback on their cross-country riding technique.
<strong>Winners of the Charles Owen Technical Merit Award receive a Charles Owen Body Protector and helmet bag.</strong> In addition, the highest scoring junior and senior out of the 10 Areas will receive a Charles Owen helmet at the USEA Annual Awards Ceremony.
The judging criteria are based on technical merit and safe riding on cross-country. It includes the following elements:
Gallop: Appropriate speed for level, terrain, conditions, type of obstacle, and balance.
Preparation Period: Demonstrates change in balance appropriate for type of obstacle. Choice of line of direction/approach, riders demonstrates proper aids, horse responsive to aids.
Execution of Jump: Jumped in proper balance with no twisting or drifting. Safe negotiation by horse with no badly hanging legs, rider stays in balance.
Rider Position: Secure, effective position, use of upper body, fitness.
General Impressions: Horse appropriate for level, rider in control, partnership of horse and rider, confidence of horse and rider, competence and preparation for level.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17102
Event Date: June 15 - 16, 2019
Open Date: Apr 30 | Close Date: May 28
Location: Ogden, 1000 N 1200 W, UT 84404 (AREA 9)
Directions
Address: 1000 N 1200 W, Ogden, UT 84404. From I-15: Exit 346, turn east Pioneer Rd, go 0.8 mi., turn N on 1200 W. Go 0.5 mi., turn east (Bill Bailey Blvd) into Golden Spike Event Center. Stabling is SE of Coliseum (follow signs).
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,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 for walking-3 PM. Show jumping practice rounds tentative 10:30 AM- 2:45 PM Intro-Prelim.
Competitors briefing w/TD, 5 PM at the bleachers under the trees in the infield.
Sat: Dressage-8 AM; Show Jumping-1 PM. (tentative)
Sun:8 AM Jump Judge briefing with TD at the bleachers under the trees in the infield.
Cross-country-9 AM start. P- Intro.
Starting Times will on websitehttp://www.startboxscoring.com/showcalendar.php after Wed. June 12,2019
Event Officials
TD: Deeda Randall, WY
Judges: Pres:Wayne Quarles, KY
Dressage Judge: Carolyn Lindholm, CA
CD:X-C: Adri Doyal, TX SJ: Adrienne Smyrl, UT
Starting Times
Available after June 12. Startboxscoring.com click on calendar.
Entry Information
Ruth Beebe
PO Box 583
Willard, UT, 84340
EMail: [email protected]
Draw Checks to Golden Spike H.T.
Organizer
Org: Golden Spike Horse Trials Organizing Committee, Carla Parish: [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Golden Spike H.T.
Entry: HT: P/PT:220.00; T/N/BN: $200.00;Elementary (Intro): $160.00.
Stabling: $100.00. Stabling opens Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16. For additional days needed, contact Weber County Personnel.
Haul in: Non-stabled horse:$50.00 (Must be stabled if staying overnight. See stabling fees.)
Refunds: Before C.D: Entry-Less $25 non-refundable office fee/Stabling-In full, if stall has not been used;
After C.D.: Entry-No refund/Stabling- In full if stall has not been used.
Competition cancellation - no refund.
USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($21 total), 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.
USEA starter fee: If horse withdrawn in warm up =$21 refund. If horse starts down center line =no refund.
Entries
Xentry PREFERRED. Hand written entries must be legible. If paying by credit card, you must use Xentry However you enter, please mail completed and signed entry form and check to show secretary.
Entries include a non refundable $25 office fee. If undersubscribed, late entries may be accepted on Xentry with credit card only. Add $25 processing fee and there will be no refunds with late entries, (with the exception of a stabling refund).
Changes accepted via Email ONLY. Any changes after closing date will be charged a $25 change fee per change. Changes will be accepted only if there is space available.
Preliminary competitors who are USEF members must send copy of USEF card for rider, owner and trainer; USEF non-members must pay the $45 USEF Show Pass (non-member) fee for each. Training and below are exempt from USEF fees and membership requirements. Prelim and above must have completed Safe Sport Training, per USEF.
Intro entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M Fees and the USEA Membership fees are waived.
All other HT competitors must be a USEA member and horse registered. Intro rides 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Dressage test, same as BN HT level.
Negative Coggins within 12 months required for out of state horses.
Refunds: Before C.D: Entry-Less $25 non-refundable office fee. Stabling full refund.
After C.D.: Entry-No refund. Stabling if stall has not been used. Competition cancellation - no refund.
USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($21 total), 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.
USEA starter fee: If horse withdrawn in warm up =$21 refund. If horse starts down center line =no refund.
Horses who qualify under TIP must indicate they are eligible on the entry form, and include TIP membership number.
Competitor Information
P/PT-2452 m @ 520 mpm. T-2410 m @ 450 mpm. N-1886 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1978 m @ 325 mpm. Terrain: Flat, open, non-irrigated, dragged, and aerated turf. Some irrigated turf for P/T. Speeds and distances are tentative. Straight forward, up-to-standard cross country courses that ask appropriate questions for given levels. Courses include banks, ditches, newly redesigned water and terrain questions. Cross-country course closed beginning June 1.
Awards
Prizes for first 3 places & 8 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$100.00 Thursday through Sunday at close of event. (10 PM) 200 perm stalls on grounds. Stall doors and initial bedding provided.
Veterinarian: Kathy Borrett, DVM (801) 726-7528 cell; Borrett Animal Hospital 875 W. 12th St., Ogden, UT 84404 (801) 394-4208;#'s posted at the show office.
Accommodations
Best Rest Inn-1 mi.(800) 343-8644. High Country Best Western-0.5 mi. (800) 594-8979. Holiday Inn Express-1 mi. (801) 392-5000. Comfort Suite-1 mi. (801) 621-2545. Sleep Inn-1 mi. (800) SLEEP INN. Flying J-1 mi. (801) 393-8644. Camping: Century Campground-1 mi. (801) 731-3800.
Weber County has installed camp sites!! Water, sewer, and power is available. Contact Weber County for details. 801-399-8798.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:
P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Small. T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Small. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Small. BN AND Elementary (Intro)-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Small.
Arenas and warm up on sand.
Cross-Country
P/PT-2452 m @ 520 mpm. T-2410 m @ 450 mpm. N-1886 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1978 m @ 325 mpm. Terrain: Flat, open, non-irrigated, dragged, and aerated turf. Some irrigated turf for P/T. Speeds and distances are tentative. Straight forward, up-to-standard cross country courses that ask appropriate questions for given levels. Courses include banks, ditches, newly redesigned water and terrain questions. Cross-country course closed beginning June 1.
Other Information
You must provide your own pinny holder. These are available at Bit of Britain or Dover Saddlery. The show office will have a limited supply available for $20.
Medical armbands available for $10.
Cross-country course closed beginning June 1.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry, if no birth date listed, senior assumed.
New Hours for concessions will be 7:00 AM -6:00 PM Sat and 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Sunday and will feature BREAKFAST BURRITOS :) during morning hours. Per the county, no outside food or beverage allowed at this event.
Dogs must be leashed at all times. $25 fine for loose dogs.
New USEA Rules...for 2017 and beyond
Effective December 1, 2016, ALL Beginner Novice riders must have a USEA membership and horses must have at least a Limited registration.
Beginner Novice and above levels: USEA Membership and horse registrations are mandatory to compete at a USEA recognized event. No Exceptions!
To download your USEA member booklet, go to http://useventing.com/document/memberbooklet