Town Hill Farm Horse Trials
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - PRELIM DIVISIONS WILL GO ALL 3 DAYS WITH DRESSAGE ON FRIDAY, XC ON SATURDAY, AND SHOW JUMPING ON SUNDAY! ALL T, N, AND BN WILL COMPETE BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DOING DRESSAGE AND 1 JUMP PHASE SATURDAY AND THE OTHER JUMP PHASE SUNDAY. CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AS THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL CHANGES DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF ENTRIES!
Comment
Accepting Post Entries through Tuesday, August 13th, a $25 late fee will apply.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17130
Event Date: Aug 23 - 25, 2019
Open Date: Jul 9 | Close Date: Aug 6
Location: Lakeville, 55 Lime Rock Rd (Rt. 112), CT 06039 (AREA 1)
Directions
Address: 55 Lime Rock Rd (Rt. 112), Lakeville, CT 06039
From East: Rt. 44 to Rt. 7 South, right onto Rt. 112.
From West: Rt. 44 to 112 East.
There are separate entrances as follows: The entrance for competitors is located off Rt. 41 west of the farm entrance; turn left at Hotchkiss Corner. Spectators will enter at the main entrance to the farm on Lime Rock Road/Rt. 112. Please follow signage carefully.Visit ourwebsite www.townhillfarm.com for directional maps.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH-CH ,TR-CH,N,NH-CH ,NR-CH,BN,BNH-CH ,BNR-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PH-CH ,PR-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: FEH-2,FEH-3,FEH-4,FEH-YEAR,NEH,YEH-4,YEH-5
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PH-CH ,PR-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: FEH-2,FEH-3,FEH-4,FEH-YEAR,NEH,YEH-4,YEH-5
Tentative Schedule
Thurs:Championship and Horse Trial Cross Country courses open - 3 PM.
Fri: YEH, FEH, NEH - 8:00 am start of competition with the dressage phase followed, if applicable, by conformation, and jumping. Friday afternoon: All Prelim Dressage.
Sat:All P XC; All Dressage T, N, and BN (both HT and CH) -7:30 am start in three rings, followed by T XC and N,BN Show Jumping.
Sun: All P and T Show Jumping, All N and BN Cross Country.
*This schedule is tentative depending on number of entries so please check website for updates!
Event Officials
TD:Sally Ike, (S) NJ
Judges: Pres:Janet Briggs, (S) NH Dressage Judge: Margie Hutchison, (r) NY, Lori Barnard, (R) VTSJ Judge:Rick Caldwell, (R) CT
YEH Judge:Sally Ike
FEH, NEH, Judge:Janet Briggs, Sally Ike
CD: XC:Jeff Kibbie,(R) PA
CD: SJ, YEH, FEH, NEH, William Robertson (KY)
Starting Times
Available August 21 at www.townhillfarm.com and www.area1usea.org or e-mail [email protected]
Entry Information
Rick Dunkerton
C/o AMS
P.O. Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
Phone: 601 498 3330 Fax: 601 426 9984
e-mail: [email protected]
Enter On-Line at www.evententries.com or mail hard copies to the secretary.Visa/MC, Discover, AmEX and Checks accepted. Entries are not accepted until coggins, signature page, and paymentis received in full.
Draw checks to Town Hill Farm.
Organizer
Org: Town Hill Farm and Molly Bull 434 962 0306 [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details.
Draw checks to Town Hill Farm.
Entry: BN-Ch, BN, N-Ch, N, T-Ch, T, divisions: $190.00- P-Ch, P,$195.00. YEH: $125.00 includes USEA Starter Fee; FEH,NEH: $95 includes USEA Starter Fee.
Stabling:Stabling on grounds on a first come first serve basis with overflow to off grounds option available,$225 from Thursday to Sunday on grounds.
Competitor's note: A minimum of 6 entries per division are required by the organizer to conduct each level of YEH, FEH and NEH divisions. Ribbons 1 - 6 will be awarded to each division. For additional information or requests please contact the organizer.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals will not be honored unless e-mailed on or before C.D. NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After C.D.-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. 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
Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. $25 return check fee. Double entries: Not accepted. BN competitors must beUSEA members and horse registered. All changes MUST be in writing-$25 fee for all changes made after C.D.Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. CT State Law requires all horses to have proof of current rabies vaccination-please include with entry.
Awards
1st place prizeplusribbons through 8th place. Special Awards: Jockey Club TIP Awards in each division, please send horse TIP registration to secretary with your entry for eligibility. Special Sponsor Prizes to be awarded to the Championship Divisions.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$225/stall for the weekend, includes Thursday to Sunday. Portable stabling with stall doors provided on groundsavailable on a first come, first servebasis with an overflow to off grounds, near-by. Initial bedding only will be provided. Additional shavings will be available at $8 per bag. Stalls must be stripped, include a $25 refundable stall depositseparate check, please.Your deposit will be returned once your stall is checked. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, (845) 677-5500, # posted at secretary´s office.
Accommodations
Interlaken Inn- 1 1/2 mile 860-435-9878. Iron Masters Inn - 2 miles 860-435-9844, White Hart Inn - 3 miles 860-435-0030, Sharon Country Inn - 3 1/2 miles 860-364-0036, Race Brook Lodge 7 1/2miles 413-229-9019. Limited Campingavailable on grounds contact organizer for details and approval.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:PCh-USEF 2018 Preliminary Test B-Lg. P-USEF 2018 Preliminary Test A-Sm.TCh-USEF2018 Training Test B -Sm.T-USEF2018 Training Test A-Sm. NCh-USEF 2018 Novice Test B-Sm.N-USEF 2018 Novice Test A-Sm.BNCh-2018 Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. BN-USEF 2018 Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: All on grass, all warm up on grass.
Cross-Country
P-2400 m @ 520 mpm. PT-2200 m @ 470 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.Waterand ditches at alllevels.Terrain: Rolling hills. Great 2019 Championship and Horse Trial cross country courses at all levels designed by Jeff Kibbie. Cross-country courses closed August 7th.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed August 7th. Show Jumping Course is on rubber/sand all weather footing, enlarged ring. Entries limited to 300 total over the two days of competition. Levels will be divided/combined as entries warrant, state preferences under the Eligible Section and be sure to include birth date on entry.
All dogs must be leashed at all times. Food and beverages available on grounds. Helmets must be worn at all times when mounted. XC Pinny holder required with number insert provided. Alimited number of holders will be available on grounds for $20. Visit www.townhillfarm.com for updates and competitor information. All Championship Divisions will be held over Saturday and Sunday with all dressage on Saturday and all show jumping and cross country on Sunday.











