Full Gallop Farm August HT

Dressage tests of choice will be offered on Saturday August 17th - forms available on website fullgallopfarm.com. If we have more than 160 entries we will run as a two day event. If the entry numbers are under 160 we will run as a one day event.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17137

Event Date: Aug 17 - 18, 2019

Open Date: Jul 2 | Close Date: Jul 30

Location: Aiken, 3828 Wagener Rd., SC 29805 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address: 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC 29805From West (through Augusta, GA): I-20 to SC exit 18, end of the ramp turn right on Hwy 19. At the second light turn left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr.). Follow to Hwy 302 (Wagener Rd.) turn left. Full Gallop Farm is approx. 6 miles on the right.From East or North (through Columbia, SC): I-20 to SC exit 22. At the end of the ramp turn left on Hwy 1 (York St.). Follow Hwy 1 (York St.) to Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr.) and turn left. Follow to Hwy 302 (Wagener Rd.,) and turn left. Full Gallop Farm is approx. 6 mi. on the right.From South: I-95 to US-78 W via EXIT 77 toward BRANCHVILLE/BAMBERT. Go 13.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto US-21/FREEDOM RD. Go 0.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto US-78/W EDWARDS ST. Continue to follow US-78. Go 51.8 miles. Turn RIGHT onto HATCHAWAY BRIDGE RD. Go 4.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto SC-302/SC-4. Go 0.8 miles, farm on the left.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,TN,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,NEH,YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Sat: YEH - Dressage approximately 8 am; jumping test approximately 10 am. Cross-country & Show Jumping course open-3 pm. Sun: Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-9:00 am, Cross-country-9:15 am.

Event Officials

TD: James Gornall, MA Judges: Pres:Beth Wheeler, SCDressage:Beth Wheeler, SC; Valerie Swygert, SC CD:X-C:Preliminary-Training - John Williams, NY; Beginner Novice - Starter - Daniel Brown, SC CD:SJ:Julie Zapapas

Starting Times

Available by Wednesday August 14th, at www.fullgallopfarm.com or from the secretary. Will also be posted on Grounds by Thursday Evening August 15th

Entry Information

Lara Anderson Secretary, Full Gallop Farm H.T., 3828 Wagener Rd Aiken, SC 29805 (803)-215-6590(803)295-2421, No Fax Email: [email protected] www.fullgallopfarm.com http://www.fullgallopfarm.com/ Draw checks to Full Gallop Farm. Enter on-Line: www.EventEntries.com (credit cards accepted). Mail or e-mail signatures, copy of coggins, copies of USEF memberships (if applicable) & checks (if necessary) to Secretary. we also accept paypal

Organizer

Full Gallop Farm Enterprises, Inc, Full Gallop Farm, 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC 29805, Phone (803) 215-6590.

Fees

Draw checks to Full Gallop Farm. Entry:AI/IP/I/P:$195.00PT/T/TN/N/BN:$185.00Tadpole (Starter) Test: $175.00; YEH: $100.00 plus $10.00 USEA starter fee. NEH: $120.00.
Stabling: $100.00 for Sat. night only - $150 for Fri. and Sat. $25 any additional nights.
Grounds Fee: $45.00 (non-stabled horses).
Camping: $30.00 per night(separate check).


Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list.Withdrawals must be in writing, or email to secretary. Competition cancellation - No refund: Free cross-country school in future. 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

XC Pinny/Holder/Insert required--for sale on site for $25 each. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Preliminary & Intermediate level entries; please include a copy of USEF membership card. Priority will be given to Intermediate/preliminary and Preliminary entries. Double entries: Not accepted. Tadpole (Starter) competitors are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA Membership/non-membership fees do not apply. All changes incur a $25 fee.All changes and scratches must be made in writing, or email to secretary. Check www.fullgallopfarm.com for entry status.Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list.Withdrawals must be in writing, or email to secretary. Competition cancellation - No refund: Free cross-country school in future.USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), are not subjected to office fees, and shall bereturned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Copy of horsesCoggins must have a legible "date drawn" and "accession number" and must be provided with entry, "smartphone" photos,must be completely visible with all information. Any entry that does not have all paperwork including coggins and signatures postmarked or electronic date stamped by 5 days after the close date will be considered late and assessed a $50 late fee. If you must turn the Coggins in when you check in at the event you must bring acopy to give to the event to keep;we will not make copies of your Coggins at the event. To avoid long check-in lines please mail, drop off, email, all required information prior to coming to the event. If space allowspost/late entries will be accepted and they will be charged an additional $50 late fee.Any entry postmarked or Electronic stamped after Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $50 Late fee. This includes coggins, signatures, and required documents. Funds must be received/or postmarked whether entering electronically or by mail, by 11:59 pm on the closing date or will be considered late. Late fee policy will be strictly adhered to! We do not accept faxes please communicate and send documentation through e-mail (preferred) or by mail. Entry byevententries.com is our preferred method of entry. No Canadian or Foreign checks accepted. All funds must be Drawn off US banks with US routing numbers.

Competitor Information

AI/I: TBC @ 550 mpm. IP/P-2500 -2950 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2200 -2500 m @ 450 mpm.TN/N-1850- 2000 m @ 400 mpmBN-1800 m @ 350 mpm, Tadpole(Starter) 1250-1350 m @ 300 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level: Jumps are substantial, not a move-up course. Terrain: Excellent footing of sand based turf, rolling pastures, hills, some woods. Cross-country course closes October 29th, 2017. Course distances and mpm are approximate and subject to change. Cross-country course closed August 12th.

Awards

Prize & 6 ribbons per division. The is a TIP program awards show. Awards for the highest placing off-the-track TB in each level. Full Gallop also has a year end award program for the top TIP awarded horses. Please note that ribbons/prizes will not be mailed out.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Limited (120 12x12 perm stalls). $100/Sat night only. $150/stall-9am Fridayto 9pm Sunday.Additional night stays available $25 per night. $50 stall deposit, returned or ripped up if stall is well cleaned. Check with office to have stall approved before leaving 120 perm. stalls on grounds. Several paddocks are also available for the same stall fee, first come first serve by postmark. Please write on top of stabling form if requesting a paddock in addition to a stall or in place of a stall.Please check website for stabling assignments and groupingsit will be posted and continually updated on the website. Off-site stabling if needed will be assigned at several with perm stalls 1-5 miles from event.Please check website for stabling assignments and groupingsStall doors & bulk shavings provided. If you prefer bag shavings and want them delivered to you stall please indicate on your entry or e-mail us the request. Bag shavings are $8 per bag.Feed/Hay available for purchase, further info from sec. Veterinarian:Southern Equine 803-644-1544,# also posted at office.

Accommodations

Ask for FGF Horse Trials rates!Town & Country Inn, 8 mi.(803) 642-0270, Hotel Aiken 803-648-4265, America's Best Value Inn 803-803-641-8800, Hampton Inn-10mi.(803) 648-2525. Sleep Inn (Whiskey Rd.),(803) 644-9900, (800) 62-sleep. Annies Inn B&B-3mi.(803) 649-6836. Holiday Inn Express-10 mi.,(803) 648-0999. Comfort Suites-(803) 641-1100. Camping: Allowed - Hook-ups available - $30 fee per night, separate check. Reservations required! NO generators unless previous approved by organizer.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: AI-2018 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2018 USEF Intermediate level Test B-Std. P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Level Test B-Std. T/TN-2018 USEF Training Level Test B-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Tadpole (Starter)Test-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm; Arenas: Sand based turf.

Cross-Country

AI/I: TBC @ 550 mpm. IP/P-2500 -2950 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2200 -2500 m @ 450 mpm.TN/N-1850- 2000 m @ 400 mpmBN-1800 m @ 350 mpm, Tadpole(Starter) 1250-1350 m @ 300 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level: Jumps are substantial, not a move-up course. Terrain: Excellent footing of sand based turf, rolling pastures, hills, some woods. Cross-country course closes October 29th, 2017. Course distances and mpm are approximate and subject to change. Cross-country course closed August 12th.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed August 12th. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. NOTICE -Due to changes in Insurance -Full Gallop has instituted a NO DOG policy. We have recently had some dangerous issues with people bringing dogs on the property. NO OUTSIDE DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED at Full Gallop Farm only resident Full Gallop farm dogs will be allowed. This will be strictly enforced!!This will now be in effect for Full Gallop at all times, during events, schooling etc. No motorized vehicles allowed on Cross Country Course. Food on the grounds. Layovers/temp boarding/ winter training/ summer camps, etcwelcome- E-mail [email protected] or call FGF for details803-215-6590 NO SMOKING ON GROUNDS. Please pay attention to directions on Website and road signs at the event-parking is very tight. Bounced Checks will be accessed a $50 fee plus bank charges

Dressage tests of choice will be offered on Saturday August 17th - forms available on website fullgallopfarm.com

TEAM CHALLENGE: Teams will consist of four riders competing in thesameDivision (P, T, N, BN orStarter Division). The best three weighted scores will be used to determine final team standings.Write your team name on your entry form.If you wish to ride on a team but do not have enough riders to form one please email the Secretary and she will help you get on a team.There is no additional fee to compete as a team.Prizes awarded to first place winners of each Division at the conclusion of this event. There must be a minimum of three teams at the level to run the team challenge at that level.