Poplar Place Farm September H.T.

Comment

2/14/19: Fee Adjustments for Entry and Stabling. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17162

Event Date: Sep 14 - 15, 2019

Open Date: Jul 30 | Close Date: Aug 27

Location: Hamilton, 8191 US Highway 27 E, GA 31811 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address: 8191 US Highway 27 E, Hamilton, GA 31811 Traveling Tips: Do not take "Alt. US Hwy. 27" (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping sites may route you to Lynn Dr. - do not turn here (dead-end road with limited turnaround). If approaching from the south, do not take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights). From North: I-85 south to Exit #21, I-185 south. Exit #42, US 27 south (left). 21.7 miles to right at Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Look for Poplar Place Farm Show Entrance sign. Follow Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead. From South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to traffic light, then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12.0 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd (pass farm main entrance), then as above. From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy./US 27 (exit #4) north, then as above.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,TH,TR,TN,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,I-JY,IP,P,PH,P-JY
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro

Tentative Schedule

Friday:All Cross country courses open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage-8 am. Cross-country-10 am. Competitors' Party-6 pm. Sun:Show Jumping-8 am.

Event Officials

TD:Andy Bowles, TX Officials: Pres:Gretchen Butts, MD Member: Beth Wheeler, SC Dressage Judge: Meris Greges, AL CD: X-C: Morgan Rowsell, NJ SJ: Jan Brodkin, FL

Starting Times

September 9 at www.poplarplacefarm.com. Stabling info also available.

Entry Information

Enter On-Line: www.evententries.com (credit cards accepted). Mailsignatures, copy of Coggins & check(s) to Secretary. OR Send Entries To: Hannah Stocker, Secretary c/o AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 [email protected] Cell: (228) 860-2458 -- also during competition.Fax: (601) 426-9984 Draw checks toPoplar Place Farm, LLC

Organizer

Organizer: Shelley Page; Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (352) 266-3970. Competition Management: Poplar Place Farm, LLC

Fees

Event Fees Directory:Draw checks toPoplar Place Farm, LLC. One check per horse. US funds only.We now accept most major credit cards. Entry:I/IP:$225;P/PT:$225;T/TN/N/BN:$200;Starter:$165; Intro: $150 (XC Jumps-12" and Show Jumps 18").
Stabling:
$195.00/stall Friday-Sunday. Additional nights: $35.00. Initial bag of bedding included. Bedding available for purchase $9/bag pre-order and on-site.
Stall deposit:
$50.00 (separate check).
Grounds fee:
$50.00 for non-stabled (ship-in) horses and/or non-competing horses. Camping:$50/night for 50-amp or 40-amp hook-up. $40/night for 110 hook-up. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs. Bathroom and showers house provided. No septic. Refunds:Up to one week after C.D. (August 27), less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be emailed, faxed or mailed & postmarked on or before August 27. After August 27, no refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee.
Competition cancellation-Partial credit.

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

Please check Website (www.poplarplacefarm.com) for updates & additional information. Entries are accepted when received. Priority is based on “postmark date" (date on envelope or online submission date). Payment is due when entry submitted. If payment is not submitted with entry, payment must be received within 7 days or the “postmark date"may be changed to reflect the date the payment is postmarked. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Starter & Introare exempt from USEA membership/horse registration, and the USEA Starter/D&M Fee does not apply. XC pinny holder required. $50 stall stripping deposit drawn on separate check is required with entry. Stall deposits cannot be paid online. Check or cash only. Returned checks - $30 fee. Changes:Any change made to an entry after closing date is subject to $25 fee. All change requests must be in writing (email, fax or mail). Before C.D.-change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D.-change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division allowed, space permitting. Late Fee:Entry postmarked after C.D. - $25. Refunds:Up to one week after C.D. (August 27), less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be emailed, faxed or mailed & postmarked on or before August 27. After August 27, no refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee. Competition cancellation-Partial credit. Copy of negative Coggins within 12 months required for all horses &mustaccompany entry. After August 15, check www.poplarplacefarm.com for entry status & other information.

Competitor Information

I: 3,300m @ 550mpm.IP/P:3,000m @ 520mpm.PT/T:2,600m @ 450mpm.TN/N:2,200m @ 375mpm.BN:2,000m @ 325mpm.Starter:1,200m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 2'6". Intro: 1,000m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 12".
All courses:
Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed August 23.

Awards

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling: $195/stall Friday through Sunday and includes initial bag of shavings. Additional nights-$35/stall. 224 permanent stalls (10' x12') & temporary stalls (10' x 10') available if entries warrant. If temporary stabling is utilized, barn assignments will be made based on postmark date of entry. Stall doors/initial bedding (shavings) provided. Tack stalls:$175-available only after all horses have been assigned a stall. No stabling changes without permission of secretary or $50 fine. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses-$50 for entire event. Grounds Fee for non-compete horses $50 for entire event. Shavings available for purchase on grounds for $9/bag pre-order or buy on site. $50 stall cleaning deposit required & must be included with entry ON A SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving (check will be destroyed if stall stripped). Veterinarian/Farrier: Dr. Rachel Burlton, DVM, (706) 663-2128, # posted on bulletin board at restroom building. Farriers: Cody Dennis (678) 378-3772 and/or Brian McElwee (706) 681-1108.

Accommodations

Columbus: Hampton Inn North - 12 miles (706) 256-2222. Tell them you are competing at Poplar Place for special horse show rate. On-siteCamping: Limited camper hook-ups available with water & electric (no septic). Bathroom and shower facilities. $50/night for 50 or 40 amp hook-ups. $40/night for 110 hook/up. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs when making reservations. No hook-ups allowed from barn.

Dressage

Tests & arena sizes:I/IP:2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std.P/PT:2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.T/TN:2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm.N:2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.BN:2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.Starter:2019 USDF Intro Test C-Sm.Intro:2019 USDF Intro Test B-Sm.
Arenas:All weather footing in all rings and warm-up rings. Ample warm-up.

Cross-Country

I: 3,300m @ 550mpm.IP/P:3,000m @ 520mpm.PT/T:2,600m @ 450mpm.TN/N:2,200m @ 375mpm.BN:2,000m @ 325mpm.Starter:1,200m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 2'6". Intro: 1,000m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 12".
All courses:
Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed August 23.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed August 23. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food concession on grounds – open early for breakfast. Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed during competition. If caught loose, $25 fine. Competitor Reception (everyone is invited) on Saturday at 6pm. No motorized vehicles allowed on XC courses.