MeadowCreek Park H.T - The Fall Social Event
Join us to welcome the <strong>NEW OWNERS of MeadowCreek Park!!!</strong> Shawn and Angelique Harkin have great things in store...... Come On Out And RIDE!!!!
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17169
Event Date: Sep 7 - 8, 2019
Open Date: Jul 23 | Close Date: Aug 20
Location: Kosse, 1332 Highway 14 South, TX 76653 (AREA 5)
Directions
Address: 1342 Highway 14 South, Kosse, TX 76653.
From I-45 Dallas or Houston to Centerville: Hwy. 7 W about 45 miles to Kosse. Hwy. 14 South for 2.5 miles to gate on left.
From I-35 to Hwy 6 South to Marlin: Hwy. 7 E about 15 miles to Kosse. Hwy. 14 South for 2.5 miles to gate on left.
From Dallas: I-45 South to Richland (Hwy. 14) thru Mexia & Groesbeck to Kosse.Hwy. 14 S. as above.
From Houston/290: Take Hwy 6 North through Bryan/College Station. Through Hearn, Calvert to Hwy 14 on right. Through Bremond 6 miles to gate on right.
GPS IS NOT RELIABLE IN THIS AREA!! Use it to get you to Kosse, then follow the directions!!!
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Fri:Park open-8 am. Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage, all divisions-8 am; Show Jumping -1:30 pm.Fall Social Event (competitors social and meet/greet NEW OWNERS!!!) - 6 pm.
Sun:Cross Country -8 am.
Schedule is TENTATIVE and may be adjusted as entries and weather warrant.
Event Officials
TD:HelmutBoehme, VA
Pres:Ana Schravesande,TX
Dressage Judges:Ana Schravesande, TX; Donna Meyer, TX
SJ Judge:Ana Schravesande
CD-XC/SJ: Carsten Meyer, TX
Starting Times
Available at www.MCPTexas.comWednesday morningof show week.
Entry Information
Enter online: www.EventEntries.com
Pay online with MC, Visa, AmEx,Discover
OR
Mail entries and payments to:
Rick Dunkerton, Event Entries, PO Box 1647, Laurel, MS 39441
Questions: (601) 498-3330 / [email protected]
Organizer
Org: Robbie Peterson / Angelique Harkin
1342 State Hwy 14 S
Kosse, Texas 76653
(713) 545-0955 / meadowcreekparktx@gmail.com / www.MCPTexas.com
Fees
Entries will not be accepted until payment is received.
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to MeadowCreek Park or pay online at www.evententries.com
Entry: Per Division: IP, P, PT: $240.00; T-BN: $225.00;Starter Test: $175.00.
Double entries: $15.00.
Stabling: $135.00 Friday 8 am - Sunday 8 pm. Additional nights, email for confirmation, $25/night. Includes 1 bag shavings (NO outside shavings allowed). PLEASE STRIP YOUR STALL BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Tack Stall: Based on availability, competition management has the right to rescind tack stalls if competition is full. $125.00 Friday 8 am - Sunday 8 pm.
Grounds Fee: $ 75.00 (non-stabled horses).
Camping(RV HOOK UP):$35.00/night - includes electric, water and pull through RV dump station. 30 amp service at all, some 50 amp available, request 50 amp on entry.
Enter early!!! Late fees are expensive!! Get your completed entry on time!!!!
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- No Refunds. Stabling - No refund unless filled from wait list. RV - No refund unless space can be filled from wait list. Absolutely no refunds after 6 pm Tuesday of show week.NO Telephone withdrawals accepted. 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. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Entries
NOTE: Pinny holders required. All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA membership required at all levels and horse registration with a Limited status for BN,N,T and Full status for P, except Starter competitors who are exempt from USEA Membership/non-member fees and USEA starter/d&m fees do not apply.Prelim entries, owners, agents must show proof of USEF membership, or pay $45 show pass (non-member) fee.Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- No Refunds. Stabling - No refund unless filled from wait list. RV - No refund unless space can be filled from wait list. Absolutely no refunds after 6 pm Tuesday of show week.NO Telephone withdrawals accepted. Competition cancellation-No refund. Any changes after C.D. add $45 sec'y fee. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. (must be legible!) All entries must have three signatures.
COMPLETE, ON TIME ENTRIES are greatly appreciated!!! PLEASE get your entries in early!!
Competitor Information
NOTE: INFORMATION IS APPROXIMATE - OFFICIAL DISTANCES SPEEDS AND TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON GROUNDS.
IP and P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. PT andT-2300 m @ 470 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1950 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-Max 1500m @ 325 mpm, 10-12 jumping efforts, max fence height 2'3" - Starter will be timed for speed faults only.
All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels and include ditches, banks, combinations and a mix of technical and galloping questions.
All courses: Moderate terrain changes. Some new fences and new questions for all divisions. Sandy loam, aerovated footing.
Cross-country course closed August 19.
Awards
Dressage ribbons and division ribbons1st-6th place.
Prizes and awards from show sponsors and donors TBD.
Become a sponsor! Detailsat www.MCPTexas.com
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited. $135/stall from 8 am Friday to Sunday evening. $75 grounds fee if not stabling. 165 permanent stalls on grounds 10x10, 10x12 and 12x12 depending on location. All wood construction, well ventilated, with metal stall gates. Stall doors and 1 bag of shavingsprovided. NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED. Bedding available for purchase on grounds or with entry.$10/bag and will be delivered upon your arrival.Veterinarian and Farrier phone #'s will be posted in office and at scoreboard.
Check facility map on website for which entrance you need to use based on stall assignment,to access your stalls. There are 3 gates, so be sure you pull into the correct one!
Accommodations
Host hotel Quality Inn of Groesbeck, mention MCP for special rates. Additional hotels available in Groesbeck, Marlin, Marquez, Franklin and Hearn, all within 30 minutes or less. Bremond offers several Bed/Bath options.
RV Hookups: $35/night (water & electric). Pull through RV dump now open - dump fee included in RV fee. Generator or other camper use, $15/night, includes use of dump station.
Note: All RV Hook ups will be assigned as close to stall assignment as possible. We cannot ensure that RV spaces will be in the same section as stalls. We will do our absolute best to accommodate, and appreciate your understanding. If you need 50 amp service, note it on your entry. All 50 ampplugs are at the south barn.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: IP-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-std. arena on grass. P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-std. arena on grass. T-2018 USEF Training Test B-sm. arena on grass. N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-sm. arena on grass. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-sm. arena on grass. Starter Test-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-sm. arena on grass.
Dressage area footing has been aeravated. We are working hard to make the improvements you are requesting! Sorry, but we cannot control the RAIN!!! :-)
Cross-Country
NOTE: INFORMATION IS APPROXIMATE - OFFICIAL DISTANCES SPEEDS AND TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON GROUNDS.
IP and P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. PT andT-2300 m @ 470 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1950 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-Max 1500m @ 325 mpm, 10-12 jumping efforts, max fence height 2'3" - Starter will be timed for speed faults only.
All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels and include ditches, banks, combinations and a mix of technical and galloping questions.
All courses: Moderate terrain changes. Some new fences and new questions for all divisions. Sandy loam, aerovated footing.
Cross-country course closed August 19.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed Aug 19.
Entry limit 200.
Pinny holders required - for sale on grounds.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state restricted division preferencesand birth date if junior on entry.
Food/concessions on grounds all weekend
This is a SOCIAL EVENT.Saturday Fall Social Event/CompetitorsParty -BE THERE, BE SOCIAL and MEET THE NEW OWNERS!!!
Dogs (and small children) must be leashed at all times :-)
Vendor space- Call Angelique 512-423-3119
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES/ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES/GOLF CARTS, please. Pet/Vehicle Policy is posted on grounds and on the website. Leash policy strictly enforced!!! Please respect the rules! Special needs vehicle permits available, email in advance for approval.
NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS.
Sunday morning prayer service - 7am under the stadium pavillion.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Every competitor is expected to help, or bring someone with you that can help, for a few hours over the weekend. Volunteers are critical to running an event smoothly. We always need more jump judges, and you will be rewarded with $10/hour in work credits! We may withhold packets until you sign up, or provide a volunteer on your behalf!