United States Eventing Association

Address: For GPS use,30 Westwoods Road, Skiff Mountain, Kent, CT 06359. From South: Route 7 north to Kent. In center of town, turn left at traffic light (Monument in middle of intersection) onto Route 341. Cross river and take immediate right turn onto Skiff Mountain Road. Continue for approximately 5 miles to top of hill. Continue straight past turnoff to Marvelwood School until you see Dressage rings to your left. Follow signs for parking. From West: Route 684 to Route 22 North to Route 55 East. At end of Route 55, left to Route 7 north to Kent to traffic light. As above. From North and East: Route 7 south to Kent. In center of town, turn right at traffic light (Monument in middle of intersection) onto Route 341. Continue as above.

Sat: Cross-country course open Saturday-3 pm. Sat: Complimentary Kent SchoolWelcome Party at Headquarters 3 - 5 pm. Sun: Dressage: 8:00 am; Show Jumping: 10:00 am; Cross-country: 10:30 am.

TD: Jim Gornall (S) MA Ground Jury Pres:Margaret Hutchison (r) NY Member:Carol May (r) CT Dressage Judges: Margaret Hutchison (r) NY; Roberta Carleton (r) CT Show Jumping Judge:Ann Marie Gregoire (r) CT Cross Country Course Designer:Tremaine Cooper (S) VA; Ronan Moloney (r) NY Show Jumping Course Designer: Linda Smith, CT and Ronan Moloney (r) NY

A preliminary time schedule will be posted on Wednesday, October 2, with update at week's end at www.area1usea.org. If you need times mailed, include SASE with entry.

Erin Keehan, Secretary 703 County Highway 126, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518)463-6149 - Before 9 pm, please. Email: [email protected] http://www.area1usea.org/Resources/Links/Kent/Kentpage.htm Entries are not complete until all fees and paperwork are received by the Secretary. If using FedEx or USPS Express Mail waive signature requirement or delivery will be delayed. Draw checks to Kent School Horse Trials.

Organizing Committee: Jeff Cataldo, Lynn Guelzow, Michael Chamberlin, Ronan Moloney, Vicki Doyle, Dr. Katherine Kane, Dr. Cheryl Sackler, Beth Libby and Linda Smith contact at: [email protected] Comp Manager:Michael Chamberlin, 17 Amenia Union Road, Amenia, NY contact at: [email protected]

Fees: Event Fees Directory - see individual section for details. Draw checks toKent School Horse Trials.Separate check for each horse.Entry: Modified: $190; Training - Beg Novice:$170.00;Intro Test:$150.00.Stabling:$70.00 plus $25.00 clean stall deposit refunded after stalls arecleaned andchecked.Other fees:$25 change fee for each change to entry made after the closing date. $25 post-entry fee for any entries accepted after the closing date. $20 incomplete entry fee for ALL ENTRIES NOT COMPLETED BY THE CLOSING DATE (this includes entries missing signatures & Coggins) Refunds:Before C.D. - Less $25 non-refundable office fee. All refund requests in writing-use e-mail. Telephone requests will not be considered or accepted; After C.D.-Entry less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list AND accompanied by valid vet notice. 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.

Entry fee includes$25 non-refundable office fee. PleaseCLEARLY PRINTemail address on your entry form. Double entries: Accepted no fee. Divisions may be split or combined as necessary. Please state age and experience on entry form. If overbooked, management reserves right to limit a rider to 2 horses in competition. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro competitors are exempt from the USEA membership/non-membership fees and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply. A $25 change fee applies to changes made after the closing date.Enter on lineat:www.evententries.comor via Xentry (http://useventing.com/competitions/xentry) Entries are not accepted until coggins, signature page, and payment is received in full. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the competition date. Ambulance on grounds. All vans & trailers park in designated areas, not in stable yard. No hookups. Late entries will be considered if event is not full, please contact the secretary or check USEA Area I website for posted information.

All M- 2300 m @ 490 mpm, max height 3' 5".All T- 2300 m @ 450 mpm, max. height 3'3". All N- up to 2000 m @ 375 mpm, max. height 2'11". All BN-up to 2000 m @ 325 mpm, max. height 2' 7''. Intro - 1200 m (not timed), max. height 2' 3". All courses: Inviting and generally flat terrain, for horses with some experience at these levels. Appropriate for moving upa level with some new fences added since the spring horse trials. Cross-country course closed September 13.

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division plus 1st place dressage ribbon in each division with Kent School memorabiliafor first place in each division. Special Awards:Thoroughbred IncentiveProgram(TIP) Award offered for the best scoring TIP registered horse at each level. Eligibility, Only Thoroughbreds that have been registered with the Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book recognized by The Jockey Club ar eligible to participate in T.I.P. classes and awards. Riders and owners should obtain a TIP number for all horse/rider combinations. TIP number applications are done online at http://www.tjctip.com TIP numbers must be provided to the Kent School Fall Horse Trials show office. Hard copy forms will be available in the office.

All stablingon grounds in permanent stalls, however, only a limited number of stalls are available on a first come first serve basis with overflow nearby off grounds. $70/stall with a separate check for each horse, please. Stalls must bethoroughly cleanedand checked prior to departure for return of stall deposit.Stall doors/ initial bedding, only, provided. Veterinarian:Dr. Katherine Kane (860) 672-4290.

Cornwall Inn-13 mi., (860) 672-6884. Fife N' Drum Motel-5 mi., (860) 927-3509, Willows Motel Amenia, NY 9 mi. (845) 373-8090,Heritage Inn, New Milford, CT- 15 mi., (860) 350-3097, Newbury Inn-Brookfield, CT (request Kent School 10 % discount)21 mi., (203) 775-0220.
See www.kentct.com for more. Camping: Complimentary on grounds; no hookups, must register for camping with secrtary prior to arrival.

Test & arena sizes:M2018 USEF ModifiedTest A-Sm. All T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. All N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Intro: 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: All Arenas and warm up on grass.

All M- 2300 m @ 490 mpm, max height 3' 5".All T- 2300 m @ 450 mpm, max. height 3'3". All N- up to 2000 m @ 375 mpm, max. height 2'11". All BN-up to 2000 m @ 325 mpm, max. height 2' 7''. Intro - 1200 m (not timed), max. height 2' 3". All courses: Inviting and generally flat terrain, for horses with some experience at these levels. Appropriate for moving upa level with some new fences added since the spring horse trials. Cross-country course closed September 13.

Cross-country course closed September 13. Entry limit 150. Divisions further divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Catered food on grounds by Cider Bros Roadhouse caterers. Compliments of Kent School, competitors welcome food and beverages at Headquarters Tent Saturday October 5th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. XC pinny holder required with # insert provided.Helmets and chin straps must be worn at all times when mounted anywhere on grounds. Note no hay or feed is available for sale on grounds. For NYUC Pony Club Eventing Rally contact: Michael Chamberlin [email protected] or 845 542 6867.