Hitching Post Farm Horse Trials

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17185

Event Date: Oct 12, 2019

Open Date: Aug 27 | Close Date: Sep 24

Location: S. Royalton, 2096 Back River Rd., VT 5068 (AREA 1)

Directions

Address: 2096 Back River Rd., S. Royalton, VT 05068From I‑89: Exit 3. Left off ramp to Rt. 107 ‑ 1/4 mile to Rt. 14. Turn right on Rt. 14 South. Turn right onto Royalton Hill Rd. Fox Stand, downhill, cross RR tracks & bridge & immediately turn left. Go 1 mile; becomes a dirt road. Turn left onto Back River Road. Go 1 mile; HPF on left.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P

Tentative Schedule

Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage (OP/OT/ON/BN)-8 am; Cross‑country 12 pm; Show Jumping immediately follows cross country round, wear XC attire.

Event Officials

TD: Mary Hutchins, VT Judges: Pres:Jane Cory, PADressage Judge: Lori Barnard, VT CD:XC/SJ: Janice McClain, VT

Starting Times

Posted on www.area1usea.org, www.startboxscoring.comand at www.hitchingpostfarm.com.

Entry Information

Blue Horse Entries is our preferred method of entering. www.bluehorseentries.com or mail to Laurie Hudson, Secretary, 2096 Back River Rd., South Royalton, VT 05068 [email protected]. PLEASE make all inquiries via email or by phone or text at 802-356-2874. Draw checks to Hitching Post Farm.

Organizer

Org: Laurie Hudson, (same as above). Comp Mngmnt: Laurie Hudson and Hitching Post Farm.

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Hitching Post Farm. Entry: All divisions: $200 per division. 8 Ribbons, prizes from Strafford Saddlery and Bit of Britain. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. All refunds must be requested via email. 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

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $20 change fee -changes must be emailed. $20 pinney fee for unreturned pinny: you will be billed. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Live) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. All refunds must be requested via email. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months; must accompany entry.

Competitor Information

P‑2200 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1400m @ 325 mpm. All courses: Friendly move up courses at all levels, however hilly terrain does offer challenges.Cross‑country course closed October 1.

Awards

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Veterinarian: Dr. Sarah Murawski, DVM. HPF has a limited number of on grounds temporary stalls with doors @ $50 er stall. Please refer to the accomodations page for stabling options within the area.

Accommodations

Please refer to Hitching Post Farm website for accommodations. www.hitchingpostfarm.com Many of our friends offering stabling are also offering rooms. Let me know if you need any information. Also look in the White River/ Lebanon, NH area for larger hotels. 25-30 minutes, lots of restaurants, shopping.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test A - Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand Warm‑Up: Grass.

Cross-Country

P‑2200 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1400m @ 325 mpm. All courses: Friendly move up courses at all levels, however hilly terrain does offer challenges.Cross‑country course closed October 1.

Other Information

All dogs must be on leashes. Levels may be further divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Excellent food on grounds.