MDHT at Loch Moy Farm Classic BN3 Day Event and H.T.

<strong>1)</strong> We are offering an <strong>NEH (New Event Horse) season finale</strong> to any NEH competitors with a qualifying score of at least 72%. Ribbons &amp; prizes will be given out at the season finale. <strong>2)</strong> The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. Submit TIP number with entry. <strong>3)</strong> Back for 2019: Maryland Thoroughbred Standardbred Eventing Series. See www.mdtseventing.com for details.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17196

Event Date: Oct 11 - 13, 2019

Open Date: Aug 27 | Close Date: Sep 24

Location: Adamstown, 1235 Park Mills Road, MD 21710 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710. From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Point of Rocks, turn South onto MD-28 / CLAY ST. At stop sign turn right to continue on MD-28. Turn LEFT onto PARK MILLS RD. Event is 1.1 miles on left. From I-70 in MD: exit # 54 onto MD-85 South/BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE. Turn left onto Lily Pons Rd. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 1.9 miles on right. Construction: Competitors coming from south MD-28 below the Monocacy River, be aware of ongoing construction and potential closures on the Monocacy River Bridge.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,CT-I,BN3D,NEH

Tentative Schedule

Wed (3D): 9:00 am Stabling open to competitors (earlier arrival times please call 301-514-0111) Thurs (3D): 8:00 - 12:00 pm - In-barn inspection. 4:00 pm - 1st Inspection. Clinics & Demonstrations all day. Fri (3D): Dressage. Course Walks, Clinics & Demonstrations continue all day. Mandatory Rider Meeting at 6:00 pm for all 3 day entries. Sat (3D): 9:00 Endurance Test. Sun (3D): 8:30 Final Horse Inspection. 10:30 Stadium Jumping. Fri (NEH): New Event Horse Finale. Dressage 9:00 am. Jumping Test 11:00 am. Fri (HT/CT/DT): CT-A, CT-I dressage and stadium, and Dressage-Only Tests. Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat (HT): (I/P/M/M-Ch/BN): Dressage-8:00 am; SJ-10:00 am; Cross-country-10:15 am. M-Ch Dressage and Cross Country. Sun (HT): (M-Ch/T/N): Dressage 8:00 am; SJ 10:00 am; Cross-country-10:15 am. M-Ch SJ 8:30, reverse order of standing, followed by award ceremony in the arena. If entry numbers warrant, Open Training to run Saturday. Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change. Check www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for possible changes. Starting Times: Available Thursday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Event Officials

TD: Sally Ike (NJ) PGJ: Helen Brettell (GBR) NEH Judge: Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (MD) Dressage Judges: Peggy Pariso (MD), Angela Voss (MD) SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC: Ian Stark, (GBR) SJ: Kathy White (VA) BN3D Lead Clinician: Carol Kozlowski (NY)

Starting Times

Available Thursday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Entry Information

[email protected] http://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com Send Entries to: 1). MAIL complete paper entries with check, signature page, coggins, and muck deposit (if applicable) to Mary Coldren, Secretary, Maryland HT 3, 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710. Fax: 866-533-2125. Draw checks to Loch Moy Farm. 2). ONLINE at www.evententries.com (credit cards only-no unpaid entries). Mail muck deposit as separate check. 3) EMAIL to [email protected] - entry form, signature page, coggins and stabling form (if needed) in ONE email. Pay at www.themarylandhorsetrials.com and add $10 convenience fee. Mail muck deposit as separate check. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED AND PAID FOR BY CLOSING DATE (September 24) TO AVOID LATE FEE (per EV106). Unpaid and/or incomplete entries will not be scheduled.

Organizer

Org: Carolyn Mackintosh, [email protected], (301)514-0111.

Fees

Event Fees Directory: See individual section for details. Draw checks to Rocking Horse Stables. We accept most major credit cards. Entry: I/P: $235.00; PT/T: $210.00 N/BN: $200.00. Stabling: $100 for duration of event, Friday - Sunday. Each additional night is $35.00. Stall comes with 1 bag of shavings. Hook Ups: $45.00/night. Paddocks:$50.00/weekend. Ship-in: $30.00/weekend. Stall Deposit: $50.00 per stall (separate check). Stall cleaning is available for a cheaper fee. More information is available the weekend of the show. Shavings: $8.00/bag. Refunds:Before closing date, less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; withdrawals will not be honored unless faxed, emailed or mailed on or before closing date. NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After closing date, refund only if there is a waiting list. Ship-in fees refunded. Stabling fee refunded if stall is filled. USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($25) are not subject 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 ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED AND PAID FOR BY CLOSING DATE (September 24) TO AVOID LATE FEE (per EV106). FAIR HILL PREP CT and Dressage Only: No late fee or starter fee. Enter until October 6. For Dressage Only, check the Other box on the entry form and specify test. Tentatively scheduled to run Friday, October 11. UNPAID SCRATCH ENTRIES: Unpaid entries that scratch by closing owe $25 office fee. Unpaid entries that scratch AFTER closing owe full entry fee, less USEA/USEF fees. Scratches must be in writing (email, mail or fax). Absolutely no telephone or text scratches will be accepted. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES: On-time entries still incomplete one week before the event will be charged $20 per missing item. This includes signature pages, coggins, muck deposits, horse or rider numbers, etc. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. PAYMENT: All entry fees must be in US funds; checks must be US checks or money orders from US banks; no foreign checks. All monies paid after October 6 must be in form of credit card/money order/cash/cashiers check (no exceptions). Returned Check fee $50. CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee and must be in writing (email, mail or fax). 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, space permitting. Absolutely no telephone or text scratches, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses, including non-compete horse. E-MAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All contact is via email. SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Loch Moy Farm.

Competitor Information

BN3DE - Phase A: BN3D 2200m - 11 minutes at @ 220 mpm.Phase B: BN3D (optional jumps): 800m @ 400mpm. Phase C: BN3D 2400 - 10 min 55 sec at 220 mpm. Phase D: BN3D: 2,000m @ 350 mpm. Rolling terrain, some through woods. Horse Trials: I-3200 m @ 550 mpm. P-2700 m @ 520 mpm. M-2600m@490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m 375 mpm. BN-2000 m @ 325 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture. All tracks/take offs and landings will be well conditioned and aggravated. New areas of ground have been opened up to help add flow and length; confidence building with good flow. I Moderate track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. Good for confident horse/rider combinations. P has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. M/T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy. N/BN Good educational and inviting tracks. New tracks and features for all levels. Cross-country course closed, except on designated schooling days and by appointment.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be in effect for cross country. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

Awards

1) Eight ribbons per division, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Other awards TBA during the competition. 2) The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. Submit TIP number with entry. For more information on all series awards, visit www.themarylandhorsetrials.com 3) We are offering an NEH (New Event Horse) season finale to any NEH competitors with a qualifying score of at least 72%. Ribbons & prizes will be given out at the season finale. 4) Returning for 2019: Maryland Thoroughbred Standardbred Eventing Series. See www.mdtseventing.com for details.

Stabling/Veterinarian

54 permanent stalls on site with stall doors. In addition, there will be 14 temporary stalls in the adjoining indoor enclosure, if warranted. $75.00 per night includes one bag shavings. Include SEPARATE $50 check muck deposit with entry. Shavings available for purchase ONLY if pre-ordered on entry or by email. $10 per bag. MAIL MUCK DEPOSIT AS A SEPARATE CHECK AT THE TIME OF ENTRY! If Stabling and Muck fees are combined into one check, the muck fee will not be refunded. Competitors wishing to stay for the week, call 301-514-0111. Limited # of electric hook-ups around stabling, $40/night. Non-electric trailer camping $25/night. All other trailers must be parked in satellite parking away from stabling. Veterinarian: Dr. Chad Davis, 540-998-0627. Farrier will also be on grounds.

Accommodations

Book Marriott (TownePlace or Fairfield Inn) Group Rate at: https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel Marriott - TownePlace Suites (pet-friendly) (866) 715-0006 5050 Westview Dr.‎ Frederick MD 21703 US. Ask for Loch Moy Farm Rate (9.4 miles). Marriott - Fairfield Inn & Suites 301-631-2000. 5220 Westview Dr. Frederick MD 21703 Ask for Loch Moy Farm Rate (9.4 miles). Days Inn, 5646 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 301-694-6600 (11.6 miles) Ask for Loch Moy Farm rate. Main Stay Suites, 7310 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704 301-668-4600 (7.42 miles away); Sleep Inn, 5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-668-2003 (8.27 miles away); Holiday Inn Express Frederick, 5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-695-2881 (8.60 miles away);

Comfort Inn (pet friendly) (7.42 miles away) 301-668-7272 7300 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704.

Trailer Camping:
Limited # of electric (20 amp) hook-ups around stabling, $40/night. $25/night no hook-up.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A -Std. P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M/M-Ch-2018 USEF Modified 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. BN3D- 2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. CT-A 2015 FEI Four-star Test A or B- Std. CT-I 2015 FEI Three-star Test A or B-Std. Dressage Only Test: FEI Test of Choice-Std. NEH: YEH 4 Year Old Championship Test-Std. Dressage arenas and warm ups have all-weather footing.

Cross-Country

BN3DE - Phase A: BN3D 2200m - 11 minutes at @ 220 mpm.Phase B: BN3D (optional jumps): 800m @ 400mpm. Phase C: BN3D 2400 - 10 min 55 sec at 220 mpm. Phase D: BN3D: 2,000m @ 350 mpm. Rolling terrain, some through woods. Horse Trials: I-3200 m @ 550 mpm. P-2700 m @ 520 mpm. M-2600m@490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m 375 mpm. BN-2000 m @ 325 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture. All tracks/take offs and landings will be well conditioned and aggravated. New areas of ground have been opened up to help add flow and length; confidence building with good flow. I Moderate track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. Good for confident horse/rider combinations. P has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. M/T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy. N/BN Good educational and inviting tracks. New tracks and features for all levels. Cross-country course closed, except on designated schooling days and by appointment.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be in effect for cross country. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

Other Information

Cross-country competition course open for schooling October 21-27. Cross Country School on Competition Course with a Professional/Week with the Pros - October 14-18, weather permitting. Schooling Cross Country course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111. See website for details www.themarylandhorsetrials.com. No motorized vehicles on course. Party each event day for volunteers and competitors. Concessions available on grounds. All dogs must be leashed per USEF rule GR 301.6; failure to comply could result in elimination and $100 fine, and you may be asked to leave the property. NO EXCEPTIONS! Water on grounds, but it is advised to bring your own. MDHT Fall Starter #2 Event October 19-20, Poles through M. To stay up to date on the new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a free schooling pass, logo wear, lunch, a day of fun, after-party and more. Bring a friend, make friends! Call 301-514-0111 or sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com