The VHT International H.T.
<strong>USEF CCI2*-L CHAMPIONSHIPS</strong>
Comment
10/17: Schedule change - Some Modified, Training and Novice Dressage will be held on Friday.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17216
Event Date: Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2019
Open Date: Sep 17 | Close Date: Oct 15
Location: Lexington, 487 Maury River Rd, VA 24435 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address: 487 Maury River Rd., Lexington, VA 24435
From I-81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I-64 west for 1 mi. to Exit 55 (follow signs to VA Horse Center). Right on Rt. 11 North. First left on Rt. 39, Maury River Road. VHC 3/4 mi. on left.
From I-64 East: To Exit 55, turn left. Go 3/10 mi., turn left on Rt. 39, Maury River Road. As above.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-L,CCI2-L,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-L,AI,I,P,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-L,CCI2-L,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-L,AI,I,P,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Tues: Barns Open at noon
Weds: Barns open, Arrival inspection FEI classes starts at 3pm
Thurs:Arrival inspection FEI classes starts at 8 am. FEI Riders meeting 12 pm. Cross-country courses open- FEI 12pm, HT 3 pm.CCI1 First Horse Inspection 2:00 pm. Potentially some CCI Short classes Dressage starting at 4pm depending on numbers
Fri: Dressage-8 am FEI Classes,AI,I,P,M,T,N; Show Jumping - noon AI, I, CCI3/2S, (SJ outside Wiley Arena) P Cross Country
Sat: Dressage M/T/N/BN/Starter- 8 am.
Cross-country
Oakhill side of the facility -FEI Classes, I.
Horse Center side: Starting with BN or N , CCI1L and potentially M
Show Jumping Starting with P
Sun: Third Horse inspection 8:00 AM
Show Jumping: CCI3L, CCI2L, CCI1L , and classes that did not show jump Saturday ( there will be 2 rings in numbers require)
Cross-country Horse trials classes that did not run Saturday
Event Officials
FEI 3/2 star TD: Susan O'Brien, NZL , ASST TD FEI 3/2 star and HT TD (I): Muffin Pantaze, USA
FEI 1 star & HT TD (P and Below):Wayne Quarles, KY
CCI3L/S President Ground Jury:Valarie Vizcarrondo Pride, USA Member:Marilyn Payne, USA
CCI2L/S President Ground Jury:Nicki Herbert, GBR Member:Aniko Vinze, HUN
CCI2S/CCI1LS President Ground Jury:Vanda Stewart, IRLMember:Robyn Fisher, USA
HT Pres: (I) Valarie Vizcarrondo Pride, USA, (P - BN) Robyn Fisher, CA
Dressage Judges:Jessie Ginsburg, VA , Jaralyn Gibson, MD, Sue Smithson, NC , Sara Leary, VA; Sue Smithson, NC
SJ Judge:Kathy White, VA
CD:XC: CCI3 L/S, IAndy Bowles, NZL
CCI2L/S Carsten Meyer, USA CCI 1L/P-BN David Taylor, MD
SJ: Chris Barnard, USA
FEI Steward: Eileen Pritchard-Bryan, USA; Kevin Sapsworth, NZL
FEI Vet: Nancy Carr, USA / Dr. Julia Hecking, DVM, USA
Starting Times
Check website for times 5 days prior at www.vahorsetrials.com.
Entry Information
Terry Abrams
10712 Harley Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
Email:[email protected]
Website: www.vahorsetrials.com
Ph (540) 357-0700
Draw checks to Virginia Horse Trials
Organizer
Org: Andy Bowles, Virginia Horse Trials LLC;
Email; [email protected].
Secretary: Terry Abrams.
Fees
Event Fees Directory;- see individual section for details. Draw checks to Virginia Horse Trials.
Entry: CCI3L CCI2L; $475, CCI3S, CCI2S CCI1L : $375. AI. I : $275. P/M/T/N/BN: $220; Starter: $120.
Late Fee $50.
Stabling: $55.per night.
Tack Stalls $55 per night..
Grounds Fee, if not stabling: $40 per horse per day.
Non-competing horses: $50 plus stabling.
Changes/post entry-after mid night CD: $25. Changes/post entry-after Times Set: $50. Changes/post entry-in Show Office: $50.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-No refund ink stabling. 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.
Attention US riders:Entries for ALL FEI competitionsmustbe submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system
https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspxor they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry
through this system. AthletesMUSTalso enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation.
Entries
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. All entries will receive confirmation via e-mail. Double entries: NOT Accepted. FEI:
Athletes whose Horse’s Passport and/or Recognition Card is not correctly validated, or failing to meet other requirements for vaccination and Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication control (Veterinary Regulations Article 1030) will be subject to Sanctions in accordance with Annex II of the Veterinary Regulations.
Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised below.
Foreign Horses must have an Official FEI Passport.FEI passport is not required for U.S Horses, but a USEF National Passport is required for all U.S. FEI Horses. VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI: All FEIRiders & Horses must be recorded with the FEI, USEF, USEA. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-No refund inc stabling.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. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses. Non-competing horses are welcome on grounds. $50.00 per horse, plus appropriate stabling fees. Must sign waiver in office and be issued a non-competing horse number. Riding will be restricted to published times and areas . Absolutely NO ATV's allowed at VHC. Absolutely no motorized vehicles on Cross Country courses at any time. All Withdrawals must be made in writing, postmarked, emailed no later than Closing Date. All changes to entry must be made in writing before C.D., any change to entry stats/stabling /post entries after C.D. a processing fee will be charged according to chart above. Attn: VAHT on entry envelope. ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE WITHDRAWALS, CHANGES, OR STABLING REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration fees, and the USEA Starter Fee does not apply.
Competitor Information
CCI3L / CCI3S / AI / I:Cross-Country - Approx 4400 / 3450 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.
CCI2L/ CCI2S:Cross-Country - Approx 4000 / 3000 meters @520 mpm.Good introduction to the level.Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.
CCI1L Cross Country; Will be held on the Horse Center XC side - Approx 2500 meters @500mpmexpect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies.
Prelim and below Horse Trials Cross Country will be held on the horse center side and will be approximately as below
P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies.All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations.All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination.All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up . Starter - 1500m with simple logs , ramps seats and coups
All courses: rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated.All distances are approx and will be confirmed at the event. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT.
Awards
FEI Classes: Prize Money , Special award for Best Conditioned horse and Best Turned Out rider,Gifts & 10 ribbons, completion medals.
Horse Trials: Gifts & 6 ribbons. Intercollegiate and Alumni Team Challenge: Team ribbons.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$55.00 per day/night. Barns open up noon Wednesday; layover additional fees require call ahead to arrange. 800 perm. stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided, no initial bedding provided. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase. All entries must have a stabling form.All stabling requests must be in writing by C.D., additional requests after C.D. subject to $40 processing fee.College Team will be issue a free tack stall for a team of four. ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES IN STABLING after Oct 28. Bedding: Straw & shavings only, Can be ordered direct from Virginia Horse Centre stable office
Veterinarian: Dr. Brent Hall, (540) 377-9270 & cell (540) 280-7070,# posted at stabling office.
Accommodations
Book early, busy college weekend. Complete listing of accommodations can be found on website, www.vahorsetrials.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Best Western Plus at Hunt Ridge 540 464 1500, Best Western Lexington Inn, 540 458 3020.§Camping: The Virginia Horse Center has 78 Camping Spots with 30/50amp electric and water hookups. Reservations can be made online at[email protected]under the facilities link, as well as reservations for Golf Carts. Selection of reserved site is still first come, first served upon arrival. Camping without reservations will be permitted if there are vacancies. Questions can be directed to[email protected] or 540-464-2966. NO prepay or reservations accepted via entry form.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: FEI Dressage Tests valid as of 2019: CCI***L/S FEI Three Star Test B-Std. CCI**L/S FEI Two Star Test A-Std. CCI1*-FEI Eventing One-star Test-Std.
AI, 2018 USEF Advanced Test BAll I -2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P -2018 USEF Preliminary Test A -Sm. M-2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. All T 2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. All N -2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. All BN/Starter -2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: All Weather Sand/Bluestone/Perma-flex mix.
Cross-Country
CCI3L / CCI3S / AI / I:Cross-Country - Approx 4400 / 3450 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.
CCI2L/ CCI2S:Cross-Country - Approx 4000 / 3000 meters @520 mpm.Good introduction to the level.Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain.
CCI1L Cross Country; Will be held on the Horse Center XC side - Approx 2500 meters @500mpmexpect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies.
Prelim and below Horse Trials Cross Country will be held on the horse center side and will be approximately as below
P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies.All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations.All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination.All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up . Starter - 1500m with simple logs , ramps seats and coups
All courses: rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated.All distances are approx and will be confirmed at the event. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT.
Other Information
Competitor Party & Welcome Dinner, Saturday evening 6:30 , Cash Baravailable.
Levels may be divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Absolutely NO ATVs allowed at VHC. No motorized vehicle on the cross country course.
Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will be fined $50 . Will be enforced by security.
Check official VHT website www.vahorsetrials.com for further info and updates.
Cross-country course closed 4 weeks prior to the event.
Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search/aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list.