Grand Oaks Horse Trials
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17226
Event Date: Nov 23 - 24, 2019
Open Date: Oct 8 | Close Date: Nov 5
Location: Reddick, 17500 N US Hwy 441, FL 32686 (AREA 3)
Directions
COMPETITOR ENTRANCE ADDRESS:3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE, LADY LAKE, FL 32159.
Spectator Entrance: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
From the North on I-75:
Exit 341, East on 484 to 27/441. Make a right onto 27/441 South and travel to CR 42 East. Travel to Weirsdale and turn right onto CR 25 South. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South on I-75:
Exit 329, travel East on Route 44 to Wildwood and turn left onto Route 301. Travel North. Turn right onto Route 42. Proceed to Weirsdale and turn right onto CR 25. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left.RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the North on I-95:
Exit 88, West on 40, left on 19 South, right onto Route 42 West in Weirsdale. Turn left onto CR 25 South. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South on I-95:
Exit 84 and drive West on Route 44, turn right onto Route 42 after crossing the Saint Johns River. Travel West on Route 42 to Weirsdale , turn left onto CR 25. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left.RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
LOCAL DIRECTIONS:
From the North (Ocala, Summerfield, Belleview):
Head South on Hwy 441/27. Go past The Villages Regional Hospital. Go past the overhead bridge that says “The Villages”. Turn left onto Griffin Avenue (Shell gas station on corner). Stay on Griffin Ave. until you reach the stoplight. Continue on through light about 2 miles to competitor's entrance on left. RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South (Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares):
Head North on Hwy 441/27. Make a left onto CR 25 (Racetrac gas station on corner to your left. Across from Water Oak Golf Club) Stay on CR 25 until your reach Griffin Avenue and turn right. Continue about 2 miles to competitor's entrance on left. RV GUESTS MUST USE 3525 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TR,N,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PR,M
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PR,M
Tentative Schedule
Friday: 3:00 pm - All Cross-country courses open for walking.
Saturday: Dressage and Show Jumping.
Sunday: Cross-country.
Event Officials
TD:John Williams, NY
Judges: Pres:Peter Gray, FL
Dressage Judges:Brian MacMahon, FL; Judy Downer, FL
SJ Judge: Peter Gray
CD:XC:Clayton Fredericks, AUSSJ: Chris Barnard, NY
Entry Information
Register online atwww.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted.
Hannah Stocker
C/O AMS
P.O. Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 228-860-2458
Office: 601-426-9984
Draw checks to:Grand Oaks Resort
Organizer
Shelley Page
312 Charleston Street SE
Aiken, SC 29801
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 352-266-3970
Fees
Draw checks to:Grand Oaks Resort
Entry per division: All P-$235; All M-$225; All T-215; All N-$200; All BN-$185.
Entries: All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Double Entries not accepted. $50 change fee. $50 late fee after closing date.
Stabling: $35 per day/night
Ship-Ins:$25 flat fee
On-site Lodging and Camping: Lodging information link here: http://thegrandoaks.com/lodging/
Camping information link here: http://thegrandoaks.com/rv/
Refunds: Before C.D.-In full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refund. 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
XC Pinny/Holder/Insert required. Changes and scratches accepted by email or fax, not by answering machine. Entry status will be emailed to competitors. Please include legible email address on entry form. Negative 12 month coggins must be current through last day of competition and must accompany entry.
OUT OF STATE HORSES -- The state of Florida requires a 30 health certificate for entry into Florida as well as exiting.
Competitor Information
All cross-country courses open to walk 3pm on Friday.
P - 3,000 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2,200m @ 490 mpm. T - 2,300 @ 420 mpm. N - 2,000m @ 350 mpm. BN - 1,800m @300 mpm.
All courses are over gently rolling hills with beautiful, old-established, well maintained grass turf. Courses are of average difficulty at each level. Cross-country courses never opened.
Awards
$5,000.00 in prize money; awards and ribbons through 8th place.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stalls: $35 per night. Limited permanent stalls available. Unlimited temporary stabling. No initial bedding provided. Shavings for sale on grounds for $ 8/bag, please pre-order.
Vet practice at competition and on call is Dr. Crystal Riczu 682-777-8698.
Farrier at competition and on call is Mike Blankenship 352-267-9140.
Accommodations
On site Lodging available. Please call Lori at 352-750-5500 Ext. 231 for booking information.
On site RV Camping available: Please book online at: http://thegrandoaks.com/rv/
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: All P - 2018 USEF Preliminary Test A - Small. All M - 2018 USEF Modified Test A - Small. All T - 2018 USEF Training Test A - Small. All N - 2018 USEF Novice Test A - Small. All BN - 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A - Small.
All weather surface.
Cross-Country
All cross-country courses open to walk 3pm on Friday.
P - 3,000 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2,200m @ 490 mpm. T - 2,300 @ 420 mpm. N - 2,000m @ 350 mpm. BN - 1,800m @300 mpm.
All courses are over gently rolling hills with beautiful, old-established, well maintained grass turf. Courses are of average difficulty at each level. Cross-country courses never opened.
Other Information
Cross-country courses never opened.
Golf cart rentals, Lodging, RV Sites and restaurant on premises. Please contact Lori at 352-750-5500 Ext. 231.
Golf carts, private ATV's, scooters and bikes are allowed in authorized areas only but NO motorized vehicles allowed on cross-country courses at all. Official vehicles only allowed on cross-country courses.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.