United States Eventing Association

Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road) From the West SDF is on the left 2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co. From the East SDF is on the right 1.3mi past Oakwood Elementary School.

Thursday: 11:00AMStabling Opens. Friday: 3:00PMCross-country course open. 4:30-6:30PMWelcome Reception Owners, Riders & Volunteers. 4:30PM Meet Rider Rep Short & Short Briefing for Riders, Q & A. Novice/Beginner Novice Saturday: 8:00AMDressage- Show Jumping - 9:00AM; Cross-country - 9:15AM. 4:00PM-6:00PM Reception & Awards. Evening High Performance Showcase in town at Bruce's Field Show Jumping Under The Lights www.AikenHorsePark. Preliminary and Training Sunday: 8:00AM Dressage- 7:30, Show Jumping - 9:00 AM; Cross-country - 9:15AM . 4:00PM-6:00PM Reception & Awards.

Schedule is Tentative and may be changed depending on entry numbers! Check the online Omnibus and the website www.SportingDaysFarm.com Facebook Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials closer to the event for schedule updates.

TD: Carol Ogden (FL) President of Ground Jury: Pam Wiedemann(PA) Dressage Judges: Beth Wheeler (SC); Valerie Swygert (SC) SJ Judge: Dr. Donald McLean (SC) CD:X-C: (P/T) Mogie Bearden-Muller (MD); (N/BN) Noll Smith, (PA) SJ: Brody Robertson (FL) Overall XC Advisor: Capt Mark Phillips (GBR) CB:X-C: Eric Bull (VA)

Will be emailed on or before February 26 and will beavailableon website: www.SportingDaysFarm.com and hopefully linked to Faebook

SOS Save our Secretaries and enter at www.EventEntries.com and save a stamp by updating your Coggins and Signature page in your EventEntries.com file - Thank you! Or mail to: CINDY WOOD SPORTING DAYS FARM H.T. II 64 SMALL WOOD TRACE CAMDEN SC 29020 [email protected] Tel410 726 8926 Fax803 643 7386 Draw checks to 'SDFHT II' Contact: Organizer Joannah Glass (803) 648-0100, Co-Organizer: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306, [email protected] (610) 613-2010 during event Email: Non Competitor Questions Joannah Glass [email protected] (610 613 2010 Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly Sigler Patterson [email protected] (803) 522-4395

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass (803) 648-0100 [email protected]. Co-Organizer: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 [email protected] Secretary:Cindy Wood [email protected] (410) 726-8926 Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly Sigler Patterson [email protected] (803) 522-4395 Cross Border Team Coordinator: Chris Donovan (703) 261-3377 [email protected]

Draw checks to SDFHT II or Sporting Days Farm H.T. II EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28 : P/PT: $215, AFTER 1/29 $255, AFTER CLOSING DATE $305 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28: T: $205, AFTER 1/29 $245, AFTER CLOSING DATE $295 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28: N: $195, AFTER 1/29 $235, AFTER CLOSING DATE $285 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28: BN: $185, AFTER 1/29 $225, AFTER CLOSING DATE $275 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28: CT: $70, AFTER 1/29 $80, AFTER CLOSING DATE $105 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT January 14-28: DERBY IS DRESSAGE TOC: $40 AFTER 1/29 $50, AFTER CLOSING DATE $75 Notes: If space allows Post Entries will be accepted with the $50.00 Late Charge added to the regular entry fee. Stabling: $150.00 - includes 3 nights; Extra day: $25.00. Muck Deposit: $35.00 separate check. Camping: $50.00 hook-up for first night, after that $25/night (limited electric available); $25.00 primitive. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), 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.

Sporting Fays Farm HT uses www.EVENTENTRIES.com for entries, scoring & live Scoring. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. double entries: Not accepted. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete at the Beginner Novice level.Beginner Novice horses can be registered with a Limited registration, which allows the horse to compete at Beginner Novice through Training for the duration of its lifetime, and riders will need a Junior, Collegiate or Full membership which is renewed annually. Combined Test riders are exempt from USEA membership, but must pay a $25 USEA non-member fee; USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply. If oversubscribed, multiple rides may be limited - please indicate order of preference. Derby riders are exempt from USEA membership/non-membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply. If entering electronically; payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 5 days of entering. If not, the entry will be assigned a postmark date at the time it is completed, and payment is received. Riders and Owners at Preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or a $45 USEF Show Pass fee will be charged. ANY entry postmarked after Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $50 Late fee. Late fee policy will be strictly adhered to! A $25.00 fee for incomplete paperwork assessed after the closing date. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via email. All other changes made before the closing date will not be charged a change fee and after the closing date will be charged a $25 change fee. NO changes allowed after February 23rd other than dropping to a lower level. Change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be e-mailed. If space allows and post entries are accepted, they will be charged an additional $50 late fee. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months and must accompany entry. Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted; check status after you enter. Wait List Policy: Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received. After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the Wait List in the order they are received. Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List. Once scheduling of the competition is completed, substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only. The Wait List expires on Sunday February 23 at 9 pm. All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list . After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund, your spot must be filled from the wait list. Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched sports are filled. Refunds: Completed entries postmarked 1/15 through 1/30 and scratched by 2/11 receives full refund. Completed entries postmarked 1/31 through 2/11 and scratched by 2/11 receives full refund minus $25. Scratches after 2/11 receives Entry/Stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing and the same place can be filled from waitlist. Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), 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.

P-2200 m @ 520 mpm. T-2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1800 m @ 370 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 340 mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. M/T/N/BN-The courses are intended to not only build confidence but to show the rider where the weak spots are.A number of maximum efforts. Banks, ditches & water at all appropriate levels.XC Course closed February 20th through the event, and otherwise only open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment with a minimum of 5 horses.

Trophy & 8 ribbons: $15 fee for mailing prizes. Offered this event: TheBunty Sellers Perpetual Award for Master Training Rider (Amateur) and a Master Novice Rider (Amateur) - awarded to lowest score in the Training and Novice Rider Divisions.To qualify, competitor must 50 years old or older and of amateur status with the USEF. Make sure to include Birth date on entry form. Winning riders must arrange a time to report to awards presentation area for Press photos in order to receive prizes $15.00 for mailing other ribbons. Prize Money $500 If over 350 Entries, if less then $300. We will give prize money to the top 3 placings in Prelim horse, Training Horse & Novice Horse.

$100 "Mini Maid" Special Award for the Best Equitation in Stadium at Training and Novice. Judges will be watching for centered balance, Rhythm and landings with the weight in one's heels.

Jockey Club Thoroughbred incentive Awards at each level. Remember to register.

$150 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Thursday 11 am to Tuesday 8 am; $25/day after that. Stall doors & initial beddingprovided. If additional bedding is wanted, please PRE-ORDER from sec'y by February 24. If additional bedding is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Feed/Hay/Bedding, Aiken County Farm Supply (803) 649-2987, Aiken Saddlery (803) 649-6583 or Johnsons Farm & Garden (803) 266-7333 or Hiler Hay (803)648-6241. Off grounds less expensive Perm stalls available; further info: www.sportingdaysfarm.com. Send separate $35 clean stall deposit check payable to SDFHT, to be destroyed if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarians: Aiken Equine, (803) 648-0430. Farrier:Aaron Rhodes 803 378 2998, #'s also posted at Sec'y office.

Hotels: Annie's Inn 2.5mi. (803) 649 6836 The Hotel Aiken 7 mi., (803) 648-4265, Holiday Inn Express-8 mi. (803) 648-0999; Country Inn & Suites, 3270 Whiskey Road, Aiken 803 649 4265, 7 miles The Wilcox Inn 7.2mi, (803 648 1898 . Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camping: Hook-ups limited-book early, $45/night. Plenty of primitive, $25/night (no hookups).

Test & arena sizes: CT-I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Lg. P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEA Training Test B-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: Sand.

P-2200 m @ 520 mpm. T-2000 m @ 420 mpm. N-1800 m @ 370 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 340 mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. M/T/N/BN-The courses are intended to not only build confidence but to show the rider where the weak spots are.A number of maximum efforts. Banks, ditches & water at all appropriate levels.XC Course closed February 20th through the event, and otherwise only open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment with a minimum of 5 horses.

Cross CountrySchooling on Monday, March 2nd 10am to 2pm, weather and footing dependent. Information will be on the website www.SportingDaysFarm.com. Please also check the message at (803) 648-0100 for up to date XC schooling information. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. If captured, $50 freedom fine to Aiken County SPCA. XC Course closed February20th through the event, and otherwise only open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment with a minimum of 5 horses. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Friday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm Welcome Reception in Palmetto Pavilion free to competitors, officials & volunteers. For information on Preferred "On Course & Ringside" parking, Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities contact: Ginny Allen (803) 270-4960 or Joannah Glass (610) 613-2010. No horses to be left alone tied to trailers.