United States Eventing Association

Shawan Downs, 1400 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030. From I‑695 (Baltimore Beltway): I‑83 North to Exit 20B. Go west on Shawan Rd. 1.4 miles. Entrance to Shawan Downs on right. From Pennsylvania: take I-83 South, take Exit 20B, proceed as directed above. Easy access to I-83.

IMPORTANT - Schedule is Tentative. Final schedule will be determined by entry numbers. Fri: Cross-country course open-3:00 pm. Sat: I/P/M/CT- A,I,P- Dressage-8:00 am; I/P/M/CT-A,I,PShow Jumping-10:00 am; I/P/MCross- country-10:30 am. Sun: T/N/BN-Dressage-8:00 am; Show Jumping-10:00 am. Cross-country-10:30 pm. Divisions may change days as entries warrant.

TD: James Gornall, MA Judges: Pres: Susan Graham White, MD Dressage Judges:Susan Davis Carr, MD; Pheobe DeVoe, MD; Peggy Pariso, MD SJ Judge: Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck, MD CD:X-C/SJ: Jeff Kibbie, PA

Times will be posted on www.MDCTA.com on Wednesday before the event, May 1st.

Betsy Hochstein [email protected] 1212 Brandy Springs Road Parkton, MD 21120 410-353-6879 Draw checks to MCTA H.T., Inc.

Org:Chris Donovan, 13031 Furnace Mountain Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] Comp Mngmnt: MCTA Horse Trials, Inc www.mdcta.com

Entry:I$275.00:P$275.00:M $250.00:T$225.00:N$225.00:BN$225.00. CT A:I:P: $100.00.

*Please use electronic entry services! Make checks payable to MCTA H.T, Inc. and mail with paperwork to Secretary. $25 change fee for any modification. Missing Items after closing date will be charged $20/item. Double Entries accepted for $30.All entries include a $25 non refundable office fee.

IF ACCEPTED, COMPLETED POST ENTRIES:I: $325.00:P$325.00:M $300.00:T$275.00:N$275.00:BN$275.00.CT A:I:P:$125.00.

A COMPLETED ENTRY IS ALL PAPERWORK, COGGINS, SIGNATURES, PAYMENT, AND OTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY. Incomplete entries will not be scheduled.

Stabling: Off-site stabling at the Baltimore County Agricultural Center a mile away. Stabling will be $50/night includes access to ring and fields for hacking.
Stall Deposit:$50.00/horse (separate check) will be destroyed if stall is stripped.

*Refunds: Before CD Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After CD-Entry no refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.

USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees, 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-Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Send copy of valid coggins within 12 months of show date. Double entries: accepted for $30 fee. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) arerequired at all levels,except the combined test.; USEF membership required for Modified and Above. Please include T.I.P. number for eligible entries. IF ENTRY IS INCOMPLETE AT CLOSING DATE: Any electronic entry made PRIOR to CD must be completed within 5 days of CD or will be considered late and $50 fee late fee will apply. Missing items collected greater than 5 days after CD are subject to an additional office fee of $20/item. ENTRIESwill be scheduled whenALL PAPERWORKandFEESare received.
Post entries will be accepted if space allows. All refund/change fees still apply. Check website for entry status. PLEASE INCLUDE CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS ON ENTRY!!!!! Refunds: Before CD Entry and stabling will be refunded less $25 non-refundable office fee. After CD-Entry no refund and stabling refund only if stall is filled. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees, 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. Changes: All changes to entry must be made in writing (email or snail mail). ABSOLUTELY NO telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. $25 fee for any changes after Closing Date.Levels may be divided if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Note on entry if current MCTA member in order to be qualified for MCTA trophies. Check weekly entry status list/event update information beginning on April 5, at www.MDCTA.com *COLLEGIATE TEAM ENTRIES: Designate College Team on entry. There is no additional fee for Collegiate teams. Prize Money will be awarded (instead of ribbons) based on the number of schools participating.

Ribbons and Prizes 1st - 10th. Trophies - Many trophies for MCTA members. Please make sure your membership is current.

Off site permanent stabling at the Baltimore County Agricultural Center a mile away. $50/night per dry stall; no bedding provided. Please send deposit of $50/stabled horse to secretary. Deposit will be destroyed if stall is stripped. Veterinarian staff/ Farrier staff-#s posted at sec'y's office & stable area.

All in Cockeysville, within 5 miles of event site Holiday Inn Express 11200 York Rd. Hunt Valley MD 21030 410-527-1500.Holiday Inn, Padonia Rd-410-560-1000. Hunt Valley Inn 410-785-7000.Embassy Suites 410-584-1400.Comfort Inn, York Rd-410-527-1500.Shopping, excellent food and other activities in immediate vicinity.

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std;P -2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-Std.;M- 2018 USEF Modified Test B-Std;T- 2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm.N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. CT-A-2020 FEI Three- Star Test A-std.CT-I 2020 FEI Two Star Test A-Std. CT-P2020 FEI Two-Star Test A-Std.
All Arenas: grass with ample warm up room, quiet location.

Courses are a true representation of their level. I-approx. 3000 m @ 550 mpm. P‑2900 m @ 520 mpm. M --approx 2600 m @ 490 mpmT‑2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm.BN- 1800 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Very inviting, confidence building courses. Cross‑country never open, except for designated schooling days.

CHECK WWW.MDCTA.COMFREQUENTLYFOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES WILL BE NOTED THERE. Schooling days available the week after event. Check website (mdcta.com) for info. Food available on grounds. Water hydrants and hoses on grounds near parking. NO motorized vehicles allowed on cross country course, except for officials. PLEASE, dogs must be leashed at all times, no exceptions! $50 fine for loose dogs, will be strictly enforced! On grounds DOG WARDEN!!! TWO ENTRANCES: BE ALERT FOR POSTED SIGNS!!