Spring Gulch H.T.
This event will be run as 2 One Day Events with levels per day dependent on entry numbers
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Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17345
Event Date: Jul 4 - 5, 2020
Open Date: May 19 | Close Date: June 16
Location: Littleton, Hwy 85, CO 92065 (AREA 9)
Directions
From Denver & points North: I‑25 South to C‑470 West. Exit Santa Fe Drive (Rte. 85). Turn South (left) at top of off-ramp. 1.5 miles to Spring Gulch Equestrian Area on east side of highway, across from George T. Sanders Co. Pass through orange gates. $5 parks use fee will be charged per day.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 PM.
Sat: Dressage-8am followed by Show Jumping then Cross Country
Sun: Dressage-8am followed by Show Jumping then Cross Country
Event Officials
TD: LeslieThrekeld, NC
Judges: Pres:Beth Wheeler, SC; Dressage Judge:Gwen Ka'awaloa, CO
CD:X-C/SJ:Andy Bowles, TX
Starting Times
Will be posted on the website springgulchhorsetrials.comby Wednesday of the event.
Entry Information
Heather Petersen, Entry Secretary
22750 County Rd 37
Elbert, CO 80106
Communication via email is preferred: [email protected]
Phone: (303) 648-3164
Draw checks to MSEA/CCC.
Organizer
Org:Andy Bowles, [email protected]; (415)533-3572 Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Jones, [email protected], 720.346.4478 - email preferred contact.
Fees
Entry Fees for P/T/N/BN: $215.00; Intro (Elem): $190.00. All applicable USEF/USEA fees (see 2020 entry form). Entrant must provide USEF and/or USEA member and horse registration numbers. All mandatory signature lines must be signed with original signatures or electronic signatures. Entrant must use 2020 USEA Entry Form. Intro competitors are exempt from USEA membership and non-membership fees and USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply. Draw checks to MSEA/CCC. Payments accepted via PAYPAL. Use [email protected] and add $5.
No Stabling is offered for this event.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund. Please notify sec'y by email or phone. Competition cancellation-No 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.
Entries
The $215 entry fee includes the $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Accepted USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund. Please notify sec'y by email or phone. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Proof of Neg. Coggins within 12 months and Health Certificate required for out‑of‑state horses only.
Late entries accepted if space permits with $30 late entry fee.
Payments accepted via PAYPAL. Use [email protected] and add $5.
Electronic Entries accepted via evententries.com and Xentries system.
Awards
Trophy & ribbons to 6th place per division. Special Prizes for all division winners.
Stabling/Veterinarian
No Stabling is offered for this event.
Veterinarian: On site during competition only. # will be posted in sec'y's office. Farrier's hours posted on grounds during show, otherwise on call.
Accommodations
Comfort Suites Castle Rock (303) 814-9999. Hampton Inn, (303) 989-6900. Residence Inn by Marriott (303) 683-5500. Fairfield Inn (303) 290-6700. Hotels are within 10-15 minutes of Spring Gulch Equestrian Area. Camping: Chatfield State Park, (800) 678-2267
.Dressage
Test & arena sizes: OP-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. OT-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. ON-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. OBN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Intro (Elem)-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand.
Cross-Country
Cross Country will be on the far side of the gulch only.
P-2400 m @ 520 mpm. T-2200 m @ 425 mpm. N-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 300 mpm; 14‑16 jumps, max. Intro (Elem)-1600m @ 300 mpm. Terrain: Rolling hills with sandy footing. All courses: Will be suitable for the time of the year and will NOT go through the gulch. New Water on course for all divisions. Cross‑country course closed Jun 28.
Other Information
Cross‑country course closed Jun 28. No one may ride any horse, walk or otherwise view the cross-country course.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. If experience level not completed, higher will be assumed.
No Concessions on grounds.
No horse may be ridden on dam.
Dogs must be leashed; $50 fine will be assessed to owners of unleashed or troublesome dogs.
Highlands Ranch Metro Disctrict Rules: Currently $5/vehicle parking fee will be charged.
USEA Medical card/armband must be worn; limited supply for sale on grounds.