United States Eventing Association

Competition Address:457 Kingsboro Road, Hamilton, GA 31811 Traveling Tips: Do not take “Alt. US Hwy. 27” (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping sites may route you to Lynn Dr. – do not turn here (dead end road with limited turnaround). If approaching from the south, do not take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights). From North: I-85 south to exit #21, I-185 south. Exit #42, US 27 south (left). 21.7 miles to right at Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Follow Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead. From South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to traffic light, then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12.0 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd. (pass farm main entrance), then as above. From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy./US 27 (exit 4) north, then as above.

Thursday:All Cross-Country courses open-3 pm. Friday:All Area 3 Championship Dressage-8am Saturday:Horse Trial Dressage-8 am; All Championship Cross-country-10:00 am. All Horse Trials Show Jumping (possibly jumping on grass) -10:30. Sunday:All Championship Show Jumping-8 am. All Horse Trials Cross-country-10:30.

TD:Pat Maykuth, GA Judges: Pres: Beth Wheeler, SC Dressage Judges:Meris Greges, AL; Lela Wulf, SC CD: X-C:Morgan Rowsell, NJ SJ: Jan Brodkin, FL

Available September 30th at www.poplarplacefarm.com. Stabling and RV charts will also be available on the website.

Enter On-Line: www.evententries.com (credit cards accepted). Mailsignatures, copy of Coggins & check(s) to Secretary. OR Send Entries To: Hannah Stocker, Secretary c/o AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 [email protected] Cell: (228) 860-2458 -- also during competition.Fax: (601) 426-9984 Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC

Co-Organizer: Shelley Page Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (352) 266-3970 Competition Management: Poplar Place Farm, LLC

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC.US funds only. We accept most major credit cards. Horse Trials Entry Fees: I/IP/P/PT/M: $250; T/TN: $230; N/BN: $200; Starter: $175;Intro: $150. Championship Entry Fees: I-Ch/P-Ch/M-Ch: $290; T-Ch: $270; N-Ch/BN-Ch: $240. Stabling: $250 for Thursday - Sunday. Additional nights: $35/night. Initial bag of shavings included. Pre-ordered shavings are $7/bag, otherwise $9/bag. Tack Stalls: $250 - available only after all horses have been assigned stalls. Stall deposit: $50.00 - Separate check or on credit card. Grounds fee: $50.00 Non-stabled (ship-in) horses and/or non-competing horses.

Camping:$50/night for all RV hook-ups! We have 50-amp, 30-amp, and 110 hook-ups available. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs. First come, first serve! Bathroom and shower facilities available, no septic. No hook-ups allowed from the barn. Starter and Intro riders are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration, and USEA Starter/D&M Fee does not apply.

Refunds:Refunds will be given through Monday, September 21st, less $25 non-refundable office fee. All change requests must be in writing (email, fax or mail). After September 21st, no refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee. Competition cancellation-Partial credit.

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.

Please check Website (www.poplarplacefarm.com) for updates & additional information. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Entries are accepted when received. Priority is based on “postmark date"(date on envelope or online submission date).Payment is due when entry submitted. If payment is not submitted with entry, payment must be received within 7 days or the “postmark date"may be changed to reflect the date the payment is postmarked. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Starter & Introare exempt from USEA membership/horse registration, and the USEA Starter/D&M Fee do not apply. XC pinny holder required. $50 stall stripping deposit: On separate check or on credit card and is required with entry. Returned checks - $30 fee. Late Fee:Entry postmarked after C.D. - $25 fee. Refunds:Refunds will be given through Monday, September 21st, less $25 non-refundable office fee. All change requests must be in writing (email, fax or mail). After September 21st, no refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee. Competition cancellation-Partial credit. Copy of negative Coggins within 12 months required for all horses &mustaccompany entry. Entry Status:August 18th at www.poplarplacefarm.com for entry status. Ride Times:September 30th, at www.poplarplacefarm.com for ride times. Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org.

Horse Trials: 1st Place Prize & ribbons through 8th place per division. Championship Divisions: Prizes & ribbons through 8th place per division. Thoroughbred Incentive Program Awards for each level.

Stabling:$250/stall Thursday - Sunday and includes initial bag of shavings. Additional nights-$35/stall. 224 permanent stalls (10’ x 12’). Stall doors provided. Tack stalls:$250 - available only after all horses have been assigned a stall. No stabling changes without permission of secretary or $50 fine.$50 stall cleaning deposit required & must be included with entry ON A SEPARATE CHECK or on credit card.Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving (check will be destroyed if stall is stripped). Grounds fee:for non-stabled and non-competing horses $50 for entire event. Shavings:Initial bag of shavings included. Pre-ordered shavings are $7/bag, otherwise $9/bag. Veterinarian/Farrier:Dr. Rachel Burlton, DVM(706) 663-2128. Farrier: Van Hendericks (706) 577-8660. These numbers will also be posted on the stall cards and on the official scoreboard.

Columbus: Hampton Inn North - 12 miles (706) 256-2222. Tell them you are competing at Poplar Place for special horse show rate. On-siteCamping:$50/night for all RV hook-ups! We have 50-amp, 30-amp, and 110 hook-ups available. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs. First come, first serve! Bathroom and shower facilities available, no septic. No hook-ups allowed from the barn.

Tests & arena sizes: All Championship Division will have 2 Judges: I-Champs:2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std P-Champs:2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-Std. M-Champs: 2018 USEF Modified Test B-Std.T-Champs: 2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm.N-Champs: 2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN Champs:2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.

Horse Trials Dressage:I/IP: 2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P/PT: 2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M: 2018 USEF Modified A-Sm.T/TN: 2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N: 2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN: 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter: 2019 USDF Intro Test C-Sm. Intro: 2019 USDF Intro Test B.

REFURBISHED all weather footing in all arenas. If entries warrant, some lower levels may be on grass rings.

Championship XC: I:3,575m @ 550mpm.P:3,120m @ 520mpm.M: 3,000m @ 490mpm.T:2,600m @ 470mpm.N:2,200m @ 400mpm.BN:2,000m @ 350mpm.

Horse Trials XC: AI/I: 3,575m @ 550mpm.IP/P:3,120m @ 520mpm.M: 3,000m @ 490mpm.PT/T:2,600m @ 435mpm.TN/N:2,600m @ 350mpm.BN:2,000m @ 325mpm.Starter:1,200m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 2'6".Intro:1,000m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 12".

All courses:Rolling terrain, and courses are average for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed September 20th.

Cross-country course closed September 20th. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food concession on grounds – open early for breakfast. Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed during competition. If caught loose, $25 fine. No motorized vehicles allowed on XC courses.