United States Eventing Association

Address: 14401B Partnership Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837. From 270 North or south: Exit 15, Rt. 118 South, to Germantown. Go 6 mi. to Rt. 28. Turn left. Go 0.7 mi to Rt. 112, Seneca Road (gas station on corner). Turn right. Go 4.2 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. From Beltway 495: Take River Rd exit #39, toward Potomac. Go 11.3 mi to stop sign. Turn left at stop sign (still River Rd) & continue 1.4 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd (SVPC H.T. sign on corner). Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. Alternate VA Route: From US Rt. 15 outside Leesburg, VA, turn on White's Ferry Rd. and take White´s Ferry to MD side. Go through Poolesville. Take right fork outside Poolesville onto Partnership Rd. Bittersweet Field on left. No large rigs allowed on Ferry.

Fri:Noon - FEH divisions. Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat:All I/P/M/T. If numbers warrant, some Training divisions may be run on Sunday. Sun: All N/BN/Starter (Elementary). The days divisions are run may change due to the number of entries!Check website regularly!

TD:Sally Ike (NJ) Judges: Pres:Cynthia DePorter (NC) Dressage Judges:Abby Gibbon (MD); Jessie Ginsburg (VA); Cathy Slaterbeck Tucker (MD) FEH Judge:Cathy Slaterbeck Tucker (MD) SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC:Morgan Rowsell (NJ);SJ: Kathy White (VA)

Available on or before June 10 at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. Do not call for routine times.

Candace Kruse Gerrety, Secretary, 22715 Blue Banner Way, Germantown, MD 20876 (240) 505-9411; Before 9 pm. Email: [email protected], http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/ Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials.

Org: SVPC Organizing Committee: Nancy Jones (240) 601-7127; Debby Price (301)580-4666.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials. Entry Fees (plus applicable USEA/USEF fees): I: $250; P: $240; M: $230; T: $220; N: $215; BN: $200; Starter (Elementary 2'3"): $110; FEH: $85 .LATE FEES:For recognized divisions, after closing date and thru June 7 = $50; after June 7 (if space permits) = $75. For Starter & FEH entries: $25. All fees must be received by Secretary before ride times will be assigned!Late Fees apply to any entries postmarked or submitted through Xentry after May 26, 2020.

Stabling:No sponsored stabling; check website for list of local barns who are willing to provide stabling.

Refunds:All entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date - less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list.

Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Competition cancellation-refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses.

SOS - Save Our Secretary by entering and paying on-line via Xentry! Please note that while you can fill out an entry using Event Entries, entries will not be transmitted electronically and must be mailed or e-mailed to the Secretary. Only Xentry provides electronic transmission of your entry. Incomplete entries (including failure to pay all fees) subject to late fees if not completed by close date and will be put on wait list. Xentry entries must e-mail/mail signature page, coggins and payment (if necessary) to Secretary within five (5) days of on-line entry or before closing date, whichever occurs first. Double entries not accepted. Copy of current negative coggins must accompany entry: negative coggins required for all horses. Please print a legible email address for notification purposes. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited T, N, BN, or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter (Elementary) entries - please use the 2020 USEA Horse Trials Entry Form and select "Test" as your level: Starter riders are waived USEA membership/non-membership fees and the USEA Starter/D&M Fees. Return check fee $35. If participating in the Jockey Club TIP program, please provide a copy of TIP card/TIP registration number with entry, or no later than June 12th. Changes: After close date-$25 per change (horse, rider and/or division are each a separate change!); After 6/7-$50 per change. Late Entries: After closing date and before June 7 = $50; after June 7 = $75. For entries with ANYrequired documentation (including payment) received after 5/26, you must pay the late fee entry price. Refunds: All entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date - less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Competition cancellation - refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses. All withdrawals must be e-mailed ([email protected]) or faxed (301-528-5007) - NO FAXES ACCEPTED AFTER 6/10/20. No phone or answering machine scratches accepted. Check weekly status of entries updates online at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. Please remember, all riders/trainers/owners who are USEF members must be in compliance with USEF's SafeSport rules in order to participate.

Award& 8 ribbons per division. Proudly awarding The Jockey Club TIP awards in all divisions (including Elementary) -- please note your TIP number with your entry!

Stabling:Information regarding local barns thatare willing to provide event stabling will be posted on our website (senecavalleyponyclub.org). Veterinarian:Haley Kostinas, DVM, (301)606-4363. #'s will be posted at sec´y´s office.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites-10mi., (301) 428-1300; Courtyard by Marriott-10 mi., (301) 670-0008. Hilton, 10 mi., (301) 977-8900. Holiday Inn-10 mi., (301) 948-8900. Camping: Hook ups not available.

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter (Elementary)-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.

I-3100 m @ 550mpm. P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M-2500 m @ 490 mpm.T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800 @ 350 mpm. Starter (Elementary)-1500 @ 275 mpm, max height 2'3". Note: All distances and speeds are approximate.. Intermediate and Preliminary Cross Country Courses are of moderate difficulty and are for horses with some experience at that level. Lower level courses are inviting and good for young horses looking transition to the next level. Terrain is slightly rolling with the majority of the courses in open fields. Recent improvements include reconfiguration of the water complex and addition of new obstacles. Fields will be aerated as needed and as permitted by weather conditions. See website for photos of recent courses. Cross-country competition course closed after May 27, 2020.

Capital Region Pony Club Eventing Rally is run in conjunction with the Horse Trials and participants will have a dedicated parking area and HM area. U.S. Pony Club members are exempt from the USEA Membership requirement at the Novice and Beginner Novice levels when competing in team competitions or Pony Club rallies held in conjunction with USEA recognized horse trials. Horse registration is also exempt at the Novice and Beginner Novice levels for Rally participants. Cross-country competition course closed after May 27, 2020.. Competition course open for public schooling only on scheduled schooling days. Riders may be limited on number of horses for entire event. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Water available on grounds, but advisable to bring your own as water tanks may not be convenient to your trailer! Dogs must be leashed. No non-competing horses on grounds; no hacking out on grounds prior to competition date. No motorbikes on x-c while horses are on course. Please follow instructions from parking attendants for trailer parking. Official schooling days June 17, 20, and 27, from 9 am to 4 pm =$50. Check website for additional days. No advance registration necessary; release forms will be posted on website. Copy of current negative coggins required (even if you submitted a coggins with your HT entry). Minors must have parent/guardian signatures. For further information, call Debby Price (301) 580-4666. Horse Trials volunteers - sign up on-line at eventingvolunteers.com to be included in the USEA VIP program. Volunteers receive a free schooling pass or Bittersweet Bucks and commemorative gifts and are eligible for end-of-year VIP prizes and recognition; contact HT Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Case (203) 247-5098 or [email protected].