United States Eventing Association

Address: 1067 Old Sandwich Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 From the North: Take Mass Route 3 south to exit 3. Turn left off the exit. Take third right onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is 2 miles on the right. From the South: Take Mass Route 3 north to exit 2. At end of ramp turn left. Then turn left onto route 3A north. Follow Route 3A north for approx. 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is approx 2 miles on your left.

Sat: Cross-country course open.-3 pm. Sun: Dressage- 7:30 am; Show Jumping-12 pm; Cross-Country immediately following. Wear XC attire to SJ.

TD: Rick Caldwell, CT Judges: Pres: Carol Kozlowski, NY Dressage Judges: Carol Mayo, MA; Jerilyn Nieder, NH CD: X-C/SJ: X-C: John Williams, NY; Erin Risso, MA SJ: Erin Risso, MA

Available at www.area1usea.org and www.valinorfarm.com

ENTER ONLINE AT www.evententries.com or use XENTRY. Online entries must be paid before accepted. Download signature page and mail with health papers to the address below. OR mail entry, paperwork and payment to: Robyn Risso, Event Secretary, Valinor Farm,1067 Old Sandwich Rd. Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 224-3332, fax (508) 224-5683 email: [email protected] Draw checks to Valinor Farm.

Org: Robyn Risso (same as above) Comp Management: Valinor Farm LLC.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Valinor Farm. Entry: Horse Trials divisions M: $205; T/N/BN: $195.00; Intro $160.00. * Please note* effective April 1, 2020, Modified is now a USEF Recognized level. Riders, owners and trainers who participate in the Modified level will need to either be a US Equestrian member or pay a $45 show pass fee. In addition, Entries must include a $8.00 USEF Admin Fee to be submitted to the federation (line item on entry form). Copies of current USEF membership cards and Safe Sport requirements must accompany entry. Horse Trials Competitors: USEA Starter/D&M and are not included as part of the entry fee, please add these to your entry fee. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Stabling: limited. $100.00 per night on grounds. Fees: $50 fee for entries accepted after close date, $50 fee for any incomplete entries after closing date - this includes signatures, coggins etc. Entries are not considered accepted until payment is received. Times will not be assigned for unpaid entries. Refunds: Before C.D -Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2020 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund. Competition cancellation: only USEF/USEA fees refunded. ** If competition must be cancelled due to COVID restrictions all entries will be refunded in full. 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.

Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ACCEPTED thru www.evententries.com or XENTRY * Please note* effective April 1, 2020, Modified is now a USEF Recognized level. Riders, owners and trainers who participate in the Modified level will need to either be a US Equestrian member or pay a $45 show pass fee. In addition, Entries must include a $8.00 USEF Admin Fee to be submitted to the federation. Copies of current USEF membership cards and Safe Sport requirements must accompany entry. $50 Late Fee for entries accepted after closing date. $50 Late Fee for any entries not paid by closing date. Times will not be assigned for unpaid entries. $50 charge for all incomplete/incorrect or changes to entry after close date, changes must be emailed. Change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be emailed, faxed or mailed. Entries must included birth date, signatures, coggins, USEA #'s and payment to be complete. USEA current membership (Junior Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited for M,T, N, BN or Full) are required for all levels except INTRO. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. $25 fee for non-negotiable check. Negative Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Refunds: Before C.D Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2020 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund. Withdrawals and changes must be in writing, fax or email. No refunds on stabling after closing date. Competition cancellation-No refund. ** If competition must be cancelled due to COVID restrictions all entries will be refunded in full. 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.

M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. All courses have water, ditches and terrain appropriate for the level. Intro has a water option. Courses run through open rolling fields and some wooded areas. Excellent footing on established turf. XC expansion undertaken in 2019. Cross-country course closed by August 23. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences at each level. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds!

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. The Jockey Club's T.I.P (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) is sponsoring awards and prize money for the highest placing thoroughbred at each level. If you are competing a thoroughbred, be sure to register with the T.I.P. See this website for application and more information. www.tjctip.com

Limited. $100/stall/night on grounds. Possibly more available off-grounds. Stabling form and payment must accompany entry. Competitors stabling overnight please arrive between 3 and 8 pm. Please contact secretary if you need to arrive later. Stall doors provided, bedding available for purchase, $8 per bag, please order with entry. Veterinarian: Halifax Veterinary Services, (781) 294-8155. # will be posted on board inside barn.

The Blue Spruce 5 miles (508) 224-3990 mention Valinor Farm for a 10% discount, Hilton Garden Inn-8 mi., (508) 830-0200 Comfort Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-2800. John Carver Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-7100. Many others. Camping: Not available on grounds. Several campgrounds nearby. Myles Standish State Forest 5 miles.

Test & arena sizes: MOD-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. INTRO-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: grass or sand. Additional New Dressage arena on footing for 2020!

M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. All courses have water, ditches and terrain appropriate for the level. Intro has a water option. Courses run through open rolling fields and some wooded areas. Excellent footing on established turf. XC expansion undertaken in 2019. Cross-country course closed by August 23. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences at each level. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds!

Upgraded all weather footing in all outdoor sand rings. Additional New Dressage arena on footing for 2020! Entry limit 125. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; please state preferences under Eligible Section, provide experience and birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. No motorized vehicles allowed on X-Cty. Non-competing horses must purchase a #. Please contact organizer if you need to arrive for stabling after 8pm. Parking is limited, please write the size of your trailer on your entry form. Water and food available on grounds. Volunteers greatly appreciated! COVID safety protocols will be in place. See details on Valinor farm website. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds! Protective Headgear in accordance with EV114.1 of the USEF Rules for Eventing.