Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T.
<strong>Please check our website frequently for any updates regarding COVID-19 requirements. </strong>
<strong>ENTER EARLY – ENTRIES WILL BE LIMITED TO 250 HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS FOR THE WEEKEND. </strong>
<strong>ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL – NO PAPERWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COMPETITION! </strong>
<strong>FACE MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES, UNLESS MOUNTED ON A HORSE, per the latest USEF guidance.</strong>
Competitors are urged to follow USEF recommendations to perform temperature checks prior to the event. All those entering the grounds will be subject to temperature scans; anyone with a temperature of 99.5℉ (as well as others traveling in the same vehicle) will not be allowed to remain on the grounds.
<strong>Everyone who sets foot on the ground at our event will need to complete the USEF/USEA Liability Waiver. For competitors, trainers, owners, and coaches, this Liability Waiver is completed as part of the entry process; it can be found at</strong><a href="https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/usef-and-usea-entry-agreement-and-waiver-forms"><strong>https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/usef-and-usea-entry-agreement-and-waiver-forms</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br />
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<strong>For all others, including grooms, parents of minor competitors, vendors, volunteers, officials, etc., the Liability Waiver can be completed online here:</strong><a href="https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/usef-usea-waiver-and-release-for-non-competitors">https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/usef-usea-waiver-and-release-for-non-competitors</a><strong>. To save time at check in, please email all non-competitor forms to </strong><a>[email protected]</a><strong>. </strong>
<strong>In addition to the USEF/USEA waivers, all competitors, grooms, parents of minor competitors, vendors, volunteers, officials, and all others who enter the property must complete and submit the site-specific Bittersweet Field release, available at </strong><a href="http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/uploads/4/0/2/2/40229045/bittersweet_field_release__for_ht__july_2020.pdf">http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/uploads/4/0/2/2/40229045/bittersweet_field_release__for_ht__july_2020.pdf</a><strong> or on the Horse Trials tab on our website.</strong><strong>Both pages of this form must be completed and emailed to </strong><a>[email protected]</a>.
<strong>Due to restrictions on the number of entries, we will NOT be running the unrecognized Elementary division.</strong>
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Comment
8.17.20: The horse trial is full!
Secretary Address Correction - Refer to the Online Listing.
Secretary Address Correction - Refer to the Online Listing.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17449
Event Date: Sep 5 - 6, 2020
Open Date: Jul 21 | Close Date: Aug 16
Location: Poolesville, 14401B Partnership Rd, MD 20837 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address: 14401B Partnership Road, 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. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right.
Alternate VA Route: Take White's Ferry to MD side. Go through Poolesville. Take Rt. fork outside Poolesville onto Partnership Rd. Bittersweet Field on left. No large rigs allowed on Ferry.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,M
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,M
Tentative Schedule
In this pandemic
year, as we are very uncertain of how many are likely to compete at each level,
we may need to adjust the schedule. We will try to keep to the posted schedule,
but changes are quite possible. For example, it is quite possible that training
may run on Saturday. We strongly urge you to send an e-mail to the Secretary to
indicate any day that you could not compete.
Fri:Cross-Country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross-Country (I, P, M).
Sun: Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross-Country (T, N, BN).
Times are tentative and subject to change. Check website for status. )
Event Officials
TD:Gale D'Amanda Fox (NY)
Judges: Pres:Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride (MD)Dressage Judges:Sara Miller Leary (VA); Karyn Rainey (MD); Natalie Hollis (MD)
SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA)
CD:XC -Morgan Rowsell (NJ);SJ -Kathy White (VA)
Starting Times
Available Sept. 2 at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. Do not call for routine times please ENTRY STATUS: on-line at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org
Entry Information
Candace Kruse Gerrety
22715 Blue Banner Place
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 505-9411 before 9 pm.
Email: [email protected]
Field site during event (day): 240-601-7127
http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/
Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials.
Organizer
Org: SVPC Organizing Committee, c/o Nancy Jones, (240) 601-7127 or Debby Price (301) 580-4666.
Fees
Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials. Late Fees apply to any entries postmarked or submitted through Xentry after August 18th.
Entry Fees :I: $250; P: $240; M: $230; T: $220; N: $215; BN: $200; plus applicable USEA/USEF fees.
LATE FEES: After closing date and thru August 25 = $50; after August 25 (if space permits) = $75. All fees must be received by Secretary before ride times will be assigned!
Stabling: No sponsored stabling; check website for list of local barns who are willing to provide stabling.
Refunds: All entry fees include $25non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date -less $50 ONLY if due to COVID-19 impacts
or if place can be filled from wait list . Wait list expires 8/31/2019. 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 will be provided - amount will be determined after payment
of expenses.
Entries
SOS - Save Our Secretary by entering and paying on-line via Xentry!If you are not entering electronically, please scan all necessary paperwork and email to [email protected]. Payment must be made electronically through Xentry or via PayPal on our website.Please note that online entry to Seneca isnotavailable through Event Entries.
All entries must include a separate signed Bittersweet Field release, available for download on our website.
Incomplete entries subject to late fees if not completed by close date and will be put on wait list;incomplete entries will not be scheduled. 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 requiredfor all horses. Please print a legible email address for notification purposes. BN competitors must be USEA members and horses registered with a Limited Status (T,N,BN) or Full status. Return check fee $30.
If participating in the Jockey Club TIP program, please include copy of TIP card/TIP registration number with entry.
Changes:After close date-$50 per change; After 8/25-$75 per change.Late Entries:See Fee schedule. For entries withANYpaperwork received after 8/18, you must pay the late fee entry price.
Refunds: All entry fees include $25non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee.After close date - less $50 ONLY if due to COVID-19 impacts or if place can be filled from wait list. Wait list expires 8/31/2019. 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 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 9/3/18. No phone or answering machine scratches accepted. Check weekly status of entries updates online at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org.
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.
Awards
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division, plus Jockey Club TIP awards; lots of great new prizes this year!
Stabling/Veterinarian
No sponsored stabling available. See list of local barns willing to provide stabling on our website.Veterinarian: Haley Kostinas, (301) 473-4114.
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express, Germantown-9 miles, (301) 428-1300,Courtyard by Marriott, Gaithersburg-10 mi., (301) 670-0008. Hilton, Gaithersburg, (301) 977-8900. Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg-10 mi., (301) 948-8900. Camping: Hook-ups not available.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: All I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. All M- 2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. All T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. All N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. All BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. All Starter/Elementary-2018 Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas and warm-up areas: Grass.
Cross-Country
I-3000 m @ 550 mpm. P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M-2500 m @ 490 mpm.T-2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @375 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 325 mpm. Note: All distances and speeds are approximate. All courses on rolling, established turf and include water, I-Nwill include banks, ditches and moguls. INT- moderately difficult; P-BN- average for horses with some experience at this level. See website for photos of recent courses. Cross-country competition course closed after August 10.
Other Information
We will be requiring face masks/coverings when not mounted and will be following then-existing USEF/state/local requirements regarding large gatherings. Please recognize that arrival and on-site travel between competition areas may require more time than usual and plan accordingly. Check our website frequently for updates!
Cross-country competition course closed after August 10.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant: state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food on grounds, if allowed at that time by state/local guidance, but be prepared to bring your own.Limited water on grounds - please bring some of your own.
Dogs must be leashed.
No non-competing horses on grounds;no hacking out on grounds.No motorbikes on x-c while horses are on course.
Official schooling daysSeptember 9, 12 and 29, from 9 am to 4 pm (off your horse by 4 pm) = $50. Advance registration may be necessary, depending on state/local rules then in effect; check website for information. Ground person and copy of current negative Coggins required. Minors must have parent/guardian signatures. For further information on schooling days, call Debby Price. 301-580-4666..
Horse Trials volunteers - sign up on-line at eventingvolunteers.com to be included in the USEA VIP program. Volunteersreceive 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) 247-5098or[email protected].
