United States Eventing Association

Address: 31407 Schneider Rd., Hanoverton, OH 44423 Click here for more detailed directions and a link toa Google Map. Whinnery Rd is hilly, narrow & curvy, best to stay on State Routes. From Salem & SR 45: go south on S.R. 9 for 6.3 mi. turn left (east) on Schneider Rd. (only left) Stone Gate Farm sign on telephone pole. Farm is 3/4 mi. on right hand side. Drive to Stables is past the house at the bottom of the hill. From the Intersection of SR 172 & 9: Go North on SR 9 for 1 mile to the first Rd. Schneider Rd. only goes to the right. Grounds on right 3/4 mile. There will be a sign on the telephone pole at the end of Schneider Rd.

Saturday:Cross-country course open-3 pm. FEH classes-1 pm. Jumper Rounds -3 pm at $10/round must pre-enter via Sign Up Geinus . More information will be posted on the website Sunday: Dressage 8 am - 12 pm beginning with Preliminary; Show Jumping immediately followed by cross-country 12 pm - 4:45 pm.

TD: Raymond Denis, MA Pres:Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck, MDDressage Judges:Jennifer Roth, OH; Carol Kozlowski, NY SJ Judge: Carol Kozlowski, NY CD:X-C: Jackie Smith, OH SJ: Leigh Fischer, NY

Online by Wed. Sept 9th on startboxscoring.com, www.stonegatefarm.org & updates. Please do not call for times. We encourage competitors to check their 'entry status' shortly after entering to make sure your file is updated and correct.

Penne Colao 1431 Shenango Rd. Darlington, PA 16115 Phone: 724-544-7394 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.stonegatefarm.org/ The Horse Trials will run as a ONE day on Sunday and entries will be limited. The FEH classes and show jumping schooling rounds will be on Saturday No paper entries accepted! Enter and pay via XEntry. ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL. No exceptions.Any entries that are not complete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late fee. A 2020 Stone Gate Farm release form and a current coggins (upload here) must be on file and emergency contact info for entry to be considered complete. Entries will be limited based on USEF and CDC guidelines to reduce COVID-19 transmission. Enter early! We will be STRICTLY following the requirements and recommendations of the USEF Action Plan for competitions, and we will expect competitors to follow the requirements set for riders by the USEF/USEA. Additional protocols, restrictions and notes will be posted on our website. Please adhere to all signage, social distancing, and USE your face mask when withing 6 feet of anyone. Please give yourself ample time to arrive for this competition. ALL temperatures will be checked daily upon entry to farm. Plan ahead for potential delays. We will keep everyone informed of procedures and policies via e-mail, FB posts and on the website. BE SURE you submit a CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS with your entry. With the everchanging COVID Regulations and concerns we reserve the right to cancel the event due to the number of entries or state regulations. Any decision will be made by closing date and all competitors will receive a full refund less a $25 office fee.

Org: Jackie Smith, 31407 Schneider Rd. Hanoverton, OH 44423, (330) 222-2089, 330-277-6964 (cell) [email protected].

Event Fees Directory - see individual section for details. All fees are to be paid on-line when making an entry Entry: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:"EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT"Entries submited and paid forby Aug 11th-P/T: $160.00;N/BN:$150.00;Starter$100.00;FEH:$45.00 plus the$10.00 USEA Starter fee.Entries submitted and paid after August 11th and by August 25th-P/T:$185.00;N/BN:$175.00;Starter$125.00;FEH:$45 plus the $10.00.Entries may be accepted after closing dateONLYif there is space available. Check with secretary before you enter.P/T: $210.00;N /BN:$180.00;Starter:$150.00,FEH:$60.00, plus the$10.00USEA Starter fee does not apply to Starter entries.Jumper Schooling Rounds on Saturday: $10.round, must be pre-entered via the Sign Up Genius. Link can be found on website. Stabling:$75.00 weekend or $50/night. Stall Cleaning Service: $10/stall (to strip your stall at the end of the competition) ANY stall NOT STRIPPED will be invoiced $25 via PayPal Refunds: Before C.D. - Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. - Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. On grounds stabling-In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by Sept 10th. Withdrawals must be received by 9:00 pm via e-mail to the secretary. 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. Competition cancellation in full less $25 if due to COVID resulting in insuffucient entries All entries must have: * A legible email address. * Emergency contact information. * Current Stone Gate Farm Release Form * Current Coggins 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.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a ONE day horse trials on Sunday and entries will be limited. If oversubscribed, Starter may run on Saturday. JUMPER ROUNDS ON SATURDAY BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 pm. More information will be posted on the website with a Sign Up Genius Attention FEHCompetitiors: This event will still count as a qualifier for the FEHCHAMPIONSHIPS. However, since it is after closing date, you must make an entry for theChampionships which will be refunded if youdon't receive a qualifying score. We are going ALL electronic!BN competitors must be USEA members. 2' Starter Test does NOT require USEA/USEF Membership; USEA Starter D&M Fees do not apply. Preliminary please include a copy of USEF card. T.I.P. entries must submit a copy of their T.I.P. card BEFORE the start of the competition.Refunds: Before C.D. - Less $25 non-refundable office fee.After C.D. - Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. On grounds stabling-In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by Sept 10th. Withdrawals must be received by 9:00 pm via e-mail to the secretary. 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. Current Neg. Coggins (dated after Sept 11th 2019)required for all horses. If entries are accepted after closing date, must enter AND pay for via Xentry. Check with secretary for availability

Prize & 8 ribbons per division. T.I.P. Awards: ribbon and prize for best scoring TB in ALL levels including Starter, FEH (must include a copy of their T.I.P. card with entry, must be received before the start of the competition).

Limited.$50/night or $75 for the weekend.On grounds fills fast. 82 perm. 10' x 10' stalls with gates on grounds. Off grounds stabling 6 - 12 miles away. Stall gates on ALL stalls.NO BEDDING provided. Stalls must be stripped. A limited number of Bagged shavings available for purchase @ $7/bag must be pre-ordered with entry or, e-mail [email protected] by Wed. Aug 13. May pay at check-in. Bedding will be in your stall upon arrival. Stabling requests handled on a first come basis. PLEASE USE ONLY ONE NAME FOR "STABLE WITH" for groups wishing to be stabled together. If you are trailering together make sure you enter at the same time or some of your party may be off site. On grounds stabling is NOT appropriate for stallions, check with Jackie for options. Veterinarian: Dr. David Smith (lives on grounds), (330) 222-1828 or cell 330-424-2310 under pavilion. Stall Cleaning Service $10/stall. Indicate on entry form. Dirty stalls will be invoiced $25 via PayPal

Ask for the Stone Gate Farm Rate. Days Inn (330) 420-0111 AND the Holiday InnExpress, Salem 330-408-9119; NEWLY REOPENED ~ The Stables at the Timberlanes complex, Salem (234) 567-4671. KOA Salem/Lisbon with cabins 800-562-3361 (4.1 miles) OlderHotels:---Barnett's-8 mi., (330) 337-8758. Colonial-10 mi., (330) 537- 4469.(330) 332-0216. Capehart-12 mi., (330) 424-3413. More hotels and restaurants can be found on the SGF Google Map.

Test & arena sizes: P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B -Sm. Starter-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand or limestone.

P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N- 2000 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm/max. fence height 2'7". Starter fences approximately 2', 1200m @ 300 mpm: will be timed. Terrain: Rolling hills, mostly open; water optional on BN, banks & ditches BN - P. Starter will NOT have banks, ditches possibly a water option. Some horses / riders may find the terrain challenging depending on their experience. Courses and questions are appropriate for the level and end of season.Course maps will be available on My Course Walk. Cross-countryCourse closes August 25th. The Derby Field which includes banks, ditches & water will be available until Sept 7th

NEW FORMAT: FEH CLASSES on SATURDAY, followed by schooling jumping rounds. Horse Trialson ONE day, Sunday. FEH: If you are using this as a qualifier for the championships, you must enter the Championships which closes before this competition. If you do not receive a qualifying score you will receive a full refund. Cross-countryCourse closed August 25th. The Derby Field which includes banks, ditches & water will be available - check with Jackie. Entry limit 100 Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant. Divisions will be divided by age and / or experience. Please check eligible Section and birth date on entry. PLEASE include a legible e-mail address and check website regularly for updates before the event. A 2020 SGF Release Form must be on file CLICK HERE for on-line form You will be Required to Make your own Numbers. Plastic number holders will be needed. Medical armbands work well for dressage nubers. Weather permitting, xc schooling will be available for one hour after the completion of cross country, $25/ horse, free to volunteers. Must check in, sign a waiver, & get pinney. The 2' Starter Test does NOT require USEA/USEF Membership OR association fees. Volunteers are always welcomed. For more information and to sign upclick here. Dogs must be leashed NO motorized vehicles in hay fields. Saturday Night at the Raceswill not be running this year Note: ALL parking will be down near the stabling area. Motor homes that are NOT attached to a horse trailer will have to park in the day parking field. Only tow vehicles parked in front of the trailer allowed in the stabling parking area. All cars must park in the desiginated car parking area. If staying overnight horses must be stabled; NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers and NO FOALS please. Day parking, cars are not allowed to park with trailers.