The VHT International & H.T.

<strong>USEA Young Horse Championships will run on Wednesday and Thursday</strong> <strong>Competitors will be sent our CO-VID 19 protocols prior to the event, please read them and the current USEF CO-VID 19 action plan prior to arriving.</strong>

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17509

Event Date: Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2020

Open Date: Sep 15 | Close Date: Oct 13

Location: Lexington, 487 Maury River Rd, VA 24435 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 487 Maury River Rd., Lexington, VA 24435 From I-81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I-64 west for 1 mi. to Exit 55 (follow signs to VA Horse Center). Right on Rt. 11 North. First left on Rt. 39, Maury River Road. VHC 3/4 mi. on left. From I-64 East: To Exit 55, turn left. Go 3/10 mi., turn left on Rt. 39, Maury River Road. As above.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-L,CCI2-L,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-L,AI,I,P,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,YEH-4-CH,YEH-5-CH

Tentative Schedule

Tues: Barns Open. Weds: Barns open. Arrival inspection FEI classes starts at 3pm. YEH Championship Dressage / Conformation. Thurs:Arrival inspection FEI classes starts at 8 am. FEI Riders meeting 12 pm. Cross-country courses open- FEI 12 pm, HT 3 pm.CCI3/2/1L First Horse Inspection 2:00 pm. Potentially some CCI Short classes Dressage starting at 4pm depending on numbers. YEH Jumping. Fri: Dressage-8 am; FEI Classes,AI,I,P; Show Jumping - noon AI, I, CCI3/2S (SJ outside in the new DeeDee Arena); P Cross Country. Sat: Dressage M/T/N/BN/Starter- 8 am. Cross-country Oakhill side of the facility -FEI Classes, I. Horse Center side: Starting with BN or N , CCI1L and potentially M. Show Jumping Starting with P. Sun: Third Horse inspection 8:00 am. Show Jumping: CCI3L, CCI2L, CCI1L , and classes that did not show jump Saturday (there will be 2 rings in numbers require). Cross-country Horse trials classes that did not run Saturday.

Event Officials

FEI 3/2star, I TD:Gretchen Butts, USA , ASST TD FEI 3/2 star: Leslie Threlkeld, USA FEI 1 star & HT TD (P and Below):Tim Murray, MA CCI3L/S , I President Ground Jury :Helen Brettell, GBR Member:Marilyn Payne, USA CCI2/ CCI1L President Ground Jury:Amanda Miller, USA Member:Sara Miller, USA HT Pres P-BN:Beth Wheeler, SC Dressage Judges:Jessie Ginsberg, VA SJ Judge:Kathy White, VA CD:XC: CCI3 L/S,CCI2L/S, IAndy Bowles, NZL CCI1L/P-BN David Taylor,USA SJ:Kathy White, USA FEI Steward:Dana Deimer, USA, Asst Mary Fike, USA FEI Vet: Dr. Julia Hecking, DVM, USA

Starting Times

Check website for times 5 days prior at www.vahorsetrials.com.

Entry Information

All entries are to be completed and paid in full online at Evententies or Xentry prior to arriving on the grounds; no checks or paper entries accepted! Email:[email protected] Website: www.vahorsetrials.com Ph (540) 357-0700

Organizer

Org: Andy & Angela Bowles, Virginia Horse Trials LLC; Email; [email protected]. Secretary: Terry Abrams.

Fees

Event Fees Directory;- see individual section for details. Draw checks to Virginia Horse Trials. Entry: CCI3L/CCI2L: $500; CCI3S/CCI2S/CCI1L: $400; AI/I: $285; P/M/T/N/BN: $230; Starter: $130. YEH Championships $250 ( YEH horses staying on after Thursday that are not competing in regular HT classes stabling cost $45 per night Fri / Sat). Late Fee $50. Stabling: $55.per night. Tack Stalls $55 per night.. Grounds Fee, if not stabling: $40 per horse per day. Non-competing horses: $50 plus stabling. Changes/post entry-after mid night CD: $25. Changes/post entry-after Times Set: $50. Changes/post entry-in Show Office: $50. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-No refund ink stabling. 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 or the first horse inspection. Competition cancellation-No refund. Attention US riders:Entries for ALL FEI competitionsmustbe submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspxor they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. AthletesMUSTalso enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation.

Entries

All entries are to be completed and paid in full online at Evententies or Xentry prior to arriving on the grounds; no checks or paper entries accepted! All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. All entries will receive confirmation via e-mail. Double entries: NOT Accepted. FEI: Athletes whose Horse’s Passport and/or Recognition Card is not correctly validated, or failing to meet other requirements for vaccination and Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication control (Veterinary Regulations Article 1030) will be subject to Sanctions in accordance with Annex II of the Veterinary Regulations. Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised below. Foreign Horses must have an Official FEI Passport.FEI passport is not required for U.S Horses, but a USEF National Passport is required for all U.S. FEI Horses. VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI: All FEIRiders & Horses must be recorded with the FEI, USEF, USEA. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D-No refund inc stabling.USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), 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-No refund. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses. Non-competing horses are welcome on grounds. $50.00 per horse, plus appropriate stabling fees. Must sign waiver in office and be issued a non-competing horse number. Riding will be restricted to published times and areas . Absolutely NO ATV's allowed at VHC. Absolutely no motorized vehicles on Cross Country courses at any time. All Withdrawals must be made in writing, postmarked, emailed no later than Closing Date. All changes to entry must be made in writing before C.D., any change to entry stats/stabling /post entries after C.D. a processing fee will be charged according to chart above. Attn: VAHT on entry envelope. ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE WITHDRAWALS, CHANGES, OR STABLING REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration fees, and the USEA Starter Fee does not apply. 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

FEI Classes: Special award for Best Conditioned horse and Best Turned Out rider,Gifts & 10 ribbons, completion medals. Horse Trials: Gifts & 6 ribbons. Intercollegiate and Alumni Team Challenge: Team ribbons.

Stabling/Veterinarian

$55.00 per day/night. Barns open up noon Tuesday; layover additional fees require call ahead to arrange. 745 perm. stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided, no initial bedding provided. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase. All entries must have a stabling form.All stabling requests must be in writing by C.D., additional requests after C.D. subject to $40 processing fee.College Team will be issue a free tack stall for a team of four. ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES IN STABLING after Oct 26. Bedding: Straw & shavings only, Can be ordered direct from Virginia Horse Centre stable office at 540 464-2966 Veterinarian: Dr. Brent Hall, (540) 377-9270 & cell (540) 280-7070,# posted at stabling office.

Accommodations

Book early, busy college weekend. Complete listing of accommodations can be found on website, www.vahorsetrials.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Best Western Plus at Hunt Ridge 540 464 1500, Best Western Lexington Inn, 540 458 3020.§Camping: The Virginia Horse Center has 78 Camping Spots with 30/50amp electric and water hookups. Reservations can be made online at[email protected]under the facilities link, as well as reservations for Golf Carts. Selection of reserved site is still first come, first served upon arrival. Camping without reservations will be permitted if there are vacancies. Questions can be directed to[email protected] or 540-464-2966. NO prepay or reservations accepted via entry form.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: CCI3L/S-2020 FEI Three Star Test B-Std. CCI2L/S-2020 FEI Two Star Test A-Std. CCI1L-2020 FEI Eventing One-star Test-Std. AI-2018 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. All I -2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P -2018 USEF Preliminary Test A -Sm. 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/Starter -2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: All Weather Sand/Bluestone/Perma-flex mix.

Cross-Country

CCI3L / CCI3S / AI / I:Cross-Country - Approx 4400 / 3450 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. CCI2L / CCI2S:Cross-Country - Approx 4000 / 3000 meters @520 mpm.Good introduction to the level.Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates, coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. CCI1L Cross Country; Will be held on the Horse Center XC side - Approx 2500 meters @500mpmexpect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies. Prelim and below Horse Trials Cross Country will be held on the horse center side and will be approximately as below P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies. M-2450 m @ 490 mpm. All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations.All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination.All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up. Starter - 1500m with simple logs , ramps seats and coups All courses: rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated.All distances are approx and will be confirmed at the event. Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT.

Other Information

Levels may be divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Absolutely NO ATVs allowed at VHC. No motorized vehicle on the cross country course. Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will be fined $50 . Will be enforced by security. Check official VHT website www.vahorsetrials.com for further info and updates. Cross-country course closed 4 weeks prior to the event. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search/aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list.

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