Grand Oaks H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17564
Event Date: Jan 23 - 24, 2021
Open Date: Dec 8 | Close Date: Jan 5
Location: Reddick, 17500 N US Hwy 441, FL 32686 (AREA 3)
Directions
COMPETITOR ENTRANCE ADDRESS:3121 Griffin Avenue, Lady Lake, FL 32159.
From the North on I-75:
Exit 341, East on 484 to 27/441. Make a right onto 27/441 South and travel to CR 42 East. Travel to Weirsdale and turn right onto CR 25 South. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South on I-75:
Exit 329, travel East on Route 44 to Wildwood and turn left onto Route 301. Travel North. Turn right onto Route 42. Proceed to Weirsdale and turn right onto CR 25. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the North on I-95:
Exit 88, West on 40, left on 19 South, right onto Route 42 West in Weirsdale. Turn left onto CR 25 South. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South on I-95:
Exit 84 and drive West on Route 44, turn right onto Route 42 after crossing the Saint Johns River. Travel West on Route 42 to Weirsdale , turn left onto CR 25. Travel to Griffin Avenue & turn left. Continue for approx. 2 miles, competitor entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
LOCAL DIRECTIONS:
From the North (Ocala, Summerfield, Belleview):
Head South on Hwy 441/27. Go past The Villages Regional Hospital. Go past the overhead bridge that says “The Villages”. Turn left onto Griffin Avenue (Shell gas station on corner). Stay on Griffin Ave. until you reach the stoplight. Continue on through light about 2 miles to competitor's entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
From the South (Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares):
Head North on Hwy 441/27. Make a left onto CR 25 (Racetrac gas station on corner to your left. Across from Water Oak Golf Club) Stay on CR 25 until your reach Griffin Avenue and turn right. Continue about 2 miles to competitor's entrance on left. COMPETITORS MUST USE 3121 GRIFFIN AVENUE ENTRANCE
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TR,N,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PR,M
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PR,M
Tentative Schedule
Friday - 3:00 pm - All Cross-country courses open for walking.
Saturday - Dressage: 8:00, Show Jumping: 10:00.
Sunday - Cross-country: 8:00.
Event Officials
TD:Wayne Quarles, KY
Judges: Pres:Debbie Adams, NJ
Dressage Judges:Jessica McTaggart, FL; Catherine Tucker-Slaterbeck, MD; Susan Graham-White, MD; Megan McGee, FL
SJ Judge:Debbie Adams, NJ
CD:XC:Clayton Fredericks, AUSSJ: Chris Barnard, FL
Entry Information
Register online atwww.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted.
Rick Dunkerton
C/O AMS
P.O. Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 601-498-3330
Office: 601-428-4521 Fax: 601-426-9984
Draw checks to:Grand Oaks Resort
Refunds: Before C.D.-In full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.
USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25) and COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5), 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.
Organizer
Shelley Page
312 Charleston Street SE
Aiken, SC 29801
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 352-266-3970
Co-organizer:Emily Holmes
Email: [email protected]
Fees
Draw checks to:Grand Oaks Resort.
Entries: All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Double Entries not accepted. $50 change fee.
Entry Per Division: OP,PR: $235; Modified: $220; OT,TR: $210; ON, NR: $185; OBN, BNR: $185.
Stabling: $150 Friday - Sunday; $35 per additional night.
Ship-Ins:$35 for entire event.
On-site Lodging and Camping: Lodging information link here: http://thegrandoaks.com/lodging/ -No dry camping allowed.
Camping information link here: http://thegrandoaks.com/rv/.
Refunds: Before C.D.-In full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.
USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25) and COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5), 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.
Entries
XC Pinny/Holder/Insert required. Changes and scratches accepted by email or fax, not by answering machine. Entry status will be emailed to competitors. Please include legible email address on entry form. Negative 12 month coggins must be current through last day of competition and must accompany entry.
OUT OF STATE HORSES -- The state of Florida requires a 30 health certificate for entry into Florida as well as exiting.
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.
Competitor Information
All cross-country courses open to walk 3pm on Friday.
P - 3,100 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2,800m @ 490 mpm. T - 2,600 @ 420 mpm. N - 2,200m @ 350 mpm. BN - 2,000m @300 mpm.
All courses are over gently rolling hills with beautiful, old-established, well maintained & irrigated grass turf. Courses are of average difficulty at each level. Cross-country courses never opened.
Awards
Awards and ribbons through 8th place.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stalls: $150 for Friday through Sunday. $35 per additional night. Limited permanent stalls available. Unlimited temporary stabling. No initial bedding provided. Shavings for sale on grounds for $ 8/bag, please pre-order.
Vet practice at competition and on call is Dr. Crystal Riczu 682-777-8698.
Farrier at competition and on call is Mike Blankenship 352-267-9140.
Accommodations
On site cottages available for rent. Please call Lori at 352-750-5500 Ext. 231 for booking information.
On site RV Camping available: Please book online at: http://thegrandoaks.com/rv/
Towne Place Suites (4 miles), Phone: 352-753-8686
Email: [email protected]
Ask for the Grand Oaks Resort rate. Studio rooms are $139 (regularly $189):The rate code assigned for the Grand Oaks HT starting on Jan. 18, 2018 is "OHOC".
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: All P - 2018 USEF Preliminary Test A - Small. All M - 2018 USEF Modified Test A - Small. All T - 2018 USEF Training Test A - Small. All N - 2018 USEF Novice Test A - Small. All BN - 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A - Small.
Dressage Arenas will be on all weather footing.
Cross-Country
All cross-country courses open to walk 3pm on Friday.
P - 3,100 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2,800m @ 490 mpm. T - 2,600 @ 420 mpm. N - 2,200m @ 350 mpm. BN - 2,000m @300 mpm.
All courses are over gently rolling hills with beautiful, old-established, well maintained & irrigated grass turf. Courses are of average difficulty at each level. Cross-country courses never opened.
Other Information
Show Jumping will be on grass.
Cross-country courses never opened.
Golf cart rentals, Cottage rentals, RV Site rentals and restaurant on premises. Please contact Lori at 352-750-5500 Ext. 231.
Golf carts, private ATV's, scooters and bikes are allowed in authorized areas only but NO motorized vehicles allowed on cross-country courses at all. Official vehicles only allowed on cross-country courses.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.