United States Eventing Association

Farm Address: 1432 Augusta Rd, Thomson, GA 30824. Farm is 2 miles east of Thomson on US 78/278. FROM I-20 EASTBOUND: Exit 172, left on GA 17, 1/2 mile to light at NEW GA 17 bypass. Turn right, then go straight thru next two stop lights, cross RR overpass to stop light at US 78/278 East/Augusta Highway. Turn left, main farm entrance is 3/4 mile on left at brick sign. FROM I-20 WESTBOUND: Exit 175, left on GA 150, 2 miles to NEW GA 17 bypass. Turn left, go through one light, cross RR overpass to stop light at US 78/278 East/Augusta Highway. Turn left, main farm entrance is 3/4 mile on left at brick sign.

The schedule is TENTATIVE and may change, please keep checking close to event. Check Pine Top's Facebook at pinetopeventing, or USEA online omnibus, for latest updates. Thurs: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Fri: Tentatively, All Intermediate/AI and Open Preliminary will run as a one day. Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-10 am; Cross-country-1 pm. Keep checking our facebook page pinetopeventing for current schedule changes. Sat: Prelim (except OP), Training, Novice, Beginner Novice : Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-10 am. Prelim jumps first. Sun: Cross-country-9 am. Prelim, Training followed by Novice and then Beginner Novice To run multiple days of X-C, we need LOTS of volunteers. If you or someone in your group has a few spare hours, please volunteer. Contact Melissa at: [email protected]

TD: Cindy DePorter(NC); Assist TD: Matt Trynoski (IL) Judges: Pres: Sue Smithson (NC) Dressage Judges: Janis Linnan(ID); Charlie Musco (NC); Sue Smithson (NC); Kate Hutchings (SC) SJ Judge: Charlie Musco (NC) CD: X-C: Derek di Grazia, AI/I/P (CA); Jeff Kibbie, T,N (PA) SJ:TBC X-C Course Builder/Prep: Jeff Kibbie (PA); Announcer: Eric Sampson (IN)

Avail. Feb 10, on EventEntries.com

Enter On-Line: Please enter through www.EventEntries.com and pay with credit card. OR Mail entries to: Rick Dunkerton, Secretary PO Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 601-498-3330, Fax: 601-426-9984: during competition ph 601-498-3330, Fax: 706-595-3792 Email: [email protected].. Please communicate by e-mail! No phone calls. Draw checks to PTF LLC Intermediate H.T. Fees due by closing date, 1/26/2021, or $50 late fee per entry, will be owed. This event fills up fast, so please enter early.

Org: Janet Wilson (706) 449-2029; [email protected] Volunteer coordinator: Melissa Rundt: e-mail: [email protected], In order to accommodate riders schedules, we are running multiple days of x-c. This is only possible with LOTS of volunteers. Please volunteer if you or anyone in your group has some spare hours. PLEASE COMMUNICATE BY E-MAIL.. Media contact: Virginia Wilson: [email protected]

Event Fees Directory: No one scheduled without prior payment. Please enter through EventEntries and pay with credit card. Entries may be mailed in and paid by US drawn check or money order, must be drawn on US bank with US routing number on check. All fees must be paid and received by closing date 1/26/21, or a $50 late fee per entry will be owed. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps ) must arrive by 1/26/21, or will be charged a late fee of $50. If entry hand delivered, must be by closing date with payment, and contact must be made with organizer to verify receipt. Draw checks to PTF LLC Intermediate H.T.

Do NOT send express mail requiring signature upon dilvery.
All riders, owners, and trainers of horses at Prelim and above, MUST send COPY of current USEF card or a $45 nonrefundable fee will be owed at check in. Strictly enforced.
One check per horse, if not you will have to wait on a refund if you scratch one of the horses before CD. One check per horse allows us to tear up the check if you scratch one of the horses before CD, with no office fees owed. No exceptions.No checks drawn on Canadian Banks or any other non-US bank, including money orders. Must have a US routing number on check or entry will be refused - No Exception! One horse per stable form.
Draw checks to: PTF LLC Intermediate H.T.

Dur to COVID, no one will be allowed in the office so all fees have to be paid ahead of time with credit card.
All NSF owe $50 fee.

Entry: AI/I/P: $260.00; PT/T: $250.00; TN/N/BN-$240.00, no re-selling of entry
Stabling: $ 130.00, (NO single night charges, fee is $130.00 for one night or three nights) Addt'lnon-show nights: $20.00: Non-Compete Horse stabling: $155.00 (includes $25 surcharge). Rider cannot sell your stalls. Stabling must be booked and paid in advance of competition. Stalls will be checked for compliance. Most stalls are matted.
Stall Cleaning fee: $50 stall deposit, please send separate check, no cash to be accepted for stall deposit. ALL STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED including all hay.
Grounds fee: $ 55.00 (non-stabled horses).
Surcharge: $ 25.00 (non-compete stabled horses, included in the $155 NC horse stable fee).
RV Hook-up: $ 45.00 per night, 2 night stay or greater will be given priory over 1 night reservations if overbooked. Note on stable form if your RV is large and/or needs a 50 AMP amps. Because of certain RV requirements, may not be able to honor, "stable with" request.
Tack stall: $130.00, fee is for one night or three nights, no one night fee. (if space available).
Fees not paid and received by closing date, 1/26/21, will owe a $50 late fee per entry, strictly enforced. You cannot show up at show and pay for entry. Change fee: $25 per change

All extra fees owed will need to be paid before you arrive on grounds, ie, change fees, shavings fees on pre-ordered shavings, etc.


Refunds: Before C.D.-check will be torn up; After C.D.1/26/21, refund, minus $25 office fee if same spot can be filled from wait list, (if there is a wait list), The only way to get a refund is if we fill from the wait list if there is one, otherwise no refund after closing date.. If space is available,( email secretary first to see if space available) entries postmarked after CD, 1/26/21 add $50 late fee and enter thru EventEntries and pay with credit card only, no checks accepted after closing date, only credit cards. If for any reason the show is canceled, 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.

No entry accepted without payment. Please enter through EventEntries and pay with credit card. If paying by mail, payment must be received by closing date, 1/26/21, or a $50 late fee will be owed. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps ) must arrive by 1/26/21, or will be charged a late fee of $50. If entry hand delivered, must be by closing date with payment and contact must be made with organizer to verify receipt. No one scheduled without payment prior to event, draw checks to PTF LLC Intermediate H.T.Riders, owners and trainers at preliminary and above must send current copies of all USEF membership cards , or a $45 non-refundable fee will be owed. Foreign riders must send copies of their current national federation membership card. All riders and horses (including foreign) must have a current USEA membership number, and all horses including foreign must be registered with a FULL StatusUSEA registration if horses are showing Prelim or above. Double entries: Not accepted. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses=$55... $25 surcharge for non-entered stabled horses. Scratches & changes must be emailed or faxed. No phone calls. Change of horse or rider must have a new entry faxed or e-mailed. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES RECEIVE NO POSTMARK UNTIL THE DAY THEY ARE MADE COMPLETE, INCLUDING FEES, NUMBERS & STABLE FORM. $25 change fee for change to entry and/or stabling made at any time. . Check EventEntries.com for entry status. Check Pine Top's facebook page at pinetopeventing for ALL other info, no other notification method will be used for incomplete entries,etc. Online entries must be paid 7 days after entry made or by closing date 1/26/21, which ever comes first or a $50 late fee will be owed. Contact us immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are done, check status after you enter at Evententries.com. Due to COVID, all monies owed must be paid before arriving on grounds. See entry fees above for details.

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.

Prizes: Custom handmade wooden bowls crafted from select trees grown on Pine Top, Gift certificates from Liz Crawley Photography and VTO Saddlery Ribbons:1-8th place

$130/stall, (NO single night charges, fees are $130 for the show, regardless if you stable one night or 3 nights) 150 perm. stalls on grounds. Stall are 12X12 and 12X10. Most stalls are matted. No portable stalls. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses $55..Additional nights stabling..$20 night.. Stall doors/initial bedding provided. Bedding-shavings only. Prepaid shavings will be delivered to stall, $8.00 per bag. Shavings ordered on site $9.00. No straw bedding. $155 stall fee for non-competing horses ( includes the $25 surcharge fee) if space is available. Ability to stable by groups will be limited and may not be available if entering late. Riders cannot resell their stalls. Stabling must be booked and paid in advance of competition. Stalls will be checked for compliance. ALL STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED OF EVERYTHING INCLUDING HAY AND WET SPOTS. Send $50 stall, deposit on separate check with entry, no cash accepted. Veterinarian: Dr. Kim Keeton. # 706-612-6018, will be posted at office.

Paddocks not for ship ins.

Certain RV requirements may prevent "stable with request" being honored. Please let us know on your stable form if your RV requires 50 amps.

Ask for Pine Top Rates! White Columns Inn-5 mi.,706-595-8000. RV: Limited electric/water hookups. $45/night. 2 night reservations or greater will be given priority over 1 night reservation if overbooked. Pay in advance to reserve hookups. RV must be labeled with owner's name and cell phone number. No Tent camping.

Test & arena sizes: AI- 2018 Advanced Test A-Std. I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. PT- 2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. TN- 2018 Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN- USEF 2018 Test A-Sm

AI/I-3400 m @ 550 mpm. P-3100 m @ 520 mpm. PT/T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. TN/N-2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN- 1800m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Excellent footing of sand-based turf on 200 acres of rolling pastures with some woods, good galloping courses. No clay or stones. All courses will be near maximum height, distance and efforts including ditches, multiple waters, corners,etc. Courses differ from year to year. No fences shared with another level. Cross-country course not open before event.

Due to COVID. all riders and other attendees must self check and log their temperature every morning before entering the property, and must show their temperature log when asked and whenever interacting with show secretary. X-C Course Designer Int and Prelim: Derek di Grazia (CA) X-C Course Designer Training /Novice / Beginner Novice: Jeff Kibbie (PA) Course Builder/Prep: Jeff Kibbie (PA) Photographer: Liz Crawley Photography. finephotos.smugmug.com Cross-country course not open before event. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Excellent concessions on grounds by Thomson High Band Boosters. Dogs must be leashed. Close all gates in stabling area at night. No non-compete horses allowed in warm up areas during show, fully enforced, must get bridle number from secretary and wear at all times when out of stall. Please correspond by email. Do not call. Due to COVID, all fees have to be paid in advance and all signatures and numbers have to be turned into the secretary by closing date, 1-26-21 or a late fee will be owed.No one can show up at the show and pay for their entry and or stabling. Braiding discouraged and not counted against you. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $45 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR222) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH All competitors must wear an approved helmet while mounted. Sharps containers are placed at each barn for proper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Every competitor must sign and send to the show secretary the new USEF/USEA Waiver and Release liability form before the start of the competition. The form can be downloaded from the USEA website,https://useventing.com/resources/documents/USEA_USEF_Waiver_Release_Form_202 Link to horse trials entry form: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/USEA_2021_HT_Classic_Entry_Form.pdf Check our Facebook page at pinetopeventing, or USEA online onmibus for updates. Please volunteer if you have any spare time. Contact Melissa Rundt at [email protected]. No smoking! This event is likely to be overbooked so enter early!! Check our Facebook page at pinetopeventing, or USEA online onmibus for updates.