United States Eventing Association

Address: 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC 28782. Directions also available on www.fence.org From I-26: SC Exit #1 at Landrum; towards Landrum for 1.5 miles; right on Bomar Ave.; one block to right on Prince Rd. Go 1.7 miles to left on Hunting Country Rd. just BEFORE crossing Interstate Bridge; 0.5 miles to FENCE Equestrian Center on left. All turns marked by FENCE signs.

Fri:Stables open at noon, Cross-country course opens-3 pm. Sat:P,T,N,BN,Starter Dressage 7:30 am; Cross Country 9:30 am. Sun:P,T,N,BN,Starter Show Jumping 7:30 am. Final competition schedule will be determined by the number of entries in each division. Times/schedule subject to change. Please check website for updates atwww.Fence.org.

TD:Muffin Pantaze, VA Judges: Pres:Sue Smithson, NC Dressage Judges:Sue Smithson, NC; Margaret Freeman, NC; Amy Nichols, SC SJ Judge: Sue Smithson, NC CD:X-C: Greg Schlappi, SCSJ: Lewis Pack, SC

Starting times & stabling info will be available by 6:00 pm Thursday, April 15 on www.Fence.org.Please include an email address on entry form and times will be emailed to you. No postcards will be sent.

Cindy Wood 64 Small Wood Trace Camden SC 29020 Phone: 410-726-8926, Email: [email protected] Entries mailed to Secretary must include entry form with signed release, entry and deposit checks, copy of current Coggins, copies of USEF/USEA memberships (if applicable). All correspondencefrom the Secretarywill be via email...make sure your email address is legible! Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. Enter on-Line: www.EventEntries.com or Xentry.Be aware that the vendor may charge a nominal fee for services.Completeentries are those that are paid in full and all paper work received.If submitting an electronic entry through EventEntries or Xentry and paying with a check(s) you must submit your check(s), original signature page and copy of coggins to the Secretary, andinclude a copy of entry form or receipt from either EventEntry or Xentry. Starter competitors are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees and USEA Membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the secretary (Fax or Email is acceptable). Submit $25 for each change. No changes after 3:00 pm April 13. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web site after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must be sent to the Secretary. Check web site for all updates: http://www.fence.org Wait List policy:Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received.After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the wait list in the order they are received.Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List.Once scheduling of the competition is complete, substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only.The Wait List expireson Sunday April 10 at 9 pm.All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list.After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund, your spot must be filled from the wait list.Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched spots are filled.

Org:Molly Bull, phone 434-962-0306 or email [email protected] Comp Mngmt: FENCE, day phone: 828-859-9021, after hoursweekendof competition: 828-817-3594.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as non-competing. P/T/N/BN: Early Entry postmarked by March 16: $175.00. Entries postmarked March 17-March 30: $195.00. Late entries postmarked after March 30: $235.00. Starter: $130.00 (exempt from USEF, USEA and non-membership fees; USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees do not apply). Stabling: $120.00. Tack Stall: $50.00. Stall Cleaning Deposit: $50.00 (stall and tack stall must be stripped and swept clean). Grounds fee: $25.00 (non-stabled horses for entire event). Non-Competing Horse fee: $25.00 per day. Camping for the event (no tent camping): $50.00. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/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.

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $40 Late fee for entries received after closing date. $50.00 NSF fee.Double entries: Not accepted. Number of entries per rider may be limited at the discretion of the Secretary. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter Test participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees do not apply. Any entries not complete by the closing date will be chargeda $20 late fee, this means we must have all forms, documents, signatureand funds, or it will be considered late and will be charged the $20 late fee. Post entries accepted if space available must pay $40 late fee. (all checks/funds postmarked after close date will be charged this $40 Post entry fee). Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. Changes: Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the sec'y (Fax or Email is acceptable). Submit $25 for each change.No changes after 3:00 pm April 13. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web sites after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must accompany entry. Check web site for all updates: www.Fence.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.

P: Approximately 2600m @ 520 mpm. T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. N: Approximately 1900m @ 380mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m@ 300mpm(max. height 2 feet). Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed April 1.

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. Ribbonswill be awarded to all members of the 1st through 3rd place teams, for both the IEL and the CTC.

$120 stall from noon Fri. to 5 pm Sun. Tack stall: $50. 302 perm. stalls on grounds. No portable stalls allowed. Stall doors/initial bedding (2 bags shavings) provided. Order your additional bedding on the stabling form. Additional bedding, $7/bag. $50 stall cleaning fee required on SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls (includes tack stall) to be stripped and swept clean prior to departure. $25 grounds fee for horses not stabled at event. Veterinarian and Farrier: On grounds, # will be posted at Secretary's office.

Check FENCE web site for an updated list of area accommodations.

Test & arena sizes: All tests in small arena.P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A.T-2018 USEF Training Test A. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B. Starter-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A. Arenas: All-weather stone dust arenas; warm-up: stone dust &/or grass.

P: Approximately 2600m @ 520 mpm. T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. N: Approximately 1900m @ 380mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m@ 300mpm(max. height 2 feet). Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed April 1.

College Team Challenge/IEL Team Challenge: Ribbons will be awarded to all members of the 1st-3rd place teams for both IEL and CTC, with a Grand Prize for the overall winning college team. NOTE: WE WILL REQUIRE RIDER PAPER PINNY HOLDERS FOR CROSS COUNTRY. SECRETARY WILL HAVE SMALL NUMBER OF PLASTIC PINNY HOLDERS FOR SALEPAPER NUMBERS WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR CROSS COUNTRY. Cross-country course closed April 1. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Be sure to include horse and rider experience in the appropriate place on the entry form! Food Concession Stand will be available on grounds opens. Dogs must be leashed with person attached. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current Federation Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801): b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.