Spokane Sport Horse Spring H.T.

Canadian entries will be cancelled and refunded per refund policy at closing date if the boarder is not open by 4/27/21.

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4-15-2021: RV spaces are FULL - wait list only and pay by check!

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17632

Event Date: May 13 - 16, 2021

Open Date: Mar 30 | Close Date: Apr 27

Location: Spokane, 10710 S Sherman Rd, WA 99224 (AREA 7)

Directions

Address: 10710 S Sherman Road, Spokane, WA 99224. Directions: From I-90 take exit 279, Hwy 195 South Colfax-Pullman (Pullman Hwy) go 2 miles south on 195 thru flashing lights, under railroad overpass. Turn Right onto NEW Cheney-Spokane Rd. BYPASS exit. Wind around two (2) curves, start up hill (stay to right at Y). After Cemetery (.9 mi.) turn left on Sherman Rd, go up hill (1 mi. stay to right at Y), turn right (.8 mi.) into marked driveway. Indoor arena is visible from the road on the right. Please follow parking directions, do not block fire lanes, and please try to snuggle up to your neighbors.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Am,T-Jr,N,N-Am,N-Jr,BN,BN-Am,BN-Jr
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: FEH-2,FEH-3,FEH-4,FEH-YEAR,Intro,NEH,YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Thurs: Cross-Country Course Open for walking 3pm. FEH/YEH/NEH classes after 12pm, unless entry numberrequires earlier start. Dressage Tests of Choice: 9:00-5:00. Show Jumping Tests of Choice: 10:30-11:30-Intro; 11:30-12:45-BN; 12:45-2:00-N; 2:00-3:10-T; 3:15-3:45-M; 3:45-4:00-P. $30 per test, sign up online Monday week of the show. Fri: Dressage (all divisions)-8 am. Sat: Cross-country (N/T/M/P/I)-8am. Show Jumping (BN/Intro)-11am. Sun: Show Jumping (I/P/M/T/N)-8am. Cross-Country (BN/Intro)-9 am. Enter Early! Permanent 12-12 stabling is limited and major sponsors have priority.

Event Officials

TD:John Williams, NY Judges: Pres:Sue Smithson, NC; Ground Jury:Melissa Warden, SC Dressage Judges:Deeda Randle, WY; Diane Royce, WA SJ Judge:Melissa Warden, SC YEH Judge:Sue Smithson, NC; FEH Judge:Sue Smithson, NC CD-XC: James Atkinson, CA; CD-SJ: William Robertson, KY XC-Builders:James Atkinson; others Announcer: Nicho Meredith & Julie Gelderman

Starting Times

Starting Times: Available by May 10 on Startbox. Times are subject to change. Final times will be on the rider packets. Sunday Show jumping will be reverse order of standing starting with A/I to N levels. Tentative Division Start times for show jumping will be posted Saturday evening, riders with multiple horses may go out of order. Be ready to go early as we will be rolling! If time and circumstances allow TE and others may be allowed a courtesy round by written request to office subject to approval by Ground Jury/TD. Mounted Award ceremony to follow Each section of a division. Riders may be excused but please let gate folks/office know if you will participate or not.

Entry Information

Spokane Sport Horse HT Christina Gray P.O. Box 1938 Lexington, KY 40588-1938 805-239-3930 ext. 1 [email protected] Please waive signature requirement on overnight mail. Make checks payable to: SSHF, LLC. Online entries accepted through Xentry and highly encouraged!

Organizer

Org: Christel Carlson (509) 993-6786 [email protected] Please send all entry changes and cancellations to Secretary at [email protected].

Fees

Draw checks to SSHF, LLC. Entry: AI/I/P/M: $280.00; T, N, BN, Intro: $260.00.FEH: $75.00, plus $10 USEA Starter Fee; YEH: $140.00, plus $10 USEA Starter Fee. NEH: $140.00.

COVID-19 Fee: $10/horse. Stabling/Tack Stall: $175.00. Stabling is from 12:00 noon Wed to Mon.

Shavings: $10/bag, First bedding provided (2 bales).

Haul-in Fee: $40.00 for the weekend for non-stabled horses. RV Hook-up: Limited number of electric only hook-ups available for $20.00 per night. Please confirm availability directly with organizer. Payment required for entry! Entries submitted online but not paid will not be entereduntil payment received. We will adhere to this policy because of previous difficulty. HIGHLY encourage online submission of entry with payment or immediate mailing of the check. Entries accepted after closing date will be assessed the post entry fee of $25 (this includes checks received after closing date for entries completed online before CD) Refunds: Before C.D. - Refund less $25.00 non-refundable processing fee; After C.D. - Refund less $50.00 cancellation fee ONLY if place can be filled from wait list for that division; Competition cancellation - No refund.The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) and COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5) will be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Entries

Entry fees include $25 nonrefundable office fee. Entries postmarked after Closing Date may be accepted and a $50 late fee assessed.USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee and must be paid as provided on entry form. Double entries: Not accepted. USEA current membership (Junior, collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro competitors: USEA membershipfees are not required and Starter/D&M fees do not apply. All division/horse/rider changes will be assessed a $25 fee. Neg. Coggins and Health Certificate required for out-of-state horses within 6 months. Per USEF Rule: proof of flu vaccination within 6 months must be available if requested. Inability to furnish proof of vaccination, health certificate or coggins (if needed), may results in disqualification without return of entry fees. Payment must be received to constitute an entry. Online early entry with credit card highly encouraged Returned Check Fee $50.00. CANADIAN CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED - Entry via Xentry Only. We are using re-usable pinneys: You may provide your own pinney or purchase one for $20.00. 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

AI/I: 3000 @ 550 m/min and 26-28 efforts P: 2850 @ 520 mpmwith 24-26 obstacles. M: 2500 m @ 490 mpm. With 24-26 obstaclesT:2300m @ 450 mpm, 20-24 obstacles. N: 2000m @ 400 mpm, 18-20 obstacles. BN: 2000m @ 350 mpm 18-20 obstacles. Intro:1800m @ 300 mpm 14 -16obstacles.
Footing is sandy loam in open fields and improved paths with terrain changes. Open fields and trails through wooded areas for all divisions. Includes banks, ditches and water for BN-N-T-P -I Many Intro and BN fences at maximum size and include versions of standard portable fences (cabin, table, oxers, corners, etc.). Because of terrain changes all these courses should be considered fairly challenging for the levels.
Cross-Country course closed after May 2, sundown.

Awards

Championship style Ribbons to 10th place per division. Prizes to tenth. Special awards (1) oldest horse and rider combo (2) youngest horse and rider combo (3) first recognized event participation for rider (4) breed organization sponsored awards (5) Coach/trainer recognition for the one represented by the most students competing on teams. Team Challenge- ribbons to 3rd place per level. Teams of 3 or 4, 3 best scores to count. $5/rider team fee must be paid in full by start of level to qualify for awards. Area VII adult riders may offer awards as well. Individuals are responsible to sign up in show office for any awards or teams before the start of the competition.Everyone please plan to visit show office to receive their awards--prizes to tenth all divisions -- not just that beautiful ribbon.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling: Limited number 12x12 stalls, with full doors in the Major Sponsor barns, additional portable chinook stalls, 10' X 10', with full doors, $175.00 for the weekend (noon Wed-Mon am). Tack stalls may be available $175 for the weekend. Initial bedding provided additional available for purchase, $10/bale. Stalls may not be altered in any manner. Horses hauling in for the show must pay the $40.00 grounds fee per horse. Veterinarian: Kris Belles, West Plains Animal Hospital & John Herning, McKinlay Peters Equine. Farrier: TBA.

Accommodations

Motels: You may camp on the grounds. LIMITED NUMBER OF HOOK UPS AVAILABLE for $20.00/night. Please contact host facility for hook-up availability (509) 999-6611. Ramada Inn - Airport - SPECIAL SHOW RATE CODE L03 and the rate is $82.90 this rate includes breakfast. You must use the code to receive the special rate. (509) 838-5211. There are multiple other hotels within 10 miles of the facility.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: AI: 2018 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. I: 2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P: 2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M: 2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. T: 2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N: 2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. Intro & BN: 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Test will be ridden in an outdoor arena with sand and rubber footing.

Cross-Country

AI/I: 3000 @ 550 m/min and 26-28 efforts P: 2850 @ 520 mpmwith 24-26 obstacles. M: 2500 m @ 490 mpm. With 24-26 obstaclesT:2300m @ 450 mpm, 20-24 obstacles. N: 2000m @ 400 mpm, 18-20 obstacles. BN: 2000m @ 350 mpm 18-20 obstacles. Intro:1800m @ 300 mpm 14 -16obstacles.
Footing is sandy loam in open fields and improved paths with terrain changes. Open fields and trails through wooded areas for all divisions. Includes banks, ditches and water for BN-N-T-P -I Many Intro and BN fences at maximum size and include versions of standard portable fences (cabin, table, oxers, corners, etc.). Because of terrain changes all these courses should be considered fairly challenging for the levels.
Cross-Country course closed after May 2, sundown.

Other Information

Cross-Country course closed after May 2, sundown. Prior schooling by special arrangement with Spokane Sport Horse Farm. (509-999-6611) Levels may be divided/combined/cancelled if entries warrant: state preferences (novice horse, novice rider but multiple horses may be placed in different divisions for scheduling ease) under eligible section and birth date on entry. Juniors and young riders will have a combined division if possible at each level. Several Food vendors on grounds. Dogs must be leashed on a non-retractable leash and kept away from all arenas including the cross-country course during competition. Any loose dogs will pay a $50.00 donation. Please clean up after your dog on the grounds and cross country course. 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. “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”.