Fair Hill International Recognized H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17643
Event Date: May 15 - 16, 2021
Open Date: Mar 30 | Close Date: Apr 27
Location: Elkton, 4600 Telegraph Rd, MD 21921 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address: 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921
From North: I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Show grounds immediately on right.
From South: I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Show grounds immediately on right.
I-95 has EZPass and Cash Only Tolls in both directions.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jr,TR,N,N-Jr,NR,BN,BN-Jr,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,P-JY,PR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,P-JY,PR
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage (I/P/OT)-8 am; Show Jumping (I/P/OT)-10 am; Cross-country (I/P/OT)-10:15 am.
Sun: Dressage (TR/JT/N/BN)-8 am; Show Jumping (TR/JT/N/BN)-10 am; Cross-country (TR/JT/N/BN)-10:15 am.
Schedule is Tentative and could be altered depending on entry numbers.
Event Officials
TD: Muffin Pantaze, VA
Judges: Pres:Sally Ike, NJ Dressage Judges: KC Van Dyck, DE; Annmarie Cochrane, PA; Laruen Annett, PA
SJ Judge:Pam Wiedemann, PA
CD:X-C/SJ: Nina Fout, VA
Starting Times
Available Wednesday, May 11 after 6 pm, on the web: www.fairhillinternational.org
Entry Information
Mary Coldren
Secretary FHI
378 Fair Hill Drive
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 302-547-0695 Fax: (410) 398-5020
During event (302) 547-0695
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fairhillinternational.org
If doing an electronic entry with credit card payment, you must submit your signature page and copy of coggins within 5 days of entering. For electronic entries, www.evententries.com is preferred for this event.
Entries are not considered valid until payment is received. This includes entries created on Xentry without payment - not an entry until payment is made.
Draw checks to Fair Hill International. Identifying paperwork MUST accompany ALL CHECKS. No foreign checks are accepted.
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE INTERSCHOLASTIC EVENTING LEAGUE. RIDERS MUST DECLARE TEAMS BY CLOSING DATE.
Organizer
Org: Fair Hill International, Inc., 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. Mary Coldren Competition Manager
Comp Mngmnt: Fair Hill International, Inc., 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
Office: 410-398-2111, Mobile: 302-547-0695, email: [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Draw check to Fair Hill International. NoForeign checks (U.S. dollars only).
Early Entries Postmarked March 30th - April 13th: I: $275.00; P: $275.00; T: $225.00; N: $225.00; BN:$225.00.
Entries Postmarked April 14th - April 27th: I: $300.00; P: $300.00; T: $250.00; N: $250.00; BN:$250.00.
Double Entry: $25.00.
Stabling: $50.00/stall/night Stall Cleaning Deposit: $35.00 (separate check).
Post Entry Late Fee - Entries Postmarked after April 27th: $100.00 AVOID THE LATE FEE enter before Closing.
Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 pm Sunday May 9th.
Refunds: Before C.D.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. 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.
Entries
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable fee. $30 fee for bounced checks. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email.
Refunds: Before C.D.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Scratches/Changes must be in writing via mail, fax, email only. A fee will be charged for any changes made to entry: $30/change fee, $50 changes after Noon on Tuesday, May 12th.
Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses.
If space allows and post entries are accepted they will be charged an additional $100 late fee. ANY entrypostmarkedafter Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $100 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $100 Late fee.
Any entry which is incomplete as of 6:00 pm Sunday May 9th will be
charged an additional $20 PER MISSING ITEM. This includes signature
pages, coggins, horse or rider numbers, etc.
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. The event will follow the Headgear Law as stated in EV114.
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 atwww.usef.org.
Competitor Information
I-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2850 m @ 520 mpm. T-2550 m @ 450 mpm. N-2150 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1850 m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Turf footing. Some terrain. Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.
Awards
8 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$50/stall/night. $35 separate check for stall cleaning deposit required. Stalls must be broom swept to be considered cleaned per DNR standards. Permanent 10' x 10' stalls with doors and rubber mats. Straw bedding ONLY. 1 bale of straw/stall provided.
PRE-ORDER any additional straw or any hay needed from sec'y by 6:00 pm Sunday May 9th. If additional bedding/hay is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase.
Veterinarian:Unionville Equine Associates 610-932-6800. Farrier: # posted at sec'y office.
Accommodations
Hotel/Motel:La Quinta Inn and Suites (Host Hotel) Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 620-9494; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (443) 350-9154; Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-7777; Comfort Inn, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-7100; Holiday Inn Express, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-0008; Best Western, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-5450; Motel 6, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 392-5022; Econo Lodge, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-9400
Bed & Breakfast:Fairwinds Farm &Stables, North East, MD - 8 mi, (410) 658-8187; Elk Forge Inn, Elkton, MD - 6 mi, (410) 392-9007
Camping:On grounds limited, $45/night for hook-up; $25/night primitive.
Dressage
Test & arena size:I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm.N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: All-weather footing. Warm-up - some on stonedust, some on grass.
Cross-Country
I-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2850 m @ 520 mpm. T-2550 m @ 450 mpm. N-2150 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1850 m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Turf footing. Some terrain. Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.
Other Information
PLEASE REFER TO THE FHI WEBSITE CLOSER TO THE COMPETITION FOR CURRENT COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS.
IMPORTANT: NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES allowed on park land by MD state law - leave the mini-bikes at home.
Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass.
Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.
Divisions may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed or owners will be fined $50 per violation by MD Department of Natural Resources, and riders will be issued yellow warning cards per USEF rule GR 1301.6
Contact Secretary or see website for information on starter horse trials & cross-country schooling at Fair Hill.
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”.