United States Eventing Association

Shawan Downs, 1400 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030. From I‑695 (Baltimore Beltway): I‑83 North to Exit 20B. Go west on Shawan Rd. 1.4 miles. Entrance to Shawan Downs on right. From Pennsylvania: take I-83 South, take Exit 20B, proceed as directed above. Easy access to I-83.

IMPORTANT - Schedule is Tentative. Final schedule will be determined by entry numbers. Fri: Cross-country course open-3:00 pm. Sat: I/P/M/CT- A,I,P- Dressage-8:00 am; I/P/M/CT-A,I,PShow Jumping-10:00 am; I/P/MCross- country-10:30 am. Sun: T/N/BN-Dressage-8:00 am; Show Jumping-10:00 am. Cross-country-10:30 pm. Divisions may change days as entries warrant.

TD: James Gornall, MA Judges: Pres: Susan Graham White, MD Dressage Judges:Susan Davis Carr, MD; Pheobe DeVoe, MD; Peggy Pariso, MD SJ Judge: Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck, MD CD:X-C: Jeff Kibbie, PA SJ: Kathy White, VA

Times will be posted on www.MDCTA.com on Wednesday before the event, May 19th.

All entries should be done electronically to minimize paper exchange. Betsy Hochstein, secretary [email protected] 1212 Brandy Springs Road Parkton, MD 21120 410-353-6879 Draw checks to MCTA H.T., Inc.

Org:Chris Donovan, 13031 Furnace Mountain Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] Secretary: Betsy Hochstein via email at [email protected] Comp Mngmnt: MCTA Horse Trials, Inc www.mdcta.com

Entry:I$275.00:P$275.00:M $250.00:T$225.00:N$225.00:BN$225.00. CT A:I:P: $100.00. Note $25 of every entry will be paid back as prize money through 6th place.

*Please use electronic entry and payment services! Contact secretary if alternative method is required at [email protected]. $25 change fee for any modification. Missing Items after closing date will be charged $20/item. Double Entries accepted for $30.All entries include a $25 non refundable office fee.

IF ACCEPTED, COMPLETED POST ENTRIES:I: $325.00:P$325.00:M $300.00:T$275.00:N$275.00:BN$275.00.CT A:I:P:$125.00.

A COMPLETED ENTRY IS ALL PAPERWORK, COGGINS, SIGNATURES, PAYMENT, AND OTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY. Incomplete entries will not be scheduled.

Stabling: Limited 10x12 or larger permanent with stall doors off-site stabling will be available within 15 miles. Stabling will be $50/night includes access to ring and fields for hacking.
Stall Deposit:$50.00/horse (separate check) will be destroyed if stall is stripped.

*Refunds: Before CD Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After CD-Entry 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 office fee and $25 toward Jackpot. Send copy of valid coggins within 12 months of show date. Double entries: accepted for $30 fee. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except the combined test, Combine Test entrants that are not USEA members, must pay a $25 USEA non-membership fee with entry. The USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees do not apply. USEF membership required for Modified and Above. Please include T.I.P. number for eligible entries. IF ENTRY IS INCOMPLETE AT CLOSING DATE: Any electronic entry made PRIOR to CD must be completed within 5 days of CD or will be considered late and $50 fee late fee will apply. Missing items collected greater than 5 days after CD are subject to an additional office fee of $20/item. ENTRIES will be scheduled when ALL PAPERWORK and FEES are received.
Post entries will be accepted if space allows. All refund/change fees still apply. Check website for entry status. PLEASE INCLUDE CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS ON ENTRY!!!!! Refunds: Before CD Entry and stabling will be refunded less $25 non-refundable office fee. After CD-Entry no refund and stabling refund only if stall is filled. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy: the USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) and the COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5), are not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Changes: All changes to entry must be made in writing (email or snail mail). ABSOLUTELY NO telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. $25 fee for any changes after Closing Date. Levels may be divided if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Note on entry if current MCTA member in order to be qualified for MCTA trophies. Check weekly entry status list/event update information beginning on April 10, at www.MDCTA.com *COLLEGIATE TEAM ENTRIES: Designate College Team on entry. There is no additional fee for Collegiate teams. Prize Money will be awarded (instead of ribbons) based on the number of schools participating. *Interscholastic Teams: Designate IEL Team on entry. There is no additional fee for teams. Ribbons will be mailed to the team designee following the show.

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.

Courses are a true representation of their level. I-approx. 3000 m @ 550 mpm. P‑2900 m @ 520 mpm. M --approx 2600 m @ 490 mpmT‑2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm.BN- 1800 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Very inviting, confidence building courses. Cross‑country never open, except for designated schooling days.

Dressage ribbons through 6th and Overall Ribbons and Prizes 1st - 10th.Trophies - Many trophies for MCTA members only. Please make sure your MCTA membership is current. Prize money through 6th place in every division. For example: 20 starts would have $500 of prize money split as follows: 1st - $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $80, 4th - $60, 5th - $40, 6th - $20. Prize money will be mailed if not claimed by end of the event.No ribbons or prizes will be mailed unless prior arrangements have been made with the secretary.

Limited off site permanent stabling (12x12 minimum) within 15 miles of competition site. $50/night per dry stall; no bedding provided. Please send deposit of $50/stabled horse to secretary. Deposit will be destroyed if stall is stripped. Veterinarian staff/ Farrier staff-#s posted at sec'y's office & stable area. Competition Management will provide sharps containers in stabling, office, and parking areas. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. See GR1210.4

All in Cockeysville, within 5 miles of event site Holiday Inn Express 11200 York Rd. Hunt Valley MD 21030 410-527-1500.Holiday Inn, Padonia Rd-410-560-1000. Hunt Valley Inn 410-785-7000.Embassy Suites 410-584-1400.Comfort Inn, York Rd-410-527-1500.Shopping, excellent food and other activities in immediate vicinity.

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std;P -2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-Std.;M- 2018 USEF Modified Test B-Std;T- 2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm.N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. CT-A-2020 FEI Three- Star Test A-Std.CT-I 2020 FEI Two Star Test A-Std. CT-P2020 FEI Two-Star Test A-Std.
All Arenas: grass with ample warm up room, quiet location.

Courses are a true representation of their level. I-approx. 3000 m @ 550 mpm. P‑2900 m @ 520 mpm. M --approx 2600 m @ 490 mpmT‑2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm.BN- 1800 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Very inviting, confidence building courses. Cross‑country never open, except for designated schooling days.

CHECK WWW.MDCTA.COMFREQUENTLYFOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES WILL BE NOTED THERE. Schooling days available the week after event. Check website (mdcta.com) for info. Food available on grounds. Water hydrants and hoses on grounds near parking. NO motorized vehicles allowed on cross country course, except for officials. PLEASE, dogs must be leashed at all times, no exceptions! $50 fine for loose dogs, will be strictly enforced! On grounds DOG WARDEN!!! TWO ENTRANCES: BE ALERT FOR POSTED SIGNS!! 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. Please check www.mdcta.com closer to the event date for current Covid policies and procedures. “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”.