United States Eventing Association

Address: 645 Long Cove Rd., Gales Ferry, CT 06335. From I‑95: Exit 88 to Route 117 North. Cross over Rte. 184, then take next left onto Gales Ferry Rd. Farm 1.5 miles on left. Don't go by mapquest - it takes longer! Mapquest also has 645 2 houses past our driveway, so please pay attention to the street numbers and turn at 645. Sign at end of the driveway.

Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 pm.Sat: Dressage-8.00 am; Show Jumping-9:30 am; Cross-country-11:00 am.

TD:Rick Caldwell, CT Judges: Pres:Judy Dannemann, CT Dressage Judges:Ann Marie Gregoire, MA; Judith Dannemann, CT SJ Judge:Jim Gornall, MA C.D:X-C/SJ:Sally Hinkle Russell and Heather Navarrete

Available May 18 - Posted on our website. www.mysticvalleyhuntclub.com. Times will be emailed at competitor's request. Please provide accurate and complete email address. Also available at www.area1usea.org

Horse Trials Secretary, 645 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 (860) 464‑7934, Register on line at www.EventEntries.com Payment on line by credit card, please add 3% transaction fee. Draw checks to Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Inc.

Org: Sally Hinkle Russell, (same as above)Comp Mngmnt: Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Inc.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Inc. Entry: TN/N/BN divisions: $190.00, early bird $170. Post entry fee $20.00. Starter: $165.00, early bird $155.00. Post entry fee $20.00. Stabling: Permanent stabling, $55.00, no initial bedding. Early bird rate is only given to entries with a US postmark dated by April 13, 2021. $10 change fee assessed to any entry change after closing date.Combined Test: T, N, BN fee is $90, Starter fee $75. Early bird $85 and $70.Office Fee: $10 per entryunless entry completely filled in, correct, and current coggins test with full payment submitted. If entry total and complete, office fee will be waived. :) ** Entries are not considered complete until payment is received. Refunds: Before C.D.-In Full; After C.D.-Entry-In full ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-In Full; Stabling-No refunds. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and 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.

Double Entries: Accepted, no fee. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees do not apply.CT participants must be USEA members or pay a USEA $25 non-member fee with entry; USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery Fees do not apply. Refunds: Before C.D.-In Full, minus the office fee. Credit card refunds are charged a 3% transaction fee; After C.D.-Entry-In full ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-In Full, minus the $10 office fee; Stabling-No refunds. IF entry complete, correct and all proper paperwork submitted with entry, office fee will be waived. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses. Copy must accompany entry form. 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.

TN/N - 2000 m @ 375 mpm, BN - ‑1750 m @ 350 mpm/max fence height 2'7". Starter: 1200 m @ 300 mpm/max fence height 2'3". All courses average for horses with some experience at this level. Starter: very inviting course. Good for first time horses. Bank and ditch options. Good visibility for instructors. People welcome to school all year round. Courses are on 20 mild rolling acres of hay fields with one pass through woods. Marked water crossings. View last year's course on web site, plus web cam links. Cross‑country course closed May 1.

Trophy (Saddle Pad for horse trials)& 8 ribbons per division. High Score Dressage Award for Novice and Beginner Novice.

$55/stall from Friday noon to Sunday noon. Stall doors. No initial bedding. Veterinarian: Dr David Anderson (860) 639-6927 office. # will be posted by the phone.

Host Hotel: Mystic Marriott - 3 miles (860) 446-2600. Call by May 1st to secure special rate. Groton Inn & Suites 3.5 miles (860) 445-9784. Hilton Garden Inn 4 miles (860) 445-6800, Super 8‑4 mi., (860) 448‑2818. Best Western-5 mi., (860) 445-8000. Economy Inn-3.5 mi., (860) 445-1986. Camping: Not available on site. Seaport Campgrounds 4.3 miles. 860-376-1081. 6 miles from Mohegan Sun Casino, and 8 miles from Foxwoods Casino.

Test & arena sizes: TN: 2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N: 2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm BN/Starter: 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. CT levels will ride the same test as the HT levels. Arenas: Sand footing. Flat & jumping warm-up is separate. Sand show jumping warm-up. Show jumping held on sand footing.

TN/N - 2000 m @ 375 mpm, BN - ‑1750 m @ 350 mpm/max fence height 2'7". Starter: 1200 m @ 300 mpm/max fence height 2'3". All courses average for horses with some experience at this level. Starter: very inviting course. Good for first time horses. Bank and ditch options. Good visibility for instructors. People welcome to school all year round. Courses are on 20 mild rolling acres of hay fields with one pass through woods. Marked water crossings. View last year's course on web site, plus web cam links. Cross‑country course closed May 1.

Cross‑country course closed May 1. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Prize list from secretary. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Volunteers always appreciated! Official Photographer: Wild Seconds Photography AND LIVE FEED. Details to be posted closer to the event. 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”.