United States Eventing Association

Address: 1067 Old Sandwich Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 From the North: Take Mass Route 3 south to exit 7 (old exit 3). Turn left off the exit. Take third right onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is 2 miles on the right. From the South: Take Mass Route 3 north to exit 3 (old exit 2). At end of ramp turn left. Then turn left onto route 3A north. Follow Route 3A north for approx. 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is approx 2 miles on your left.

Sat: Cross-country course open.-3 pm. Sun: Dressage- 7:30 am; Show Jumping-12 pm; Cross-Country immediately following. Wear XC attire to SJ.

TD: Rick Caldwell (CT) Judges: Pres: Amelia (Muffin) Pantaze (VA) Dressage Judges: Beth Beukema (RI); Rita Brown (MA) CD: X-C/SJ: X-C: John Williams (NY) SJ: Erin Risso (MA)

Available at www.valinorfarm.com

Please Enter ONLINE AT www.evententries.com or use XENTRY and pay with a credit card. Online entries must be paid before accepted. Download signature page, waivers, health papers and email (preferred) to [email protected] OR mail entry, paperwork and payment to: Robyn Risso, Event Secretary, Valinor Farm,1067 Old Sandwich Rd. Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 224-3332, fax (508) 224-5683 email: [email protected] Please communicate by email. Draw checks to Valinor Farm. No paperwork or checks will be accepted the day of the event.

Org: Robyn Risso (same as above) Comp Management: Valinor Farm LLC.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Valinor Farm or Enter and pay thru EventEntries or Xentry. Times will not be scheduled for unpaid entries. All fees must be paid and received by closing date or a $50 late fee will be assessed, strictly enforced. Entry: Horse Trials divisions M: $205; T/N/BN: $195.00; Intro $160.00. * Please note* effective April 1, 2020, Modified is now a USEF Recognized level. Riders, owners and trainers who participate in the Modified level will need to either be a US Equestrian member or pay a $45 show pass fee. In addition, Entries must include a $8.00 USEF Admin Fee to be submitted to the federation (line item on entry form). Copies of current USEF membership cards and Safe Sport requirements must accompany entry. Horse Trials Competitors: USEA Starter/D&M and are not included as part of the entry fee, please add these to your entry fee. Effective December 1, 2020, the Board of Governors has initiated a COVID-19 Fee of $5.00 for the 2021 competition season, to be paid by the competitor. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recover fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Stabling: very limited. $100.00 per night on grounds, permanent 10'x12' stalls with full sliding doors. Fees: $50 fee for entries accepted after close date, $50 fee for any incomplete entries after closing date - this includes signatures, coggins etc. Do not plan to bring your paperwork to the show. $25 fee for any changes to entry. Change of horse or rider requires a new Entry Form. Entries are not considered accepted until payment is received. Times will not be assigned for unpaid entries. Refunds: Before C.D -Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2021 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund. Competition cancellation: only USEF/USEA fees refunded. ** If competition must be cancelled due to COVID restrictions all entries will be refunded less a $25 office fee. 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 subjected to office fees and shall be returned, within 30 days of the competition, to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ACCEPTED thru www.evententries.com or XENTRY * Please note* effective April 1, 2020, Modified is now a USEF Recognized level. Riders, owners and trainers who participate in the Modified level will need to either be a US Equestrian member or pay a $45 show pass fee. In addition, Entries must include a $8.00 USEF Admin Fee to be submitted to the federation. Copies of current USEF membership cards and Safe Sport requirements must accompany entry. Effective December 1, 2020, the Board of Governors has initiated a COVID-19 Fee of $5.00 for the 2021 competition season, to be paid by the competitor. *** BE SURE TO USE THE 'NEW' 2021 ENTRY FORM*** includes new line item for Covid-19 fee ($5) and the two signature pages!!! $50 Late Fee for entries accepted after closing date. $50 Late Fee for any entries not paid by closing date. Times will not be assigned for unpaid entries. $50 charge for all incomplete/incorrect or changes to entry after close date, changes / scratches must be emailed! They can not be accepted by text or messenger or phone call. Please note: A change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be emailed, faxed or mailed. Entries must included birth date, signatures, coggins, USEA #'s and payment to be complete. USEA current membership (Junior Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited for M,T, N, BN or Full) are required for all levels except INTRO. INTRO Competitors: INTRO entrants are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees and USEA membership/non-membership fees do not apply. $25 fee for non-negotiable check. Negative Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Refunds: Before C.D Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. $100 non transferable credit towards Valinor Farm 2021 Schooling Event for scratches after closing date if accompanied by a vet or doctor note, else no refund. Withdrawals and changes must be in writing, fax or email. No refunds on stabling after closing date. Competition cancellation-No refund. ** If competition must be cancelled due to COVID restrictions all entries will be refunded less a $25 office fee. Entry Status and Times will be available on www.valinorfarm.com Please contact us immediately if any entry information (wrong division etc) is incorrect. 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.

Distances are approximate. M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. All courses have water, ditches and terrain appropriate for the level. Intro has a water option. Courses run through open rolling fields and some wooded areas. Excellent footing on established turf. XC course is continuously expanding and updating. Cross-country course closed by June 1. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds!

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. The Jockey Club's T.I.P (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) is sponsoring awards and prize money for the highest placing thoroughbred at each level. If you are competing a thoroughbred, be sure to register with the T.I.P. See this website for application and more information. www.tjctip.com

Limited. $100/stall/night on grounds. Permanent 10'x12' stalls with full sliding doors. Possibly more available off-grounds. Stabling form and payment must accompany entry. Competitors stabling overnight please refer to stabling information link on our website and plan to arrive between 3 and 8 pm. Please contact secretary if you need to arrive later. Bedding available for purchase, $8 per bag, please order with entry. Veterinarian: Black Pond Veterinary Services, (781) 659-7798. # will be posted on board inside barn.

The Blue Spruce 5 miles (508) 224-3990 mention Valinor Farm for a 10% discount, Hilton Garden Inn-8 mi., (508) 830-0200 mention Valinor farm for a 15% discount. Many others, Plymouth is a tourist town - book early! Camping: Not available on grounds. Several campgrounds nearby. Myles Standish State Forest 5 miles.

Test & arena sizes: M-2018 USEF Modified 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. INTRO-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: grass or sand. Additional New Dressage arena on all weather footing for 2021!

Distances are approximate. M- 2200 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2000 m @ 420 mpm. N- 1600 m @ 350 mpm. BN- 1400 m @ 300 mpm. INTRO- 1200 m @ 300mpm/max fence height 2'3". INTRO course is a very simple introduction to the sport. All courses have water, ditches and terrain appropriate for the level. Intro has a water option. Courses run through open rolling fields and some wooded areas. Excellent footing on established turf. XC course is continuously expanding and updating. Cross-country course closed by June 1. Please see our website www.valinorfarm.com for sample pictures of fences. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds!

Additional New Dressage arena on all weather footing for 2021 Entry limit 125. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; please state preferences under Eligible Section, provide experience and birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. No motorized vehicles allowed on X-Cty. Due to limited space non-competing horses are not allowed. Please contact organizer if you need to arrive for stabling after 8pm. Parking is limited, please write the size of your trailer on your entry form. Water and food available on grounds. Volunteers greatly appreciated! Protective Headgear in accordance with EV114.1 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. COVID safety protocols will be in place. See details on Valinor farm website. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID, we will use paper numbers for pinnies. Competitors must provide their own pinny holders. NONE available to purchase on grounds! All fees have to be paid in advance and all signatures and numbers have to be turned into the secretary by closing date or a late fee will be owed. Please do not expect to deliver paperwork or pay entry and stabling fees on show day. “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”. *** BE SURE TO USE THE 'NEW' 2021 ENTRY FORM*** includes new line item for Covid-19 fee ($5) and the two signature pages!!! 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”.