United States Eventing Association

Address: For GPS use:30 Westwoods Road, Skiff Mountain, Kent, CT 06757. From South: Route 7 north to Kent to traffic light to left on Route 341. Over bridge and an immediate right for 4.5 miles to top of hill. Continue straight past turnoff to Marvelwood School. From West: Route 684 to Route 22 North to Route 55 East. At end of Route 55, left to Route 7 north to Kent to traffic light. As above. From North: Route 7 south to Kent to traffic light, right on Route 341. From East: Route 341 west to Kent to traffic light. As above.

Sat: Cross-country course open Saturday-3 pm. Sun: Dressage 8 am; Show Jumping-10:00 am; Cross-country-10:30 am. Note: All scheduled stadium times are approximate only and are subject to change throughout the day. Jumping times are scheduled in a compressed format, competitors should report to show jumping in their XC attire. Ride times available Wednesday June 15 at www.area1usea.org with update (if necessary) by week's end

TD:James Gornall, MA (S) Judges: Pres. GJ:Margaret Hutchison, NY (r) Members:Carol Mayo, CT (r); Katie Rocco, MA (r) SJ Judge:Ann Marie Gregoire, CT (r) CD: XC:John Williams NY (S); Ronan Moloney NY (r) SJ: Linda Smith andRonan Moloney

A tentative time schedule will be posted and emailed to riders on Wednesday, June 15thwith update at week's end at www.area1usea.org

ON-LINE ENTRIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AT Xentry or Evententries.com Paper entries may be submitted using a CLEAN and LEGIBLE SCAN of all paperwork, including Signature page and current negative Coggins test emailed to [email protected]. Separate checks for each horse entered should be draw to "Kent School Horse Trials" should be sent to Erin Keehan, Secretary, 703 County Highway 126, Amsterdam, NY 12010. 518.428.4386. If using FedEx or USPS Express Mail waive signature requirement or delivery will be delayed. Entries are not complete until all fees and paperwork are received by the Secretary. Late entries or incomplete entries will be assessed a $25 fee. ABSOLUTELY NO PAPERWORK OR CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF EVENT. Due to COVID restrictions, entries (including ALL FEES and PAYMENT) must be complete by Friday June 18, 2021 or you will be considered a "scratched" entry.

Organizing Committee:Lynn Guelzow, Jeff Cataldo, Linda Smith, Michael Chamberlin, Vicki Doyle, Katherine Kane DVM, Ronan Moloney, Cheryl Sackler DVM, Beth Libby; [email protected]

Entry: M: $190.00; T/N/BN: $175.00; Intro Test: $150.00. Other fees:$25 USEA starter fee for BN, N, T and M; $8 USEF Admin Fee for M; $5 COVID Recover fee for BN, N, T, and M (this fee is new and imposed by USEA); There are NO Starter Fees or COVID Recovery Fees for the Intro Division; $25 change fee for each change to entry made after the closing date. Modified riders, owners and trainers must be current USEF members or pay a $45 show pass fee. $25 post-entry fee for any entries accepted after the closing date. $25 incomplete entry fee for ALL ENTRIES NOT COMPLETED BY THE CLOSING DATE (this includes entries missing signatures & coggins) Refunds: Before Closing Date - Less $25 non-refundable office fee. All refund requests emailed to: [email protected] Telephone requests will not be considered or accepted; After Closing Date - Entry less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list AND accompanied by valid vet or physician notice. Full refund less $25 processing if due to positive COVID test. Competition cancellation-No Refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fees, COVID-19 Recovery Fee and USEF Admin Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25), USEA COVID Recovery ($5) or USEF Admin Fee for Mod ($8) 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.

Entry fee includes $25 non-refundable office fee. Please CLEARLY PRINT email address on your entry form. Divisionsmay be split or combined if necessary. Please state age and experience on entry form. If overbooked, management reserves right to limit a rider to 2 horses in competition. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at alllevels, except Intro. Intro competitors are exempt from the USEA membership/non-membership fees and the USEA Starter/D&M/COVID Recovery fees do not apply. Enter online at: www.evententries.com or via XEntry (http://useventing.com/competitions/xentry) Entries are not accepted until Negative Coggins, signature page, and payment is received in full. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the competition date. Ambulance on grounds. All vans & trailers park in designated areas, not in stable yard. No hookups. Late entries will be considered if event is not full, please contact the secretary or check USEA Area I website for posted information. ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES, SCRATCHES, REQUESTS OF ANY TYPE BY TEXT MESSAGE OR FACEBOOK MESSENGER. ALL Communications with the Secretary must be by email only. NO EXCEPTIONS. The secretary's email is: [email protected] 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.

M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2600 m @ 420 mpm. N-up to 2200 m @ 375 mpm. BN-up to 2000 m @ 325 mpm. Intro has alimited distanceat 1200m, time not taken. All courses: Inviting, for horses with some experience ateach level or as a first event at a move up level. Gentle, mostly flat terrain. Some new fences have been added at all levels, including Intro. There is a natural water crossing on course at each level except Intro. Excellent footing, old established course with limited or no wear from schooling. Cross-country course closed June 1st. New trail with additional water crossing for T and M anticipated to be in place for Spring 2021. Details on changes in length or footing will be updated mid-Spring has and actual conditions can be evaluated.

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division plus 1st place dressage ribbon in each division with Kent Schoolmemorabiliafor first place in each division. Special Awards:The Gillian Perry Good Sportsmanship Award (GPGSA). A pewter trophy will be awarded to the participant,in some capacity,that exemplifies good sportsmanship during the competition at the discretion of the GPGSA Committee. Thoroughbred IncentiveProgram(TIP) Awards: Ribbons and prize awarded to the best scoring TIP eligible horse at each level (M, T, N, BN, Intro). Only Thoroughbreds that have been registered with the Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book recognized by The Jockey Club are eligible to participate in T.I.P. classes and awards. Riders and owners should obtain a TIP number for all horse/rider combinations. TIP number applications are done online at http://www.tjctip.com TIP numbers must be provided to the secretary.

Stabling at the event is not available at this time. If you need stabling, please contact the Secretary. Limited stalls may be available at nearby farms. Veterinarian: Miranda Gosselin, DVM, Millbrook Equine Veterinary, 845-677-5500

Cornwall Inn-13 mi., (860) 672-6884. Fife N' Drum Motel-5 mi., (860) 927-3509, Willows Motel Amenia, NY 9 mi. (845) 373-8090,Heritage Inn, New Milford, CT- 15 mi., (860) 350-3097, Newbury Inn-Brookfield, CT (request Kent School 10 % discount)21 mi., (203) 775-0220.
See www.kentct.com for more. Camping: Complimentary on grounds; no hookups, must register for camping with secretary prior to arrival.

Test & arena sizes: M: 2018 USEF Modified TestA-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: All arenas and warm-up on grass.

M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2600 m @ 420 mpm. N-up to 2200 m @ 375 mpm. BN-up to 2000 m @ 325 mpm. Intro has alimited distanceat 1200m, time not taken. All courses: Inviting, for horses with some experience ateach level or as a first event at a move up level. Gentle, mostly flat terrain. Some new fences have been added at all levels, including Intro. There is a natural water crossing on course at each level except Intro. Excellent footing, old established course with limited or no wear from schooling. Cross-country course closed June 1st. New trail with additional water crossing for T and M anticipated to be in place for Spring 2021. Details on changes in length or footing will be updated mid-Spring has and actual conditions can be evaluated.

Show Jumping will be on the grass in the Grand Prix Ring, weather permitting, or in the Sand Ring, if not. Divisions further divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC pinny holder required with # insert provided. No hay or feed is available for sale on grounds. Face Masks required of all riders, coaches, grooms or other persons at all times when not mounted; Helmets must be worn at all times when mounted. Dogs must be leashed at all times. For NYUC Pony Club Eventing Rally contact: Michael Chamberlin, [email protected] or 845-542-6867. “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”.