Larkin Hill H.T.
Comment
7.2.21: Due to the inclement weather, the horse trials will run over two days. Preliminary will run Sunday, July 4th; the remaining levels on Monday, July 5th. Refer to the online page for the revised schedule.
6.17.21: Accepting Post Entries through Sunday, June 27, a $50 late fee will apply.
6.7.21: Onsite stabling is waitlisted and there is off-site stabling available; contact secretary for more information.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17694
Event Date: Jul 5, 2021
Open Date: May 18 | Close Date: June 15
Location: Nassau, 114 Woodward Rd, NY 12123 (AREA 1)
Directions
NOTE: Competition Entrance address is different than Farm entrance address. Competition Entrance Address: 114 Woodward Rd. Nassau. NY 12123
From South: Either: I-87 N to Exit 21A (Mass. Pike) Get off Exit B-1/ take first Exit after Toll Booth = Exit 12,Rt. 9. Turn left onto Rt. 9 south. Go approx. 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Approx 2 mi. to left onto Woodward Rd. Comp. Entrance on right.
OR: Rt. 22 N to Austerlitz; Turn left onto St. Rt. 203. Follow 8 mi to Chatham. At light, turn right onto Rt. 66 N. follow to Chatham Center, across red metal bridge. In approx 1/2 mi. Rt. 66 goes right, stay straight onto Rt. 17. Follow to Stop. Turn right onto Rt. 203. go thru hamlet of N. Chatham approx. 1 mi to left turn onto Rt. 32 W. Approx 1/2 mi to right onto Woodward Rd. Comp. entrance on right.
From North: Either: I-87S to I-90 E. Take Exit 12. Turn right onto Rt. 9 south. Approx. 1 mi to left onto Rt. 32E. Approx 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. Entrance on right. Or: Rt. 22 south to Rt. 20 West to Nassau. At light turn left onto Rt. 203. Follow 4 mi to right onto Rt. 32 W. Approx. 1/2 mi to Woodward Rd. on right. Comp. entrance on right.
From East: Mass Pike West to Exit B-1. Take Exit 12 after toll booth. turn left onto Rt. 9 so. Approx. 1 mi. to left onto Rt. 32 E. Appox. 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. entrance on right.
From West: I-90 E to Exit 12. Turn right off exit ramp onto Rt. 9 south. Go 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Follow 2 miles to left onto Woodward Rd.
WARNING: DO NOT GOOGLE "Larkin Hill" It will lead you to Stabling Entrance and you will have to turn around
Best Directions are on website: Larkinhill.com
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
Tentative Schedule
Sat: Cross-country Course Opens 3:00 pm.
Sun: Preliminary, Dressage-3:00 pm; Show Jumping-4:30 pm; Cross-country-4:40 pm.
Mon: T/N/BN, Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-10:40 am; Cross-country-10:50 am
Sat:Intro Divisions Complete. May have some Dressage on Saturday for other Levels depending on Entries.
Sun: Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-9:00 am; Cross-country-9:30 am.
Event Officials
TD:Heather Gillette, NJ
Ground Jury: Pres:Carol Kozlowski, NY; Member: Rick Caldwell, CT
Dressage Judges: Roberta Carleton, Ct; Jennifer Englund, Ct.
SJ Judge:Rick Caldwell, Ct.
CD: XC:John Williams, NYSJ: Margie Hutchison XC Builder: Chris Milanesi
Starting Times
Times available at: www.larkinhill.com andwww.area1usea.org no later than Tues. June 30.
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
Secretary, Erin Keehan
703 County Hwy 126
Amsterdam, NY 12010
E-mail: [email protected]
Event Info at: www.larkinhill.com
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
Enter On-line at www.evententries.com; must pay be credit card if entering electronically, including through Xentry.
Organizer
Margie Hutchison (518) 441-2176 [email protected]PO Box 300, North Chatham NY 12132
Fees
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
P,T & N: $180.00; BN: $170.00.
Early Bird Fees $10 less...early Bird Close Date 6/1/2021.
Entries after Closing Date accepted only if room permitting...$50 Post Entry Fee.
Stabling: $165.00.
Muck Fee: $25.00 - separate check.
Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer.
Fees 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
All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer. USEA membership and horse registration required for all levels
Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all entries. Any non-competing horses must get permission from Organizer, pay $20 fee and get a number from the Sec. No pinney deposit required.
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.
Awards
Prizes and ribbons to 8th place in all divisions.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons, prizes and prize money to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reservelow pointplaced Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to eventsecretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com. All prize money will be provided to the host horse show for distribution post-event.
Stabling/Veterinarian
On Grounds portable stabling: $165.00; stall doors. No initial bedding provided. Shavings available on site, $5 bag. $25 Clean Stall Deposit required - Separate Check. On site Stabling Address: 115 Bunker Hill Rd. Nassau, NY 12123.
Veterinarian: Equine Clinic at Oakencroft (518) 767-2906
Accommodations
Comfort Inn: 10 mi. Schodack (518) 479-3217;All in East Greenbush(12 mi): Fairfield Inn; Residence Inn; Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express;Four Seasons Motel - 8 mi.(518) 678-5612 Mile Hill B&B (917) 691-8757 No Camping available on grounds.
Check AirB&B for lodgings in North Chatham, Malden Bridge, Valatie, Old Chatham.
Dressage
Test and arena sizes: P-USEF 2018 Preliminary Test A-Sm; T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm.All N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-USEA 2018 Beginner Novice Test B. Dressage arenas sand; warm-up on sand. and on grass.
Cross-Country
P&T: 2000-2200 @ 475 mpm. N: 1600@ 385 mpm. BN: 1400 @ 350 mpm.
All courses solid for the level with appropriate questions for mid season; not "move up" courses.Water, ditches, banks at all levels. Cross Country course Closed.
Other Information
Cross Country course Closed.
New Safety Protocols will be in place. Please go to Larkin Hill Website for details.
We will be using the Permanent Pinney holder system. Riders willbe responsible for purchasing their own holder, the event will supply the numbers. They can be purchased thru Bit of Britain.
INTRO DIVISION will be held on SATURDAY and is part of the TIP Awards. ENTRY INFO ON LARKIN HILL WEBSITE ONLY
DO NOT TRY TO ENTER INTRO THROUGH EVENTENTRIES OR XENTRY...will not be listed.
Open Dressage Schooling Show on Saturday as well. Any Dressage AND/OR Event Tests offered; those entered in the HTs can also enter the dressage schooling show. Enter through Larkin Hill Website only.
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”.