United States Eventing Association

Entry includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. All entries must be through Evententries.com. Refunds:On or before Friday July 9th.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; withdrawals will not be honored unless faxed, e-mailed or mailed on or before Friday July 9th. NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After Friday the July 9ththere will be no refund unless there is a waiting list. ANY entries (if space allows) or changes made to entry after C.D. will be charged $50 processing fee. No changes to entry startingTuesday before the event. Competition cancellation - No refund. X-C Pinny/Holder/Insert Required. Copy of current negative Coggins within 12 months must accompany entry. 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 8 ribbons per division. Cash prize for Open Preliminary Level. In addition we will be offering two trophies: -The Golden Nugget Memorial Trophy, donated by Clarissa Wilmerding, will be awarded to the lowest scoring member of a Pony Club who is aged 18 oryounger who completes in all three phases of the Essex Horse Trials in any division. -The Jean and Elliott Haller Perpetual Trophy for Horsemanship will be presented to the rider who demonstrates good horsemanship and a superior partnership between horse and rider. This trophy is donated by Ms. AnnDavid of Hoopstick Farm.

Temporary stabling:Stall fees are $200.00 a stall for the weekend. Limited stalls available so enter early. Veterinarian:Running S Equine Veterinary Service. 908-832-5484. Phone number of Veterinarian and Farrier will be posted at Secretary's office.

Primary and preferred accommodations at SomersetSomerset Hills Hotel 200 Liberty Corner Road Warren, NJ 07059 Phone: (908) 542-1111 Website:https://tapestrycollection3.hilton.com/tc/somerset-hills-hotel/ Limited rooms and first come, first served.

Test & arena sizes:P-2018 USEF Preliminary 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.Arenas: Grass

Approximate distances.P-3000m @ 520 mpm. T-2500m @ 470 mpm. N-2100m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800m@ 350 mpm. Distances are approximates. All courses: A true test for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country courses closed: Always and are not open until 3:00 PM on June 20th. All Cross-Country courses will be irrigated and/or aerated, if needed. Competition staff will decide about irrigation/aeration, weather pending.

Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; Please state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. There will be tailgating for sale for all participating rider families. owners and sponsors. Dogs must be leashed with human attached: $100 fine for loose dogs. No Motorized Vehicles. 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”.