United States Eventing Association

Address: Roots Tavern Rd and Nations Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454From NY State Thruway: Exit 46 Rochester to I-390 south to Exit 8 to right (west) on 20A. Turn right at Main Street Rte. 39 at light. Go thru town, then about 3-4 miles Roots Tavern Rd. is second left (after leaving town) turn left to stabling & dressage. Cross-country is 1 mile west of Roots Tavern location; turn left on Nations Rd.

Fri:Cross-country course open-3 PM. Sat: Dressage-7:30 AM. Check posting on Area1 web site. Sun: Show Jumping-7:30 AM; Cross-country-8:00 AM; Competitors be prepared - All divisions will do show jumping before cross-country.

TD: Raymond Denis, MA Judges: Pres:Nancy Guyotte, MA Dressage Judge: Leonie Fernandes, NY CD:XC: John Williams, NY SJ: Carol Kozlowski, NY

Times posted on https://geneseevalleyhunt.org/horse-trials/and Area I web site at www.area1USEA.org July 14

Kathleen Kirkwood 5576 Gamble Road Geneseo, NY 14454 585-739-7324 [email protected] website:http://www.geneseevalleyhunt.org/ Draw checks to Genesee Valley Hunt.

Org: Genesee Valley Hunt Committee,Marion Thorne, 4159 Roots Tavern Road, Geneseo NY 14454 Cell: 585-451-8143 email: [email protected]: www.geneseevalleyhunt.org

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Genesee Valley Hunt. Stabling: $100.00; $50.00. Muck Fee: $40.00 (separate check). Fees: Entries Postmarked before closing date: Modified and Training: $200.00. Novice and Beginner Novice: $195.00. Intro: $160.00. Please note that Intro DOES NOT NEED TO PAY USEA fees. Any overpayment $25 or less will be considered a donation. $50 fee for entries postmarked after closing. After closing date - Please contact secretary to see if openings are available. Refunds:Before Closing: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After closing date: entry less $50 ONLY if place filled from waiting list.USEA Starter, D&M, and COVID Recovery FeesRefund Policy:The USEA Starter, D&M, and COVID Recovery fees ($30), 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. Competition Cancellation– No refund.

Please check website (www.geneseevalleyhunt.org) for updates and additional information. If entering with Xentry, signature page, coggins, stall deposit (if applicable) and paymentMUSTbe received within5 daysor entry will be removed from entry list.Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Intro does not require USEA/USEF Membership; USEA Starter/D&M/COVID-19 Fees to not apply. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Entry errors thatare $25 or less will be considered contributions to the cross country building fund. $25 fee for any changes after the closing date. Refunds:Before Closing: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After closing date: entry less $50 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. Competition Cancellation– No refund. Additional information can be found at www.useventing.com and in the Omnibus.Entry form can be found on Area 1web site. Double entries: Not accepted. Multiple entries may be limited. Modified competitors must include copy of USEF membership for rider; owner and trainer with entry. Divisions may be further divided/combined or cancelled as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section, birth date and if amateur rider on entry form. Copy of current negative Coggins (within 12 months) must accompany entry, or entry considered incomplete. If late entries are accepted,mustenter via Xentry and pay with a credit card. Incomplete entries will be placed on bottom of draw pile. Entry confirmation status will be posted on www.geneseevalleyhunt.org 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.

6 ribbons per division. TIP awards - Ribbon and $$ to winner per level - Intro through Modified 5th Annual Donald T. Holland Memorial Team Challenge. Teams of 4 riders, only 2 riders on a team may be entered at the same level. Please contact secretary for more information.

Limited on site Friday to Sunday only. $100 Friday noon to Sunday night. $50 Saturday night only (if available). 50 perm stalls (approx 10 X10) with doors on grounds – cross-country course approx. 1/2 mile from stabling. Mandatory muck deposit $40, separate check to GVH to accompany entry. Stall doors & initial bedding only provided. Feed/hay/bedding available for purchase, further info from sec´y. Alternate stabling or for early arrivals prior to Friday, late departures after Sunday - Off-grounds only, contactSecretary at (585) 739-7324.Veterinarian: Genesee Valley Equine Clinic (585) 889-1170. Stabling form must accompany entry.

Web: www.geneseony.com – Out-of-town competitor liaison – Linda Gibbs, [email protected], (585) 737-1976.

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 B-Sm. Intro - 2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: 2 sand. Warm up grass. Note that BN does test B (all other levels to do test A)

M-26000 m @ 490 mpm - course is in an open field with rolling hills. Expect to see a lot of galloping fences with more open combinations. Course runs through natural creeks in addition to man-made water jump. T-2470 m @ 450 mpm - course is in an open field with rolling hills. Training level course shares jumps with Preliminary level course - Good galloping course. Course runs through natural creeks in addition to manmade water jump. N-2180 m @ 375 mpm - course is in an open field with rolling hills and natural creek crossings, in addition to manmade water jump.BN-2000 m @ 325 mpm/max. height 2´7’ - Course is in an open field - natural hilly terrain with creek crossings. Good, open course without too many technical questions for Beginner Novice Level. Intro - 1670m @ 300 mpm/max height 2'2 - Course is in an open field. Water jump is manmade - horses will see other horses on course in open setting. Terrain is open rolling hills - riders may be asked to cross natural creek. Cross-country course closed June 15, 2022. Cross-country course schooling Monday, May 31, 2 - 5 pm. Call Marion Thorne 585-451-8143.) Since Cross Country is in an open field, the spectator opportunities are huge! Bring your friends to watch you ride!

All COVID protocols will be adhered to. Anyone coming on to horse trials grounds accepts responsibility for adhering to COVID protocols. COVID protocols will be posted on www.geneseevalleyhunt.org prior to competition. Elimination Policy – absolutely no ride upon elimination. Cross-country course closed June 15, 2021. Great spectator opportunities. Be a patron, sponsor a division or fence; enjoy the patron tent. Please contact Marion Thorne by email [email protected]. For information about advertising in our Official Program contact Ann Dewar Llop by email [email protected]. For course information contact Marion Thorne, 585-451-8143.Prize list from secretary. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Volunteers welcome, please contact secretary ([email protected]).Good Fun. Come down and have a wonderful time in our beautiful Genesee Valley! 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”.