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7.28.21: Accepting Post Entries through, Sunday, August 8th, late fees will apply. 
7.19.21: YEH will be held on Friday, only. 
7.8.21: Onsite stabling is full. Contact the show secretary for other options.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17726

Event Date: Aug 13 - 15, 2021

Open Date: June 29 | Close Date: Jul 27

Location: Laytonsville, 4015 Damascus Rd, MD 20882 (AREA 2)

Directions

Onsite Stabling Address: 22710 Howard Chapel Rd; Brookeville MD 20833 Competition Address: 4015 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882 From points East andNorth: NE/DE/NJ/PA:I 95 S to I 695/Balto Beltway to I-70 West to Rt. 97 south, 8 miles to right onto Rt. 650 Damascus Rd., Competition parking 1 mile on right. OR I 95 S to Route 32 West, south of Baltimore, to Exit 20, MD Route 108 toward Clarksville; turn left onto 108, cross overpass and turn right onto Ten Oaks Rd; 1 mile to roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Brighton Dam Road; follow 4 miles to right onto MD Rt 650/New Hampshire Ave; continue 4 miles to intersection of Rts 650 and 97; continue straight across on Rt 650 which is also called Damascus Road; Parking area 1 mile on your right. From Points South: VA/ NC: Washington, DC Beltway (495) to I‑270 North toward Rockville/Frederick; Merge onto I 370 via exit 9A toward MD 200; Take Shady Grove Exit West 3A, keep left at the fork and turn left onto Shady Grove Road; remain on this to intersection of MD Rt 124/traffic light; turn right, continue 1 mile thru light at intersection of Rt 108; proceed 4 miles to first left turn onto Howard Chapel Road; 1/8 mile to stop sign at Damascus Road; turn left-parking field immediately on your right ORfrom NO Va..consider taking 15 North to 340 East to I 70 East to Route 97 south and follow directions above.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jackpot,TR,N,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,I-Jackpot,P,P-Jackpot,PR,M,M-Jackpot
USEA Recognized Tests: YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Fri: AI,I, I-Ch, P, P-Ch 8:00 am dressage, 10:00 cross country, 11:00 show jumping. Dressage Test only: 2021 FEI CCI 5 Star Dressage Test B; CCI4*B; CCI3*-B; CCI2*-B. Sat: Mod, Mod-Ch; T, T-Ch 8:00 am dressage, 10:00 cross country, 11:00 show jumping. Sun: N, N-Ch, BN, BN-Ch 8:00 am dressage, 10:00 cross country, 11:00 show jumping. Notes: Time intervals between phases may change, but all CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS will show jump last. Regular divisions will jump cross country last. Prize-giving ceremony to immediately follow all championship divisions. Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change. Check www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for possible changes. Starting Times: Available the Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com Competitor and Volunteer Party: On Saturday evening, directly after competition end, join us for a Mex Fest dinner party under the tent next to Bob's Grill.


Event Officials

TD: Rick Caldwell CT Judges: GJPres: Helen Brettell, VA Dressage Judges:Samantha Allan, MD; Karyn Rainy, MD SJ Judge: Kathy White, VA C.D:X-C:I, P, M, T-Jeff Kibbie PA; BN,N-Robert Butts MD SJ: Kathy White, VA

YEH Judge: Helen Brettell, VA. In attendance for Jumping Phase: Stephen Bradley, VA

Starting Times

Available WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 on WAREDACA.COM; posted by 2:00 PM. Times will be emailed to all entered competitors via email on entry.Do not call sec´y for times, please!

Entry Information

Cindy Wood, Secretary, 64 Smallwood Trace Camden, SC 29020 410-726-8926day, (301) 570-2150 (during competition). Email: [email protected] (301) 570-0287 (fax) Draw checks to Waredaca, Inc.

Organizer

Gretchen Butts -- 301 570 4191/Waredaca Office Assistants: Robert Butts and Steph Butts Kohr

Fees

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY! Unpaid entries are NOT accepted! Entry Fees (does not include USEA/USEF fees.) AI: $295;I: $280; I-Ch: $330; P: $280;P-Ch: $330; Mod: $280; Mod-Ch: $330; T: $230;T-Ch: $280; N: $230;N-Ch: $280; BN: $230;BN-Ch: $280.

Dressage Test Only: $65 per test.

Late/Post-Entry Fee: $75 Double Entries: Not allowed. Incomplete Entry Fee: $20 per item for any missing items as of 6:00pm Sunday, September 26. (In addition, incomplete entries will not receive ride times until entries are complete).

Stabling (HT): $75/night. Grounds fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50. Tack Stall: $75/night Muck Fee: $50 (charged after event) Stalls must be stripped + swept to avoid muck fee!

Trailer Parking fee: $25 per night if parking at the main barn. No fee for satellite parking. Space is limited; first come first served.

Camping: w/electric Hook up: $50/night. $25/night no hook-up.

Nonrefundable Office fee: $25 (Included in entry fee; billed to all unpaid no-show/scratched entries, no exceptions.)

Change Fee: $25. Changes must be via email! NO TEXTS. Refunds: Before Closing Date-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After Closing Date- No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation-No refund. Refunds may take several weeks to arrive.

USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) and COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5), 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.

Entries

DON’T FORGET TO ENTER THE JACKPOT FOR TRAINING THRU INTERMEDIATE!! WIN MONEY!! DID YOU ENTER IEL?? YEH ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON! DID YOU SIGN UP FOR A PRACTICE DRESSAGE TEST FIRST?

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE--NO PAPER ACCEPTED

COMPLETED ENTRY= PAYMENT IN FULL WITH COMPLETED ENTRY PAGES— ALL REQUIRED USEF AND USEA NUMBERS— AND CURRENT COGGINS

Entry Fee determined by date of COMPLETED (ALL PAPERWORK AND FEES)

  • Complete Payment includes a $25 non refundable office fee
  • EVERYONE ON GROUNDS must complete the Waredaca Waiver Release of Liability—Website/Home Page/Top of Banner on Right

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 atwww.usef.org.

  • All correspondence from secretary will be via email.
  • Scratches/Changes MUST be in writing viaEMAIL ONLY TO THE SECRETARY
  • POST Entries if accepted, July 28-August 8; $50 Late Fee added
  • SELLING OF ENTRIES:We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions.
  • All entries include a non refundable office fee stated below.
  • AbsolutelyNO telephonewithdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted.
  • All monies received between Closing Date and event conclusion must be paid by credit card—no exceptions.

ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PRINTED VALID EMAIL ADDRESS: ALL COMMUNICATIONS AFTER CLOSING DATE VIA EMAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON ENTRY

CHANGES:

  • ANY change to entry must be in writing: Email ([email protected])
  • With any simple change to entry--change of horse or rider(not both)and/or division allowed -nochange fee,if requested BEFORE July 27/Closing date
  • ANY Changes to entry July 28 through the event conclusion: $50 subject to accommodation by Secretary.

POST ENTRIES: If space allows after the Closing Date of July 27 and post entries are accepted, they will be charged according to date entry is COMPLETE; all other refund/scratch/change fees still apply.

YEH Entry Form and additional information can be found on www.useventing. com and in the Omnibus: Will be scheduled FRIDAY AFTERNOON,

Horse Trials: TIP awards given--please include your number on entry form

Awards

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Cash Certificate for 1-3rd place. TIP plus MANY ADDITIONAL SPONSORED PRIZES.

Stabling/Veterinarian

APPROX 12 STALLS AVAILABLE on grounds AND 40 within ten miles of event; No initial bedding provided. $50 muck fee required for all stabled, send separate check with entry. Solid DOORS ON ALL STALLS; Additional stabing available within 10 miles of event; contact info will be provided from the Secretary. Assignments posted on website no later than Thursday, August 13 12 noon. SHAVINGS CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE--email ROB@WAREDACA.COM Veterinarian:Dr. Chad Davis # posted at secy's stand. ON CALLVeterinarian: Damascus Equine Associates 301 253 3992.

Accommodations

Two Choices we suggest, with special rates for Waredaca: First is the Comfort Inn--$96.00/night plus tax. The Comfort Inn is the standard hotel room type experience but quite satisfactory. They allow pets and have good parking for large trucks and trailers.Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, (301) 330-0023 or toll free (888) 605-9100 for reservations. Our neighboring Farm Tusculum offers B and B and several group lodging options. It is VERY nice!! www.tusculumfarm.com There are also B and B's nearby. For location search, use Olney, Damascus, Germantown..OR zip 20882 or 20833.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P-2018 USEF Preliminary A-Sm. M-2018 Modified Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test-B Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Performance Arenas: ALL WEATHER FOOTING FOR ALL RINGS, grass warm-up. T and below...SAME Dressage TESTS for AECs! I, P and M can do an optional AEC prep in a standard ring with an added Test of Choice Ride.

Cross-Country

I-3200 m@ 550 mpm. P‑2800m @ 520 mpm.M-2600 @ 490 mpm;T‑2400 m @ 470 mpm. N-2200 m @ 375 mpm.BN‑1800 m @ 350 mpm/12-14 jumps. All courses: Variety of tests at all levels. Website will be updated closer to event date. Water at all levels. ALLcourses will be aerated prior to phase start.Cross Country Courses will be OPEN for schooling from August 17 thru October 10, weather and grounds permitting. ALL schooling requires Advance sign up via our website to schedule.

Other Information

Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Waredaca Brewing Company serving in the parking area. Dogs must be leashed. PLEASE BRING WATER. MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED ON CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE BEFORE the Daily START of XC AND AFTER the XC PHASE is finished for the day BUT NOT WHEN PHASE is RUNNING. SHAVINGS CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE; EMAIL [email protected] Cross Country track and obstacles are always being upgraded. Stay up to date on thenewcourse additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on twitter and become a fan of the Waredaca Horse Trials on Facebook. Volunteer for the day and get a free T shirt, earn 'Waredaca BUCKS' and have a day of fun~! Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up athttp://www.waredaca.com/sponsors-volunteers/volunteering/volunteering-at-waredaca-event
  • Cross Country Courses will be OPEN for schooling from August 17 thru October 15, weather and grounds permitting.ALL schooling requires Advance sign up via our website to schedule.

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