Heritage Park H.T.
Mid America Eventing Association (MAEA) is proud to host the Area IV Champs for 2021. This year we will be introducing 13 new jumps throughout the course and new tracks for all level. So be sure to bring your competitive spirit and CAN DO attitude! We look forward to seeing everyone.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17779
Event Date: Oct 8 - 10, 2021
Open Date: Aug 24 | Close Date: Sep 21
Location: 16801 Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 (AREA 4)
Directions
Address: We are directly across the street from 16801 Pflumm in Olathe, KS 66062(for mapquest or GPS units).
Coming from the south: From I-35, get off at Exit 210, turn right and take 175th Street east*Go slow at R/R tracks* after stop light, turn left (North) onto Pflumm Rd and go 0.8 miles to Horse Park entrance on left
Travelling from the north: exit 214 (Lone Elm Rd/W. 159th St). Turn ontoS LoneElm Roadand go to 175th Street. Turn left at 175th Street then follow above directions from go slow at R/R tracks.
If you are heading south on Pflumm from 159th & Pflumm, horse park entrance is 1.2 miles south of the intersection. (Horse Park entrance is not a "marked" park entrance, look for horse trial signs.
**IF DRIVING A LARGE RIG, PLEASE APPROACH FROM THE SOUTH! THE DRIVE IS EASIER TO ENTER WHEN YOU ARE HEADING NORTH!
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,T-CH,N,N-CH,BN,BN-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,P-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,P-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Secretary Hours:
Friday:12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday:6:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday:6:30am - finish
Competition Hours:
Friday: Cross-country Course opens at 3:00 pm; Course walk refreshments 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: Dressage - 7:30 am; Cross-country-10:00 am.
Sunday: Show Jumping - 8:00 am.
Cross Country Schooling will be available Sunday weather and footing conditions permitting. Riders must have a grounds person 18 years old or older accompanying them on course during the schooling and EMT must still on site. Eliminated riders can school XC on Sunday with organizer and TD permission - required.
Event Officials
President of the Ground Jury:Ana Schravesande, TX
TD: Dave Emmons, MI
Dressage Judges: Ana Schravesande, TX; Amy Nichols, SC
XC Course Designer:John Michael Durr, NC
Course Builder: Levi Ryckewaert, MA
Show JumpingJudge:Ana Schravesande, TX
Show Jumping Course Designer:Brody Robertson, FL
Starting Times
Ride times will be availableon our website (https://www.midamericaeventing.com) and through Startbox Scoring no later than Monday, October 4, 2021.
Entry Information
Courtney Nelson
19109 Midland Dr
Shawnee, KS 66218
[email protected]
Phone: (913) 708-4849
https://www.midamericaeventing.com/heritage-park-usea-ht
Draw check to M.A.E.A (Mid America Eventing Association)
Organizer
Org:Meghan Dudek, 16800 W 83rd Terr, Lenexa KS 66219,(913) 486-5674[email protected]
Email: Fees
Event Fees Directory: Draw check to M.A.E.A. (Mid America Eventing Association)
Entry: IP,P:$290 if paid for and receivedon or before closing date; $340 if received after closing date;
PT,T,N,BN: $280 if paid and receivedon or before closing date; $330 if received after closing date;
Starter: $260 if paid and receivedon or before closing date; $310 if received after closing date
Stabling: $160.00.
Stall Deposit: $25.00, provide separate check for stall deposit (all participants are required to strip their stalls before exiting the park)
Grounds Fee: $75.00 (non-stabled horses).
If using Xentry, and paying with check or emailing an entry, the entry will not be processed until payment is received. Please remember that entry must be paid and signed paper copy sent within two (2) days to Secretary to be considered entered. The entry will NOT ben processed until payment is received by the secretary.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund of entry or stabling. Withdrawals accepted by email only and must be sent to secretaryby 9 pm on C.D. Contact secretary through email if possible. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery FeeRefund Policy: The USEAStarter/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. Competition cancellation-No refund.
T-shirts will be available for $20.00 each, at the show office.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund of entry or stabling. Withdrawals accepted by email only and must be sent to secretaryby 9 pm on C.D. Contact secretary through email if possible. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery FeeRefund Policy: The USEAStarter/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. Competition cancellation-No refund.
T-shirts will be available for $20.00 each, at the show office.
Entries
Starter Division: USEAStarter/D&M/Covid fees do not apply and USEA Membership/non-membership fees are waived,
All other levels USEA membership (Junior, Full, Life) and horse registered (Limited, Full) is required.
Mailed entries must be received by CD. Be sure to allow enough time for mail delivery! Bounced Check Surcharge: $50. Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund of entry or stabling. Withdrawals accepted by email only and must be sent to secretaryby 9 pm on C.D. Contact secretary through email if possible. Competition cancellation-No refund. Any changes made after C.D.=$25 fee. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses-must accompany entry. Health certificates within 2 weeks of competition for all horses that are on premises.
There will be an Express Check In for competitors who have submittedCOMPLETE entries by 9/1/2021. Completed entries shall include payment, all required signatures, current Coggins and Health Certificate.
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.
Competitor Information
IP/P-Approx. 3100 m @ 520mpm. PT/T-Approx. 2500 m @ 450 mpm/20-24 obstacles. N-Approx. 2100 m @ 375 mpm/18-20 obstacles. BN-Approx. 1900 m @ 350 mpm/14-18 obstacles. Starter-Approx. 1500m @ 275mpm/10-14 obstacles and inviting. Our course designer describes the courses as follows: all courses are over mowed grass park land with open rolling hillocks with no significant elevation changes. There are a few wooded areas that will be galloped through. N, T, P will have maximum size fences on course so do not consider this a "move up course", however, the courses should be considered standard for their level. Cross-country course closes September 21, 2021.
Awards
Eight (8) ribbons per division are awarded. Completion ribbons will also be awarded.
The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program awards will be offered. The TIP number must accompany entry. For additional information, please see tjctip.com.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited. $160/Stall from 12 pm Thursday to 12 pm Monday. Approx. 10x10 temp. stalls on grounds. Stall doors and one (1) bag of shavings provided. To ensure on ground stabling, send entries early.On ground stabling will be determined by the date an entry is received. Entries received before closing date will have priority. All horses that are kept on grounds overnight must have a stall that is provided by competition management. Horses may not be stabled in horse trailers on grounds.$75 grounds fee for non-stabled horses. Bedding available for purchase and may be ordered prior to arrival, please include a quantity with your entry. Shavings are $10 per bag.
Veterinarian:Dr. Maureen Sutter 913-533-2370. Phone number will be posted at secretary's tent
Accommodations
Hotels approx. 8 miles from event. LaQuinta, Best Western,Super 8, (913) 856-8887. Holiday Inn Express & Suites 913-681-8400, Hwy69 & 135th. Hundreds of hotels within 10 miles of park. Google hotels near 168th & Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:IP-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A-Lg.P/PT-2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-Lg. T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter -2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Grass.
Cross-Country
IP/P-Approx. 3100 m @ 520mpm. PT/T-Approx. 2500 m @ 450 mpm/20-24 obstacles. N-Approx. 2100 m @ 375 mpm/18-20 obstacles. BN-Approx. 1900 m @ 350 mpm/14-18 obstacles. Starter-Approx. 1500m @ 275mpm/10-14 obstacles and inviting. Our course designer describes the courses as follows: all courses are over mowed grass park land with open rolling hillocks with no significant elevation changes. There are a few wooded areas that will be galloped through. N, T, P will have maximum size fences on course so do not consider this a "move up course", however, the courses should be considered standard for their level. Cross-country course closes September 21, 2021.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed September 21, 2021.
Riders limited 2 horses/level, or 3 horses/entire event. Levels divided by Jr. and Sr. and may be further divided if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Prize list from secretary.
Food on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed and attached to a human. Loose dogs will be confiscated & owner fined $50.00.
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE XC COURSE.
See https://www.midamericaeventing.com/xcschooling for dates of cross country schoolingsandschooling events throughout the year, or contact organizer.
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.”