WindRidge Farm Fall H.T.

Comment

8.30.21: Accepting Post Entries through Thursday, September 30th, a $40 late fee will apply. 

8.27.21: Intermediate riders in the HT or CT division may choose either Test A or B. Indicate on the entry form which test you want to ride.  

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17781

Event Date: Oct 9 - 10, 2021

Open Date: Aug 24 | Close Date: Sep 21

Location: 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, NC 28114 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114. From SC via I-85 N:Take exit 78 for US 221 North toward Chesnee for 10.3 mi, turn right to continue on 221 North for 5.6 mile. Turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi. From Asheville NC take I-26 to US Hwy 74 East then take exit 178 to US 221 South toward Chesnee 7.8 mi, Make a U-turn to return to make right turn onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi. From Charlotte, NC via I-85 S: take exit 10 B to US 74 West 26.7 mi through Shelby, take exit 189 to NC 120 South 4.0 miles, turn left on US 221 Alt South for 1.0, turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 3.8 miles, turn right onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-I,CT-P,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,Intro

Tentative Schedule

Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage-8:00 am on sand; Show Jumping-10:00 on grass. Sun: Cross-Country-8:00 am.

Event Officials

TD:Muffin Pantaze, VA POJ: Holly Matt, NC Dressage Judge: Nancy Pope, SC SJ Judge: Holly Matt, NC CD: X-C: I- Capt. Mark Phillips; P-BN-Rob Mobley, TN SJ:Rob Mobley, TN

Starting Times

Available after Oct 5. Times will be posted on the website and emailed. Be sure to include a valid email address that you actually check. Parents don't expect an email if you send an entry with your child's email address.

Entry Information

Karen Park, Secretary WindRidge Farms Fall HT 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd Mooresboro, NC 28114 (828) 595-3950, 8 am-8pm E-mail: [email protected] If you prefer online entry, please use www.evententries.com as it downloads directly into the competitions management software. Thanks! Do NOT send UPS, FEDX, DHL or US MAIL requiring signature upon delivery. ALL communication FROM secretary will be via E-MAIL. Please include LEGIBLE, VALID e-mail address that you actually check on entry form as entry confirmations, entry status and ride times will be emailed. website is http://www.WindridgeFarmsNC.com Draw checks to Windridge Farms

Organizer

Org: Alicia Henderson, 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, (828) 595-3950, [email protected]

Fees

Event Fees Directory - see individual section for details. Draw checks to Windridge Farms All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing. Entry: I & P: $225.00; BN/N/T/PT: $200; Starter & Intro: $145.00. CT Entry: $85.00 all levels Non-Competing horses: $25.00-must register with secretary and wear a bridle tag at all times while on grounds. Stabling: 10x10 stalls with doors on grounds $130.00. Tack Stall: $85.00. Bedding: $9.00 per bag. Camping: $35.00 per night. Change Fee after Ride Times are Scheduled: $25.00. Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- unfortunately entry & stabling refunded only if filled from wait list. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) and the 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.

Entries

Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double Entries not accepted. Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD - unfortunately entry & stabling refunded only if filled from wait list. Competition Cancellation-No refund. Changes & Withdrawals must be in writing and emailed to [email protected]. Change Fee after closing: $25.00 USEA membership and horse registration required at all levels except Starter and Intro.Starter and Intro competitors are exempt from the USEA Starter/D&M/Covid Fees and any USEA membership/non-membership fees. CT competitors must be USEA members or pay a $25 USEA non-member fee with entry; USEA Starter/D&M/Covid Fees do not apply. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Negative Coggins current through last day of competition must accompany entry. Entry Status and Ride Times will be emailed and posted at WindridgeFarmsNC.com Post Entries may be accepted accompanied and must be accompanied by a $40 post entry fee. Inquire with the secretary before making a post entry.

Competitor Information

I-3300m @ 550 mpm. P-2900m @ 520 mpm.T-2600m @ 450 mpm.N-2100m @ 400 mpm.BN-1800m @ 350 mpm, max fence height 2'7" may include bank and "pass through" water.Starter Division-approx 1400 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water. Intro Division-approx 1400 m @275 mpm, max fence height 18" optional "pass through" at water. Terrain: Rolling fields. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed September 10.

Awards

Prizes & 8 ribbons. Awards available outside office at completion of each division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling 10x10 Stabling with doors on grounds: $130 for weekend. Tack Stall: $85 for weekend. No initial bedding. Please pre-pay for bedding with entry $9.00 per bag. No grounds fee for ship-ins. **New** You have the option to choose Stall Stripping Fee $20 (someone else cleans your stall) or choose to enclose a separate $50 Stall Cleaning Deposit (you clean your stall and the deposit is shredded). All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing. Non-competing horse must pay registration fee of $25 and wear bridle # at all times. Veterinaran & Farrier: Tryon Equine 828-894-6065 Farrier - On call, # posted with Secretary and on Scoreboard.

Accommodations

Book NOW you are competing with Tryon International for hotel rooms. Baymont Inn-11mi (828) 287-8788 . Holiday Inn Express-11 mi., (828) 755-2000. Hampton Inn-11 mi. (828) 382-1001. Bed and Barn Farms, LLC (828) 248-4463, www.bedandbarnnc.com Camping: $35 per night.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test A or B; Standard. P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.Intro-2019 USDF Introductory Test C-Sm.
CT competitors ride the same tests as the HT competitors; intermediate riders may choose Test A or B. Arenas: Sand.
Show Jumping: On grass.

Cross-Country

I-3300m @ 550 mpm. P-2900m @ 520 mpm.T-2600m @ 450 mpm.N-2100m @ 400 mpm.BN-1800m @ 350 mpm, max fence height 2'7" may include bank and "pass through" water.Starter Division-approx 1400 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water. Intro Division-approx 1400 m @275 mpm, max fence height 18" optional "pass through" at water. Terrain: Rolling fields. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed September 10.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed September 10. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry form. Prize List on useventing.com website. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed or crated. 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. Motorized Vehicles: No motorized vehicles on XC course. Article GR1301.7 Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. 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.”