United States Eventing Association

Address: 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD 21921. From North: I-95 S. or NJ Turnpike S. over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 N. to right on Rt. 273 E (Telegraph Rd), show grounds entrance on your right From South: I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 N, 5 mi. to right on Rt. 273 E (Telegraph Rd), travel approx. 6 mi., show grounds will be on right immediately beyond Rt 213 Be advised that there are tolls on I-95 - North and South! Only Cash and EZPass accepted.

Horses may arrive Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Earlier arrivals must be cleared through CCI secretary. Please Note: CCI horses stabled in fenced enclosure with 24-hour security. All CCI horses must be examined BEFORE ENTERING CCI stables. (Examination upon arrival-FEI Rules). Arrival Exams will take place in the veterinary compound at stabling on Tuesday from 8:00 am - 4:00pm. Arrival exams on Monday will be done by appointment from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Notify Secretary of requested time. Arrivals on Monday after 5:00 pm, or any horses without proper papers will be held in holding stalls, provided by management until examined & approved. FEI rules allow only the following persons connected with horse access to CCI stables: Rider, a max. of two (2) Owners, one (1) Trainer (as listed on entry), one (1) Groom/horse, one (1) partner, and one (1) Vet accompanying competitor. Only official Event Farrier allowed in CCI stables. Personalized credentials employed for ID access to CCI stables at all times. Wednesday: Competitor Briefing - 10:00 am First Horse Inspection - CCI3*-L: 12:00 pm; CCI5*-L: 1:00pm Cross Country Course Open after Briefing. Thursday: CCI3*-L Dressage - 8:00am CCI5*-L Dressage - 12:00pm YEH 4-year-olds - All Phases (Dressage, Conformation, Jumping & Galloping) - 8:00am - 5:00pm YEH 5-year-olds - Dressage & Conformation - 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: CCI3*-L Dressage - 8:00 am CCI5*-L Dressage - 12:00pm YEH 5-year-olds - Jumping & Galloping Phase- 8:00am - 5:00pm Riders Meeting (3* and 5* Athletes) – 30 minutes after the completion of 5*-L Dressage Saturday: CCI3*-L Cross Country - 9:00am CCI5*-L Cross Country - 12:00pm Sunday: CCI3*-L Second Horse Inspection - 8:00 am CCI5*-L Second Horse Inspection - 8:30 am CCI3*-L Show Jumping - 9:30am CCI5*-L Show Jumping - 12:00pm All times are TENTATIVE and subject to change.

TD: CCI: Alec Lochore (GBR) Asst TD: Andrew Temkin (USA) Judges: CCI5*-L Pres: Angela Tucker (GBR) Members: Martin Plewa (GER); Mark Weissbecker (USA) CCI3*-L Pres:Christian Landolt (SUI) Member: Gretchen Butts (USA) YEH Judges: 5-Year-Olds: Debbie Adams (USA); Chris Ryan (IRL); 4-Year-Olds:Linda Zhang (USA),Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (USA),Phyllis Dawson (USA), Peter Gray (CAN) CD: X-C:Ian Stark (GBR); SJ: Ken Krome (USA) FEI Steward: Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (USA); Assts: Fran Cross (USA); Janis Stephens (CAN) FEI Vet Delegate:Dr. Debbie Williamson (USA);Add'l: Dr.KarenNyrop(USA)

CCI times available Wednesday, October 13, after first horse inspection on event website (www.maryland5star.us). YEH times availablenoon Tuesday, October 12, on event website (www.maryland5star.us).

IMPORTANT– All entries will be processed electronically. You must use the FEI Entry System to make your entries for this Event (https://entry.fei.org), as well as the event's Event Entries (https://evententries.com/#Welcome) or USEA Xentry (https://services.useventing.com/Services/Login.aspx)listing. Preferred method is payment via Credit Card online using entry system on Evententries.com. Athletes have the option to wire transfer their entry fee by closing date of entries as well. For more information, please inquire within to [email protected]. All transfers have to be made in US DOLLARS. Event Secretary: Mary Coldren 378 Fair Hill Drive Elkton, MD 21921 (302) 547-0695 sec'y, (410) 398-2111 office,(410) 398-5020 fax email sec'y: [email protected]

Org:The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, An Affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland,323 W. Camden St, Suite 800, Baltimore, MD 21201,410-MD5-STAR (635-7827).

Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions MUST be submitted through the FEI Entry System (https://entry.fei.org) or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process on the event's Event Entries (https://evententries.com/#Welcome) or USEA Xentry (https://services.useventing.com/Services/Login.aspx)listing. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. Electronic payment is preferred. If paying bycheck, please make checks payable to "The Sport & Entertainment of Corporation of Maryland, c/o Fair Hill Organizing Committee. Event Fees Directory: see individual section for details. Entry: Per entry (U.S. dollars only): CCI5*-L: $750.00; CCI3*-L: $650.00;YEH:$250.00. Stabling: $275.00. Clean Stall Deposit: $35.00 Tack Stall: $275.00. Camping: $45.00 per night with hook-up.

Refunds:Before September 14, 2021 – full refund. After September 14, 2021 but before October 11, 2021– 50% refund.If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refundless a $50 office fee.If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund.After October 11, 2021– no refund andthe athlete or the respective NF will be held liable and have to pay full fees. The USEA Starter fee ($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 present at the first horse inspection.

Competition Cancellation – No Refund.

Refunds:Before September 14, 2021 – full refund. After September 14, 2021 but before October 11, 2021 – 50% refund. If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refund less a $50 office fee. If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund. After October 11, 2021 – no refund and the athlete or the respective NF will be held liable and have to pay full fees. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. (Copy must accompany entry & horse). CCI horses must be accompanied by a valid Passport. Riders may be limited to 2 horses per level if event is oversubscribed. Otherwise, limited to 3 per level, as schedule permits. Riders must submit entry with payment to the Secretary as well as entering via the FEI Entry system. Only PAID entries will be accepted. Wait List Policy: Entries will be accepted based on the postmark of mailed payment, or the date of electronic payment was made. Additionally, the entry must have been done through the FEI system. Entries will be accepted from the wait list by division as space allows.The waitlist for the CCI5*-L will commence upon receipt of 60 entries, and the waitlist for the CCI3*-L will commence upon receipt of 45 entries.

$325,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY!CCI5*-L - $300,000; Trophy and ribbons awarded through 20th place. CCI3*-L - $25,000; Trophy and ribbons awarded through 12th place. US Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 to be filled out before Prize Money is distributed. All prize money is paid to one owner as listed on the FEI Passport. Trophies: CCI5*-L: The "Fair Hill Bronze Presented by Trish Gilbert"- Winning Athlete and Horse in CCI5*-L; "The Beale Wright Morris Trophy"- Owner of Winning Horse in CCI5*-L; "The Amanda Pirie Warrington Trophy"- Highest Placed Rider in their First CCI5*-L; "The Retired Racehorse Project Trophy"- Highest Placed American Thoroughbred in the CCI5*-L; Best Presentation Award CCI3*-L: The "Heartwood FarmTrophy"- Winning Athlete and Horse in CCI3*-L; The "Seahorse Farm Trophy"- Owner of the Winning Horse in CCI3*-L; The "Combined Training Trophy"- Highest Placed US Rider (18 & over). The "Jonathan R. Burton Trophy"- US Young Horse (6 & 7 yo) Championship;The "John H Fritz Trophy"- Highest Placed Competitor in the Young Rider Championship; The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Highest Placed Rider in their First CCI3*-L; The "Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue Trophy"- Highest Placed American Thoroughbred in CCI3*-L;Best Presentation Award.

$275.00 from Monday to Monday.Parking price for fee of $45 per night includes power and water supply in close proximity to stables. Primitive camping for anyone living in their lorry/caravan for the duration of the event without a need for power or water supply is at no charge with close proximity to stables. Unhooked trailers parked in remote lot for no charge. The DNR Management encourages use of straw bedding, but shavings are allowed.The first 2 bales of straw or 4 bags of shavings are provided by the Organizing Committee. Notation of which option you would prefer is REQUIRED with your entry.Please indicate any additional initial shavings or straw needed for PRE-ORDER as well. Additional shavings can be purchased on site from Stabling Office for $10/bag. Additional straw can be purchased through Fair Hill Saddlery for $5.75/bale. Hay prices starting at $8.75 and hay PRE-ORDER is required with entry. Hay is be purchased directly through Fair Hill Saddlery. Fair Hill Saddlery has 6 choices of hay: First Cut Grass Hay ($8.75/50lb bale), First Cut Timothy Hay ($9.75/50lb bale), Second Cut Orchard Alfalfa Hay ($10.75/50lb bale), Second Cut Orchard Grass Hay ($12.75/50lb bale), Western Alfalfa Hay ($34/105lb bale) and Western Timothy Hay ($38/105lb bale). For any questions, please inquire directly at 443-406-3456 or [email protected]. All CCI horses will be stabled in temporary stalls provided by FEI Stabling LLC. Stall doors provided. Bring stall guards. YEH horses will be stabled in the permanent race barns. If space allows and riders with 5* horses wish to stable their YEH horses in the FEI barns, the YEH horse must be fully registered with FEI, provide the FEI # and the required proof of vaccination records per FEI protocols and will be required to present to the veterinarians at the arrival examination prior to entering the FEI stabling area. Veterinarians:FEI Vet Delegate: Dr. Debbie Williamson; FEI Additional Vet Delegate: Dr. Karen Nyrop; FEI Veterinary Services Manager: Dr. Charles Arensberg. Treating Vet: Equine Veterinary Care - Office: 410-392-6646, Emergency: 443-309-0776. Sampling Procedure for Prohibited Substances (Vet Regs, Ch. V&VI and Annex IV) Regular sampling is carried out in CCI 5/4*, CCIOs, World Cup Qualifiers and Finals, Championships and Games, whereas at other CCIs sampling is recommended. When testing takes place, the number of horses tested is at the discretion of the Testing Veterinarian/Veterinary Delegate; however, a minimum of three is recommended (Vet Regs Art. 1016).

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South -654 South College Ave, Newark, DE 19713;A block of rooms has been secured at a reduced rate for Athletes competing at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South Hotel. To secure your room and take advantage of the reduced rate, please call the hotel at +1(302) 368-8000 and mention the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Complimentary breakfast, parking and wifi are provided at this hotel. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South Hotel-640 South College Ave, Newark, DE 19713;In the case that the Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South Hotel room block is sold out, Athletes are encouraged to book a room, also at a reduced rate, at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South Hotel, which shares a parking lot with the Embassy Suites. To book at Homewood Suites, please call the hotel at (302) 453-9700 and mention the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Complimentary breakfast, parking and wifi are also provided at this hotel. Camping: $45/night with electricity and water hook-up; no charge for primitive camping, limited sites w/out hook-up adjacent to stables. Advance reservations & payment required with entry. Specify preference. Only competitors SLEEPING IN THEIR LQ, will be allowed to park trailers in Stabling Area.

Test & Arena size: CCI5*-L -2021 FEI CCI 5 Star Dressage Test (B);CCI3*-L -2021 FEI CCI 3 Star Level Dressage Test (B) Arena:Attwood Equestrian Surfaces 5 Star Footing Eurotex Blend.

CCI5*-L - 6330 m @ 570 mpm, 44 efforts.CCI3*-L -4658 m @ 550 mpm, 34 efforts. Tall Fescue Blend Turf on rolling terrain, will require fit horse.

Dogs must be leashed. Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources requires proof of rabies vaccination. Owners WILL BE FINED $50/dog per incident by MD DNR for unleashed dogs anywhere on grounds INCLUDING STABLE AREA. Motorized vehicle use will be restrictedwith further information to be released to competitors prior to the event. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https//data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found in this prize list.