Miami Valley H.T. at Twin Towers
We will be running under the USEF COVID-19 Guidelines. Please refer to the USEF site for clarifications and updates.https://www.usef.org/media/coronavirus-resources
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17816
Event Date: May 8 - 9, 2021
Open Date: Mar 23 | Close Date: Apr 20
Location: Hanoverton, 31407 Schneider Rd, OH 44423 (AREA 8)
Directions
Address: 501 Yellow Springs Fairfield Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
FROM 675 North or South: Exit 235, turn EAST. Turn LEFT onto Byron Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Yellow Springs/Fairfield Road. Twin Towers Park is on the RIGHT. Do not Google Twin Towers Park for directions. It will send you to another location.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Fri:Cross‑country course open 3 pm. Training Dressage - Friday late
Sat: 8:00am All remaining Dressage, 10:00am All Cross Country
Sun:8:00am All Stadium
This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please watch the website (https://www.mvequestrian.org) and FB page for updates.
Event Officials
TD:Carolyn Borgert, (KY)
Judges: Pres: Debbie Boeh, (KY) Dressage Judge:Janice Holmes (IN)
SJ Judge: TBD
C.D. X-C: Cathy Wieschhoff, (KY) SJ:Cathy Wieschhoff, (KY)
Starting Times
Ride Times & Stabling Assignments: Available one week prior on StartBox.https://www.startboxscoring.com/showcalendar.php
Entry Information
ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ONLY - XEntry preferred. Miami ValleyHT P.O. Box 1334 Shelbyville, KY 40066. Only mail signatures, copy of Coggins & check(s) if NOT on file electronically, to address above. Electronic Entries ONLY, please. Entries accepted through Xentry and EventEntries. All communications via email or regular post. Please note: Fed Ex or UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box. No mailings that require signatures please. No phone or fax info accepted. During Competition Emergency contact only: call (859) 621-2479. Late scratches must be done via email to Secretary! All questions on entry status, scheduling and stabling to Secretary only at [email protected]
Organizer: Mary Fike - [email protected]
Secretary: Erin Murphy - [email protected]
Organizer
Mary Fike, 914 Harrington Mill Rd, Shelbyville,
KY 40065 Email: [email protected]
questions on entry status, ride times and stabling to Secretary onlyat: [email protected]
Secretary: Erin Murphy: [email protected]
MVEA Event Committee:
Emily Hansen-Palmus: [email protected]
Beth Weisberger: [email protected]
Amy Grayson: [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory:Draw
checks to MVEA. Returned checks will be assessed a $50 fee.
Please check the fee calculation for your entry carefully. Computational errors
or errors triggered by automated entry processes, which result in a refund due,
will be charged a $25 handling charge. Should the difference remaining in the
refund total be $10 or less, the remainder will be donated to the XC jump fund.
Entry: T/N/BN Divisions: $245.00; Starter Division: $210.00 (U.S. funds) before Close.
Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;
After C.D.-No refund/stabling-No refund. USEA
Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter/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.Any
entries that are accepted after Close - Entry Fee $255, plus stabling and Assn.
Fees. Event website will state at Close whether this option will apply, and
only COMPLETE entries with all FEES will be considered.ALL payments received after Close must be paid
via Credit Card, Money Order or Cashier’s Check.Riders
please Note: ANY entry received and not COMPLETE (including all fees due) at
Close, will be removed from the Entry List and Late Charges of $50 will apply
to this entry in order to start the event. Payment via credit card, money
order, cashier’s check or cash only.
Refunds: Before C.D.‑Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. On grounds stabling‑In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by June 30th. USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/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: Entry Fee: 50%, Stabling: 50% if tents and stalls are not erected. $30.00 if tents and stalls are erected.
Entries
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter.Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M and COVID-19 Recovery fees do not apply.Amateur Divisions will be offered if entries warrant. Levels will be further divided by Jr/Sr. if entries warrant.Please check ALL boxes for divisions you want to be considered for.Please note:All entry fees deposited upon receipt. Refunds will be made as timely as possible. Checks cashed upon receipt.Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund/stabling-No refund unless the spot is filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund if competition has begun. Refund prior to start of competition: Entry Fee 50%, Stabling: 50% if tents and stall have NOT been built. $20.00 if tents and stalls are erected. Anychanges requested after C.D. made only as schedule permits and will incur a$45 additional fee(incl. stabling changes). A current Neg. Coggins must accompany the entry form. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ONLINE COGGINS TO MAKE THINGS EASY! Please provide legible Email forcommunications and questions. You MUST provide a Stabling form - filled out completely - to ensure your requests are properly addressed. Anychanges requested after C.D. will incur a$45 additional fee(incl. stabling changes).
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
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
Awards
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
Dressage ribbons
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling/Veterinarian:
$150/duration.Tack stall: same rate. Limited to 100 stalls on grounds. Tent stalls and some permanent stalls available on grounds. Temporary stalls provided by FUZZY, Inc. 10x10 box stalls. Stall doors provided..Please abide by the stable assignments or there may be a $50.00 fine for using a stall not assigned to you
ALL stalls must be stripped.$50.00 check deposit required to pick up your packet. Yourcheck will be returned when your stall is checked off as stripped. Make the check to: MVEA.One check per rider, please.
Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase. Available through: Homestead Feed and Supply. [email protected] 937-679-8082, 970-988-19731 Please pre-order if possible but they will be on grounds during the competition.
Veterinary Info and Contact info posted at Sec'y office at event.
Accommodations
Comfort Inn and Suites - 2 miles: 730 N. Xenia Drive 937-754-9109
Quality Inn - 6 miles: 937-879-7666
Fairborn Inn - 6 miles: 937-879-3920
Camping available on grounds. Limited hook ups. Contact Event Management for info.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. StarterTest-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. Arenas:
Cross-Country
T-2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2000 m @ 350 mpm.BN-2000 m @ 300 mpm.Starter-1400m-2000m m @ 250 mpm (speed faults 350 mpm); max height 2'7", show jumping 250 mpm, 2'7".Terrain: Rolling hills, mostly open; water & up/down banks at all levels. All courses: Good early season or move up courses; Banks at all levels and some type of coffin at Training and Novice levels. Cross-country course closed May1st.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed MAY 1ST. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant. Food on grounds days of event. Dogs must be leashed.All fees are deposited upon receipt.(returned checks will incur an additional $50 fee). Canadian riders must meet USEA membership requirements. Withdrawals must be in writing (post or email) and received by 9 pm April 20.No phone withdrawals accepted. Horse or Rider substitutions made only within division. Change fee will apply to all changes, including stabling. Entries wishing to change divisions must do so before C.D.- April 20. After CD - changes will be made as schedule permits. Change fee will apply. Check event website and/or event Facebook page for updates www.mvequestrian.org. “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”.
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”.