Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test
Comment
4.29.21: Accepting Post Entries through Wednesday, May 5th, no late fee.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17827
Event Date: May 9, 2021
Open Date: Apr 6 | Close Date: Apr 27
Location: Millbrook, 1031 Bangall-Amenia Rd, NY 12545 (AREA 1)
Directions
Address:1031 Bangall Amenia Rd, Millbrook NY 12545.
From South:Route 22 to Amenia. Left (west) on Rte. 44 to Dutchess Rte. 86 (Bangall-Amenia Road). Right onto Rt. 86 - go approx. 1.5 miles.
From Millbrook:Rte. 44 east to Dutchess Rte. 86. Left onto Rt. 86 – go approx. 1.5 miles.
Please note:if traveling North/South in NY the Taconic Parkway does NOT allow trailers; seek alternate route.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,Intro
Tentative Schedule
Course open for inspection Saturday morning.
Sun: Dressage-8 am-2 pm; Show Jumping-12 pm-4:30 pm.
Event Officials
Judges: Pres/SJ:Joan Fleser, NY "r"
Dressage Judges:Amy Gimbel, NJ "R"; Roberta Carleton, CT "r"
CD: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery, NY
Starting Times
May 5th, after 6:00 pm @ www.area1usea.org and www.rigameadow.com
Entry Information
Erin Keehan
703 County Highway 126
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518 428 4386 Please, no phone calls during working hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) or after 9pm.
Email [email protected] best way to reach the secretary and get a quick response.
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test.
Electronic entry and payment strongly encouraged and preferred.
Enter through EventEntries or XEntry.
Any changes/scratches/requests must be in writing via email only - NO entries/changes/scratches/requests/etc via text message/FB messaging/voice mail.
Organizer
Org: Linda Bushnell and Co-Org Jackie Merwin, Riga Meadow at Coole Park, 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545
Comp Mngmnt: Riga Meadow Equestrian Center LLC, (Riga Meadow at Coole Park), 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545. 845 373 8591www.rigameadow.com
Fees
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test.
Entry: All divisions: $100.00 (No USEA Starter/D&M or COVID-19 Recovery fees).
Stabling: $50.00.
Non-USEA Member - add $25 fee.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future.
Entries
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Please note, starter fees and drugs/meds and COVID-19 Recovery fees line items on the entry form DO NOT apply.
Competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Copy must accompany entry.
Higher levels available upon request, and if entries warrant. Contact secretary with requests.
Awards
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Extra permanent stalls available. $50 overnight. Feed/bedding/ hay available for purchase, further info from secy. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, (845) 677 5500 # will be posted at secys booth. Farrier: TBD
Accommodations
Reserve early. Courtyard by Marriott, Poughkeepsie, NY; Interlaken Inn, (860) 435-9878. Iron Masters Inn, (860) 435-9844.Wake Robin Inn, (860) 435-2000. Sharon Motor Lodge, (860) 364-0036.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: 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 B-Sm. Intro-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.
Dressage and SJ on sand. Dressage warm-up: Grass.
Other Information
No spectators - still following NY State pandemic guidelines and current guidance as established by USEF and USEA.
Entry limit-180. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Intro stadium no higher than 2'
Food available on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed. Photographer on premises.
