United States Eventing Association

Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road) From the West SDF is on the left 2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co. From the East SDF is on the right 1.3 mi past Oakwood Elementary School.

Thurs: 10:00AM - Stabling Opens. Fri: 3 PM cross-country course open for walking. 3PM Office opens, please text 410-726-8926 for questions Sat: 8:00 AM Dressage;9:30 AM Show Jumping;9:45 AM Cross-country. Depending on entries start times may change

TD: John Clay(AL) President: Beth Wheeler, (SC); Member: Amy Nichols, (SC) Dressage Judges: Valerie Swygert, (SC); Amy Nichols, (SC) SJ Judge: Donald (Hoot) McLean (SC) CD: XC: John Williams, (NY);XC Builder:Noll Smith (SC); SJ: Brody Robertson (FL)

Will be emailed by April 21st and can be found online at: www.SportingDaysFarm.com

SOS Save our Secretaries send entries to www.EventEntries.com Thank you Sporting Days Farm H.T.III Attn: Cindy Wood 64 Small Wood Trace Camden, SC 29020 [email protected] (410) 726 8926. Joannah (610) 613-2010 during event www.sportingdaysfarm.com Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 Draw checks to SDFHT III. Fax:(803) 648-7386

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass, (803) 648-0100 MSG, 610 613 2010,text email: [email protected],Asst-organizer:Molly Bull (434) 962 0306, [email protected] Secretary: Cindy Wood(410) 726 8926, [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Tracey Moran (802) 233-7577, [email protected]

Draw checks to SDFHT I. Please write separate check for each horse. NOTE: Sporting Days Farm HT uses ELECTRONIC ENTRIES AT WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM FOR ENTRIES AND SCORING EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT: Postmarked on or before March 15th: P: $215.00; PT/T/N/BN: $200.00 Starter: $130.00. ENTRIES POSTMARKED March 16th THOUGH CLOSING: P: $240.00; PT/T/N/BN: $225.00; Starter: $155.00

ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING WILL INCUR A $50 LATE FEE. Stabling:$150.00 - includes 3 nights; Extra day: $25.00. 28 permanent 12X12 stalls on site, have stalldoors. Muck Deposit:$35.00 separate check. Deposits will only be returned/destroyed if stall is swept clean,includingarea in front of stall! Camping:$45.00 hook-up per night (limited electric available); $25.00 primitive per night. Refunds:Before C.D.‑ Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑ No refunds unless spot can be filled off of wait list. All withdrawals must be in writing. Withdrawals or changes will not be accepted by phone, must mail, fax, or email. Competition cancellation-Possible partial refunded.
USEA Starter/D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) 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.
Scratches after closing receives Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing andthe same place can be filled from wait list.
Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund.

Sporting Days Farm HT uses www.EVENTENTRIES.com for entries, scoring & live Scoring. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. Double entries: Not accepted. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete, Starter riders are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply.If oversubscribed with entries postmarked on Opening Day, multiple rides may be limited - please indicate order of preference. If entering electronically; payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 5 days of entering. If not, the entry will be assigned a postmark date at the time it is complete and payment is received.Riders and Owners at Preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or a $45 USEF Show Passfee will be charged. ANY entrypostmarkedafter Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $50 Late fee. Late fee policywill be strictly adhered to! Scratches/Changes must be in writing via mail, fax, email only.

All changes made up to Closing Date no change fee. CHANGES made after CD will be charged a $25 fee.Change of horse or rider requires anew entry to be e-mailed. If space allows and post entries are accepted they will be charged an additional $50 late fee. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months and must accompany entry. Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted, check status after you enter. Wait List Policy: Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received. After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the Wait List in the order they are received. Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible foe the Wait List. Once scheduling of the competition is complete substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only. The Wait List expires on Sunday April 11 at 9 pm. All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list. After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund your spot must be filled from the wait list. Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched spotsare filled.

Refunds: Prior to closing date: full refund less the $25 office fee After close date entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing and the same place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund. 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. *** BE SURE TO USE THE 'NEW' 2022 ENTRY FORM***, the two signature pages and SDF waiver!!!

P-2850 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2450 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 340 mpm.Starter-1650 m @ 300 mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Starter fences maximum 2' 3", water will be optional, faux ditch and step-up bank only. Cross-country course closed April 15th through the event, and otherwise, open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment only with a minimum of 5horses.

Distances are approximate.

Trophy & 8 ribbons. $10 fee for mailing prizes. Winning riders must arrange a time to report to awards presentation area for Press photos in order to receive prizes. Additional awards for low score TIP at each level. Equitation award for best equitation in show jumping in Junior Training and Novice levels, determined by the show jumping judge.

$150 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Thursday 12 pm to Monday 8 am; $25/day after that. Stall doors & one bag of bedding will be provided. Please PRE-ORDER any additional bedding needed from sec'y by April 9th. If additional bedding is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Feed/Hay/Bedding, Aiken County Farm Supply (803) 649-2987, Aiken Saddlery (803) 649-6583 or Johnsons Farm & Garden (803) 266-7333 or Hiler Hay of Ohio (803)648-6241see Sec'y. Off grounds less expensive Perm stalls available; further info: www.sportingdaysfarm.com. Send separate $35 clean stall deposit check payable to SDFHT, to be destroyed if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarians: Jessica McGee. 803-335-8755 Farrier:Aaron Rhoad (803) 378-2998, #'s also posted at Sec'y office.

For Discount mention Sporting Days HT at the following Host Hotels: Annie's B&B-2 mi. (803) 649-6836, The Clarion Inn & Suites Special $55/night no pet fee, (803)648-0999. Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camping: Camper hook-ups Limited, book early, $45. Plenty of primitive, $25.

Test & arena sizes:P/PT-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.BN2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter-2022 Starter Eventing Test - Sm. Arenas and warm-up: Sand.

P-2850 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2450 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 340 mpm.Starter-1650 m @ 300 mpm. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Starter fences maximum 2' 3", water will be optional, faux ditch and step-up bank only. Cross-country course closed April 15th through the event, and otherwise, open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment only with a minimum of 5horses.

Distances are approximate.

Cross CountrySchooling on Sunday, April 24th 10:30am to 2pm, weather and footing dependent. Information will be on machine at 803 648 0100 www.SportingDaysFarm.com. Please also check the message at (803) 649-7075 for up to date XC schooling information. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. If captured, $50 freedom fine to Aiken County SPCA. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. For information on Preferred "On Course & Ringside" parking, Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities contact: Joannah Glass (610) 613-2010 No horses to be left unattended tied to trailers Volunteers sign-up at eventingvolunteers.com or contact Tracey Moran 802-233-7577 [email protected]. Volunteers will receive a free schooling pass for cross-country. Sharps container will be located at the permanent stabling. Show jumping and show jump warm up will be on grass/sand mix. 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. “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.