Catalpa Corner May Madness Horse Trials
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17900
Event Date: May 7, 2022
Open Date: Mar 22 | Close Date: Apr 19
Location: Iowa City, 5365 Elmira Rd., IA 52240 (AREA 4)
Directions
Address: 5365 Elmira Rd., Iowa City, IA 52240 Directions also listed on Catalpa Corner website.
From I-80: Traveling East Exit #249 Herbert Hoover Hwy East (L) towards West Branch 2.9 miles, North (L) on paved road, Oasis. 3 miles West (L) on gravel Elmira Rd; 1 mile, Located at red barns with large blue silo. Traveling West Exit 254 West Branch R - go through town L on Main to Herbert Hoover Hwy (R) on Oasis and as above.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Barns open 10 a.m. Cross-country opens 3 p.m.
Sat:Dressage - 8 a.m.; Stadium -9:30 a.m. Cross Country - 10 am
Sun:Free schooling all phases to exhibitors only - weather permitting, Catalpa Park closes at 3 pm
Event Officials
Techical Delegate: Matt Trynoski, IL
Grand Jury President:Nena Denman, IA
Dressage Judges:Paula Briney, ILNena Denman, IA, Vicki Rauwolf, IL
Show Jump Course Designer: David Taylor, MD
Cross Country Course Designer:David Taylor, MD
Starting Times
Available May 3rd at www.catalpacorner.org, and Facebook page for Catalpa Corner Horse Park
Entry Information
Mail entries to:
Megan Clements, Secretary
Attn: May Madness HT
935 3rd St. NE
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 651-245-3436
Email contact: [email protected]
Organizer
Org:Organizer -Susan Brigham, 3021 White Oak Ave NE, Iowa City, IA 52250, (319) 930-1209, [email protected], www.catalpacorner.org
Owner:Susan Brigham and Dr. Jim McNutt (319) 930-1209, [email protected]
Fees
Entries: $400.00 all levels; includes stabling (F-Sunday) and non-refundable office fee $25.
Camping: $150.00/wkend LIMITED MUST specify electrical needs, reserve w/entry.
Golf cart: $150.00/wkend, reserve to secretary w/entry - limited. Golf cart drivers must be 18 years old.
Tack Stall: Unavailable at present, may update.
Bedding: No initial bedding provided. Bags may be purchased in advance for $8/bag, $10 at show.
Post CD: $50.00 late entry.
NSF: $50.00 collected before entry/CC only.
Refunds:
Before closing date, refunds less $25 office fee. After closing date, if spot can be filled, refunds less $50 office fee, otherwise, no refund for withdrawal after closing date. Withdrawals after closing date require vet/physician statement to organizer. No telephone withdrawals accepted, e-mails only. Competition cancellation - no refund.
USEA Starter/D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($25) are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries
Limited to #105 - please enter early to avoid disappointment.
CCMMHT will be using EVENTENTRIES (EventEntries.com) ONLY. If you need assistance with EventEntries please call or text Event Entries at 228-860-2458 or call 601-428-4521. You may also email [email protected] [email protected]. If you need to make apayment please call their office at 601-428-4521.
A complete entry includes:
• Complete registration information including competition experience and emergency contact.
• Fees.
• Executed and dated signature page (rider, owner and trainer).
• Negative Coggins (NEG EIA testvalid1 year, May 2021).
• Copy of USEF card if riding Modified. The date on which ALL items listed above are received will be recorded as "Received Date." Payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 4 days of entry. Incomplete entries will not be entered. Entry status posted at www.catalpacorner.org and Event Entries. Ride times will be available on May 3rd. No Stallion entries.
Fees:.
All levels $400; includes stabling (F-Sunday), and $25 non-refundable office fee.
Any entry postmarked or completed after closing date is a late entry and $50 late fee applies. NO changesallowedafter May 2 other than dropping to a lower level with organizer approval. Change of horse or rider requires completion of a new entry. Withdrawals/scratches accepted by email only before 9 p.m. on the closing date.Post entries acceptedif space available with a $50 late fee.
• Complete registration information including competition experience and emergency contact.
• Fees.
• Executed and dated signature page (rider, owner and trainer).
• Negative Coggins (NEG EIA testvalid1 year, May 2021).
• Copy of USEF card if riding Modified. The date on which ALL items listed above are received will be recorded as "Received Date." Payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 4 days of entry. Incomplete entries will not be entered. Entry status posted at www.catalpacorner.org and Event Entries. Ride times will be available on May 3rd. No Stallion entries.
Fees:.
All levels $400; includes stabling (F-Sunday), and $25 non-refundable office fee.
Any entry postmarked or completed after closing date is a late entry and $50 late fee applies. NO changesallowedafter May 2 other than dropping to a lower level with organizer approval. Change of horse or rider requires completion of a new entry. Withdrawals/scratches accepted by email only before 9 p.m. on the closing date.Post entries acceptedif space available with a $50 late fee.
MODIFIED: USEA: Current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life)
and horse registration (Limited for T, N, BN or Full) are required at all
levels except Starter. Starter is exempt from USEA membership/horse registration, and the USEA Starter/D&M fees do not apply.
Coggins:Negative Coggins dated within 12 months.
Health
Certificate:Mandatory for out-of-state
horse within 30 days.
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.
Riders: USEA membership required, USEF membership cards required or $45 USEF Show Pass Fee.
Horse: USEA full registration, USEF horse registration not required.
Owners and Trainers: USEA membership not required. USEF required or $45 Show Pass Fee.
Include USEF cards for rider and owner or include fees.
Rider and Owners at Modified must send all USEF membership cards, or a USEF Show Pass fee will be charged.
If rider is a minor, 18 years or younger, the parent may sign as trainer only and not pay the $45 USEF Show Pass fee.
Competitor Information
Pinny Holder Required!
Courses available on MyCourseWalk.com. New courses/pathway at each level as well as jump obstacles.
Courses may feature gallopingflats, woods, pastoral, natural streams, and terrain. Aerovation of galloping lanes, and rings as needed.
M@490 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex,natural streams, bump, skinny, offsets, corner, tables, logs/drops, expect terrain.
T@450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N@400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and simple terrain. Height not to exceed 2 ft. Time Limit.
Cross-country in now closed for schooling till after the this event course is set.
Show Jumping will be on grass.
Awards
Trophy, prizes and 8 ribbons per division.
Iowa Pony Club Low Point Award - register with secretary - must be present for award.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Permanent stalls on grounds; stall doors provided. Stall stripping required, we do not have hired help! The organizer cleans the stalls age 64, please consider picking/stripping stalls. If you need HELP, please ask secretary and will find someone to aid you.
When requesting stabling groupsplease enter using the same name in block for reservation, i.e, stable name or one person's last name.
Initial Bedding not provided.Bags may be purchased in advance for $8/bag, $10 at show.
Stabling assignments and map will be listed on Catalpa Corner website, Facebook Page.
Veterinarian: James E. McNutt, DVM (319) 430-1374
Blacksmith:Steven Baas 712-210-4657 Barn A
Accommodations
Clarion Hotel/HighlanderConference Center - 5 miles(319) 354-2000. Renovations with now increase in price - approx. $130
Travel Lodge - 5.5 mi (319)-351-1010.
Drury Inn and Suites - 8 mii (319) 337-4891 dogs and cats accepted $35,
Homewood Suite, 8 mi (319) 338-3410.
Hampton Inn-8 mi(319) 351-6600.
Holiday Inn Hotel-9 mi., (319) 351-5049.
Marriott 8 mi (319) 664-4000.Multiple hotels all within 10 miles. Large university town; see website for additional hotels and restaurant information.
Camping: Limited Electrical hook-ups available on event grounds, electrical requirements required with entry.
Tent Camping by permission of organizer - grills accepted, no open fires.
Dressage
Test and arena sizes:
M 2022 USEF Modified Test A - Small
T-2022 USEF Training Test A - Small
N-2022 USEF Novice Test A - Small
BN-2022 USEF Beginner NoviceTest A - Small
STARTER - 2022 Beginner Novice Test A - Small
Arena: Grass.
Cross-Country
Pinny Holder Required!
Courses available on MyCourseWalk.com. New courses/pathway at each level as well as jump obstacles.
Courses may feature gallopingflats, woods, pastoral, natural streams, and terrain. Aerovation of galloping lanes, and rings as needed.
M@490 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex,natural streams, bump, skinny, offsets, corner, tables, logs/drops, expect terrain.
T@450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N@400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and simple terrain. Height not to exceed 2 ft. Time Limit.
Cross-country in now closed for schooling till after the this event course is set.
Show Jumping will be on grass.
Other Information
Scrumptious dinner provided for riders and volunteers on Friday May 6th, family members $15. Please email secretary 1 week before if attending.
Concessions on grounds Saturday, catered by Jerry and Margie's Catering.
Cross-country schooling available on Sunday, must sign separateCCCHT. Riders must have ground person 18 yo or older accompanying them oncourseduring schooling.
No unauthorized motorized vehicles on X-C. Dogs must be leashed. Nodogs on cross-country course duringSaturday competition.
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”.