Larkin Hill H.T.

Comment

6.9.22: A PT division will be offered instead of a preliminary division.  

6.8.22: Accepting Post Entries through Sunday, June 19th, no late fee.  On-site stabling is sold out. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17972

Event Date: June 25 - 26, 2022

Open Date: May 10 | Close Date: June 7

Location: Nassau, 114 Woodward Rd, NY 12123 (AREA 1)

Directions

NOTE: Competition Entrance address is different than Farm entrance address. Competition Entrance Address: 114 Woodward Rd. Nassau. NY 12123 From South: Either: I-87 N to Exit 21A (Mass. Pike) Get off Exit B-1/ take first Exit after Toll Booth = Exit 12,Rt. 9. Turn left onto Rt. 9 south. Go approx. 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Approx 2 mi. to left onto Woodward Rd. Comp. Entrance on right. OR: Rt. 22 N to Austerlitz; Turn left onto St. Rt. 203. Follow 8 mi to Chatham. At light, turn right onto Rt. 66 N. follow to Chatham Center, across red metal bridge. In approx 1/2 mi. Rt. 66 goes right, stay straight onto Rt. 17. Follow to Stop. Turn right onto Rt. 203. go thru hamlet of N. Chatham approx. 1 mi to left turn onto Rt. 32 W. Approx 1/2 mi to right onto Woodward Rd. Comp. entrance on right. From North: Either: I-87S to I-90 E. Take Exit 12. Turn right onto Rt. 9 south. Approx. 1 mi to left onto Rt. 32E. Approx 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. Entrance on right. Or: Rt. 22 south to Rt. 20 West to Nassau. At light turn left onto Rt. 203. Follow 4 mi to right onto Rt. 32 W. Approx. 1/2 mi to Woodward Rd. on right. Comp. entrance on right. From East: Mass Pike West to Exit B-1. Take Exit 12 after toll booth. turn left onto Rt. 9 so. Approx. 1 mi. to left onto Rt. 32 E. Appox. 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. entrance on right. From West: I-90 E to Exit 12. Turn right off exit ramp onto Rt. 9 south. Go 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Follow 2 miles to left onto Woodward Rd. WARNING: DO NOT GOOGLE "Larkin Hill" It will lead you to Stabling Entrance and you will have to turn around

Best Directions are on website: Larkinhill.com

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN

USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,FEH-2,FEH-3,FEH-4,FEH-YEAR,NEH,YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Fri. 3:00 pm: Starter XC open for walking. Sat: 8:00 am Starter Dressage followed by YEH and NEH and FEH classes 9:30: Starter Stadium 10:00 - Starter Cross Country. Sat. 3:00 pm: BN,N,T & Prelim XC courses open for walking. Sun: 7:30 am: Prelim - BN Dressage 9:30: Prelim - BN Stadium 10:00: Prelim - BN Cross Country.

Event Officials

TD:Heather Gillette, NJ Ground Jury: Pres:Mary Grace, PA Member: Katie Rocco Dressage Judges: Melanie Cerny, Katie Rocco, Ct. SJ Judge:Anne Jamieson, CT CD: XC:John Williams, NYSJ: Margie Hutchison XC Builder: Chris Milanesi

Starting Times

Times available at: www.larkinhill.com andwww.area1usea.org no later than Tues. June 30.

Entry Information

Send Entries to: Secretary, Erin Keehan 703 County Hwy 126 Amsterdam, NY 12010 E-mail: [email protected] Event Info at: www.larkinhill.com Draw checks to Larkin Hill. Enter On-line at www.evententries.com; must pay be credit card if entering electronically, including through Xentry.

Organizer

Margie Hutchison (518) 441-2176 [email protected]PO Box 300, North Chatham NY 12132

Fees

Draw checks to Larkin Hill. PT/T& N: $185. BN: $185. Starter: $125. FEH, YEH, NEH: $100, plus $10 USEA Starter Fee for FEH and NEH; $20 USEA Starter Fee for YEH; paid with entry. Entries after Closing Date accepted only if room permitting...$50 Post Entry Fee. Stabling:On Site: $195. Muck Fee: $25.00 - separate check. We may have additional off-site stabling available. Contact Secretary Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer. 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.

Entries

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Starter is exempt from USEA membership/horse registration and the USEA Stater/D&M Fees do not apply. Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer. USEA membership and horse registration required for all levels Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all entries. Any non-competing horses must get permission from Organizer, pay $20 fee and get a number from the Sec. No pinney deposit required. 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.

Competitor Information

PT&T: 2000-2200 @ 475 mpm. N: 1600@ 385 mpm. BN: 1400 @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1200 m @300 mpm Fences approx 2' Step Up, Faux Ditch and Water Option on Course All courses solid for the level with appropriate questions for mid season; not "move up" courses.Water, ditches, banks at all levels. Cross Country Course Closed.

Awards

Prizes and ribbons to 6th place in all divisions. The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons, prizes and prize money to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reservelow pointplaced Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to eventsecretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com. All prize money will be provided to the host horse show for distribution post-event. Special "Legends of Larkin Hill" Award: To lowest score from any rider over 60! Preliminary Prize $$: 1st - $200; 2nd: $100 3rd: $75 4th: $50 5th: $25 6th: $25

Stabling/Veterinarian

On Grounds portable stabling: $195.00; stall doors. No initial bedding provided. Shavings available on site, $6 bag. $25 Clean Stall Deposit required - Separate Check. On site Stabling Address: 115 Bunker Hill Rd. Nassau, NY 12123. Veterinarian: Equine Clinic at Oakencroft (518) 767-2906 We may have some offsite Stabling available Contact Secretary

Accommodations

Comfort Inn: 10 mi. Schodack (518) 479-3217;All in East Greenbush(12 mi): Fairfield Inn; Residence Inn; Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express;Four Seasons Motel - 8 mi.(518) 678-5612 Mile Hill B&B (917) 691-8757 No Camping available on grounds. Check AirB&B for lodgings in North Chatham, Malden Bridge, Valatie, Old Chatham.

Dressage

Test and arena sizes: All small Arenas PT-USEF 2022 Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.All N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-USEA 2022 Beginner Novice Test A Starter: USEA 2022 Starter Test-Sm. Dressage arenas sand; warm-up on sand. and on grass.

Cross-Country

PT&T: 2000-2200 @ 475 mpm. N: 1600@ 385 mpm. BN: 1400 @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1200 m @300 mpm Fences approx 2' Step Up, Faux Ditch and Water Option on Course All courses solid for the level with appropriate questions for mid season; not "move up" courses.Water, ditches, banks at all levels. Cross Country Course Closed.

Other Information

Cross Country Course Closed. New Safety Protocols will be in place. Please go to Larkin Hill Website for details. We will be using the Permanent Pinney holder system. Riders willbe responsible for purchasing their own holder, the event will supply the numbers. They can be purchased thru Bit of Britain. STARTER (Formerly called"Intro")DIVISION will be held on SATURDAY and is part of the TIP Awards. 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”.