United States Eventing Association

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710. From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Point of Rocks, turn South onto MD-28 / CLAY ST. At stop sign turn right to continue on MD-28. Turn LEFT onto PARK MILLS RD. Event is 1.1 miles on left. From I-70 in MD: exit # 54 onto MD-85 South/BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE. Turn left onto Lily Pons Rd. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 1.9 miles on right.

Tentative Expected Start: 9:00 AM. Tentative Order of Go: YEH-5, YEH-4, NEH.

Judge: Janice Conlon (MD) Course Designer: Stephen Bradley (VA)

Available Wednesday beforeon website: www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Enter ONLY at www.EventEntries.com OR USEA Xentry. NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Submit all documents as follows: Entry Form and USEA/USEF waivers: Event Entries/Xentry. Payment (including muck deposit): Event Entries/Xentry. (No Paypal, no Venmo, no checks or cash will be accepted for entry, stabling or muck deposit fees). Current Coggins: Event Entries/Xentry. If already uploaded to the MDHT website, you MUST email us to let us know. Loch Moy Farm waiver (required for all participants): via Event Entries or sign digitally at thttps://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-waiver DO NOT EMAIL or SNAIL MAIL PAPERWORK! Event Entries and Xentry both have the option to upload your Coggins and USEA/USEF pages. Event Entries accepts Loch Moy Farm waivers. You must use these options to enter. (You do not need to submit a paper copy of your Xentry, regardless of what it says!) Per USEF Rule GR909, we will not accept an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF/USEA waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. Email [email protected] or call 301-514-0111 with any questions.

Org: Carolyn Mackintosh, [email protected] 301-514-0111

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, ONLY! Entry Fee: YEH-4, YEH-5 : $140 + $20 USEA starter fee. NEH: $140 + $10 USEA starter fee. POST Entry: (if space allows): YEH: $165 + $20 USEA starter fee. NEH: $165 + $10 USEA starter fee. Stabling: $50.00 per night. Grounds Fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50.00. Muck Fee: $25.00 (Charged ahead of time on Xentry, or after event on Event Entries). Stalls must be stripped + swept to receive refund. Tack stall: $50.00 per night. Late Fee: (included in Post Entry fees above) $25.00 Double Entries: Not allowed. Incomplete Fee: No fee for missing items, but incomplete entries will not receive ring/ride times. Change Fee: $25. Changes must be in writing (email). NO TEXT MESSAGES. Camping: W/electric hookup (only eight available on a first-come, first-placed basis): $60.00/night. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed.Absolutely no trailer parking at stabling! All trailers must be parked in designated satellite parking. Refunds: Before Closing Date-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After Closing Date- No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation-No refund. Refunds mailed within 30 days of competition. USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($20 YEH, $10 NEH), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not enter the ring or start their dressage test.

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES: Will not receive ride times! All items must be submitted before arrival on the grounds. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) required at all levels, except FEH handler. HORSE REGISTRATION: USEA Limited or Full Registration Required for YEH/NEH horses. USEA FEH, Limited or Full Registration required for FEH horses. PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for the jump/gallop test. Riders must bring pinny holders with them. PAYMENT: ONLINE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY! All entry fees must be in US funds; no foreign checks. Office fee will be billed to no-show, no-pay entries! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee and must be in writing (fax, email or mail). NO TEXTS. Before C.D. - change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D. - change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division, space permitting. Absolutely no telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses, including non-compete horse. EMAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email.

Jumping Test:Jumping test will take place on the competition course. No need to hack or trailer anywhere! Young Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: See Young Event Horse Jumping Standards: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/2018_YEH_Jumping_Standards.pdf New Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: Similar to YEH-4. See link above for standards.

Ribbons: 1st to 8th Prizes: TBA

Stabling:112 permanent stalls with sliding doors. $50 per night does NOT include any bedding. Shavings $10/bag. Some straw available $10/bale if requested. PRE-ORDER BEDDING! Competitors wishing to stay for the week, call 301-514-0111 or email [email protected]. Tack Stall: $50 per night. Trailer Parking: No fee. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! All trailers must park in designated satellite parking. Only campers or LQ trailers that pay for hookup may park at stabling. There are only 8 hook-ups total on grounds. First-arrived, first served. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Muck Deposit: $25 (charged after event on Event Entries, before event on Xentry). Stalls must be stripped + swept to avoid/refund muck fee!Fee collected via Xentry will be refunded by competition after the event. Camping: W/electric hookup (20 Amp only - bring converter! Only 8 available on a first-arrival basis): $60.00/night. First-arrived, first served. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Off-site stabling: Contact information for off-site stabling in the area will be provided on the MDHT website closer to the event date, or email [email protected] to make an inquiry. Veterinarian: On Call. Farrier: On call. Numbers will be available at barn and show office.

GROUP RATE available at Fairfield Inn and Suites or Frederick Towne Place Suites on our website. See https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel OTHER LODGINGS: Marriott - TownePlace Suites (pet-friendly) (866) 715-0006 (9.4 miles) 5050 Westview Dr; Frederick MD 21703 US. Days Inn 5646 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 301-694-6600 (11.6 miles) Main Stay Suites 7310 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704 301-668-4600 (7.42 miles away); Sleep Inn 5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-668-2003 (8.27 miles away); Holiday Inn Express Frederick 5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-695-2881 (8.60 miles away); Comfort Inn (pet friendly) (7.42 miles away) 301-668-7272 7300 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704. On-site Camping: W/electric hookup (20 Amp only - bring converter!) Only 8 available on a first-come, first-placed basis. Placement next to barn is NOT guaranteed! $60.00/night.

YEH-5: YEH 5-Year-Old Qualifying Dressage Test (2017) YEH-4: YEH 4-Year-Old Qualifying Dressage Test (2017) NEH: YEH 4-Year-Old Qualifying Dressage Test (2017)

Jumping Test:Jumping test will take place on the competition course. No need to hack or trailer anywhere! Young Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: See Young Event Horse Jumping Standards: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/2018_YEH_Jumping_Standards.pdf New Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: Similar to YEH-4. See link above for standards.

DOGS:There will be a $100 fine for any dog not on a leash at any time during the weekend and the owner may be asked to leave the grounds. Dogs that bark continuously, lunge at people or horses or are otherwise disruptive should be left at home! Organizer/management reserves the right to evict any dog and its owner from the property. GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from their dogs’ behaviors. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. Disrespect toward volunteers, officials, staff, other competitors and other persons on the ground will not be tolerated. Organizer/management reserves the right to remove anyone from the grounds for any reason, including but not limited to disrespectful behavior. Cross Country School on Competition Course with a Professional/Week with the Pros - October 3-6, weather permitting. See website or StriderPRO for professional riders offering clinics on our course. Cross-country competition course open for schooling BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: October 10-16.Text 301-514-0111 for appointment. Schooling XC Course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111. See website for details www.themarylandhorsetrials.com. No motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Absolutely no bicycles on course when horses are competing! EV114 Dress 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. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a free schooling pass, logo wear, lunch, a day of fun and more. Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information see www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/volunteers or email [email protected] Water for horses available on grounds, but it is advised to bring your own. More News: To stay up to date on new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Sharps containers can be found in multiple locations in the stabling area. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Be sure to use the USEF online declaration form to declare and legal drugs administered to your horse. See USEF General Rules for more information.