United States Eventing Association

Address:Great Meadow Foundation; 5089 Old Tavern Road; The Plains, VA; 20198 From D.C: I-66 west to exit 31 to VA rte 245 toward Old Tavern; turn left onto Old Tavern Road; 1.8 miles, your destination is on the left. From Winchester I-81:take exit for I66 East to exit 28 towards Warrenton; go 2.7 miles, take a right onto Old Tavern Road; your destination will be on the right.

Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm.Show Jumping course open - 4 pm. Sat: All I/P/T - Dressage 8:00-am;I /P/T Show Jumping-10:00 am; I/P/T Cross-country-10:30 am. Sun: All N/BN - Dressage-8:00 am; N/BN Show Jumping-10:00; N/BN Cross-country-10:30am. Divisions may change days depending on entries at the different levels. Any changes will be posted to website.

TD:Sharyn Antico(MA) Judges: Pres: Heather Gillette (NJ) Dressage Judges:Sara Miller Leary(VA); Nancy Lowey (VA); Davida Bierbrauer (MD) SJ Judge: Kathy White, (VA) CD: XC:David O'Connor, (VA); Jonathan Wells, (TN) SJ: Kathy White, (VA)

Available online Wednesday, Sept 23 onhttps://www.greatmeadowinternational.com/

Enter via Xentry or Evententries: Melinda Rozga-Moore, Sec Email: [email protected] Phone (703) 328 6173 Website: https://www.greatmeadowinternational.com/ Old Tavern Horse Trial strongly prefers electronic entries and electronic payment.No checks. We can accept either XENTRY or Evententries for electronic transmission of your entry to and we strongly encourage all entries to use either system for entries and payment. For those not wanting to pay by credit card through Evententries or Xentry we are accepting payment via Venmo (@GreatMeadow-International-2)or Zelle ([email protected]), but you should contact the secretary if you want to use Zelle or Venmo. Entry forms must be submitted electronically (direct or via email [email protected]), not by mail. For ALL entries, the entry date will be the date when payment is processed electronically. If payment is not received by the closing date the entry is considered incomplete and will be subject to post entry late fees. Although you can fill out an entry using the USEA PDF entry form, they will not be directly transmitted electronically and you must email the entry to the secretary and pay using Venmo or Zelle.

Organizer: Max Corcoran Email: [email protected] Competition Management:Five Rings Eventing

No checks.Entry forms must be transmitted electronically through Xentry, EventEntries or email an electronically created form to [email protected]. Credit card payments via Xentry or EventEntries. Payment can also be paid via Venmo (@GreatMeadow-International-2) or Zelle ([email protected]).Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.$50.00 returned (bounced) check fee. Entry: I:$270.00;P:$250.00; T:$230.00;N:$225.00;BN:$220.00.Non-competing horses- must register with secretary, have a negative coggins, and pay a $25 grounds fee. Post Entry/Late Fee:$50 late fee for entries and/ or payments after the closing date and before Sept 22. Entries after Sept 21 will be assessed a late fee of $100.Electronic entries must be paid by the closing date to avoid late fees. Change Fee:Change fee applies to division, horse and/ or rider. $25 for each change before CD; $30.00 fee for each change of entry after C.D. but before Sept 22; Additional $50 fee for each change after Sept 21.Changes should be sent to the secretary by email. Changes NOT accepted by phone. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 office fee; After C.D.- less $100 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Most likely NO REFUNDS for any level (entry) AFTER 9 pm Sept 23. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($25), will be returned within 30 days of the competition to any who do not start the dressage test.Competition cancellation-No refund

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from the secretary will be by email.All entrants competing must be USEA members. All horses competing must have USEA registration number. Intermediate & Preliminary competitors, include USEF membership numbers for rider, trainer and owner (including farm, syndicate, etc.). Riders, trainers, and/or owners of horses competing at the Intermediate & Preliminary levels who arenotUSEF members will be required to pay $45 Show Pass fee with entry.(Note: a coach may or may not be a trainer; trainers are the ones who care and feed the horses)AND USEF MEMBERS - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE ON YOUR SAFE SPORT TRAINING. Completed entries must include the Great Meadow Foundation Waiver: A copy can be found on the Webpage https://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/great-meadow-foundation-release/ or Email secretary ([email protected]) for copy of waiver. PLEASE no photos of missing items emailed to secretary - Scans are okay - must be legible! Double entries: Not accepted. The use of XENTRY or EventEntries is strongly encouraged as you can submit your entries electronically. Check entry status online athttps://www.greatmeadowinternational.com/Entries may be accepted after the closing date on a space-available basis. Incomplete entriesmay bewait listed until complete. If there is a wait list, it will be posted on the website along with entry status. Unpaid entries are incomplete and will not be assigned ride times. We will not hold spots for incomplete/ unpaidentriesif we have awaitlist. Emergency information box on entry must be filled out or entry is not complete. For all entries, thedate of paymentis considered the entry date, NOT the date it was submitted via Xentry, Evententries or emailed. Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 office fee; After C.D.- $100 entry refundONLYif place can be filled from wait list. NO REFUNDS for any level (entry) AFTER 9 pm Sept 23. Competition cancellation-No refund. All scratches must be given directly to Melinda via email: [email protected]. We are not responsible for scratches left on voicemail.Email required. Negative Coggins certificate valid through Sept 26, 2022 required for all horses.Horses without current Coggins on file or in hand will not be allowed on grounds. 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.

All I-3200 m @ 550 mpm. All P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.All T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. All N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. All BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Open, rolling hills - old established turf, excellent footing. Course runs on same land as the MARS Great Meadow International On all courses, some obstacles tend toward maximum heights for the level. Forward galloping courses. Well suited for horses with experience at the level. I & P - includes water complex & coffin. T - includes water complex & ditch. N/BN - includes water complexand ditch. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. There will be a schooling day Monday or Tuesday after the HT. **NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON COURSE and NO Bicycles or any other type of vehicle on racetrack

Eightribbons per division; Certificates good toward 2023 entry fees for 1st through 3rd . Possible product awards at all levels by Sponsors. $5 fee for mailing ribbon paid to secretary prior to competition conclusion.TIP awards will be given at all levels. Please make sure that the secretary has your TIP number.

Stabling:No stabling available on-grounds. We will provide list of contacts of local stabling available to competitors upon request. Veterinarian:Chad Davis (540)955-9115 ;Numbers will be posted at Secretary's stand. All trailers please go in Gate 2 and follow signs back to trailer parking. Please bring water - we have a very limited source.

Warrenton, VA - 9 miles away. Hampton Inn - 9.2 miles - 540 349 4200; Baymont Inn and Suites - 9.4 miles - 800 337 0800; Local AirBnB or VRBO.

Test and arena sizes: All I-2022 USEF Intermediate Level Test A-Large Arena. All P-2022 USEF Preliminary Level Test A-Small Arena.All T-2022 USEF Training Level Test A-Small Arena. All N-2022 USEF Novice Level Test A-Small Arena. All BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Level Test A-Small Arena. Weather permitting, dressage will be behind the polo field. Some dressage may take place in the all weather GMI warmup ring.

All I-3200 m @ 550 mpm. All P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.All T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. All N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. All BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Open, rolling hills - old established turf, excellent footing. Course runs on same land as the MARS Great Meadow International On all courses, some obstacles tend toward maximum heights for the level. Forward galloping courses. Well suited for horses with experience at the level. I & P - includes water complex & coffin. T - includes water complex & ditch. N/BN - includes water complexand ditch. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. There will be a schooling day Monday or Tuesday after the HT. **NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON COURSE and NO Bicycles or any other type of vehicle on racetrack

We will be following ALL USEF Covid Action guidelines. Please see USEF Action Plan for current rules:https://www.usef.org/media/coronavirus-resources Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT.There will be a schooling day Monday or Tuesday after the HT. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry, otherwise Senior is assumed. If event is oversubscribed, preference given to higher levels. Divisions may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website. Show jumping warmup and show jumping competition arena will be on all weather footing. Any volunteers, please go to USEA's Volunteer Incentive Program:https://www.eventingvolunteers.com Plan to bring own water, as closest water may be far away. Ice will be available atstores in the Plains or Marshall. Food Truckon grounds for breakfast & lunch. Vendors on grounds during event. Photographers on site with mobile lab. No loose dogs anywhere on the grounds including on XC course. Dogs must be leashed and attached to a person or vehicle per USEF Rule GR1301.6. Refund checks not mailed (or Venmo transfer) will not be until after event. Watchhttps://www.greatmeadowinternational.com/website for additional information. Live scores can be found at:http://www.coursewalkapp.com/livescores/ All trailers and spectators please go in Gate 2 and follow signs back to trailer parking. All volunteers please go in Gate 7 and follow signs. Please bring water - we have a very limited source. NO CARS OR TRUCKS will be allowed up by competition area during competition - it is .2 mile walk from trailers. 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. SHARPS CONTAINER: Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Competition management will place notice of this requirement either in its prize list or on a specific handout given to trainers on check in at the competition. See GR1210.4 for complete details and please make sure the requirements for Sharps Containers are met at this competition. “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.”