Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test
Comment
4.19.23: Accepting Post Entries through Tuesday, May 2nd, no late fee.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18191
Event Date: May 7, 2023
Open Date: Mar 21 | Close Date: Apr 18
Location: Millbrook, 1031 Bangall-Amenia Rd, NY 12545 (AREA 1)
Directions
Address:1031 Bangall Amenia Rd, Millbrook NY 12545.
From South:Route 22 to Amenia. Left (west) on Rte. 44 to Dutchess Rte. 86 (Bangall-Amenia Road). Right onto Rt. 86 - go approx. 1.5 miles.
From Millbrook:Rte. 44 east to Dutchess Rte. 86. Left onto Rt. 86 – go approx. 1.5 miles.
Please note:if traveling North/South in NY the Taconic Parkway does NOT allow trailers; seek alternate route.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,Starter
Tentative Schedule
Course open for inspection Saturday morning.
Sun: Dressage-8 am-2 pm; Show Jumping-12 pm-4:30 pm.
Event Officials
Judges: Pres/Dressage:Margaret Hutchison, NY "r"
SD: Rick Caldwell, CT "S"
2nd Dressage Judge: Roberta Carleton, CT "r"
CD: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery, NY
Starting Times
May 3rd, after 6:00 pm @ www.area1usea.org and www.rigameadow.com
Times emailed to all competitors - please make sure your email is legible on your entry.
Entry Information
Erin Keehan
200 Turkey Trot Rd
Williamston, SC 29697
518 428 4386 Please, no phone calls during working hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) or after 9pm.
Email [email protected] best way to reach the secretary and get a quick response.
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test.
Electronic entry and payment strongly encouraged and preferred.
Enter through EventEntries or Xentry - all documents & payment must be submitted (electronically preferred) by closing or entry will be waitlisted.
Any changes/scratches/requests must be in writing via email only - NO entries/changes/scratches/requests/etc via text message/FB messaging/voice mail.
Organizer
Org: Linda Bushnell and Co-Org Jackie Merwin, Riga Meadow at Coole Park, 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545
Comp Mngmnt: Riga Meadow Equestrian Center LLC, (Riga Meadow at Coole Park), 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545. 845 373 8591www.rigameadow.com
Fees
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test.
Entry: All divisions: $100.00 (No USEA Starter/D&M fee).
Stabling: $50.00.
Non-USEA MemberFee - add $25 fee at the time of entry.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future.
Entries
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Please note, starter fees and drugs/meds fees line items on the entry form DO NOT apply.
Competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Copy must accompany entry.
Higher levels available upon request, and if entries warrant. Contact secretary with requests.
Awards
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reserve low point placed Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to event secretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Extra permanent stalls available. $50 overnight. Feed/bedding/ hay available for purchase, further info from secy. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, (845) 677 5500
# will be posted at secys booth. Farrier: TBDAccommodations
Reserve early. Courtyard by Marriott, Poughkeepsie, NY; Interlaken Inn, (860) 435-9878
. Iron Masters Inn, (860) 435-9844.Wake Robin Inn, (860) 435-2000 . Sharon Motor Lodge, (860) 364-0036.Dressage
Test & arena sizes: P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Eventing Test-Sm.
Dressage and SJ on sand. Dressage warm-up: Grass.
Other Information
Entry limit-180. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Starter stadium no higher than 2'
Food available on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed. Photographer on premises.