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 Rt. 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 P/M/T - Dressage 8:00-am; P/M/T Show Jumping-10:00 am; P/T Cross-country-10:30 am.; Sun:All T/N/BN - Dressage-8:00 am; T/N/BN Show Jumping-10:00; N/BN Cross-country-10:30am.

Depending on entry numbers at the different levels, some Training may run Sat and some Sunday. We anticipate Training will be Saturday. If you have a Training entry, please let the secretary know if you can not ride one of these days.

Division may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website.

TD:Leslie Threlkeld (NC) Judges: Pres:Sara Miller Leary (VA); Dressage Judges:Helen Brettell (VA);Nicky Vogel (VA) SJ Judge: Kathy White, (VA) CD: XC:David O'Connor (VA), Jonathan Wells, (TN) SJ: Kathy White, (VA)

Available online Wednesday, June 8 onhttp://www.mocpony.club

Enter via Xentry or Evententries: Sec: Melinda Rozga-Moore Email: [email protected] Phone(703) 328 6173(please no calls after 8:30pm) Website:http://www.mocpony.club Middleburg Horse Trial strongly prefers electronic entries and payment via credit card or other electronic means. We can accept either XENTRY or Evententries for electronic transmission of your entry to Middleburgand we strongly encourage all entries to use either system for entries and payment.For those not wanting to pay by credit card we are accepting payment via Venmo (@MiddleburgHorseTrials)or other electronic means (e.g. Zelle), but you would need to first contact the secretary if you want to use methods other than Xentry, Evententries or Venmo .Entry formsmust 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 processedelectronically If payment is not received by the closing date theentry 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 them by credit card or use Venmo, Zelle, or other electronic means. In addition to USEA/USEF waivers, the USPC requires Middleburg HT to have an additional signed waiver.http://www.mocpony.club

Organizer: Max Corcoran Email: [email protected] Competition Management: Middleburg Orange County Pony Club

Payment by credit card or other electronic means.Entry forms must be transmitted electronically through Xentry EventEntries or email [email protected]. Credit card payments via Xentry or EventEntries. Payment can also be paid via Venmo (@MiddleburgHorseTrials) or Zelle (contact secretary).Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.$50.00 returned (bounced) check fee. Entry: P:$250.00; M:235.00;T:230.00;N:$225.00;BN:$220.00. Non-competing horses- Must register with secretary, have a negative coggins, and pay a $20 grounds fee. Post Entry/Late Fee:$50 late fee for entries and/ or payments after the closing date but before June 5. Entries after June 4 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.$25.00 for any change of entry before C.D. $50.00 for any change of entry after C.D.$ but before June 5; $100 fee for each change after June 4.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 June 7. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30) 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. 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 Preliminary level 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) 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 athttp://www.mocpony.club. 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. Please include TIP registration number for horses that want to be considered for TIP awards(http://tjctip.com). These must be received by June 9th at 1PM. 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.- entry fee less $100ONLYif place can be filled from wait list. NO REFUNDS for any level (entry) AFTER 9 pm June 7. Competition cancellation-No refund. All scratches must be given directly to Melinda via email: [email protected]. We are not responsible for scratches left on answering machines.Email required. Negative Coggins certificate valid through June 12, 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.

Sixribbons per division with neck ribbons for first place. Also product awards by Sponsors. $3 fee for mailing ribbon paid to secretary prior to competition conclusion. Will be offering Ribbons for TIP registered horses (http://tjctip.com).

Stabling:No stabling available on-grounds. We will provide a list of contacts for local stabling available to competitors upon request. Veterinarian:Dr.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. You should bring water - there will be limited access to water in the the trailer parking area.

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 P-2022 USEF Preliminary Level Test A-Small Arena. All M- 2022 USEF Modified 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.
Arenas: all on improved grass behind Polo ring.

All P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.All M-2800 m @ 490 mpm.;All T-2500 m @ 470 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. P - includes water complex & coffin. M -includes water complex & ditch.T -includes water complex & ditch. N - includes water complexand ditch. BN includes a water complex. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. Schooling is currently planned for 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. Division days may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website. Depending on the number of entries at the different levels, some Training may run Sat and some Sunday. We anticipate Training will be Saturday. If you have a Training entry, please let the secretary know if you can not ride one of these days. Show jumping warmup and competition arena will be on all weather footing. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. We are planning a schooling day the Tuesday after the HT. The schooling will include XC as well as SJ in the all weather ring. We need volunteers; please go to USEA's Volunteer Incentive Program:https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/2662. Volunteers will get a schooling pass. Daily drawing of prizes for volunteers that work each day. Those people who volunteer for this horse trial, Great Meadow International, and Old Tavern will get special gifts. Erin Gilmore will be the official photographer. You should bring water - there will be limited access to water in the the trailer parking area.The closest dependable water may be far away. Food Truck on grounds for breakfast & lunch. Vendors on grounds during event. 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 until after event and check has cleared. Watchhttp://www.mocpony.clubwebsite 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. NO CARS OR TRUCKS will be allowed up by competition area during competition - it is .2 mile walk from trailers. In addition to USEA/USEF waivers, the USPC requires Middleburg HT to have an additional signed waiver and Great Meadow requires a seaparate waiver and both can be accessed at the MOC horse trial website http://www.mocpony.club We will be guided by USEA/USEF and the State of Virginia Covid-19 protocols at the time of the event. We will notify all entries if we need to make any changes for health concerns. The Sharps container will be placed at the Secretary stand which is near the trailer parking. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. 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”.