The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm

Comment

5.15.23: YEH entry fee correction - see omnibus. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18255

Event Date: Jul 14 - 16, 2023

Open Date: May 30 | Close Date: June 27

Location: Adamstown, 1235 Park Mills Road, MD 21710 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710 From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Pt 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-355 South/ URBANA PIKE. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 6.4 miles on right. From 270 in MD: exit # 26 onto Route 80-Buckeystown. Turn Left onto Park Mills Road. Event is 5.2 miles on right.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jr,TR,N,N-Jr,NR,BN,BN-Jr,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,P-JY,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Friday: YEH dressage 8:00 am, jumping test 10:00 am. Cross-country course open-3:00 pm. Saturday: I/P/M/OT-8:00 am dressage, 10:00 show jumping, 10:15 cross country. Sunday: TR/JT/N/BN8:00 am dressage, 10:00 show jumping, 10:15 cross country. Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change. Check www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for possible changes. Starting Times: Available the Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Event Officials

TD:Tim Murray (MA); Rumsey Keefe (MD) PGJ: Janice Conlon (MD) Dressage Judges:Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD), Sara Miller Leary (VA), Abby Gibbon (MD)SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC: Ian Stark, (GBR) YEH Judges:Jumping: Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD); Dressage: Jan Conlon (MD)

Secretary: Rick Dunkerton ([email protected])

Starting Times

Available Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com.

Entry Information

Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com (any scratches before closing date will be refunded via credit card within 1 week) OR USEA Xentry (refunds will be processed within 30 days of event completion). NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Evententries.com STRONGLY preferred! Any scratches before closing date will be refunded via credit card within 1 week if entered through Evententries. Submit all documents as follows: Entry Form and USEA/USEF waivers: Event Entries/Xentry. Evententries.com STRONGLY PREFERRED 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, rider MUST email us to let us know ([email protected]). Loch Moy Farm waiver (required for all participants):via Event Entries or sign digitally athttps://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-waiver. If done on our website, please email us to let us know ([email protected]). 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 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:Rick Dunkerton [email protected] entry questions, or call 601-498-3330.

Organizer

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

Fees

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Entry Fee: I: $325; P/M: $275.00; T/N/BN: $250YEH: $165 + $20 USEA starter fee. POST Entry: (if space allows): I: $400; P/M: $350; T/N/BN: $325YEH: $190 + $20 USEA starter fee.

Stabling: $75.00 per night. Grounds Fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50.00. Muck Fee: $ 50.00 (pay on Event Entries or Xentry!). Stalls must be stripped + swept to receive muck refund. Tack stall: $75.00 per night. Shavings: $12.00 per bag. Trailer Parking fee: No fee for satellite parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! Campers or LQ trailers with hook-up only. Camper Hook-up: $50/night (space is limited! only 10 available on a first-come basis) Tent camping, no hook-up: $25.00 (no trailers at barn!) Late Fee: (included in Post Entry fees above) $75.00. Double Entries: $25.00. Incomplete Fee: $20.00 PER ITEM for any missing information as of 6:00pm Sunday, July 03, 2022. Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, LMF waiver, current coggins & 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. Change Fee: $25. Changes must be in writing (email). NO TEXT MESSAGES.
Refunds:
Before Closing Date: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date: No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation: No refund. Refunds within 1 week of scratch if entered on evententries.com. Refunds within 30 days of completion of event if entered on Xentry. USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($30) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test or present at the first horse inspection, if applicable.

Entries

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED: Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, LMF waiver, current coggins & 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. BE SURE TO USE THE UPDATED Federation Entry Agreement and USEF Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. These are TWO (2) separate pages. Both are required for entry. Remember to replace your uploaded documents on Event Entries! LOCH MOY FARM Waiver will also be required. Digitally sign it on www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-waiver. ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL: On-time entries still incomplete one week before the event will be charged $20 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, coggins, LMF waiver, horse or rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced. Submit ALL items before event! INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. PAYMENT: Credit card payment only. Muck deposits will be paid via Event Entries or Xentry only. No checks! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $20 fee per item. Change must be in writing (email). NO TEXT MESSAGES. 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 or text withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Submit payment, documents and association number for horse and rider changes IMMEDIATELY. NO DAY-OF PAPERWORK ACCEPTED! COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses, including non-compete horses. E-MAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email. SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Loch Moy Farm.

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.

Awards

All Divisions: Ribbons to 8th. Other awards TBA during the competition. Special Prizes: The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. More information at www.tjctip.com

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling:112 permanent stalls with sliding doors. Stall size varies. Competitors wishing to stay for the week (with turnout) call or text (301)514-0111 or email [email protected]. Tack Stall:$75 per night. Shavings:$12/bag. (Free bag no longer offered).PRE-ORDER all shavings! Trailer Parking: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 next to stabling, and 10 total on grounds. First-come, first served. Muck Deposit:Pay Muck Deposit on Event Entries or Xentry!Muck deposits MUST be in by Sunday, July 9 to avoid Missing Items fee. Stalls must be stripped and swept to have deposit returned.If you add a stall AFTER entry, WE MUST HAVE YOUR MUCK DEPOSIT BEFORE ARRIVAL! Camping:W/electric hookup (only 8 at stabling, 10 total on grounds, available on a first-come basis): $50.00/night. Tent camping (no hookup, trailer must be parked at satellite parking): $25/night. Space is limited.

Veterinarian:Dr. Chad Davis - number at Secretary's stand. Farrier: Kelsey Quack - 317-364-2933

Accommodations

Marriott - Fairfield Inn(301-631-2000) (9.4 miles) 5220 Westview Dr.‎ Frederick MD 21703 US.Book through https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel
Other Accommodations: 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.
Book Marriott Group Rate at:
https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel
On-site Camping:
W/electric hookup (only 11 available on a first-come basis): $50.00/night. Tent camping w/o hookup: $25/night.

Dressage

BRIDLE NUMBERS:Bridle numbers will be provided in your packet. Test & arena sizes:I:2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std.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 A-Sm. Dressage arenas and warmups have all-weather footing.

Cross-Country

A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK: A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK:I-3400m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m 375 mpm. B-1700-2000 m @ 325-350 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be aggravated. I track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. P/M has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy.N/BN Good educational and inviting tracks. All I/P/M/T courses/tracks will be different from Week 1 and are intended to be more inviting than Week 1. All courses intended to be suitable for horses new to the level. Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 17-24, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. $85 @lochmoyon Venmo, Call/text 301-514-0111 for appointment. Dressage, SJ and Cross-country schooling course open daily by appointment, text 301-514-0111. www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for prices.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. They will be provided in your packet. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.
Stadium Arena Size: 297 ft x 232 ft. Stadium warmup size : 250 ft x 175 ft. Footing in both is an all-weather, sand, washed #10 screenings, /Trutex fiber blend.

Other Information

OTHER:No unauthorized motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Concessions available on grounds. Water on grounds but it is advised to bring your own also. To stay up to date on the new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, go to www.themarylandhorsetrials.com, and follow the Maryland Horse Trials and Loch Moy Farm on Facebook and Instagram. CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING:Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July17-23, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call or text 301-514-0111 for appointment, Cross-country schooling course and show jumping/dressage schooling open daily by appointment (301) 514-0111. See website for details. VOLUNTEERS:Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a choice of schooling pass, $65 off an unrecognized entry (3/year), or 1 raffle ticket for your choice of $1000 or the Maryland 5* VIP package raffle drawing, AND logo wear, lunch, drinks, snacks, volunteer after party and a day of fun! Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information seewww.themarylandhorsetrials.com/volunteersor email [email protected] DOGS:GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. 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 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. 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 “Every national class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.

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