Tryon Riding & Hunt Club "Morris the Horse" Trials

Status

Cancelled

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18348

Event Date: Oct 21 - 22, 2023

Open Date: Sep 5 | Close Date: Oct 3

Location: Columbus, 6985 S. NC Hwy. 9 , NC 28722 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address:Foothills Equestrian & Nature Center (FENCE) 3381 Hunting Country Rd, Tryon, NC 28782,directions atwww.tryonridingandhuntclub.org. This event straddles the NC/SC border. From I-26: Exit Landrum SC(#1). Hwy 14 towards Landrum for 1.5mi.; Right on Bomar; One block, turn right on Prince Rd. Go 1.7mi to left on Hunting Country Rd just before crossing underneath I-26 bridge. Stabling on Left 8/10mi. Competition at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. All turns marked by FENCE signs.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN

USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro

Tentative Schedule

Fri:Cross-country course open-3pm. Low Country Boil Competitor's Party Friday evening, adjacent to the stabling. Sat: Dressage-8am; Cross-country-10:00am. Sun: Show Jumping-8:30 am. Awards immediately following Divisions. * Final competition schedule determined by the number ofentries in each division. Please check website for updates. If entry numbers are low we may condense to a one-day.

Event Officials

TD:Leslie Threlkeld, NC Judges: Pres:Muffin (Amelia) Pantaze, VA; Dressage Judge:Jennifer Roth, NC Show Jump Judge:Muffin Pantaze, VA CD: X-C:Beth Perkins, NC CD: SJ:Beth Perkins

Starting Times

Times will be posted on the website tryonridingandhuntclub.org by Thursday October 19 and emailed.

Entry Information

Price Story, Secretary 240 N Windsor Rd. Windsor, SC 29856 Cell: 828-242-7954 Email: [email protected] Enter online at www.evententries.com Draw checks to Tryon Riding and Hunt Club.

Organizer

Organizer:Molly Bull 1316 Antioch Road Scottsville, VA 24590 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 434-962-0306 Competition Management: Tryon Riding and Hunt Club

Fees

Draw checks to Tryon Riding and Hunt Club. All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing. Entry:PT $225,T $225, N $225, BN $225, Starter $150,Intro $150. $25 late fee added after closing.

Grounds Fee: Non-competing horses $50 (if not stabled) - must register withSecretary, provide Coggins, and wear a bridle number at all times while on grounds.

Stabling: $160 (Fri 8am- 5pm Sun). Addit'l nights: $35 each. Muck Fee Deposit: $50; Separate check. Tack Stalls: $100. Ship-in: $50 for non-stabled horses. Bedding: $9 per bag of shavings, please PRE-ORDER when you enter. RV Hook-up: $55/night (electric & water), 20 spaces available. 20 adapters available at additional $100 deposit fee, payable to secretary. Late Entry: $25 additional fee. Changes: $25 fee for changes after closing. Returned Checks: $35.

$50 Fee for switching stalls without permission!

Bring your own XCpinney holder as we will not be selling them.

Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- Entry/Stabling- Less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. Competition Cancellation - No refund.USEA Starter/D&M FeeRefund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30) is not subjected to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Entries

Entry fee includes a $25. non-refundable office fee. Double Entries not accepted. USEA membership required at all levels except Starter and Intro. BN competitors must be USEA members, and the horse registered with a Limited status (T,N,BN) or Full status.Divisions may befurther divided or combined if entries warrant. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Starter and Intro competitors are exempt from USEA Membership/non-membership fees and Starter/D&M fee. Returned checks incur $35 processing charge. All changes after closing incur a $25 fee. All changes and scratches must be made in writing, or email to secretary. Check TRHC website at www.tryonridingandhuntclub.org for entry status and times. Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- Entry/Stabling- Less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. Competition Cancellation - No refund. Neg Coggins within 12 months required for all horses. Legible and clear copy must have a "date drawn" and "accession number" and must be provided with entry. "Smartphone" photos must be completely visible with all information. Coggins copy required to keep in the Show Office; we will not make copies for you at the event. Late Entries: If space allows post/late entries will be accepted and they will be charged an additional $50 late fee. Any entry postmarked after Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will also be considered a late entry and charged the $50 late fee. This includes Coggins, signatures, and required documents. Funds must be received/postmarked whether entering electronically or by mail, by 11:59 pm on the closing date or will be considered late. Late fee policy will be strictly followed!! Stabling Form: Requests need to be noted by placing same name (trainer, barn or person to be stabled with) on stabling form. Late entry stabling requests may not be able to be accommodated. A separate check for Stall Deposit -- PER HORSE -- must be included. 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.

Competitor Information

Course designed by Beth Perkins. Hilly, horses must be fit. PT/T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. N: Approximately 1900m @ 375 mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m @ 300 mpm (max. height 2'3"). Intro: Approximately 1000m @ 250 mpm (max height 18"). Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed September 25, after XC Schooling day for the public on September 23-24. More info on tryonridingandhuntclub.org.

Awards

Prizes and 8 ribbons per division for Horse Trial divisions. Perpetual trophy for overall low score at Training. IEL and College Team Challenge ribbons to each team member for 1st to 3rd placed teams. TIP awards for each level. Junior Low Score award.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Limited stabling 300 permanent 10 x 10 stalls with doors, on grounds. $160.00 /Stall from noon on Fri. to 5pm on Sunday; $100/Tack stall. Grounds fee: for noncompeting horses only - $50. Non-competing horses must be stabled or pay grounds fee and must show Coggins. All horses on grounds must be entered as competing or registered as non-competing.Muck Fee Deposit: $50, separate check.No portable stalls allowed. NO INITIAL BEDDING PROVIDED - PLEASE ORDER IN ADVANCE! Please order bedding on stabling form in advance ($9/bag) or by email to the secretary. Limited extra bedding available from Show Office. Veterinarian: On grounds and on call. Tryon Equine Hospital, 828.894.6065. Farrier: On call, Mick Doyle, 864.978.6282. Equine Ambulance: On grounds XC day and on call otherwise.

Accommodations

RV hook ups at FENCE: $55/night (electric & water only). Reservations through Show Secretary Price Story. Check www.tryonridingandhutnclub/places-to-stay fora list of localaccommodations. Accommodations may be found in Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, Flat Rock, and Forrest CIty, NC. In addition, the town of Landrum, SC is very close to the venue.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: All tests in small arena. PT-2022 USEF Prelim Test A. T-2022 USEF Training Test A. N-2022 Novice Test A. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A. Starter and Intro-2022 USEA Starter Test. Arenas: All-weather stone dust arenas; warm-up: stone dust &/or grass.

Cross-Country

Course designed by Beth Perkins. Hilly, horses must be fit. PT/T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. N: Approximately 1900m @ 375 mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m @ 300 mpm (max. height 2'3"). Intro: Approximately 1000m @ 250 mpm (max height 18"). Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed September 25, after XC Schooling day for the public on September 23-24. More info on tryonridingandhuntclub.org.

Other Information

Large all-weather stone dust arena for SJ, with warm up on same footing. Save our secretaries - enter through evententries.com! Entries also accepted by mail or Xentry. Email the secretary Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Team info. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the eligible Section and birth date on entry. Be sure to include horse and rider experience in the appropriate place on the entry form! Minimum of 5 entries needed by closing date to offer the P/T division. PT division rides Prelim dressage and SJ, Training level XC. Food Concession Stand on grounds. Sharps containers located in stabling. Protective headgear required at all times when mounted. Official Photographer is Liz Crawley. Dogs must be leashed with person attached. No motorized vehicles allowed on Cross Country Course. No Smoking on Grounds. All entries must be complete before the event starts. Packets available starting at 3:00 on Friday. Sharps containers will be located on the competition grounds in the stables. Improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments may be fined. 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.”