United States Eventing Association

CLASSIC Address: 4017 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882 (GPS may identify Gaithersburg instead of Laytonsville; either is correct) HT onsite stabling address: 22814 Howard Chapel Rd Brookeville MD 20833 PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MAIN WAREDACA ADDRESS! HT OFF site stabling address: FREE REIN FARM 5011 Riggs Road Gaithersburg MD 20882 HT Parking field prior to Waredaca Main Entrance on Damascus Road...Signs posted ***************************************************************************************************************

From Baltimore/Frederick: I-70 to Rt. 97 South; Approx. 8 mi. to right onto Rt. 650/Damascus Rd.,corner parking field, 1 mi. on right.

From VA/Washington, DC Beltway (495): To I‑270 N. Exit Shady Grove Rd. east. Continue east on Shady Grove to right on Rt. 124. At fourth light, turn right on Brink Rd. Go 5 mi. to left on Howard Chapel Rd. At stop sign, turn left on Damascus Rd. Entrance immediately on right.
OR Route 15 north of Leesburg, to Rt 340 East to I 70 East to Route 97 south, follow directions above.**suggested route from NO VA

ORWashington, DC Beltway (495)to I‑270 N. Take ICC Rt 200 East(toll road) to Georgia Ave/Route 97 north toward Olney; Continue approx 6 miles north of Olney to the traffic light at Route 650; turn left onto Route 650/Damascus Rd; continue 1.5 mile to entrance on right.

From PA/North:I-70 west to Rt. 97 south, 8 miles to right onto Rt. 650 Damascus Rd., parking field 1+ mile on right.

From SE Maryland: Washington Beltway to Rt. 650 north, crossover Georgia Ave/Rt. 97, entrance 1 1/4 mi. on right OR Route 97 to Route 32 to Clarksville; follow local directions via GPS.

Schedule is and will be adjusted according to entry numbers. Check website on October 18 for more definite schedule. HORSE TRIALS Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: All BN and N :TENTATIVE Dressage-11 am; ( suggest time to walk xc courses ) Show jumping-1:00 pm; Cross-country-1:15 pm. Sun: All P, M, and T :TENTATIVE Dressage-11 am; ( suggesttime to walk xc courses )Show jumping-1:00 pm. Cross-country-1:30 pm.

***schedule will remain TENTATIVE until entries have closed***. CLASSIC 3-Day Event; SPECIFIC DETAILS TO FOLLOW after CLOSING DATE. Keep checking Classic Three Day under 'Competitions' section of Waredaca website.

Check In and Arrival details: Wednesday, 10/25 after 11 am and before 6 pm; Thursday morning 10/26 before 8:00 am.

Wednesday 10/25 :6:15 Welcome Briefing in person or Zoom.

Thursday 10/26:First Horse Inspection. Full day of activities and prep sessions. Dinner presentations.

Friday 10/27: Dressage. Evening Mandatory Riders Meeting before Cross Country held that evening.

Saturday 10/28: Cross-country. Purina Beverage and Cheese in the afternoon.

Sunday 10/29: Final Horse Inspection, Show Jumping; mounted awards ceremony.

TIM BOURKEand STEPHEN BRADLEY (FRIDAY); dinners, educational seminars and demonstrations will occur throughout the event.

Horse Trials Officials: TD:Katie Domino, MD Judges: GJP: Eileen Pritchard-Bryan, MD Dressage Judges:Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, MD; Anne-Marie Cochran PA; Jessie Ginsburtg, VA SJ Judge: Kathy White, VA CD: XC: P, M and T: Jeff Kibbie, PA; N and BN: Steph Kohr and Robert Butts MD SJ: Kathy White, VA Classic 3 Day Officials: TD:Rick Caldwell, CT; GJP: Carol Kozlowski, NY; GJ Member:Pam Wiedemann, PA; Additional Dressage Judges for Classic: Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, MD; Anne-Marie Cochran, PA CD: XC:(BN, N, T) Steph Kohr; (P, M) Robert Butts, MD SJ:Kathy White, VA

HT: STARTING TIMES: Available October 25 BY 2 PM ON WEBSITE: www.waredaca.com. CLASSIC THREE DAY: TENTATIVE DRESSAGE TIMES available October 18 by 3 PM on Website: www.waredaca.com

Cindy Wood 64 Smallwood Trace Camden SC 29020 Phone: 410 726 8926 Cindy: E mail: [email protected] Farm website: http://www.waredaca.com Event Entries and Xentry: Entries accepted by check or credit card payment until Closing Date. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries. Final cost dependent on date entry is 'complete'. SELLING of ENTRIES: WeDO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Waredaca Inc Draw checks toWaredaca, Inc

Org: Gretchen Butts, 4015 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882, (301) 570-4191 days Assistant Organizer: Steph Kohr Classic Three Day Organizing Committee: Gretchen Butts, Pat Mansfield, Cindy Wood, Chris Donovan, Michele Schwartz, Chris Arthur, Kelley Williams, Steph Kohr and Kim Keating

Event Fees Directory- see individual section for details. Draw checks to Waredaca, Inc. Fee determined by date of COMPLETED (ALL PAPERWORK AND FEES) ENTRY. SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Waredaca Inc. Horse Trials: HT Entry Fee: Open Preliminary: $295 Open Modified:$280 Open and Training Rider:$280 Open and Novice Rider: $260 Open and Beginner Novice Rider: $260 Late/Post Entry for all levels October 11-18 add $50 per entry; Late/Post Entry for all levels after October 18 add $75 per entry HT Stabling:$65.00 per night per horse. Muck Fee:$85.00 (separate check) PER STALL. NO initial bedding provided. Shavings can be pre-ordered ($10/bag E:[email protected]) for on site location. VERY limited stalls on grounds (stall assignment based on entry complete date) 40 stalls within a 2 mile radius with easy access for any size trailer STABLING ASSIGNMENTS AND DIRECTIONS POSTED ON WEBSITE October 16. Keep checking the Provisional Stabling List *********************************************************************************************************************** CLASSIC THREE DAY EVENT SAME AS 2022!! NO INCREASE!! Total number of entries accepted will be 75 Entry Fee: Classic Preliminary, Modified and Training Entry fee: BY 9/26 $550; 9/27-10/10 $575; after CD $600 At least 8 entries are required for these two levels ************************************************************************************** Classic Training Entry fee: BY 9/26 $550; 9/27-10/10 $575; after CD $600 Classic Novice and Beginner Novice Entry fee BY 9/26 $525; 9/27-10/10 $550; after CD $575. CLASSIC Three Day Preliminary, Modified, Training, Novice and Beginner Novice STABLING DETAILS: Entry fee includes BOTH THE COMPETITION AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS PLUS MANY EXTRA ACTIVITIES JUST FOR CLASSIC PARTICIPANTSpresented by Lead Clinician Sharon White and Stephen Bradley (Friday),also featuring an all-star cast of local professionals. Food included: 1 full dinner, 1 'heavy h'ordeuvres evening, Saturday afternoon 'beverage' and cheese Purina reception and lots more!!! Classic Three Day Stabling will all be on site--FEI stabling with covered aisles (FEIstabling.com)! Stabling: $290 per horse for duration. Muck Fee: $85 (separate check) PER STALL. No bedding provided but shavings can be pre-ordered ($10/bag E:[email protected]). Tack stall: $290 The sharing ofTack stalls is encouraged. Available as space/numbers allow ALL STABLING REQUESTS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY OCTOBER 1; NO stabling refund after10/2 3 day stabling is ONLY for the three day horses! No Day Stabling; if commuting, daily parking is on the premises but not in the immediate Three Day Area. **CLASSIC competitorsmust arrive with a complete Flu and Rhino vaccination record ; anyOUT OF STATEcompetitor will need a current health certificate** ******************************************************************************************************************************************* HT and 3 Day Refunds: Before C.D.-Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refunds entry or stabling.Competition cancellation- No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund 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. Competition cancellation- No refund.

HT and Classic Three Day: Use regular HT Entry Form. Fees stated above. ALL Entries will be SCHEDULED when all the paperwork and fees are received = A COMPLETED ENTRY ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 22 TO BE INCLUDED IN COMPETITION Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 PM Monday October 16-signature pages, coggins, missing USEF/USEA numbers Any change to entry must be in writing via email to secretary Cindy: [email protected] Absolutely NO telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted Riders are responsible for providing a CURRENT PRINTED EMAIL ADDRESS ON ENTRY--ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH ENTRY SECRETARY WILL BE VIA EMAIL SCRATCHES/CHANGES...with any simple change to entry--change of horse or rider ( not both ) and/or division--no charge; any change to entry after 10/11 and event conclusion: $75 POST entries: if space allows and post entries are accepted, fee schedule as noted. All other refunds/scratches/change fees still apply. 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. **CLASSIC competitors must arrive with a complete Flu and Rhino vaccination record ; any OUT OF STATE competitor will need a current health certificate

HT:P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M- 2550 @ 500 mpm; T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 375mpm. BN-1800 m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. CLASSIC PRELIMINARY, MODIFIED, TRAINING NOVICE and BEGINNER NOVICE LEVEL 3-DAY: Participants should expect a championship level course to include water, banks, ditches and suitable combinations. Specific details for A, B, C, and D on website. Cross-country course closed Sept. 15. SCHOOLING AVAILABLE THE WEEK AFTER THE EVENT.

HT: Prizes & 8 ribbons per HT division. Cash certificate 1st--3rd. Special prizes detailed in program. CLASSIC AWARDS DETAILED IN 3D PACKETS; Prizes and 10 Ribbons per division. MANY SPONSORED PRIZES!

HT: $65/stall/night--18 perm. stalls on grounds. Off site stabling available within 2 miles. SEE DETAILS UNDER EVENT FEES** Classic Three Day: See details above for shavings, muck fee, etc. On Call Vet:Damascus Equine Associates, (301) 253‑3992. Competition Vet:Dr. Chad Davis, DVM. All stabling assignments WILL BE EMAILED AND POSTED ON WEBSITE by 10/23. STABLING ASSIGNMENT determined by date of completed entry with stabling request. Weekend Horse Trial riders: NOT EVERYONE WILL BE STABLED ON GROUNDS SO PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO THE POSTED LIST ONCE COMPLETED! No initial bedding. Shavings ($10/bag) can be pre-ordered via [email protected] $85 muck fee per stall (separate check) required forALLstabling.

Accommodations: Waredaca: Special Rate for Waredaca Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, (301) 330-0023 or toll free (888) 605-9100 for reservations. Suggest to consider Air BnB at these zip codes: 20872; 20832; 20833; 20878, 79, 80,81, 82; 21029

Test & arena sizes: P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M-2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. CLASSIC: P3D: 2022 USEF Preliminary Three Day Test-Std.M3D: 2022 USEF Modified Three Day Test -Std. T3D: 2022 USEF Training Three-day Test-Std.N3D: 2023 USEA Classic Series Novice Three Day Event Test-Std. BN3D: 2023 USEA Classic Series Beginner Novice Three Day Test --Sm.

Arenas: All weather footing.

HT:P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M- 2550 @ 500 mpm; T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 375mpm. BN-1800 m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. CLASSIC PRELIMINARY, MODIFIED, TRAINING NOVICE and BEGINNER NOVICE LEVEL 3-DAY: Participants should expect a championship level course to include water, banks, ditches and suitable combinations. Specific details for A, B, C, and D on website. Cross-country course closed Sept. 15. SCHOOLING AVAILABLE THE WEEK AFTER THE EVENT.

COVID MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE USEF ON DATE OF EVENT Preliminary and Modified Classic Three Day: A minimum of 8 required for THESE TWO levels to run Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food available on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Weather and footing permitted--Golf carts, motorbikes and E bikes allowed anywhere on the cross-country course Friday after 3 PM, Saturday BEFORE THE START OF PHASE A FOR THE CLASSIC (THIS WILL BE AN EARLY TIME WINDOW) AND AFTER XC CONCLUDES FOR THE DAY; SUNDAY MORNING BEFORE THE XC PHASE BEGINS Many extra activities planned for 3-day participants; more details available, including qualifications on USEA Area II website. Cross-country schooling available...weather/footing permitting. Schedule via website UNRECOGNIZED EVENT AND DR/CT Saturday NOVEMBER 11; PRIZE LIST ON WEBSITE. 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.”