Ocala Winter II

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18423

Event Date: Mar 14 - 17, 2024

Open Date: Jan 30 | Close Date: Feb 27

Location: 11008 S Hwy 475, FL 34480 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address: 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480. I-75 to one exit south of Ocala; exit 341, Belleview, Route 484. Go east on 484 for 2.5 miles to C.R. 475. Turn left onto 475 north. Go 2.5 miles, Horse Park entrance will be on your left. NEW ENTRANCE is also available and closest entrance from I-75. Exit same as above directions heading East. SW County Hwy 485 approx. 1/4 mile. Left onto 475A (also called SW 16th Ave.) As you turn onto 475A, E-Z Mart and Country Lane Tack on left, Race Track Fuel on right. Continue for 1 1/2 miles. FL Horse Park sign and new driveway on Right. Driveway takes you to the west end of stabling. Park and go to Office to find stall #, OR, proceed to the main day-parking area to the East of the Show Office.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,TYH,N,NH,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,IH,IR,P,PH,PR,PYH,M

Tentative Schedule

Thurs: 1-Day: OI+OP+7H-P+OM+OT+6H-T+ON (8:00 Dressage, 10 am Show Jumping, 12 pm cross country - time approx.) OT has the option to one-day on Thursday or the 2-day over Fri/Sat. ** Thursday will be capped at 225 entries** Fri: 8:00 am Dressage A-I/I/P/M/TH; 11:00 am Show Jumping A-I/I/P/M/TH (time approx.) Sat: 8:00 am Dressage TR/TH/N/BN; 8:00 AM Show Jumping TR/N/BN; 9:30 Cross-country A-I/I/P/M/T(level order may change). Sun: 9:00 am Cross-country TR/N/BN (level order may change); 9:00 Show Jumping N/BN. **** subject to change pending entry numbers **** Thursday will run as a 1-Day: OI/OP/OM/OT/ON and the 7 Year Old H Preliminary Division and the 6 Year Old H Training Division Intermediate, PH/OP, MH/OM, OT/TH/T-Rider, Novice, BN will all run over two days. Available March 15th, www.flhorsepark.com Ride times will be posted Tuesday before the show on EventEntries Show Center and the FL Horse park website. www.flhorsepark.com

Event Officials

TD: Katherine Cooper "R", Asst TD: TBD POGJ:Heather Gillette "R" NJ Dressage Judges: Katie Rocco "r" NH, Cheryl Holekamp "S" FL, Nicki Carson "r" MD, Eline Eckroth "r" FL, Beth Barritt "R" FL SJ Judges:Heather Gillette "R" NJ;Nicki Carson "r" MD CD:XC: Jay Hambly, CAN SJ: Chris Barnard, FL

Starting Times

Ride times will be posted Tuesday before the show on EventEntries Show Center and the FL Horse park website. www.flhorsepark.com One-day entrants are designated with a (1) next to the division on the Entry Status s page.

Entry Information

Rick Dunkerton c/o AMS P.O.Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 phone: 601 498 3330 Email: [email protected] Register Online at: www.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT. FHP WILL BE COVERING ALL CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES Late payments by credit card only. NO checks accepted upon arrival for entries.

Organizer

Ocala Organizing Committee [email protected] (603) 970-0023

Fees

Electronic entries will be accepted at www.evententries.com. Entries are not processed without payment. Late payments by credit card only. AI/I/P: $260.00; M/T: $245.00; N/BN: $220.00 After Closing Date:AI/I/P: $310.00; M/T: $295.00; N/BN:$270.00. 6-Year-Old Horse Division - Training Level: $245/$295 after closing date. 7-Year-Old Horse Division - Preliminary Level: $260/$310 after closing date. Entries may be combined or divided; minimum of 10 entries to run 'Horse' divisions. Waitlist will begin after 600 entries. We will fill from the waitlist based on eligible divisions and the postmark date until Monday March 11th at 11:59 pm. Any funds collected on waitlisted horses will be refunded. All other entries for waitlisted horses will be terminated. Stabling: $70/night, all entries, non-compete horses and tack stalls. No stall deposit, no need to strip your stall. Ship-in Fee: $30.00-non-stabled horses. Shavings: $10/bag. Must be pre=ordered with entry Camping: Hookups- $50/night. Primitive: $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary. RESERVE EARLY, another function scheduled at Park. Early arrivals or additional night stabling MUST notify Secretary. Refunds: Before Closing Date entries refunded in full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date, no refund. Competition cancellation- pending circumstances, potential 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. Reminders:1) Anybody competing Modified level and above must be a USEF Life and Senior Active Member with SafeSport completed before the first day of competition.2) All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes including Parents and Trainers, 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.

Entries

- All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. - Electronic entries will be accepted atwww.evententries.com. - Entries are not complete without payment. - Waitlist will begin after 600 entries. We will fill from the waitlist based on eligible divisions and the postmark date until Monday, March 11th at 11:59 pm. Any funds collected on waitlisted horses will be refunded. All other entries for waitlisted horses will be terminated. - Late payments by credit card, only. - Late fee-entering after closing date, $50 - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. - Returned check charge: $50. - Double entries: Not accepted. - Neg. Coggins required within 12 months. Out-of-state horsesMUSThave a health certificate for entry into the state of Florida. - PAPER NUMBER PINNIES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL PHASES. NO BRIDLE TAGS -YOU MUSTsubmit a 2024 membership card for USEF membership for the rider/owner/trainer of horses competing at the Modified level and above. NO cell phone 'cards' can be used. If a membership card has not been received, you will be required to pay the $45 Show Pass (non-member) Fee. - Competitors must have a full membership with USEA and the horse properly registered for the level of competition. - Refunds:Before C.D.-In full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund. Services are rendered as of Closing Date of Event. Changes to entries will only be taken up to Monday the week of the show. Any changes after Monday at midnight will be fined $100 fee.Any entries that have been "sold" between riders can only be used for the exact times and divisions of the original entry.

Competitor Information

AI/I-3000-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-2600-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2200-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2200-2600 m @ 450 mpm. N-1800-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses built to standards, see APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR HORSE TRIALS in the Eventing Rule Book. Courses will be medium level difficulty, appropriate for time of year. Courses closed March 1st

Awards

Ribbons to 8th place.

Stabling/Veterinarian

12x12 with doors, 1 bag shavings provided. Additional shavings can be ordered through the Show Office or pre-ordered on EventEntries.com. Tabs can be opened but must have Open Check attached. Payment: Cash, Check or PayPal ([email protected]) Veterinarian: Competition Vet# posted at office.

Accommodations

Official Hotels with competitor rates: HILTON OCALA, 3600 SW 36th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 www.hiltonocala.com https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=OCFOHHF&corporateCode=N2647014 Sleep Inn and Suites, 13600 SW 17th Ct, Ocala, FL 34473 Phone: (352) 347-8383. If calling, the rate code is LHPARK. 5.6 miles to FL Horse Park. http://www.sleepinn.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=FL730&srp=LHORSE Camping on grounds, with electrical hookup $50/night. Primitive $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes:AI-2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M- 2022 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. Arenas and warm-up will be on grass surface or Martin Collins Clopf Fiber pending entry numbers.

Cross-Country

AI/I-3000-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-2600-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2200-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2200-2600 m @ 450 mpm. N-1800-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses built to standards, see APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR HORSE TRIALS in the Eventing Rule Book. Courses will be medium level difficulty, appropriate for time of year. Courses closed March 1st

Other Information

Cross-country courses closed March 1st. Divisions further divided if entries warrant, state birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs MUST be leashed. Golf cart rentals available: [email protected] or (352) 307-0111 Please order by the Friday prior to event weekend. NO WHEELED VEHICLES allowed on course. THIS INCLUDES MOTORIZED BICYCLES Photographer: XPress Fotohttps://www.xpressfoto.com/ All riders are required to wear pinnies for all 3-phases. Anybody not compliant will be fined $100, payable to the Florida Horse Park. NO BRIDLE TAGS 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.