Fair Hill International April H.T. & CCI-S

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18446

Event Date: Apr 19 - 20, 2024

Open Date: Mar 5 | Close Date: Apr 2

Location: Elkton, 4600 Telegraph Rd, MD 21921 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address for Stabling: 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 From North: I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Stabling grounds immediately on right. From South: I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Stabling grounds immediately on right. Address for Day Shipper Parking & competition:750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 From North:I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right. From South:I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right. I-95 has EZPass Tolls in both directions.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,A,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A

Tentative Schedule

IMPORTANT - Schedule is Tentative.Final Schedule will be determined by entry numbers. Refer to the website www.fairhillinternational.org for up to date schedule ***ALL PHASES AT GALLAHER ROAD*** Stabling at Fairgrounds (4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921); Day Shipper parking off Gallaher Road (750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921) Thursday: 12 noon - 5 pm FEI Veterinary Exam upon arrival near stabling. Cross-country courses open-3 pm. Friday: 8 am - 5 pm Dressage: CCI3/2/1-S, Advanced, Intermediate Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm Show Jumping: Advanced, CCI3, Intermediate, CCI2, Preliminary, CCI1, Modified, Training 8:30 am - 6 pm Cross-country: Advanced, CCI3, Intermediate, CCI2, Preliminary, CCI1, Modified, Training 8 am - 3 pm Dressage: Preliminary, Modified, Training Check www.fairhillinternational.org for a more up to date schedule closer to the event.

Event Officials

TD: FEI 3* & NAT INT:John Williams (USA) & Asst 2*/1*;FEI 2*/1*& NAT ADV:Tim Murray (USA) & Asst 3*;NAT P/M/T:Pam Wiedemann (USA). Judges: PresCCI3-S/CCI2-S:Gretchen Butts (USA);Member:Christian Steiner (AUT);Pres CCI1:Eileen Pritchard Bryan (USA);Member:Jan Conlon (USA);HT Pres A/I:Gretchen Butts, MD;HT Pres P/M/T:Eileen Pritchard Bryan, MD; Dressage Judges:Anne Moss, PA; Domenique Carson, MD. SJ Judges:Ground Jury Members. FEI Vet Delegate:Dr Charles Arensberg (USA). FEI Steward:Daniel Dube (CAN);Assist:Patricia Scott (USA). CD:X-C:Jeff Kibbie (USA); CD:SJ:Marc Donovan (USA).

Starting Times

Available Wednesday, April 17 after 6 pm from website www.fairhillinternational.org.

Entry Information

Mary Coldren Secretary FHI 378 Fair Hill Dr Elkton, MD 21921 (302) 547-0695(phone), fax (410) 398-5020 (302) 547-0695 during event Email: [email protected] If doing an electronic entry with credit card payment, please submit your signature pages and copy of coggins within 5 days of entering. Entries are not considered valid until payment is received. This includes emailed entries and entries "created" online without payment - not an entry until payment is made. Entries for ALL FEI divisionsmustbe submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system for US riders, or through the foreign NF. Draw checks to Fair Hill International.Identifying paperwork MUST accompany ALL CHECKS.No foreign checks are accepted.

Organizer

Org: Fair Hill International, Inc., Manager Mary Coldren, 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 Comp Mngmnt: Fair Hill International, Inc.,378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 Office: 410-398-2111, Mobile: 302-547-0695, fax: 410-398-5020 email: [email protected]

Fees

ENTER EARLY - Entries will be limited to 180 total, or as scheduling permits. Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Fair Hill International. No Foreign checks (U.S. dollars only). Entry Fee: CCI3-S/CCI2-S: $485; CCI1-S: $425CT:$125A: $400; I/P/M: $325; T: $275. Double Entry: $25.00. Stabling: $50.00/stall/night. Stall Cleaning Deposit: $35.00 (separate check). Late Fee All entries after April 2nd: $75.00 AVOID THE LATE FEE! Enter before Closing. Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 pm Sunday April 14th. STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN 2024 Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system https://athletes.usef.org/fei-entry or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the definite entry date in the FEI Schedule as no FEI portal submissions are permitted after that date. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;After C.D.-Entry/Stabling No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30), are 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 or present at the first horse inspection, if applicable.

Entries

Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $30 fee for bounced checks. All CCI-S competitors must use the 2024 CCI-S Entry Form.All U.S. CCI-S horses must have a National or FEI Passport; all foreignCCI-S horses must have a FEI passport. All CCI-S horses and riders must be registered with the FEI for 2024. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. VERY IMPORTANT - ALL FEI ENTRIES MUST FOLLOW THEFEI POLICIES FOR EQUINE TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHECK IN/OUT WITH THE FEI APP. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via email, fax, mail only. A fee will be charged for any changes made to entry; $30/change fee through April 15th; $50/change fee after April 15th. COMPLETE ENTRIES - no change fee prior to Closing Date. If space allows and post entries are accepted, they will be considered a late entry and the $75 Late fee applies. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Any entry which is incomplete as of 6:00 pm Sunday, April 14th will be charged an additional $20 PER MISSING ITEM. This includes signature pages, Coggins, horse or rider numbers, etc. and MUST be complete prior to arrival 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.

Competitor Information

CCI3-S-3400m @ 550 mpm. CCI2-S-3000 m @ 520 mpm.CCI1-S-2750 m @ 500 mpmA-3800m @ 570 mpm. I-3400m @ 550 mpm. P-2900 m @ 520 mpm. M-2700 m @ 490 mpm.T- 2500 m @ 470 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Established turf. Terrain requires fit horse. All levels XC on the Gallaher Road XC Courses.

Cross-country never open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.

Show Jumping and warm up on Grass.

Awards

Awards: 8 ribbons per division. Prizes to winners. Perpetual Trophies awarded in FEI divisions.T.I.P. ribbons & prizes for all levels (must submit T.I.P. number to secretary prior to dressage).

Stabling/Veterinarian

$50/stall/night. 115 permanent 10x10 stalls with rubber mats and doors. If additional stalls are required, they will be temporary stalls with doors. Straw bedding ONLY. $35 clean stall deposit required - SEPARATE CHECK. 1 bale of straw/stall provided. PRE-ORDER any additional straw or any hay needed from sec'y by April 12. If additional bedding/hay is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. CCI-S horses are not required to stable on-site. Veterinarian and Farrier: # posted at secy's office.

Accommodations

Hotel/Motel:La Quinta Inn and Suites (Host Hotel) Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 620-9494; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (443) 350-9154; Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-7777; Comfort Inn, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-7100; Holiday Inn Express, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-0008; Best Western, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-5450; Motel 6, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 392-5022; Elkton Lodge, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-9400 Bed & Breakfast:Fairwinds Farm & Stables, North East, MD - 8 mi, (410) 658-8187; Elk Forge Inn, Elkton, MD - 6 mi, (410) 392-9007 Camping: On grounds limited, $45/night for hook-up (VERY limited number); $25/night primitive.

Dressage

Test & arena size:CCI3-S-2024 FEI Three-star Test A-Std;CCI2-S-2024 FEI Two-star Test A-Std;CCI1-S-2024 FEI One-star Test A-Std;CT- choice of 4* or 5* tests. A-2022 USEF Advanced Test A-Std;I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std;P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Small;M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Small;T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Small. Arenas & Warm-up: All-weather footing. All Dressage at Gallaher Road Main arena. CCI-S, CT, Advanced, Intermediate Dressage on Friday; Preliminary, Modified, Training Dressage on Saturday.

Cross-Country

Cross-country never open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.

Show Jumping and warm up on Grass.

Other Information

This event is participating in the T.I.P awards program, be sure to include your horse's TIP number! Ringside Hospitality courtesy of THIS equine insurance Competitor Hospitality courtesy of Triple Crown Feed IMPORTANT: NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES allowed on park land by MD state law - leave the mini-bikes at home. Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed or owners will be fined $50 per violation by MD Department of Natural Resources, and riders will be issued yellow warning cards per USEF rule GR 301.6 Contact Competition Manager or see website for information on starter horse trials & cross-country schoolings at Fair Hill. Check the website www.fairhillinternational.org closer to the event date for any current FHI Covid policies and procedures. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list. 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”. 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.

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