Aspen Farm H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18575
Event Date: Sep 13 - 15, 2024
Open Date: Jul 30 | Close Date: Aug 27
Location: 13042 Morris Rd, WA 98597 (AREA 7)
Directions
Address: 13042 Morris Rd, Yelm, WA 98597. Northbound: I-5 exit 88A-Tenino becomes WA Rte 507 (16 mi) to Rainier, right on Center St., becomes 148th Ave SE (4.5 mi.) to left onto Morris Rd. SE, 1.8 mi., to 130th Trail and sign for Aspen Farms.Southbound: I-5 exit 116 “Old Nisqually & Mounts Rd.’ end exit left follow to Reservation Rd., left, to stop left on Pacific Hwy, WA Rte 510 through Yelm to light at Bald Hills Rd, right then right onto Morris Road, 2.5 mi., to 130th Trail & sign for Aspen Farms.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TAm-CH ,T-CH,TJr-CH ,N,NAm-CH ,N-CH,NJr-CH ,BN,BNAm-CH ,BN-CH,BNJr-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,I-CH,P,P-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,I-CH,P,P-CH
Tentative Schedule
Thurs: Cross-Country Course open-3 pm.
Fri: Dressage- 8 am.
Sat: Cross-Country-8:30 am (A/I/P/T); Show Jumping-9 am (N/BN).
Sun: Show Jumping-9 am (A/I/P/T); Cross-Country-8:30 am (N/BN).
Event Officials
TD:Wayne Quarles, KY
Judges: Pres:Amanda Miller, NCDressage Judges:Christel Carlson, WA; Nichole Charbonneau, WA; Deborah Spence, WA
SJ Judge: Christel Carlson, WA
CD:X-C:Morgan Rowsell, NJ SJ:Chris Barnard, FL
Starting Times
Available September 9th at www.aspenfarmseventing.com.
Entry Information
Aspen Farms HT
c/o Christina Gray
P.O. Box 1938
Lexington, KY 40588-1938
Tel: 805-239-3930 ext. 1
e-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.aspenfarmseventing.com/
Draw checks to Aspen Farms LLC
Organizer
Org: Jonathan Elliott, 1201 Yelm Ave, Ste 400 PMB 135, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 485-2043 [email protected], please email all changes and scratches to [email protected].
Fees
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Aspen Farms Horse Trials.
Entry: Per Division:A-$400.00; I/P-$345.00; T- 325; N/BN: $310.00.
Stabling: $200.00.
Early Stabling: $50.00.
Additional Shavings: $10.00.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.: 8/28-9/3 Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list; 9/4-9/10 Less $100 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list; NO refund after 9/11. Must have written confirmation of the scratch to [email protected]. Refunds will be via mailed check 30 days after the show.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.
$50 Cleaning Deposit required for any horses stabled in Barns A1 and A2. This will be collected upon arrival at the show office.
Entries
AREA VII Championships (Intermediate, Preliminary, Training, Novice, and Beginner Novice) Placing to Qualify: 1st thru 5th at one Area VII Event.* Qualifying Period: August 29, 2023 through September, 3, 2024.
All entries will be accepted
for Preliminary and Intermediate Championships, and Advanced, if received/postmarked by August 8th.
Entry slots for 50 Beginner Novice, 90 Novice, and 90 Training level
slots are available for the Area VII Championships. Currently there is no Area
VII Championships for the Advanced level, but once again, the Tin Men Supply Advanced division
at Aspen Farm will have $4,000 in prize money. Horse
and rider combinations will be placed into their appropriate divisions: Junior
(18 and under), Rider (riders have not competed an event above the next highest
level in the 5 years preceding the date of competition), and Open
(unrestricted). Non championship entries
for Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training Levels will only be accepted if space
is available.
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Entries must be paid in US funds, no Canadian checks.Change Fee of$25 fee for any changes made after closing date, if schedule permits.Entries are not accepted without payment; the postmark on your payment will determine the order in which your entry is received. Priority will be given to Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced entries. DO NOT EMAIL ENTRIES. No non-competing horses.
Neg. Coggins and Health Certificate required for out-of-state horses within 12 months. Horse Vaccination Reminder: Per USEF rules we require all horses to have proof of Influenza and Equine Herbes vaccination within 6 months of show to be the on grounds. Please submit your vaccination records online when you enter at:2024 Horse Trials Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Vaccination.
Reminder: USEF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDER, OWNER AND TRAINER AT MODIFIED LEVEL AND ABOVE.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
Terrain: All grass with rolling terrain. Courses are designed with championships in mind, non championship divisions will have alternative routes on course. No ditch on the BN course. 2 water complexes. KY Three-Day like atmosphere with the white roping in the galloping lanes! A-3800 m @ 570mpm I-3400 m @550 mpmP-3000 m @ 520 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN max. fence height 2'7".
Cross-country course closed August 15th.
Awards
Tin Men Supply Advanced division $4,000 Prize money.Trophy &8 ribbons per division. Awards to 5th place.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited. $200/stall from 6 pm Wednesday to 6 pm Sunday. 340 temp. stalls on grounds. Tack Stalls$200Early Stabling: $50/night. Stall doors & initial bedding only provided. Additional Shavings: $10/bag. Veterinarian: TBA, # will be posted at show office. Horses arriving Wednesday must have approval and arrive before 6pm. NO NON-COMPETE HORSES.
Accommodations
Prairie Hotel-3 mi., (360) 458-8300.Hampton Inn & Suites-15mi 360-459-5000Super 8-16 mi., Home2Suites-14 mi 253-912-1000, Fairfield Inn & Suites 14 mi 360-334-3314. Camping: Available on grounds-Limited hook-ups $150 email Jonathan: [email protected] to reserve.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: A-2022 USEF Advanced Test A-Std.I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B- Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary 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: Sand and grass.
Cross-Country
Terrain: All grass with rolling terrain. Courses are designed with championships in mind, non championship divisions will have alternative routes on course. No ditch on the BN course. 2 water complexes. KY Three-Day like atmosphere with the white roping in the galloping lanes! A-3800 m @ 570mpm I-3400 m @550 mpmP-3000 m @ 520 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN max. fence height 2'7".
Cross-country course closed August 15th.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed August 15th.
Entry limit:300 horses. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS
1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.
a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes 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. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801.
Show Jumping: Sand Footing.
Please use sharps containers per USEF rules.
“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.”