Tomora Horse Trials

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18590

Event Date: Sep 27 - 29, 2024

Open Date: Aug 13 | Close Date: Sep 10

Location: 8445 E County Rd, CO 80534 (AREA 9)

Directions

Tomora Training Center (11000 US Hwy 34, Greeley, CO, 80634) From I-25:Exit 257 for Highway 34 East towards Greeley. Go ~7.5 miles to 11000 US Hwy 34. Tomora Training Center will be on your right (South side of the highway). At intersection of Highway 34 and Promontory Parkway. Turn right into the driveway and then immediately right towards main barn; follow parking and stabling signs.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,T,N,N-Am,N-JY,BN,BN-Am,BN-JY

USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,Starter,Starter-Jr,StarterR,CT-Pre-Comp

Tentative Schedule

Thurs:Cross-country course open - 3 pm. Fri:Dressage 8am (Starting with MT) Sat:XC 8am (starting with MT); Competitors party (open to all) Sat evening Sun: SJ- all divisions starting with Prelim-CT at 8:00 am, will ride in reverse order of placing. Mounted awards following each division

Event Officials

TD: Ava Chase (CA) Judges: President Ground Jury:Lori Hoos (TN) XC/SJ CD:Erin Contino (CO) under advisement of John Williams (VA)

Starting Times

Sent and/or posted ~one week prior to competition. Check website https://www.facebook.com/TomoraHorseTrials/ and/or www.eventeentries.com for entry status and ride times.

Entry Information

Electronic entries and communications preferred. Event Secretary, Heather Petersen, 22750 County Rd 37 Elbert, CO 80106.Email: [email protected]: (719) 338-0854.Draw checks to Summit Equine, LLC. All changes/ scratches must be made in writing to [email protected].

Organizer

Org: Erin Contino, 922 S. Summit View Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Text (970) 481-8312 or email [email protected].

Fees

Electronic entries preferred through Xentry or Evententries.com. Entry Fee Directory: Draw checks to Summit Equine, LLC. Entry Fee: Horse TrialsMT/T/N/BN: $290; Starter: $280. All CT (Dressage and SJ) divisions: $150. CT divisions offered: Prelim and Grasshopper (Grasshopper enter 'Pre-comp'; jumps <2'0"). All entry fees include a $25.00 non-refundable office fee and ticket to Sat night competitor party.Late Entries and Changes: Entries received after C.D. accepted with $25 late fee, if space permits. Changes made after C.D. (change of division) $25, if space permits.Stabling: $165 covered 10x10 stalls or 12x12 uncovered pens (Thurs-Sun; additional nights $25/night), 1 bag shavings provided; covered stabling is limited and assigned first come first serve. Additional shavings: $12/bag; please pre-order.Stall Cleaning Deposit: $50, separate check. Collect stall deposit with proof of stripping.Refunds:Before C.D: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D: no refund. Competition Cancellation: No refund. The USEA Starter/D&M Fee($30) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Other:Health certificate and negative Coggins within 12 months required for all out-of-state horses. If competition fills, wait list priority given to horse trial entries over CT entries.

Entries

Electronic entries preferred: Xentry or Evententries.com. All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Entries not complete without payment. Checks payable to Summit Equine, LLC. Late fee (entry received after closing date): $25. Returned check charge: $50. All out-of-state horses must have negative Coggins within 12 months and must have health certificates to enter the state of Colorado. Refunds: Before C.D: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D: No refund. Competition Cancellation: No refund. The USEA Starter/D&M Fee ($30) isnot subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all horse trails levels. All CT participants are exempt from USEA membership and Starter/D&M fee. All scratches and changes must be made in writing to the secretary, via email. 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 atwww.usef.org.

Competitor Information

T-2400m @ 450mpm;N-2200m @ 400mpm;BN-2000m@350mpm;Intro-2000m @ 300mpm. All courses include water, ditches, and banks. Courses average level of difficulty for the level. Groomed natural footing and terrain. Cross-country course always closed.

Awards

Prizes to top places; Ribbons to 8th place. Multiple 'special' awards. Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) awards for each level- submit TIP number with your entry to qualify.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling: $165 flat fee(Thurs noon-Sun) for either 10x10' covered stabling or 12'x12' uncovered pens; $25 per additional night. 1 bag initial bedding provided. Additional bags available for $12/bag- please pre-order. **Covered stabling is limited and assigned first come first serve**. Must strip stalls or forfeit $40 stall cleaning deposit. Veterinarian:Dr. Nancy Carr.Farrier:Will be posted.

Accommodations

Many hotels and restaurants in the area (particularly near the I-25/ Hwy 34 interchange). Hotels: Days Inn by Wyndham Greeley, 5630 W 10th St, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 573-6876. Wingate by Wyndham Loveland, 5360 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534 (970) 578-0966. Best Western Plus Loveland Inn, 5542 E, US-34, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-7810. DryCamping: Dry camping permitted to the West of stabling (no fee if staying in horse trailer. $15/night for RV parking); no hook-ups available.

Dressage

Test/arena sizes: - MT-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. Starter-2022 USEF Starter Test- Sm. Prelim CT-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. Pre-comp CT-2022 USEA Starter Test- Sm.

Cross-Country

T-2400m @ 450mpm;N-2200m @ 400mpm;BN-2000m@350mpm;Intro-2000m @ 300mpm. All courses include water, ditches, and banks. Courses average level of difficulty for the level. Groomed natural footing and terrain. Cross-country course always closed.

Other Information

Food vendor available on site.Competitorsparty Saturday evening- open to everyone; door prizes, good food and drinks! Cross-country course not open for schooling. No Smoking anywhere on the property at any time. Dogs welcome but must be leashed at all times; $50 fee for dogs off leash. Dry camping allowed (no fee if staying in horse trailer; $15/night for RV) West of stabling; no hook-ups available. For updates and relevant information check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TomoraHorseTrials/ 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. “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.”