Ram Tap National H.T.

Comment

10.2.24 Post entries accepted through October 11 - $50 late fee applied. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18613

Event Date: Oct 18 - 20, 2024

Open Date: Sep 3 | Close Date: Oct 1

Location: 7430 N. Weber Ave, CA 93722 (AREA 6)

Directions

Address: 7430 N. Weber Ave., Fresno, CA TWO MINUTES OFF HWY. 99: Herndon exit (10 miles north of downtown Fresno). East across Union Pacific RR (at traffic light) & immediately (50 feet) turn north on Weber Avenue. Continue thru residential Herndon(25 mph speed limit!) to barns - 1/2 mile. Alternate if heavy traffic on Herndon Ave: after crossing railroad tracks, stay in left lane until first traffic signal (N. Riverside Drive). Turn left on N. Riverside Drive, turn left at stop sign (W. Spruce Ave.). Continue on W. Spruce Ave., it will turn into N. Devlan Ave and dead end at N. Weber. Turn right on N. Weber and proceed 1/2 mile to barns.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TR,N,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,P,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Grasshopper,Intro

Tentative Schedule

Thurs: Cross-Country Course open-3 pm. XC and Steeplechase Practice Rounds-1 pm. Fri: Dressage-8am. Sat: A/I/P/T/Grasshopper Cross Country-9am. N/BN/Intro/Grasshopper Show Jumping-8am. Sun:A/I/P/T Show Jumping-8:00am. N/BN/Intro Cross Country-8:30 am. RTHP reserves the right to change the schedule based on entries.

Event Officials

TD:Wayne Quarles, KY Judges: Pres: Loris Henry, CA Dressage Judges:Renee Johnson, CA SJ Judge: Malcolm Hook, OR CD: X-C: Jay Hambly, CAN; Bert Wood, CASJ: Sarah Dubost, CA

Starting Times

Available on http://startboxscoring.com/ on Oct. 14th!

Entry Information

RTHP Secretary Kim Goto Miner 10253 Principe Pl Camarillo, CA 93012 559-779-8765 [email protected] Please waive signature requirement! Draw checks to Ram TapHorse Park.

Organizer

Org:Ram Tap Horse Park. Terry Hilst text 559-572-0011[email protected]. All changes/scratches must to be emailed to Kim Goto Miner at [email protected]

Fees

Draw checks to Ram TapHorse Park. Entry HT:A: $350I/P: $325; M: $315; T/N/BN/INTRO: $300; GRASS: $250. Stabling: $200/stall. $35/night extra stabling. Shavings: $15/bag. Haul In Fee: $150/competing horse/weekend. Grounds fee: $100/non-competing horse (includes XC schooling Sunday after show).

Teams: $5/person.

Refunds: Before Sept 24th - Full Refund; Sept 25 - C.D. -Less $25 office fee. After C.D. - No Refund, unless entry or stabling can be filled from wait list. If either are filled either will be refunded less $50 office fee. USEA Starter/D&M FeeRefund Policy: 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. Competition cancellation-No refund.

Entries

Entries & Xentries MUST include payment to be accepted. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT BY CLOSING DATE! For entries received after closing date apost entryfee of $50 will be charged. Entries received after Oct 11th will be charged a $100 post entry fee. $40 change fee for any changes made after closing date. Double Entry-$25. Incomplete Entries - $15, for all entries with missing signatures. Refunds:Before Sept 24th - Full Refund; Sept 25 - C.D. -Less $25 office fee. After C.D. - No Refund, unless entry or stabling can be filled from wait list. If either are filled either will be refunded less $50 office fee.Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and 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. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for out of state horses.
PRELIMINARY and ABOVE must send copy of USEF cards for rider, owner, and trainer.

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

EXTREMELY NICE FOOTING! A-3400m @ 570 mpm. I-3100m @ 550 mpm. P-2600 m @ 520 mpm. M-2400 m @ 490 mpm.T-2200 m @ 420 - 470 mpm. N-1900 m @ 350 - 400 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 300 - 350 mpm. Intro-1300 m @ 300mpm., Height 20" - 24", 12-13 efforts. Grasshopper-1100m @ 275 mpm, Height 18", 10 efforts.All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Cross-country course closed October 6th at dusk.

Awards

HT: Ribbons 1st to 7th, prizes for 1st - 3rd place.

Stabling/Veterinarian

AMPLE PARKING! $200/stall from noon Thurs. to noon Mon. $35/night for early arrivals. 266 temp. stalls on grounds. Stall doors/1 bag shavings provided. $100 GROUNDS FEE FOR HORSES NOT ENTERED IN THE COMPETITION, THIS FEE IS IN ADDITION TO THE STALL FEE and includes Cross-Country Schooling on Sunday after the show. Shavings-$15/bag, RV hook ups available: Water only $100 for entire event, Water/Electricity $75/dayVeterinarian:Dr Fallon Haig, 805-290-3397. For layover to Galway HT, please contact [email protected]

Accommodations

Holiday Inn will give you a Horse Park Rate, call (559) 277-0004. La Quinta Inn & Suites Northwest (Pet Friendly) will give you the Horse Park Rate, call (559) 275-3700. Camping: Allowed. Two "Water/Electric Only" and Four "Water Only" hook ups available. Water/Electric Only Hook Up $75/day. Water Only Hook Up $100/weekend. Reserve with Show Secretary - Kim Goto Miner, [email protected]. First come, First serve basis.

Dressage

A-2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm.M- 2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training TestB-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Intro-2022 USEA Starter-Sm. Grasshopper-2023 USDF Test B-Sm. Arenas: Sand.

Cross-Country

EXTREMELY NICE FOOTING! A-3400m @ 570 mpm. I-3100m @ 550 mpm. P-2600 m @ 520 mpm. M-2400 m @ 490 mpm.T-2200 m @ 420 - 470 mpm. N-1900 m @ 350 - 400 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 300 - 350 mpm. Intro-1300 m @ 300mpm., Height 20" - 24", 12-13 efforts. Grasshopper-1100m @ 275 mpm, Height 18", 10 efforts.All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Cross-country course closed October 6th at dusk.

Other Information

Come see the wonderful improvements and changes at Ram Tap! We still have the best footing available anywhere. Ample parking and space for "tailgate meals" and camping. We have new RV hook-ups, water and water/electricity, golf carts available for rent as well (please contact show secretary, space and availability limited). A fabulous sit-down competitor dinner with great food, and a chance to meet new friends and enjoy time with old friends, in our beautiful APF Pavilion. Lodging and hotels available near the Park. Dogs must be on held leash during competition hours, in barns and at warm up. Donation of $100 required to Friends of West Coast Eventing (Anne Howard, [email protected]) for loose dogs. Cross-country course closes October 6th at dusk. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC and Steeplchase Practice Rounds on Thursday, Oct 17th. SignUpGenius will be emailed out to competitors a week before the event. Food on grounds. Team Competition: Teams of three or four; best three scores to count - all team members at the same level; $5/ per member. Cross country schooling on Sunday after competition allowed, fee included with entry fee/haul in fee. Competition flags and flowers will be on course. Horses not on site during competition must pay $60 schooling fee. Competitor's Party Saturday 6pm - one ticket included with entry. Additional tickets can be purchased for $25/ticket. RTHP uses paper pinney numbers, rider must provide their own vinyl pinney/bib, vinyl bibs are available for purchase at the Mark Todd store on site. 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."