United States Eventing Association

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710. From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Point of Rocks, turn South onto MD-28 / CLAY ST. At stop sign turn right to continue on MD-28. Turn LEFT onto PARK MILLS RD. Event is 1.1 miles on left. From I-70 in MD: exit # 54 onto MD-85 South/BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE. Turn left onto Lily Pons Rd. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 1.9 miles on right.

Tentative Expected Start:11:00 AM. Tentative Order of Go: YEH-5, YEH-4

Judge:Helen Brettell (VA) Pro Judge: Stephen Bradley (VA) Course Designer:Katherine Rizzo (MD)

Available Wednesday beforeon website: www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Enter ONLY at Equest | Shows (competeeasy.com).NO XENTRY, NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Submit all documents on CompeteEasy. (Coggins, USEA waiver, Loch Moy Farm waiver). Email [email protected] or call 301-514-011 with questions. If problems uploading waivers/coggins, you may email them directly to [email protected].

Org: Carolyn Mackintosh, [email protected] 301-514-0111

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, ONLY! Entry Fee: YEH-4, YEH-5 : $165 + $20 USEA starter fee. POST Entry: (if space allows): YEH: $190 + $20 USEA starter fee. Stabling: $50.00 per night. Grounds Fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50.00. Muck Fee: $25.00 (To be charged onto credit card on file on Compete Easy if stall not stripped and swept clean). Tack stall: $50.00 per night. Late Fee: (included in Post Entry fees above) $25.00. Double Entries: Not allowed. Incomplete Fee: $25fee for missing items and incomplete entries will not receive ring/ride times. Change Fee: $25. Changes must be in writing (email to [email protected]). NO TEXT MESSAGES. Camping: W/electric hookup (only eight available on a first-come, first-placed basis): $60.00/night. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed.Absolutely no trailer parking at stabling! All trailers must be parked in designated satellite parking. Refunds: Before Closing Date-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After Closing Date- No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation-No refund. Refunds mailed within 30 days of competition. USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter fee ($20 YEH), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not enter the ring or start their dressage test.

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES: Will not receive ride times! All items must be submitted before arrival on the grounds. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) required at all levels. HORSE REGISTRATION: USEA Limited or Full Registration Required for YEH horses. PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for the jump/gallop test. Riders must bring pinny holders with them. PAYMENT: ONLINE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY! All entry fees must be in US funds; no foreign checks. Office fee will be billed to no-show, no-pay entries! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee and must be in writing (email to [email protected]). NO TEXTS. Before C.D. - change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D. - change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division, space permitting. Absolutely no telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses, including non-compete horse. EMAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email.

Jumping Test:Jumping test will take place on the competition course. No need to hack or trailer anywhere! Young Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: See Young Event Horse Jumping Standards: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/2018_YEH_Jumping_Standards.pdf

Ribbons: 1st to 8th Prizes: TBA

Stabling:112 permanent stalls with stall doors. $50 per night (does not include shavings) AND schooling on Loch Moy's XC schooling course. Muck deposit charged via Compete Easy if stall is not stripped and swept. Competitors wishing to stay for the week, call 301-514-0111. Bedding available for purchase ONLY if pre-ordered on stabling form. Shavings are $12/bag. Camping:$60.00/night w/ Electric hook up (20 amp). $35/night w/o Electric. (This includes the right to parkone (1)RVortrailer at stabling even if barn parking is full. Any RV, camper or trailer used as sleeping quarters MUST be paid for.) Trailer Parking at Stabling:Freeunless barn parking is full. Only trailers or RVs registered for camping may park at stabling if barn parking is full. All others go to satellite lot, no exceptions. Consult show office for most up-to-date parking situation. Veterinarian and Farrier:On Call On call Farrier is Miguel Gonzales (575-770-8530) $50 to replace/tack on lost shoe. $5 per stud hole. Pads are extra at discretion for type of pad and packing. For Veterinarian number, please call 301-514-0111.

GROUP RATE available at Fairfield Inn and Suites on our website. See https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel OTHER LODGINGS: Days Inn 5646 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 301-694-6600 (11.6 miles) Main Stay Suites 7310 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704 301-668-4600 (7.42 miles away); Sleep Inn 5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-668-2003 (8.27 miles away); Holiday Inn Express Frederick 5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-695-2881 (8.60 miles away); Comfort Inn (pet friendly) (7.42 miles away) 301-668-7272 7300 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704. On-site Camping: W/electric hookup (20 Amp only - bring converter!) Only 8 available on a first-come, first-placed basis. Placement next to barn is NOT guaranteed! $60.00/night.

YEH-5: YEH 5-Year-Old Qualifying Dressage Test (2017) YEH-4: YEH 4-Year-Old Qualifying Dressage Test (2017)

Jumping Test:Jumping test will take place on the competition course. No need to hack or trailer anywhere! Young Event Horse Jump/Gallop Test: See Young Event Horse Jumping Standards: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/2018_YEH_Jumping_Standards.pdf

DOGS:There will be a $100 fine for any dog not on a leash at any time during the weekend and the owner may be asked to leave the grounds. Dogs that bark continuously, lunge at people or horses or are otherwise disruptive should be left at home! Organizer/management reserves the right to evict any dog and its owner from the property. GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from their dogs’ behaviors. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. Disrespect toward volunteers, officials, staff, other competitors and other persons on the ground will not be tolerated. Organizer/management reserves the right to remove anyone from the grounds for any reason, including but not limited to disrespectful behavior. Schooling XC Course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111. See website for details Schooling - The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm. No motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Absolutely no bicycles on course when horses are competing! 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. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a free schooling pass, logo wear, lunch, a day of fun and more. Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information see www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/volunteers or email [email protected] Water for horses available on grounds, but it is advised to bring your own. More News: To stay up to date on new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on Facebook & Instagram. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Sharps containers can be found in multiple locations in the stabling area. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Be sure to use the USEF online declaration form to declare and legal drugs administered to your horse. See USEF General Rules for more information.