United States Eventing Association

Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road) From the West SDF is on the left 2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co. From the East SDF is on the right 1.3mi past Oakwood Elementary School.

Friday: Cross-Country course open 3:00, Stabling opens 11:00 am. Welcomereception3:30-5:30PM. Saturday:Office Hours: One hour prior to start time - One hour prior to last ride. A-CT, I-CT, P, PT, T & Starter- 8am Dressage, 9:30 Show Jumping, 9:45 Cross-Country. Sunday:Office Hours: One hour prior to start time - One hour prior to last ride. N & BN-8am Dressage, 9:30 Show Jumping, 9:45 Cross-Country.

Schedule is Tentative and may be changed depending on entry numbers!If less than 150 entries, this event may run as a one day event on Saturday! Check the online Omnibus, Facebook Page and the website www.SportingDaysFarm.com

TD:Sarah Rajoy (SC) President of Ground Jury: Beth Wheeler (SC) Dressage Judges:Nancy Guyotte (NH) and Alison Head SJ Judge:Amy Nichols (SC) CD:XC- Noll Smith (SC) SJ: Brody Robertson (FL) XC Control: Melissa Rundt (SC)

Will be emailed on or before January 29th, and will be available on website: www.sportingdaysfarm.com and evententries.com

Sporting Days Farm HT Attn: Amber Lee, Secretary 275 Willow Run Rd, Aiken SC 29801 [email protected] (803) 260-5970 NOTE: Sporting Days Farm HT Prefers you use ELECTRONIC ENTRIES AT WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM FOR ENTRIES AND SCORING. Draw checks to SDFHT.

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass 803 226-2024or 610-613-2010 [email protected]. Asst-Organizer:Molly Bull (434) 962 0306 [email protected], Secretary: Amber Lee (803) 260-5970 [email protected]

Draw checks to SDFHT. Please write separate check for each horse. NOTE: Sporting Days Farm HT uses ELECTRONIC ENTRIES AT WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM FOR ENTRIES AND SCORING. EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT: Postmarked on or before Jan 2nd: P: $220.00 PT: $215.00; T: $215.00; N: $205.00; BN: $195.00 Starter: $185.00; CTs: $65.00. ENTRIES POSTMARKED Jan 3rd THOUGH CLOSING: P: $240.00; PT: $235.00; T: $235.00; N: $225.00; BN: $215.00; Starter: $205.00; CTs: $75.00. ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING WILL INCUR A $50 LATE FEE. Notes: If space allows Post Entries will be accepted with the $50.00 Late Charge added to the regular entry fee. Stabling: $135.00 - includes 3 nights; Extra day: $25.00. Includes one bag of shavings Muck Deposit: $50.00 separate check. Stall and aisle MUST be swept clean! Camping: $55.00 hook-up (limited, 20amp electrical, bring a long water hose)/ per night; $35.00 primitive / per night. Refunds: Before C.D.‑ Less $35 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑ No refunds unless spot can be filled off of wait list. All withdrawals must be in writing. Withdrawals or changes will not be accepted by phone, must mail, fax, or email. Competition cancellation-Possible partial refunded. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35) 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.

Sporting Days Farm HT uses www.EVENTENTRIES.com for entries, scoring & live scoring. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. Double entries: Not accepted. All riders and horses except Starter must be members of the USEA in order to compete. Combined Test riders are exempt from USEA membership and the Starter/D&M fee. If entering electronically; payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 5 days of entering or entry will be considered incomplete and the entry will be assigned a postmark date at the time it is completed,and payment is received. If oversubscribed multiple rides may be limited - please indicate order of preference. Complete entries are those that are paid in full, and all paperwork received.Riders and Owners at Preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or they can pay an electronic show pass fee to USEF (only allowed one time per year). ANY entrypostmarkedafter Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $60 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE by closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $60 Late fee. Late fee policywill be strictly adhered to! Any entries remaining incomplete at the event will be charged anadditional$25 fee. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via email only. CHANGES made up to CD no change fee. CHANGES made after CD will be charged a $25 fee/per change. Except dropping down a level (no change fee charged). NO CHANGES after January 29th. Change of horse or rider requires anew entry to be faxed or e-mailed. If space allows and post entries are accepted they will be charged an additional $60 late fee. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months and must accompany entry. Check website www.sportingdays.com & contact secretary immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted, check status after you enter. Wait List Policy: Completed Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received. After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the Wait List in the order they are received. Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List. Once scheduling of the competition is complete substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only. The Wait List expires on Tuesday, January 28th. All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list. After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund your spot must be filled from the wait list. Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched spotsare filled. Refunds: Prior to closing date: full refund less the $25 office fee After close date entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing andthe same place can be filled from wait list.Competition cancellation - Possible Full refund. 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.

P-2800 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 320 mpm. Starter- 1500 m @ 300 mpm'. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Day after the event xc schooling 10:30-2:30, volunteers' school free, all others $60. Course closed all winter and is only open for schooling the day after the event. Sporting Days Farm only offers limited dates for XC schooling, please check the website for more information.

Trophy & 8 ribbons. $10 fee for mailing prizes. Offered this event:The Demi Tasse Perpetual Trophy Junior Training. Highest Placed Master Rider (55 and over) Award for each level. The $100.00 "MINI MAID" Equitation Award for BN, N, T, P(dependenton 150 Total Entries).
AllWinning riders must arrange a time to report to awards presentation area for Press photos in order to receive prizes and money. TIP awards are given at this event, please provide TIP numbers to the secretary.

$135 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Friday 11 am to Monday 8 am; $25/day after that. 10'x10' Stalls, Stall doors & 8 initial bag of beddingprovided. If additional bedding is wanted, please PRE-ORDER from sec'y by Jan 14th. $8.00/bag If additional bedding is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Feed/Hay/Bedding, Aiken County Farm Supply (803) 649-2987, Aiken Saddlery (803) 649-6583 or Johnsons Farm & Garden (803) 266-7333 or Hiler Hay (803)648-6241. Off grounds less expensive Perm stalls available; further info: www.sportingdaysfarm.com. Send separate $50 clean stall deposit check payable to SDFHT. Check will be destroyed aftervent only if stable & isle in front of stall are stripped & swept!

Veterinarians:Mitch Byrd (803) 648-0430

Farrier:Aaron Rhodes (803) 378-2998

The Vista 3bed/2ba House (803) 262-5263. Annie's B&B-2 mi. (803) 649-6836, The Clarion Inn & Suites Special $55/night no pet fee, (803)648-0999. Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camping: Camper hook-ups Limited, book early, $55. Plenty of primitive, $35.

Test & arena sizes: CT-A-2022 Advanced Test A-Lg.CT-I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Lg. P:2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.PT -2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2022 USEA Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.
Arenas: Grass.

P-2800 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 320 mpm. Starter- 1500 m @ 300 mpm'. All courses: P-Average, with options. T/N/BN Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels. Day after the event xc schooling 10:30-2:30, volunteers' school free, all others $60. Course closed all winter and is only open for schooling the day after the event. Sporting Days Farm only offers limited dates for XC schooling, please check the website for more information.

Official Event Photographer: Christine Quinn Photography Show jumping and dressage competition and warm up are both on grass footing. Sporting Days farm only offers limited dates for XC schooling, please check the website for more information. Cross CountrySchooling on MONDAY, February 3rd, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Volunteers are free with a voucher, all others $60.00 weather and footing dependent. Information will be EMAILED OR on FACEBOOK and/or WEBSITE www.SportingDaysFarm.com. Also if inclement weather please check the website for up to date XC schooling information. Contact Joannah for more information, (803) 266-2024 or (610) 613-2010. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. If captured, $50 freedom fine to Aiken County SPCA. Friday: 3:30pm to 5:30 pm Welcome Reception in Palmetto Pavilion free to competitors, owners, officials & volunteers. For information on Preferred "On Course & Ringside" Parking, Advertising, Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities contact: Joannah Glass (610) 613-2010. Pre-Event Volunteers receive a free XC Schooling vouchers for 6 hours help which can be accumulated in 3 hour blocks. Sign up at eventingvolunteers.com

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.

USEF Membership Statement:Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee or agent at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR231) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

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.

SHARPS CONTAINER: Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. Sporting Days Farm sharps containers are located in the competition stabling barn. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Competition management will place notice of this requirement either in its prize list or on a specific handout given to trainers on check in at the competition. See GR1210.4 for complete details and please make sure the requirements for Sharps Containers are met at this competition.

“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.”