Rocking Horse Winter III H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18678

Event Date: Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2025

Open Date: Jan 14 | Close Date: Feb 11

Location: 44200 S.R. 19 N, FL 32702 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address: 44200 S.R. 19N, Altoona, FL 32702. From Ocala: Rte 40 east approx. 50 miles to S.R.. 19. Take S.R. 19 south approx. 15 miles, farm will be on the left. From North of Jacksonville: I-95 South to I-295 South to Orange Park exit (Hwy 17). Turn right on Hwy 17 and go to Palatka, turn south onto S.R. 19 just before Palatka. Go approx. 40 miles, cross over Hwy 40, go another 15 miles, farm on the left. From Orlando Airport: Beeline Expressway (Hwy 528) west (towards Orlando) to Florida Turnpike north (towards Ocala) to Hwy 429 north (towards Apopka) to Hwy 441 north (towards Mt. Dora) to S.R. 19 north in Eustis. Farm on right, 18 miles.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,IR,P,PH,PR,M,MR
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter

Tentative Schedule

Wed:Cross-country course opens at 3:00 p.m. Note: OI, OP, OM, OT, ON riders who want to run a 1 day will be scheduled on Thursday. LIMITED to 175 entries. All other riders will follow the schedulebelow. Thu:OI/OP/OM/OT/ON1 day: Dressage-8:00 a.m.; Show Jumping-10:00 a.m.; Cross country-11:00 a.m. Fri:I/P/OM/OT/TH: Dressage-8:00 a.m.; Show Jumping-10:00 a.m. Sat:I/P/OM/OT/TH: Cross Country-8:00 a.m.; MR/TR/N/BN/STARTER; Dressage-8:00 a.m.; Show Jumping-10:00 a.m. Sun:MR/TR/N/BN/STARTER: Cross Country-8:00 a.m.

Event Officials

TechnicalDelegates:Karen Winn, KY;Emily Holmes, FL Judges: President:Peter Gray, FL Dressage Judges: Peter Gray, FL;Dee Loveless, FL; Charlotte Trentelman, FL; Cheryl Holekamp, FL Show Jumping Judges: Ashley Johnson, FL Course Design: Cross Country: Morgan Rowsell, NJ Show Jumping: Jan Brodkin, FL

Starting Times

Available FEB 25. Check website: www.Rockinghorseeventing.com. Times will not be mailed. Times will be emailed to competitors and posted on Event Entries Show Center.

Entry Information

Rick Dunkerton, C/O AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 Phone: (601) 498-3330 Fax:(601) 426-9984 [email protected] Register online at: www.evententries.com. Visa/MC, Discover, AmEx & checks accepted. Draw checks to:Rocking Horse Stables.

Organizer

Organizers: Allison Thomas P.O. Box 416; Altoona, FL 32702 Phone:(352) 669-9982;Fax:(352) 669-7689 [email protected] www.Rockinghorseeventing.com

Fees

Checks: Rocking Horse Stables Credit Card: EventEntries only. We accept most major credit cards. Enter electronically through Event Entries and NO CREDIT CARD FEES! ANY SCRATCHES BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE WILL BE REFUNDED VIA CREDIT CARD WITHIN 1 WEEK IF ENTERED THROUGH EVENT ENTRIES. Entry fee: I: $265; P $255 M: $245 T: $235; N: $225.00 BN: $220 Starter: $215 Non Compete Horse: NOT ACCEPTED ON PROPERTY Stabling: $250.00 for duration of event. (WED - SUN night) Early arrival or late departure stalls will be an additional $35.00 per night/day. Stall comes with 1 bag of shavings. Additional Shavings: $8.00/bag. Limited RV spotsavailablefor an additional $50 per day. RV spots are first come first serve basis and reservations can be made on our website. Ship-In Fee:$40.00 forduration ofevent. Refunds:Before closing date - less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; withdrawals will not be honored unless faxed, emailed or mailed on or before closing date. NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After closing date - refund only if there is a waiting list. Ship-in fees refunded. Stabling fee refunded if stall is filled. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter/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. Competition Cancellation-no refund.

Entries

Entries include a $25.00 non-refundable office fee. Faxed entries WILL NOT be accepted. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited for T,N,BN or Full)are required at all levels.Double entries: Not accepted. Refunds:Before closing date -less $25 non-refundable office fee; withdrawals will not be honored unless faxed, emailed or mailed on or before closing date.NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After closing date -refund only if there is a waiting list. Ship-in fees refunded. Stabling fee refunded if stall is filled. Changesmade to an entry after closing date will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee.No changes to entry starting Tuesday before the event. Lateentries(if space allows) will be subject to a $50.00 late fee. Competition Cancellation-no refund. X-C Pinny/Holder/Insert Required. Copy of current neg. coggins within 12 months must accompany entry. 30 day health certificate required at the Florida State line. PLEASE include a winter address and email on your entry form. 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. USEF Action Plan and COVID-19 State/Local Regulations will be followed.

Competitor Information

I-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. N-2400m @ 400 mpm. BN-2000m @ 350 mpm. ST-1400m@300mpm Flat terrain, courses more challenging than beginning of the season courses, but still moderate for horses with some experience at that level. Participants should expect a course which includes water, banks, ditches, and suitable combinations. Cross-country course will close on February 13. Show Jumping Arena 250' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. Show Jumping Warm Up Arena 240' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. Arenas are NOT open for schooling at any time.

Awards

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. T.I.P. Champion and Reserve per division

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stalls: Permanent Wooden 10 x 10 or 12 x 12 Stalls with Permanent Doors.: $250.00 for duration of event. (WED - SUN) Early arrival or late departure stalls will be an additional $35.00 per night/day. ALL STABLING USE LAKE DORR LOWER ENTRANCE. ALL SHIP IN USE MAIN SR 19 ENTRANCE. Stalls must be cleaned prior to leaving unless you pay for stall cleaning service. Clean stall of all HAY/MANURE/URINE and stall must be LEVELED FLAT. NO holes or pits. NO straw or cardboard/newspaper shavings. 1 bag of shavings provided. Ship-In Fee: $40.00 for duration of event Limited RV spots: $50 per day. Veterinarian:Dr. Ellis Traywick 804-305-0311 on site all show days 8 AM-5PM. Information will be posted on each stall card and also in program. Farrier:Kori Agin-Batten ABC HOOF CARE 480-524-4300on site all show days 8 AM-5PM. Sharps containers: Conveniently located in all barns on competition grounds. 104 permanent stalls on grounds. Feed/hay available for purchase ½ mile away from show grounds at Dan's Feed Store.

Accommodations

Hotels: Best Western Plus Lake County Inn & Suites, 1380 E Burleigh Blvd Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 253-2378 Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North, 1380 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 253-2378 Fox Den Country Inn, 27 S. Central Ave Umatilla, FL 32784 (352) 669-2151 Hampton Inn Mount Dora, 19700 US-441, Mt Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-4267 Key West Resort on Lake Dora, 199 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 508-5344 Quality Inn & Suites,16630 US-441, Mt Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-3400 RVs: Rocking Horse Stables RV Spots: http://www.rockinghorseeventing.com/rv-hook-up-reservations/ Fiddlers Green RV Ranch, 42725 W Altoona Rd, Altoona, FL 32702 (352) 669-7111

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B - Large Arena P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B - Small Arena M-2022 USEF Modified Test B - Small Arena T-2022 USEF Training Test B - Small Arena N-2022 USEF Novice Test B - Small Arena BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B - Small Arena Starter - 2022 USEA Starter Test - Small Arena Arenas: 3 Permanent Clay/sand/fiber mix. Grass rings if needed. Grass Warm Up. Arenas are NOT open for schooling at any time.

Cross-Country

I-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. N-2400m @ 400 mpm. BN-2000m @ 350 mpm. ST-1400m@300mpm Flat terrain, courses more challenging than beginning of the season courses, but still moderate for horses with some experience at that level. Participants should expect a course which includes water, banks, ditches, and suitable combinations. Cross-country course will close on February 13. Show Jumping Arena 250' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. Show Jumping Warm Up Arena 240' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. Arenas are NOT open for schooling at any time.

Other Information

Cross-country course will close on Friday, February 13. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. NO unauthorized cars or trucks on course. NO golf carts or motorized bikes (Must Pedal) allowed on course while cross country is running. NO Canadian checks. NO camp fires. Food vendors available on grounds. Dogs MUST be leashed AT ALL TIMES with something or someone attached to the leash UPON ENTERING THE PROPERTY! No loud generators. No straw/cardboard shavings in stalls. Shavings $8.00 bag. Ice $3.00 bag. For more information, go to http://www.rockinghorseeventing.com Returned checks will have a $50.00 returned check fee in addition to the bank fee. Look for updates prior to show on Facebook. Show Jumping Arena 250' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. Show Jumping Warm Up Arena 240' x 150' clay/sand/fiber mix footing. All Arenas are NOT open for schooling at any time. All arenas will be closed following the last competitor completes phase. No stabling changes without permission of Show Secretary or $50 fine. 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.”