Pine Hill Spring H.T.
Texas A & M will host an Intercollegiate Challenge as this event
Comment
3.17.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH MARCH 25 -late fee has been waived
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18699
Event Date: Apr 5, 2025
Open Date: Feb 18 | Close Date: Mar 18
Location: 1720 Hwy 159 East Bellville, TX 77418 (AREA 5)
Directions
Address: 1720 Hwy 159 East, Bellville, TX 77418.From I‑10: Exit 720 off I-10 at Sealy (Hwy 36). North on Hwy 36 thru Sealy 12 miles, to Bellville. Turn right at 2nd stoplight in Bellville to Hwy 159. Proceed over tracks towards Hempstead. Entrance from Hwy 1.2 mi., from tracks on left. Via Hwy 290.From Hempstead: Take Hwy 159 W. out of Hempstead toward Bellville. About 12 miles after crossing the river look for a state rest area on the right. The farm entrance will be on the right one mile past the rest area. From Rt. 290 (from Brenham): Hwy 36 south thru Bellville (around the Court House). Proceed thru the traffic light over the tracks to Hwy 159 towards Hempstead. Entrance from Hwy 159 1.2 miles from tracks on left.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross‑country open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-10 am; Cross-country-1 pm.
Event Officials
TD:Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (MD)
Judges: President of the Ground Jury: Jayne Lloyd (TX)Dressage Judges:Bobbie Paulk (TX); Donna Meyer (TX)
SJ Judge: Debra Dealcuaz (TX)
CD:X-C: Carsten Meyer (TX) SJ: Ruth Sawin
Starting Times
Postcards will be sent to competitors mailing a SASE with entry. Times will be posted on the internet site Startbox.com and a link to this will be available on the Pine Hill website: www.pinehilltexas.com.
Entry Information
Entries may be made electronically using Xentry (see link above this Omnibus Page) --- electronic entries are highly recommended.
We will accept mailed in entries to the address below--but prefer that you use Xentry if at all possible.
Ruth Sawin, Secretary
1720 Highway 159 E.
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5591
Draw checks to Pine Hill.
Organizer
Org: Ruth Sawin, (Same as above).
Fees
Draw checks to Pine Hill.
Entry: All Horse Trial divisions: $350.00.
Stabling: $100.00.
Electrical Hookups/Camping: $60.00 electric only.
Refund Policy:
Before C.D.‑ Entry/stabling less $20 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑Entry less $30 with vet's or Dr.'s certificate & ONLY if place can be filled from wait list/Stabling-No refund. Competition Cancellation: No Refund
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.
Entries
Entry fees include a $20 non-refundable office fee. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration.
Double Entries-Accepted, no fee. Any entry change received after the C.D. will be charged a non-refundable $75 post C.D. fee. P/YR competitors who are not USEF members must pay extra $45 with entry. $10=Lost pinny/No deposit required. Refunds: Before C.D.‑ Entry/stabling less $20 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑Entry less $30 with vet's or Dr.'s certificate & ONLY if place can be filled from wait list/Stabling-No refund. Competition cancellation-No Refund
Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses--send copy with entry. Out-of-state: Check regulations for requirements.
PER USEF GR844 horses must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus within 6 months of entering show grounds!
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
P‑2500 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2400 m @ 420 mpm. N‑2000 m @ 375 mpm. BN‑1700m @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1400 m @ 325 mpm. Terrain: Woods & open fields with rolling terrain & creek crossing.
OP-Straight forward inviting introduction to the level. OT and ON---Introduces some technical questions in an encouraging setting--great for horses that have some experience at this level. BN and Starter---Inviting, straight forward courses that are good for those just starting at the level.
Cross‑country course closed on March 28, 2025
Awards
Medal & 6 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited. $100/stall Noon Friday to Noon Monday. Assigned first come, first served basis as entries are received. PLEASE sign up early if you wish to have on grounds stabling! 68 temporary (12 X 12) with 1/2 door and 10 permanent (5 of these are 14 X12 and 5 are 12X12) all of the permanent stalls have full doors
Veterinarian:On call Friday, April 5, and On grounds Saturday, April 6, Dr. Rolf Modesto, Becker Equine, (936) 577-2059 (cell), (936) 931-4478 (Clinic). #'s will be posted in program, on stalls cards & at secy's office. Phone for emergency use at secy's area.
Farrier: Mark Hendricks---on call Friday April 5 and on grounds April 6. Phone cell #: 281-787-3074
Competition Management will have Sharps containers at the stabling areas. Competition management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
Accommodations
Bellville: Hotel/Motel Budget Inn, (979) 865‑9121 (48 hrs cancellation notice). Sealy: Rodeway Inn, (979) 885-7407
. Best Western, (979) 885‑3707; Holiday Inn, (979) 885-2121 . Brenham: La Quinta (979) 836 5551;Coach Light Inn, (979) 836-5657 . Best Western (979) 271-7791 . Hill Top (888) 672-1378 . Holiday Inn Express (979) 836-4590 . Comfort Suites, (979) 421-8100 . Camping: Coushatte Recreation Ranch‑9 mi., (979) 865‑2656. On site: Electrical hookups (electric only!) limited availability, $50/weekend.Dressage
Test & arena sizes: P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter Test - 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: 1 Sand. 2 Grass; Grass warm-up.
Cross-Country
P‑2500 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2400 m @ 420 mpm. N‑2000 m @ 375 mpm. BN‑1700m @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1400 m @ 325 mpm. Terrain: Woods & open fields with rolling terrain & creek crossing.
OP-Straight forward inviting introduction to the level. OT and ON---Introduces some technical questions in an encouraging setting--great for horses that have some experience at this level. BN and Starter---Inviting, straight forward courses that are good for those just starting at the level.
Cross‑country course closed on March 28, 2025
Other Information
Cross‑country course closed beginning on March 28, 2025
Entry limit 120.
Rider limit 3 horses/level. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Bottled Water and very limited snacks available Saturday.
Dogs must be leashed.
PER USEF GR844 horses must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus within 6 months of entering show grounds!
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.
Competition Management will have Sharps containers at the stabling areas. Competition management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
“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”.