CDCTA Spring H.T.
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3.19.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH MARCH 23 - late fee has been waived!
3.24.25 Accepting Post Entries through March 28 - $75 late fee applied.
3.25.25 Post entries will close at midnight 3/25/25
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18700
Event Date: Apr 6, 2025
Open Date: Feb 18 | Close Date: Mar 18
Location: 929 Kimble Road, VA 22611 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address:927 Kimble Road, Berryville, VA 22611.
From North (Martinsburg, WV):I-81 South to Rt. 7 East towards Berryville. Left onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left.
From North (Charlestown, WV): RT. 340 south to RT. 7 west to Kimble Rd. Right onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left.
From South (Strasburg, VA):I-81 North to Rt. 7 East towards Berryville. Left onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left
From south (Front royal VA): RT. 340 North to Rt. 7 west to Kimble Rd. Right onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left.
From East (Middleburg, VA):Rt. 50 West to Rt. 340 North to Rt. 7 West. Right onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left.
From West (Winchester, VA):Take Rt. 7 East towards Berryville. Go 6.9 Miles to left onto Kimble Rd. Show grounds on left.
Follow signs for Trailer Parking
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro
Tentative Schedule
Sat:Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sun: Dressage All -8 am; Show Jumping-10 am; Cross-Country-10:30 am.
X-C schooling the weekend following weather permitting. Additional Info & times for schooling day will be posted on www.CDCTA.com and CDCTA Facebook page after the Horse Trials. Please do not arrive early as the gates will be locked.
Event Officials
TD: Muffin Pantaze, VA
Judges: Pres:Sarah Miller-Leary, VADressage Judges: Nancy Lowey, VA
SJ Judges: Kathy White, VA
CD:XC:David Taylor, MD SJD:Kathy White, VA
Starting Times
Available Wednesday before the event, on the internet, www.CDCTA.com. Check website and CDCTA Facebook page for entry status and other information.
Entry Information
CDCTA
C/O Stephanie Traylor
143 Alcott Ave
Inwood, WV 25428
571-451-7218
[email protected]
http://www.cdcta.com/
Draw check to CDCTA
or Electronic Entries accepted through USEA's Xentry and EventEntries.com.
If you have any questions about the entry process, please contact the Secretary.
Organizer
Org:Karen Conk 120 Wood Ave. Winchester VA 22601
571-296-1949 [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Draw check to CDCTA.
Entry: Per division: M: $240.00;
T: $225.00;
N: $215.00;
BN: $200.00;Starter:$150.00
Eventing Tests: Intro: $120.00
Stabling: Contact Secretary for list of local stabling options. No Stabling available on grounds.
Refunds:Before C.D.-less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry No Refund. Competition Cancellation - No Refund.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.
Entries
Entry fee includes a $25.00 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted.Refunds:Before C.D.-less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry No Refund. Competition Cancellation - No Refund.Any late changes will be scheduled first in the order of go unless otherwise necessary. All scratches must be sent via email to secretary-- make sure to get a receipt of email.
Neg coggins req. within 12 months of competition date for all horses (please be aware, cogginsthat expire prior to competition date of April 6, 2025 will not be accepted by the secretary).
USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro riders are waived USEA membership/non-membership/horse registration fees and the USEA Starter/D&M Fee does not apply.
Electronic Entries accepted through USEA's Xentry and Event Entries .
ENTER EARLY AND COMPLETE-----AVOID LATE FEES
Complete entry consists of - Entry and signed Federation and Association Entry Agreement.
Signed USEF/USEA Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement.
Coggins (valid through April 6, 2025).
Payment.
Emailed legible copies or photos of all forms are accepted or try finding a scanner app for your smart phone.
Entries are not considered complete until completed paperwork and payment is received.
Any changes before Closing Date will incur a $25.00 change fee.
Any changes after Closing Date will incur a $50.00 change fee per change.
Any entry not complete by closing date will incur a $50.00 fee.
Late Entries; if accepted after Closing Date incur a $75.00 fee. Late entries will only be accepted with credit card payment and any paperwork not received from late entries by Monday March 31st at 5PM will incur an additional $50.00 late fee.
NOTES TO COMPETITORS:
The after market sale, trade, or swap of entries is expressly forbidden without the prior written approval of the Organizer and all appropriate late and/or change fees being paid.
Secretary, Organizer and Organization are not responsible for the USPS. Competitors are solely responsible for ensuring their entries, information and payments are received.
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
All M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. All T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. All N-2200 m @ 400mpm. All BN-2000 m @ 350mpm. Starter -1800m @ 275.Test Intro-1200m @ 275 mpm. Jumps will be 18"-2'3". All courses: Some maximum height fences, water, ditches, and banks possible.Forward, galloping track for all levels.
Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition
COURSES: Most of the terrain is Moderate to flat, courses are open and galloping, a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC schooling day will be held most likely weekend after event; weather permitting - see Secretary for details.
Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition
COURSES: Most of the terrain is Moderate to flat, courses are open and galloping, a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC schooling day will be held most likely weekend after event; weather permitting - see Secretary for details.
Awards
All divisions placed through 8th with ribbons. Special Awards:
TIP. See website for additional information and applications.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Contact secretary for recommendations for local stabling
Veterinarian: Clarke County Equine #will be posted at secy´s office.
Accommodations
Many accommodations available in Winchester VA.
CDCTA members receive a 15% discount at the Aikens Group Family of Hotels-
The Hampton Inn of Winchester (11 miles ),1-540-678-4000.
The Hilton Garden of Winchester (10.5 miles), 1-540-722-8881.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. All T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. All N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. All BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter -2022 USEA Starter Test-SmIntro-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.Arenas: Grass.
Cross-Country
All M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. All T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. All N-2200 m @ 400mpm. All BN-2000 m @ 350mpm. Starter -1800m @ 275.Test Intro-1200m @ 275 mpm. Jumps will be 18"-2'3". All courses: Some maximum height fences, water, ditches, and banks possible.Forward, galloping track for all levels.
Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition
COURSES: Most of the terrain is Moderate to flat, courses are open and galloping, a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC schooling day will be held most likely weekend after event; weather permitting - see Secretary for details.
Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition
COURSES: Most of the terrain is Moderate to flat, courses are open and galloping, a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. XC schooling day will be held most likely weekend after event; weather permitting - see Secretary for details.
Other Information
BRING WATER FOR YOUR HORSESnone will be available on grounds.
Dressage flat grass field.
Entry limit 160. Limit of 3 horses per rider - additional horses at the Organizer's discretion.
Food on grounds.
No vehicles permitted on the XC course
DogsMUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.
NOTE: CDCTA WILL REQUIRE RIDER PAPER PINNY HOLDERS FOR CROSS COUNTRY.
SECRETARY WILL HAVE SMALL NUMBER OF PLASTIC PINNY HOLDERS FOR SALEPAPER NUMBERS WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR CROSS COUNTRY.
Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition.
Cross country schooling day scheduled for weekend following horse trials weather permitting. Information on schooling day will be posted on www.CDCTA.com and CDCTA Facebook page the week following event. Do not arrive early as gates will be locked.
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.”