Plantation Field Horse Trials

HOSTING USEA AREA II ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE!

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18704

Event Date: Apr 12, 2025

Open Date: Feb 25 | Close Date: Mar 25

Location: 450 Apple Grove Rd., PA 19320 (AREA 2)

Directions

GPS Address for Trailers: 329 Apple Grove Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 From South: 95 North to exit 100, North to Rte 1, N to Rte 82 exit. Left at ramp approx. 4 miles to round-a-bout (traffic circle) stay on Rte 82 through Unionville. Go past Green Valley Rd and Tapeworm Rd. After stop at Newark Rd take your next right (about 1/2 mile) onto Apple Grove Rd. Event is about 1 mile on right. Narrow road...please be considerate of the neighbors' lawns. From North: 95 South to 322 west to Rte 1 south, past Longwood Gardens, stay on Rte 1 By-pass to the Rte 82 exit. Right at ramp on to Rt. 82 North approx. 4 miles to round-a-bout (traffic circle) stay on Rte 82, through Unionville. Go past Green Valley Rd and Tapeworm Rd. After stop at Newark Rd take your next right (about 1/2 mile) onto Apple Grove Rd. Event is about 1 mile on right.Narrow road...please be considerate of the neighbors' lawns. *PLEASE!!! NO TRAILER TRAFFIC ON TAPEWORM RD. NO TRAILER ENTRANCE TO SHOW GROUNDS ON GREEN VALLEY RD*

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jr,TR,N,N-Jr,NR,BN,BN-Jr,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P,P-JY,PR,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter

Tentative Schedule

Fri:Stables open-9 am. Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: I/P/M/T/N/BN/S: Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9:30 am; Cross Country 9:45 am. Times subject to change based on entry numbers.

Event Officials

TD:Sharon Antico, MA Judges: Pres:Pam Wiedemann, PA Dressage Judges:Annemarie Cochrane, PA and Domenique Carson, MD SJ Judge:Mary Grace (PA) CD:XC:Jeff Kibbie, PA SJ: Jeff Kibbie, PA

Starting Times

Available Wednesday, April 9 after 5:00 pm at www.plantationfield.com.

Entry Information

Enter ELECTRONICALLY on-line at www.evententries.com. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries made on-line, including 100% of entry even if cancelled after closing. Immediately mail checks, signature page (download from evententries.com), and Coggins to address below. Entriesare not accepted until payment is made. If using Fedex or Overnight Mail signature requirements are waived. Pay with credit card or mail check to address below. No hand-written entries. Must be able to read entries, email addresses, and Coggins (including dates and accession numbers). Bambi Glaccum, Secretary PO Box 412 Unionville, PA 19375 Cell/Text Bambi Glaccum 610-316-0450 Efax: 1 (610)347-1001 Email: [email protected] Web: www.plantationfield.com Enter electronically on-line at www.evententries.com Draw checks toPFEE, Inc.Foreign/Canada checks add $20 to each entry fee. (US Dollars only)

Organizer

Org:Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc., and Molly Bull, [email protected], 434 962-0306.

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. (PFEE Inc.) Foreign/Canada add $10.00 to each entry fee: US dollars only. Entry Fee (Postmark February 25- March 25): I-P-M$295;T-N-BN$270; Starter$250 Post Entry Fee (Postmark after March 25): I-P-M$370;T-N-BN$345; Starter $325 Stabling: $200 Friday AM through Monday noon. Dirty Stall Fee: $50 will be invoiced if stall not stripped clean. Late Fee: $75.00 (included in Post Entry fees above).
Missing Item fee: $20.00 per item.

Refunds:Before C.D.: Less $25 non-refundable office fee, notify secretary in writing. NOTE: All complete entries received within 5 days of opening - no charge for changes or cancellations if made before closing date. After C.D.:Entry/stabling - no refund. Competition Cancellation: no refund.All changes, scratches, etc. must be in writing via email: [email protected] USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35), is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Entries

Our preferred method of entry is through evententries.com. Please make sure your Event Entries rider, horse, owner, and trainer profiles are up-to-date before entering. All entry fees includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. All entries must be printed and have a valid email address. All communication will be done by email. Double entries: $30. All complete entries submitted within 5 days of opening date will not be charged for cancellation or changes if made before closing date. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Refunds: see above. *Make sure Rider and Owner MAILING ADDRESS are up to date to receive refunds in a timely manner. All refund checks issued to address on entry**USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: see above. Change fee: $50/change. No changes to entry after Tuesday, April 8. A $20 per item CHARGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO ALL ENTRIES MISSING SIGNATURE PAGE, COGGINS, PAYMENT, OR OTHER INFORMATION if not received by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Failure to notify secretary of intent not to compete will incur $30 fee. This applies also to no-shows. Riders must submit entry with payment to the secretary. Only PAID entries will be accepted. Divisions may be divided or combined if entries warrant. If not noted on entry rider will be put into Open Division. Riders may be limited to 3 horses per level if event is oversubscribed on opening day. Wait List policy: Entries will be accepted based on the postmark of mailed payment or the date electronic payment was made. Entries will be accepted from the wait list as space allows. Interscholastic Teams must be declared prior to Closing Date. USEA AREA II ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE[ST - I] Sign up for a team by contacting the Area II Adult Rider Coordinator at[email protected]. Teams of four riders will compete for prizes; prizes will be awarded for the top three teams.You must be a member of your Area Adult Rider Program to participate.If you are not already an Adult Rider Program member, you can join the program via the USEA dashboard. If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to place you on a team. Send requests no later than April 4, 2025. Please include your name, horse’s name, and division, plus a team name if fielding a full team. You will ride at your scheduled day/time; teams will be scored separately. Adult Riders participating on teams may pick up team gear during the event (details will be shared with ATC participants). Teams will be formed by mixed levels and team placings will be finalized when all participating Adult Riders finish their ride. Prizes will be distributed following the event. Learn more at https://usea2.org/adult-riders 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

Approximate:I-2900 m @ 550 mpm. P-2650 m @ 520 mpm. M-2600 m @ 490 mpm.T-2350 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @400 mpm, BN-1800 m @350 mp, S-1500 m @325 mpm. 300 acres rolling terrain requires fit horses. Well established turf. Courses: Early season courses for all levels. Cross-country course closed Feb. 1.

Awards

8 ribbons each division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Limited:temporary 3m x 3m stalls with doors. $200.00 stall from Friday am through Monday noon. Bedding available for purchase. ALL STALLS NOT STRIPPED AT END OF COMPETITION WILL BE BILLED A $50 DIRTY STALL FEE.Veterinarian: Unionville Equine Associates, (610) 932-6800. Farrier:Red Oak Equine Associates, Dustin Fulton (765) 546-7438

Accommodations

The Courtyard Marriott Coatesville (610) 384-7401 The Hilton Garden Inn (610) 444-9100 Fairfield Inn & Suites, 610-444-8995 Best Western, Rts. 1 & 322, Chadds Ford, (610) 358-9400 Mendenhall Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 52, Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA (610) 388-1181 For B&Bs: http://www.chestercountylinks.com/chester/topic/lodging/

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: I- 2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P- 2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.M - 2022USEF Modified 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. S- USEA Starter Test-Sm.Dressage rings and warm up on tapeta all-weather footing.

Cross-Country

Approximate:I-2900 m @ 550 mpm. P-2650 m @ 520 mpm. M-2600 m @ 490 mpm.T-2350 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @400 mpm, BN-1800 m @350 mp, S-1500 m @325 mpm. 300 acres rolling terrain requires fit horses. Well established turf. Courses: Early season courses for all levels. Cross-country course closed Feb. 1.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed February 1. The only time the course is open for schooling is on the scheduled schooling day, Wednesday, June 11. Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass footing. Riders may be limited on total rides. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under "Eligible Section" and include birth date on entry. Food available on grounds. No motorized vehicles on cross country.Golf carts, scooters, mini bikes, e-bikes permitted on rest of property if operated by licensed drivers at least 16 years of age. LEASH DOGS! Yellow Warning Card will be issued per USEF rule GR 1301.6 for all loose dogs plus $50 FINE. NO dogs on course. All LOOSE dogs on course $100 FINE. All fees & fines payable toPlantation Field Course Building Fund. Any changes or additional information pertinent to the competition will be posted on www.plantationfield.com We always welcome volunteers! Email [email protected]or sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com USEA AREA II ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE[ST - I] Sign up for a team by contacting the Area II Adult Rider Coordinator at[email protected]. Teams of four riders will compete for prizes; prizes will be awarded for the top three teams.You must be a member of your Area Adult Rider Program to participate.If you are not already an Adult Rider Program member, you can join the program via the USEA dashboard. If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to place you on a team. Send requests no later than April 4, 2025. Please include your name, horse’s name, and division, plus a team name if fielding a full team. You will ride at your scheduled day/time; teams will be scored separately. Adult Riders participating on teams may pick up team gear during the event (details will be shared with ATC participants). Teams will be formed by mixed levels and team placings will be finalized when all participating Adult Riders finish their ride. Prizes will be distributed following the event. Learn more at https://usea2.org/adult-riders 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.”