Waredaca H.T.

<strong>Waredaca announcesour CUSTOM FITFRIDAY!!</strong> Specifically for any Intermediate OR Preliminary rider perhaps heading to Tryon or wanting an opportunity to be judged by dressage judge Christian Steiner (officiating at Kentucky and Tryon) or simply want to compete on a weekday rather than a weekend! Our<strong>CUSTOM FITFRIDAY </strong>isdesigned just for you!! <strong>CREATE your own day</strong>... -Ride one OR more dressage TESTS OF CHOICE, judged by <strong>Christian Steiner</strong> -Jump a proper 3 OR 2 star track in exceptional footing -Add a Cross Country school over our weekend Intermediate or Preliminary Horse Trials. OR Enter our One Day Horse Trials at either level! More details under entries!

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4.16.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH APRIL 25 - $50 late fee applied

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18716

Event Date: May 2 - 4, 2025

Open Date: Mar 18 | Close Date: Apr 15

Location: 4015 Damascus Rd, MD 20882 (AREA 2)

Directions

Onsite Stabling Address: 22710 Howard Chapel Rd; Brookeville MD 20833 Farm Address: 4015 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882 From points East andNorth: NE/DE/NJ/PA:I 95 S to I 695/Balto Beltway to I-70 West to Rt. 97 south, 8 miles to right onto Rt. 650 Damascus Rd., Competition parking 1 mile on right. OR I 95 S to Route 32 West, south of Baltimore, to Exit 20, MD Route 108 toward Clarksville; turn left onto 108, cross overpass and turn right onto Ten Oaks Rd; 1 mile to roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Brighton Dam Road; follow 4 miles to right onto MD Rt 650/New Hampshire Ave; continue 4 miles to intersection of Rts 650 and 97; continue straight across on Rt 650 which is also called Damascus Road; Parking area 1 mile on your right. From Points South: VA/ NC: Washington, DC Beltway (495) to I‑270 North toward Rockville/Frederick; Merge onto I 370 via exit 9A toward MD 200; Take Shady Grove Exit West 3A, keep left at the fork and turn left onto Shady Grove Road; remain on this to intersection of MD Rt 124/traffic light; turn right, continue 1 mile thru light at intersection of Rt 108; proceed 4 miles to first left turn onto Howard Chapel Road; 1/8 mile to stop sign at Damascus Road; turn left-parking field immediately on your right.OR from NO Va..consider taking 15 North to 340 East to I 70 East to Route 97 south and follow directions above/from points NORTH.

Divisions

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

Tentative Schedule

FRI:Schooling; I and P One Day Horse Trials... DRESSAGE TEST IN THE STANDARD ARENA All XC courses open for walking Sat:Preliminary,Modified, Training8:00 am dressage, 10:00 Jumping, 10:30 Cross Country. Sun: Novice,Beginner Novice,Starter8:00 am dressage, 10:00 Jumping, 10:30 Cross Country. ***Note: all riders will have published X-C times being APPROX. 15-25 minutes after your published S-J ride; further details on website when times are posted.

Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change.Check www.waredaca.com ANY CHANGES will be emailed to each Rider via E address on Entry Form

Event Officials

TD:John Williams, Va Judges: GJPres:Pam Weidemann, PA; Dressage Judges: Christein Steiner INT; Natalie Hollis MD SJ Judge: Kathy White, VA C.D:X-C:I, P, M, Jeff Kibbie PA; S, BN, N, T-Steph Kohr, MD SJ: Kathy White, VA

Starting Times

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30ON HOME PAGE WAREDACA.COM; posted by 2:00 PM. TIMES WILL BE MAILED TO THE E ADDRESS ON RECORD. Do not call sec'y for times, please!

Entry Information

Cindy Wood, Secretary, 64 Smallwood Trace Camden, SC 29020 410-726-8926day not later than 9PM please Email:[email protected] Draw checks to Waredaca, Inc. See important entry details that follow: Our preferred method of entry is thru EVENTENTRIESor Xentry: Entries accepted by check or credit card payment until closing date. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries, with final cost dependent on date entry is complete. If post entries accepted after closing date, payments will only be excepted via credit card for all divisions starting April 16. **Please make sure your Event Entries rider, horse, owner and trainer profiles are all up to date before entering**

Organizer

Orgs:Gretchen Butts (301) 570‑4191

Fees

DON'T FORGET OUR ONE DAY FRIDAY SCHOOLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HORSE AND RIDERS WITH CHRISTIAN STIENER -TEST OF CHOICE (LARGE ARENA) JUMP AS MANY ROUNDS AS YOU WISH AND SCHOOL THE CROSS COUNTRY. YOU DESIGN YOUR DAY! DRESSAGE $50 PER TEST (TELL US WHAT TEST) JUMPING: $25 PER ROUND XC SCHOOLING $50 JUNIORS, SIGN UP FOR IEL !!!

Event Fees:Draw checks to Waredaca; Foreign/Canada add $10.00 to each entry fee: US dollars only.

ON Time Entry Fee: I-$285 P-M-T $275 N-$270 BN-$270 Starter: $225 (does not include USEA/USEF fees).

FRIDAY SCHOOLING FEES AS NOTED ABOVE

Entries: No one will be scheduled without complete payment and entrydocuments and electronic waiver filed online.

Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;None after CD of April 16. $75 for any bounced check; Competition cancellation…no refund.

Post Entries accepted after CD, April 16- thru April 28; April 29-May 1; after May 1,CALL CINDY;$50 late fee added if before April 28; after April 29 $75 late fee added.

ADDITIONAL SPACE MAY STILL EXIST--CONTACT CINDY DIRECTLY [email protected]

Change Fee:Simple change of either horse or rider but not bothby April 28 NO CHARGE; After April 28: $50 Changes must be via email! NO TEXTS, phone messages etc.
Double Entries:Not allowed.

USEA Starter/D&M Fee and USEF Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35) and the USEF fee ($8--Modified and above), are 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

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE--NO PAPER ACCEPTED

COMPLETED ENTRY= PAYMENT IN FULL WITH COMPLETED ENTRY PAGES— ALL REQUIRED USEF AND USEA NUMBERS— AND CURRENT COGGINS

EntryFee determined by date of COMPLETED (ALL PAPERWORK AND FEES)

Follow this check list for entry to be noted as 'complete':

  • Complete entry with USEA and USEF #s.
  • Current Coggins.
  • Federation Entry Agreement.
  • USEF Wavier Release of Liability.
  • Complete Payment.
  • All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
  • Complete Waredaca Waiver Release of Liability—Website/Home Page/Top of Banner on Right.
  • 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.
  • Modified level and above:Riders, Trainers and Owners of horses competing who arenot USEF members will be required to pay the USEF $45 Show Pass fee: show pass fee must be done online and only 1 time per year. (note: a coach may or may not be a trainer; trainers are those who feed or care for the horse).

***All complete entries submitted within 5 days of opening date will not be charged for cancellation or changes if made before closing date****

  • VTO TACK, AND TASTEE TREATS AND SWEETS for sale etc will be on site as will the WAREDACA BREWING COMPANY with a variety of beverages and snacks in the parking area.
  • All correspondence from secretary will be via email--check your JUNK folder if you do not receive an entry confirmation.
  • No accepted entry can be sold or transferred.
  • Competitors are financially responsible for all entries made on-line, including 100% of entry even if cancelled after closing

  • Horse Trials: TIPP and IEL awards given.

  • SIGN UP FOR IEL IF ELIGIBLE !!

Competitor Information

I-- 3200 m @ 550 mpm. P‑2800 m @ 520 mpm. M -2600 m @ 490 mpm.T‑2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2200 m @ 375 mpm. BN‑1600 m @ 350 mpm; S-1300 m @325 mpm;All courses: Variety of tests at all levels. Website will be updated closer to event date. Water at all levels. All courses will be aerated if necessary prior to competition phase. XC courses closed 4/15

Awards

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Cash Certificate for 1-3rd place. ADDITIONAL SPONSORED PRIZES.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling: $85.00 per night per horse.Muck Fee$100 per stall; refundable if stalls properly cleaned (Separate check) desirable All stalls have full doors. No initial bedding; shavings available for pre-order and purchase ($12/bag; E [email protected]) Limited on ground stabling. Many permanent stalls available within 2 miles of the Farm with easy access and parking Specific ASSIGNMENTS AND directions will be POSTED on website on May 1. Competition Veterinarian:Dr. Chad Davis # posted at secy's stand. ON CALLVeterinarian: Damascus Equine Associates 301 253 3992.

Accommodations

Three Choices we suggest: First is the Comfort Inn--$99.00/night plus tax. The Comfort Inn is the standard hotel room type experience but quite satisfactory. They allow pets and have good parking for large trucks and trailers.Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, (301) 330-0023 or toll free (888) 605-9100 for reservations. ** mention Waredaca for special rates ** May 3-4.https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/BH07P4 SHARP FARM B AND B/Farm/Farm Stay...very close and lovely! .https://www.sharpfarm.com There are also B and B's nearby. For location search, use Olney, Damascus, Germantown..OR check the following zipcodes: 20882, 20833, 20872, 20832

Dressage

READ CAREFULLY: FRIDAY I HT: 2022 Intermediate Test A, Standard Ring FRIDAY P HT: 2022 Preliminary Test C, Standard Ring

SATURDAY and SUNDAY: All Dressage tests in SMALL arena

I--2022USEF Intermediate Test C-SM.P- 2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2022USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T- 2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N- 2022USEF Novice Test-A Sm. BN- 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter - 2022 USEA Starter Test Arenas: Outdoor, all weather footing in ALL RINGS; grass warmup.

Cross-Country

I-- 3200 m @ 550 mpm. P‑2800 m @ 520 mpm. M -2600 m @ 490 mpm.T‑2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2200 m @ 375 mpm. BN‑1600 m @ 350 mpm; S-1300 m @325 mpm;All courses: Variety of tests at all levels. Website will be updated closer to event date. Water at all levels. All courses will be aerated if necessary prior to competition phase. XC courses closed 4/15

Other Information

NUNN FINER Starter Event May 10 thru Training Level MOTORIZED VEHICLES INCLUDING E BIKES ALLOWED ON CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE BEFORE AND AFTER XC PHASE BUT NOT PERMITTED WHEN PHASE RUNNING NOR DIRECTLY ON TRACKS. Cross Country track and obstacles are always being upgraded. Stay up to date on the new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on twitter and become a fan of the Waredaca Horse Trials on Facebook. Volunteer for the day and get a free T shirt, lunch, earn 'Waredaca BUCKS' for logo gear or toward Waredaca activities and have a day of fun~! Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at https://waredaca.com/volunteering/ Cross Country Courses will be OPEN for schooling May 5-8 and after May 10 thru early August, weather and grounds permitting.ALL schooling requires advance registration via our website to schedule. 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.”