Windridge Farm Spring H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18718
Event Date: May 3 - 4, 2025
Open Date: Mar 18 | Close Date: Apr 15
Location: 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, NC 28114 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address: 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114.
From SC via I-85 N:Take exit 78 for US 221 North toward Chesnee for 10.3 mi, turn right to continue on 221 North for 5.6 mile. Turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi.
From Asheville NC take I-26 to US Hwy 74 East then take exit 178 to US 221 South toward Chesnee 7.8 mi, Make a U-turn to return to make right turn onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi.
From Charlotte, NC via I-85 S: take exit 10 B to US 74 West 26.7 mi through Shelby, take exit 189 to NC 120 South 4.0 miles, turn left on US 221 Alt South for 1.0, turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 3.8 miles, turn right onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-I,CT-P,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,Grasshopper,Intro
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-I,CT-P,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,Grasshopper,Intro
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-7:30am; Show Jumping-9:30 am.
Sun: Cross-Country-8:00 am.
Event Officials
TD:Ashley Johnson
Judges: Pres: Cindy Deporter, NC Dressage Judge: Nancy Pope, SC Carol Bishop, NC
SJ Judge: Kathy Mundt, NC
CD: X-C: Rob Mobley, TN Builder: X-C: Rob Mobley SJ: Rob Mobley
Starting Times
Available May 1. Times will be posted on the website and emailed. Be sure to include a valid email address that you actually check. Parents don't expect an email if you send an entry with your child's email address. Provide both email addresses.
Entry Information
Secretary
WindRidge Farm Horse Trials
882 Goodes Creek Church Rd
Mooresboro, NC 28114
(828) 595-3950, 8 am-8pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Draw checks to Windridge Farms.
Do NOT send UPS, FEDX, DHL or US MAIL requiring signature upon delivery.
ALL commuication FROM secretary will be via E-MAIL. Please include LEGIBLE, VALID e-mail address that you actually check on entry form
website is http://www.WindridgeFarmsNC.com
Organizer
Org: Alicia Henderson, 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114, (828) 595-3950, [email protected]
Fees
Event Fees Directory - see individual section for details. Draw checks to Windridge Farms
All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing.
Entry: I: $250 IP/P: $250.00; T/PT: $225.00; BN/N/Starter:$215.00 Grasshopper and Intro: $160.00; CT: $100.00.
Non-Competing horses: $50.00-must register with secretary and wear a bridle tag at all times while on grounds.
Stabling: Permanent stabling on grounds $140.00 . Tack Stall: $100.00.
Bedding: $10.00 per bag.
Camping: $45.00 per night.
Change Fee after Closing Date: $25.00.
Post Entries Fee if Accepted: $40.00.
Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- No refund - entry fee applied to any Windridge Farm event within 1 calendar year, unfortunately stabling refunded only if filled by wait list. Competition Cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and 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 non-refundable office fee. Double Entries not accepted. Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- No refund - entry fee applied to any Windridge Farm event within 1 calendar year, unfortunately stabling refunded only if filled by waitlist. Competition Cancellation-No refund.
Changes & Withdrawals must be in writing and emailed to [email protected]
Change Fee after closing date: $25.00.
USEA membership & horse registration required at all levels except Grasshopper and Intro and combined test levels. Grasshopper and Intro competitors are also exempt from USEA Starter/D&M Fee. CT competitors are exempt from the USEA Starter/D&M fee. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Current Negative Coggins must accompany entry. Competitors ride times will be emailed and posted on WindridgeFarmsNC.com.
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
I- 3000m @ 550mpm.IP/P-2900m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2600m @ 450 mpm.N-2100m @ 400 mpm.BN-1800m @ 350 mpm, max fence height 2'7" may include bank and "pass through" water.Starter Division approx 1600 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water., may include ditch or bank. Grasshopper Division approx 1600 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water., may include ditch or bank. Introductory Division approx 1200 m @275 mpm, max fence height 21". Terrain: Rolling fields. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels on varying terrain. Cross-country course closed April 1.
Awards
Prizes & 8 ribbons. Awards available outside show office 30 minutes after class results are final.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Permanent 10x10 Stabling with doors on grounds: $140 for weekend . No initial bedding. Please pre-pay for bedding with entry $9.00 per bag. Enclose a separate $50 stall cleaning deposit. No grounds fee for ship-ins. Tack stalls-$100. All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing. Non-competing horse must pay registration fee of $50 and wear bridle # at all times.Veterinaran & Farrier: Tryon Equine 828-894-6065 Farrier on call, # posted with Secretary and on Scoreboard.
Accommodations
Book NOW you are competing with Tryon International jumper show for hotel rooms. Baymont Inn-11mi (828) 287-8788. Holiday Inn Express-11 mi., (828) 755-2000. Hampton Inn & Suites-11 miles (828)382-1001. Bed and Barn Farms, LLC, (828) 248-4463, www.bedandbarnnc.com. Camping: $35 per night 20 campsites available with electric and water, enter early to reserve one.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: IP/I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P/PT-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-2022 USEA Starter Test -Sm. Grasshopper-2022 USEA Starter Test -Sm.Introductory- 2023 USDF Test C. CT will ride the same tests as the horse trials.Arenas: Sand and Grass
Cross-Country
I- 3000m @ 550mpm.IP/P-2900m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2600m @ 450 mpm.N-2100m @ 400 mpm.BN-1800m @ 350 mpm, max fence height 2'7" may include bank and "pass through" water.Starter Division approx 1600 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water., may include ditch or bank. Grasshopper Division approx 1600 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water., may include ditch or bank. Introductory Division approx 1200 m @275 mpm, max fence height 21". Terrain: Rolling fields. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels on varying terrain. Cross-country course closed April 1.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed April 1.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry form.
Prize List on website.
Food on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed or crated.
No wheeled vehicles of any kind on XC course (includes E-Bikes).
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.
In compliance with GR 1210.4 competition management has placed a sharps container at the end of each barn. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents 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”.