Plantation Field May H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18722
Event Date: May 10, 2025
Open Date: Mar 25 | Close Date: Apr 22
Location: 450 Apple Grove Rd., PA 19320 (AREA 2)
Directions
GPS Address: 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.
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
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: Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9 am; Cross-country-9:30 am.
Event Officials
TD:Sally Ike, NJ
Judges: Pres: Natalie Hollis, MD
Dressage Judges:Pam Wiedemann, PA
SJ Judge:Katie Domino
CD: XC:Jeff Kibbie, PA; SJ: Jeff Kibbie, PA
Starting Times
Available Wednesday, May 7th after 5:00 pm at www.plantationfield.comand on Event Entries show center.
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, 1420 Doe Run Rd.
Unionville, PA 19375
Cell/Text: 610-316-0450; Fax 610-347-1001
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plantationfield.com
Enter electronically on-line at www.evententries.comDraw 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, 434 962-0306, [email protected]
Day of/Onsite Organizer: Chris Donovan
Fees
Event Fees Directory:Draw checks to Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. (PFEE Inc.) Foreign/Canada add $20.00 to each entry fee: US dollars only.
Entry Fee (Postmark March 25 - April 22): I-P-M: $295; T-N-BN: $270 (does not include USEA/USEF fees). Starter: $250
Post Entry Fee (Postmark after April 22):I-P: $370; T-N-BN: $345 (does not include USEA/USEF fees). 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 written, either by email or fax.USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30), 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. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:
see above.
Change fee: $25/change. No changes to entry after May 1st. 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 Tuesday May 7th.
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 2 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.
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. The event will follow the Headgear Law as stated in EV114.
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-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2900 m @ 520 mpm.M-2600 m @ 490 mpm.T-2450 m @450 mpm. N-2100 m @400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm.S-1500 m @325 mpm I & P courses more difficult than April. T moderate. N & BN straightforward. 300 acres rolling terrain requires fit horse. Well-established turf. Cross country course closed Feb 1.
Awards
8 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited - temporary 3m x3m stalls with doors. $200.00 stall from Friday am through Monday noon. Bedding available for purchase. Veterinarian: Unionville Equine Associates, (610) 932-6800. Farrier Red Oak Equine Associates # will be posted at stables & show office.
Accommodations
The Courtyard Marriott Coatesville (610) 384-7401Best Western, Rts. 1 & 322, Chadds Ford, (610) 358-9400. Mendenhall Inn Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 52, Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA (610) 388-1181. Fairfield Inn, Kennett Square 610-444-8995. For B&B's: 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- 2022 USEF 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- 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Dressage rings and warm up on tapeta all-weather footing.
Cross-Country
Approximate: I-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2900 m @ 520 mpm.M-2600 m @ 490 mpm.T-2450 m @450 mpm. N-2100 m @400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm.S-1500 m @325 mpm I & P courses more difficult than April. T moderate. N & BN straightforward. 300 acres rolling terrain requires fit horse. Well-established turf. Cross country course closed Feb 1.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed Feb 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 if 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
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”.