United States Eventing Association

Shawan Downs, 1401 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030. GPS:39°29'50.4"N 76°41'36.4"W From I‑695 (Baltimore Beltway): I‑83 North to Exit 20B. Go west on Shawan Rd. 1.4 miles. Entrance to Shawan Downs on right. From Pennsylvania: take I-83 South, take Exit 20B, proceed as directed above. Easy access to I-83. MULTIPLE ENTRANCES: BE ALERT FOR POSTED SIGNS FOR TRAILERS!!

IMPORTANT - Schedule is Tentative. Final schedule and division days will be determined by entries and requests. Fri: Cross-country course open for walking 3:00 pm. Sat: Preliminary/Modified/Training- Dressage 7:45 am; Show Jumping 9:15 am; Cross-country 9:35 am. Sun:Novice/Beginner Novice/Starter- Dressage 7:45 am;Show Jumping 9:15 am; Cross-country 9:35 am.

TD: Pam Wiedemann, PA Judges: Pres: Eileen Pritchard-Bryant, MD; Dressage Judges:Domenique Carson, MD; Natalie Hollis, MD SJ Judge: Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck, MD CD X-C: Mogie Bearden-Muller (T-P), MD and Emma Hinke, MD (BN-N) CDSJ: Kathy White, VA (all)

Times will be posted on www.MDCTA.com on Wednesday before the event, May 31st.

***All entries should be done electronically to minimize paper exchange. Please use electronic entry and payment services through Evententries or Xentry!*** Register online at:www.evententries.com. Visa/MC, Discover, AmEx & checks Send any additional paperwork to: Rick Dunkerton, C/O AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 Phone: (601) 498-3330 Fax:(601) 426-9984 [email protected]

Org:Chris Donovan and Colleen Rutledge, 13031 Furnace Mountain Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] Comp Mngmnt: Maryland Dressage and Combined Training Association

***Please use electronic entry and payment services through EventEntries.com or Xentry! *** Horse Trials Entry:P/M Levels:$250.00 T/N/BN/Starter Levels: $225 Combined Test Entry: All Levels: $100.00 A horse may be entered in both the CT and HT. If accepted, COMPLETED ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE will be at the higher entry fee: Horse Trials Post Entry Fee: All Levels:$300.00 Combined Test Post Entry:All Levels:$175.00 All entries include a $25 non refundable office fee. $50 change fee for any modification made after closing date. Missing Items after closing date will be charged $30/item. Double Entries not accepted. Stabling:Not available. Refunds: Before Closing Date: Entry will be refunded less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date: No Entry 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.

***Please use electronic entry and payment services through EventEntries.com or Xentry! *** *** A COMPLETED ENTRY IS ALL PAPERWORK, COGGINS, SIGNATURES, PAYMENT, WAIVERS, AND OTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY. Incomplete Entries will not be scheduled.*** Changes: All changes to entry must be made in writing (email). ABSOLUTELY NO telephone withdrawals or changes will be accepted. $25 fee for any changes after Closing Date. Levels may be divided if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and provide birth date on entry. Check weekly entry status list/event update information beginning on April 10, at www.MDCTA.com * MCTA members: List you are a member on entry to ensure you are considered for MCTA trophies. *CT entrants:You do not need to be a USEA member to participate. There are no non-member fees for tests. USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. * Collegiate Teams: Designate College Team on entry. There is no additional fee for Collegiate teams. Prize Money will be awarded to collegiate team (instead of ribbons) based on the number of schools participating; minimum of 3 teams in order to host). $300 to first place team, $200 to second place team, and $100 to third place team. * Interscholastic Teams: Designate IEL Team Name on entry. There is no additional fee for teams. Ribbons will be mailed to the team designee following the show. * Thoroughbred Incentive Program: Include TIP Number with entry to be consider for TIP awards at each level.

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.

Courses are a true representation of their level. Distances below are approximate P‑2900 m @ 520 mpm. M -2600 m @ 490 mpmT‑2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm.BN- 1800 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-1300m @ 300 mpmTerrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Inviting confidence building courses at level.
The course is only open for the one week following the event.

Overall Ribbons 1st - 8th No ribbons or prizes will be mailed unless arrangements have been made with the secretary.Trophies - Many trophies for MCTA members only. Please make sure your MCTA membership is current BEFORE closing date.

Stabling is not available. Veterinarian staff/ Farrier staff-#s posted at sec'y's office & trailer parking area. Competition Management will provide sharps containers at office and trailer parking areas. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. See GR1210.4

All in Cockeysville, within 5 miles of event site Holiday Inn Express 11200 York Rd. Hunt Valley MD 21030 410-527-1500.Holiday Inn, Padonia Rd-410-560-1000. Hunt Valley Inn 410-785-7000.Embassy Suites 410-584-1400.Comfort Inn, York Rd-410-527-1500.Shopping, excellent food and other activities in immediate vicinity.

Test & arena sizes for HT and CT: 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. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test All Arenas: grass with ample warm up room in a quiet location.

Courses are a true representation of their level. Distances below are approximate P‑2900 m @ 520 mpm. M -2600 m @ 490 mpmT‑2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm.BN- 1800 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-1300m @ 300 mpmTerrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Inviting confidence building courses at level.
The course is only open for the one week following the event.

Check www.mdcta.com FREQUENTLY for announcements as any changes or updates will be noted there first! All Show Jumping is on grass. The Show Jumping warm-up area is approximately 300x600 meters. The competition area is approximately 200x300 meters. Food available on grounds. Water hydrants and hoses on grounds near parking. BRING YOUR OWN ICE.

No bikes orvehicles allowed on cross country course during the competitionexcept for officials and those with prior authorization.

PLEASE, dogs must be leashed at all times, no exceptions! $50 fine for loose dogs, will be strictly enforced! On grounds DOG WARDEN!!!

Schooling days available the week after event. Unrecognized event on Sunday June 8^th. Check website (mdcta.com) for info.

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”.

Please check www.mdcta.com closer to the event date for current Covid policies and procedures.