Full Moon Farm's Spring Thing H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18750

Event Date: Apr 19, 2025

Open Date: Mar 4 | Close Date: Apr 1

Location: 4326 Louisville Rd, MD 21048 (AREA 2)

Directions

From Westminster, MD and points North: Follow Rte 140 East from Westminster or West from Reisterstown to Rte 91 (Gamber Road) in Finksburg. Take Rte 91 South toward Gamber. Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road. Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile. Full Moon Farm is on the right. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign. From Interstate I-70: Take I-70 East from Frederick or West from Baltimore to Rte 32 North. Proceed approximately 8 miles North on Rte 32 where you will cross over Liberty Reservoir and go up a long hill. Turn right onto Bollinger Mill Road. Go ONLY 50 yards and turn left onto Louisville Road. Follow Louisville Road approximately 0.8 miles. Full Moon Farm is on the left. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign. From Baltimore: From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) take I-795 North to Rte 140 West (Exit (9B). Turn left onto Rte 91 (Gamber Road). Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road. Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile. Full Moon Farm is on the right. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,MTH,MTR,T,TH,TR,TN,TNH,TNR,N,NH,NR,NBN,NBNH,NBNR,BN,BNH,BNR

USEA Recognized Tests: CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,Pre-Starter,Tadpole

Tentative Schedule

Fri:Competitor and Volunteer Party when XC Course opens (likely 3pm). Sat:Dressage starting around 7:30 am. Show Jumping around 9am. XC around 9:15am. We will have multiple dressage arenas running at the same time. SJ for Pre-Starter and Poles may run in their own arenas at the same time as Starter and above. XC for Poles may run in their own field at the same time as Pre-Starter and above. ***Please note: All riders will have published XC times being approx. 10 min after their SJ ride is complete; we expect riders to go directly from SJ to XC warm-up. For SJ & XC: Riders will be taken in published Order of Go when possible, but may also be taken in order of arrival. Riders with multiple horses: Please check email for communications from Secretary regarding your timing. If you have scheduling requests (e.g., riders with multiple horses, trainers with multiple riders, distance of travel) please email your requests to the Secretary PRIOR to Closing Date. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Event Officials

TD:Katie Domino Pres. of Ground Jury:Natalie Hollis (MD) Dressage Judges:Natalie Hollis (MD), Peggy Pariso (MD); Nikki Carson (MD) SJ:Kathy White (VA) XC Course Designer:Daniel Clasing (VA) XC Course Builder: Eric Bull (VA)

Starting Times

Times (subject to change!) will be posted by 2pm the Wednesday prior to the show athttps://fullmoonfarm.com/competitions/horse-trials/. Times will likely change after the original posting. Please check your ride times periodically- especially the night before and the morning of the show. If you have scheduling requests (e.g., riders with multiple horses, trainers with multiple riders, distance of travel) please email your requests to the Secretary PRIOR to Closing Date. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Entry Information

To view all division options, please complete entries via Event Entries ("EE"). To submit an entry needingpayment adjustments(e.g., FMF bucks, entry won via auction): Please create and download the entry packet via EE and email it [email protected]. Mailed entries and/or entries paid via check can be sent (with additional $10 paper entry fee) to: FMF C/O Secretary 4326 Louisville Road Finksburg, MD 21048

Organizer

Stephen and Karen Fulton, 4326 Louisville Road, Finksburg, MD 21048. [email protected]. 410-795-8371.

Fees

Horse Trials (HT) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird entries accepted through March 18. Early Bird Rate:For entriescompleted and paid in full during the Early Bird period. MT & T:$225*;TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S:$220*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles:$135. Regular Rate:For entriescompleted and paid in fullduring the regular registration period. MT & T:$250*;TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S:$245*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles:$160. Post Closing Date Rate:For post-entriescompleted and paid in fullafter the Closing Date. MT & T:$300*;TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S:$295*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles: $210. *Entries for Starter and up: Must also pay the $35 USEA Starter and D&M fee. For Pre-Starter & Poles: USEA Membership/Non-membership fees are waived. The USEA Starter and D&M fee is waived. Combined Test (CT) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Rate:For entriescompleted and paid during Early Bird period. All levels: $75. Regular Rate:For entriescompleted and paidduring regular registration period. All levels: $100. Post Closing Date Rate:For post-entriescompleted and paid after Closing Date. All levels: $150. Dressage Test of Choice** (TOC) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Rate:For entriescompleted and paid in fullduring Early Bird period. All levels: $30. Regular Rate:For entriescompleted and paid in fullduring regular registration period. All levels: $55. Post Closing Date Rate:For post-entriescompleted and paid in fullafter Closing Date. All levels: $105. **We can accommodate any small-ring dressage test. INCOMPLETE ENTRY FEES: Entry Fees are assessed based on the date that the entry isCOMPLETE and PAID in full. Packets will not be released for any rider with an incomplete entry or who owes money. Missing Paperwork:IfANY paperwork/forms (e.g., FMF waiver, current Coggins, Signatures,USEA numbers, etc.) are incomplete, incorrect, or out of date after the Closing Date, an additional$25 admin fee will be charged. This fee is in addition to any entry fee upcharge, and MUST be paid online or in-person with cash at packet pickup. With the exception of muck deposits,no checks will be accepted after Closing Date. CHANGE FEES: Changes made prior to or onCD:No charge. Changes made afterCD through April 14th:$50 change feeper actual changemade (i.e., change of horse + rider = $100), not per email received. Changes made afterApril 14th: May be accepted at Organizer's discretion. If accepted, $75 change feeper actual changemade (i.e., change of horse + rider = $150), not per email received. We cannot guarantee that all changes will be accommodated. All changes (including change of rider, horse, or division) must be made via email ([email protected]). No changes, withdrawals, or stabling requests will be accepted by telephone. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute changes (i.e., changes April 14thor after), but please be aware that changes of horse, rider, and division can be difficult to make once the schedule is nearly complete. STABLING FEES: Muck Deposit: $100/stall. One check per stall must be given to the Show Office at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested. Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online. Limited Off-Site Stabling:$75/night, if available. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online. REFUNDS: Scratches received prior tooronCD:Entry fee (less a $25 non-refundable office fee) and the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35, if applicable) will be refunded. Scratches received after the CD:No refunds for Entry fees. If applicable, the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35) will be refunded. Competition Cancelation:No refunds for Entry fees. If applicable, the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35) will be refunded. USEA Starter & D&M FeeRefund 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

Please register online viaEvent Entries. If you need to pay by check, please make check payable to Full Moon Farm. Entries will not be considered complete until payment is received in full. Questions?Please contact our Secretary via email at[email protected]. 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 atwww.usef.org. All horses must wear their pinny number during all 3 phases(either on bridle or saddle pad).Riders must bringtheir own pinny holders and bridle tags/saddle pad numbers. We will provide paper inserts for pinny holders. We do not provide bridle tags. Communicationwill be done via email. Riders are responsible for including an accurate, legible, and current email address on their entry forms.

Competitor Information

Incredible footing, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner. Cross-country course open for schooling year-round (weather-dependent), but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner. APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO: MT & T- 2400m. TN&N-2200m. NBN & BN-1600m. BNS & S-1200m; water option. S/Pre-S & PS-800m; untimed, no water. PS/Poles & Poles-500m; untimed, no water. All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted. Speeds will be determined by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches. Speeds and Optimum Times will be posted on the results/announcements board and at the Start Box.

Awards

For HT and CT: Prize(s) and 8 ribbons per judged division. (Judged division = minimum of 3 starters.) For HT and CT: Small prizes or ribbons may be awarded for HC riders at the event's discretion. For Dressage TOC: No prizes or ribbons.

Stabling/Veterinarian

If interested in stabling please email [email protected] before sending in stabling payment. STABLING FEES:

Muck Deposit: $100/stall. One check per stall must be given to the Show Office at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested.
Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availabilityPRIORto selecting the Stabling option online.
Limited Off-Site Stabling:$75/night, if available. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availabilityPRIORto selecting the Stabling option online. VET, FARRIER, & RIDER REP: Vet: TBD Farrier: TBD Rider Representative:TBD Contact info will be made available on the results/announcements board and online.


Accommodations

Local Hotels: Hampton Inn Baltimore/Owings Mills: 10521 Red Run Boulevard, Owings Mills, Maryland, 21117. 410-654-2780. Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills:4730 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117. 410-998-3630. Days Inn Westminster: 25 S Cranberry Rd, Westminster, MD 21157. 410-857-1407. Best Western Westminster Hotel: 451 WMC Dr, Westminster, MD 21158. 410-857-1900.

Dressage

Test and arena sizes for HT and CT: MT-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. TN &T- 2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. NBN & N- 2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN & BNS- 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. S & S/Pre-S- 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. PS, PS/Poles, Poles (Tadpole) - 2023 USDF Intro Test A-Sm.

Cross-Country

Incredible footing, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner. Cross-country course open for schooling year-round (weather-dependent), but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner. APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO: MT & T- 2400m. TN&N-2200m. NBN & BN-1600m. BNS & S-1200m; water option. S/Pre-S & PS-800m; untimed, no water. PS/Poles & Poles-500m; untimed, no water. All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted. Speeds will be determined by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches. Speeds and Optimum Times will be posted on the results/announcements board and at the Start Box.

Other Information

All horses must wear their pinny number during all 3 phases(either on bridle or saddle pad).Riders must bringtheir own pinny holders and bridle tags/saddle pad numbers. Wewillprovide paper inserts for pinny holders. We donotprovide bridle tags. Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will incur a $50 fine. Food truck & vendor info will be posted on the website. (If none listed, please expect limited food & water on grounds.) Maryland and USEA COVID-19 rules will be in effect. 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. All riders MUST wear ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets with fastened attached harness at all times when mounted. Horses must wear their competition number while on show grounds. Riders must wear their number during the XC phase; riders are encouraged to wear their number during the SJ phase and in warm-up areas. All riders MUST wear body protection vests during the cross country phase. “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”.