Plantation Field International H.T.
<strong>$60,000 in prize money, with $45,000 for the 4*!</strong>
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18837
Event Date: Sep 18 - 21, 2025
Open Date: Aug 5 | Close Date: Sep 2
Location: Coatesville, 450 Apple Grove Rd., PA 19320 (AREA 2)
Directions
Mapquest & GPS Directions: 321 Apple Grove Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320, Chester County, U.S.
From south: 95N to exit 100, N to Rte. 1, N to Rte. 82 Unionville/Kennett Square exit. Left at ramp, approx. 6 miles through Unionville. No trucks, trailers, or big rigs on Green Valley Rd. or Tapeworm Rd please. Go past Plantation Field 1 1/2 miles turn right onto Apple Grove Rd. to Competitors and Stabling entrance.
From North 95: south to 322, west to Rte. 1 south to Rte. 82 N to right off ramp 6 mi. through Unionville. No trucks, trailers, or big rigs on Green Valley Rd. or Tapeworm Rd please. Go past Plantation Field 1 1/2 miles to right turn onto Apple Grove Rd. Follow signs to Competitor Entrance and Stabling.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS! Drive SLOWLY on Apple Grove Rd.
Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday: Barns open: 10:00-5:00 pm. Earlier arrivals must be pre-arranged through Secretary; Mandatory Arrival Exams: 10:00 - 5:00 pm (other times must be pre-arranged.) Cross-country courses open: 3 pm.
Thursday:8:00 am Dressage
Friday: 8:00 am Dressage
Sat:8:00 am Show Jumping 3* followed by 4*. 9:00 am Cross Country 2* followed by 1* and 3*
Sun: 7:30 am 1, 2* Horse Inspection; 8:00am 2* Show Jumping followed by 1*; 12:00pm 4* Cross Country
Times subject to change based on entry numbers. Riders check email communication from secretary for most up to date times.
Event Officials
TD 4/2* and Assistant TD 3/1*: John Williams, USA;TD 3/1* and Assistant TD 4/2*:Katie Domino, USA
PGJ: 4*/2*Peter Gray,CANPGJ: 3*/1*Helen Brettell, GBR
GJ Members: 4*/2* Marilyn Payne, USA3*/1* Bea DiGrazia, USA
FEI Stewards: Chief Steward: Margie Molloy, USA; Asst: Megan Orr, USA and Alice Andrews, USA
FEI Vet: Dr. Charles Arensberg, USA; OV: Steven Berkowitz, USA
CD: XC: 4*: Derek DiGrazia, USA; 3*/2*/1*: Jeff Kibbie, USA
SJ:Chris Barnard, USA
Starting Times
Available Tuesday, September 16 by 1:00 pm: posted on website (http://www.plantationfield.com) and available on Event Entries' show center.
Entry Information
Secretary, PFEE
PO Box 412
Unionville, PA 19375
Email: [email protected] ALL ENTRY INQUIRIES MUST BE MADE VIA THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.
http://www.plantationfield.com
Draw checks to PFEE, Inc. Foreign/Can. add $20.00 to each entry fee (US dollars).
Check Plantation Field online omnibus listing before entering. All communications via email: must provide legible, valid email address. All entries must be typed: NO handwritten entries.
1. Enter ELECTRONICALLY online at www.evententries.com. If legible coggins is not pre-uploaded and included with electronic entry, immediately mail to PO box above or email scan or full-resolution picture to email address above. Mail or email signature pages or sign digitally via emails from system.
2. Paper Entries: mail or email entry form, signature pages, and coggins; include check with mailed documents or pay with credit card through the Plantation Field website. Postmark of check or date of electronic payment is date of entry; late payment is late entry and late entry fee applies, regardless of when entry information is received.
3.If using Xentry, entry has not been made and will not be accepted until payment is made. Immediately mail check, signature pages, and legible coggins to address above or scan and email signature pages and legible coggins to email address above and pay by credit card through the Plantation Field website.
Any entries created are not valid until payment is received.
If using FedEx, UPS, or Overnight Mail signature requirements are waived. Secretary's street address is 1420 Doe Run Road, Coatesville, PA 19320.
The 1* and the 2* may be split into 2 divisions (Adult and U25) if entry numbers warrant.
All entries must also be submitted through the FEI entry system portal.
Organizer
Org:Plantation FieldEquestrian Events, Inc., PO Box 412, Unionville, PA 19375. Competition Manager: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 text preferred, or email [email protected]
Fees
Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions MUST be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspx or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. See the section below for wait list policy.
Event Fees Directory: see individual section for details. Draw checks to PFEE, Inc. Foreign/Can. add $20.00 to each entry fee (US dollars).
Entry fee: CCI4*:$525.00, CCI3*$500, CCI2*:$500, CCI1*:$485. Entry fees donot include stabling.
Stabling: $325.00 for duration of event
Shavings:$13/bag, pre-orders preferred
Camping/RV Hookup:Email secretary, primitive camping only. No power or water hookups.
Refunds: Before C.D.: less $25 non-refundable office fee, notify secretary in writing via email; After C.D.: entry/stable: no refund unless spot and/or stall is filled from wait list.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35), are not subjected to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider/horse that does not present at the first horse inspection.
Entries
Check Plantation Field websiteand online omnibus page before entering for the most current information. All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Double entries: $30. Valid email addresses required on each entry blank. All communication will be done by email. All entry blanks must be typed.
Refunds: Before C.D.: less $25 non-refundable office fee, notify secretary in writing via email; after C.D.: entry/stable: no refund unless spot and/or stall is filled from wait list. Competition cancellation: no refund.
$30 change fee after closing. No changes to entry after Sunday, Sept. 8. Negative coggins required within 12 months. Not notifying secretary of intent not to compete will incur a $30 fee; this also applies to no-shows. CCI-S horses must be registered with USEF and FEI. 3*, 4* must have FEI Passport; 2*, 1* U.S horses must have at least a National Passport. Foreign horses must have FEI Passports. CCI-S competitors must use the most current USEA CCI entry form.
If space allows and post entries are accepted a $100 late fee will be charged.
All entries that are incomplete as of Friday, September 5th, 5:00 p.m. will be charged an incomplete fee of $30.00/PER MISSING ITEM (signature pages, coggins, or any other items). Ride times will not be published for incomplete entries.
Riders may be limited to 4 horses per level if event is oversubscribed
ON OPENING DAY, August 5. Riders must submit entry form with payment to the Secretary
as well as entering via the FEI Entry system. Levels may be divided if
entries warrant. Only PAID submissions will be accepted. Wait List policy: entries
will be accepted based on the postmark of mailed payment or the date
electronic payment was made; additionally the entry must have been done through the FEI system. Entries will be accepted from the wait list by division as
space allows.
Reminder:
All USEF Life and Senior Active members, INCLUDING OWNERS AND TRAINERS, 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.
Awards
OFFERING $60,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY!
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Sponsored prizes across all levels, plus TIP awards for each division.
Prize money per division as follows:
4*: $45,000
3*: $7,500
2*: $5,000
1*: $2,500
If divisions are split, prize money is split accordingly. Prize money split per FEI rules- 1/3 of prize money to 1st place, remainder of monies distributed 1 per 4 starters.
Stabling/Veterinarian
10'x14' Fredricks-Equestrian International temporary stalls with doors and electric. Spacious center aisles. $325/stall from Wednesday 10 am through Monday noon.
Stabling inquiries prior to event: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306.Stabling Manager, contact during event: Julie Ellis (610) 955-8638
Bagged shavings available for purchase: $11/bag if pre-ordered before Monday, September 15, $13/bag during event. Stalls do not need to be stripped upon departure. Permanent wash rack at stabling, please do not bathe horses in stabling area outside of wash rack.
Veterinarian:Steve Berkowitz, Unionville Equine, 610-932-6800; will be posted at stables.Farrier: Dustin Fulton, Red Oak Equine Associates, (765) 546-7438, will be posted at stables.
Accommodations
The Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton is the official hotel for the horse trials (610) 384-7401. Book early as hotels fill quickly during this weekend! Group rate accommodation bookings must be made by Thursday August 29 to receive discounted rate.
Fair Field Inn, Rt 1, Kennett Square, (610) 444-8995marriott.com
For B&B's: Susan Hoffman - [email protected] - 2 mi. from event. or www.chestercountylinks.com/chester/topic/lodging/.
. Best Western, Rts. 1 & 322, Chadds Ford, (610) 358-9400 . Mendenhall Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Rte 52, Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA, (610) 388-1181 ; New Hotel: Courtyard Philadelphia Coatesville, 600 Manor Road, Coatesville, PA 19320,(610) 380-8700 , For B&B's: Susan Hoffman - [email protected] - 2 mi. from event. or www.chestercountylinks.com/chester/topic/lodging/.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: 4*: 2024 FEI Four-star Test B-Std. 3*: 2024 FEI Three-star Test B-Std. 2*: 2024 FEI Two-star Test B-Std. 1*:2024 FEI One-star Test B- Std.
CCI Arena and warm-up: Tapeta all-weather footing.
Show Jumping also on Tapeta all-weather footing.
Cross-Country
4*: 3850m @ 570 mpm. 3*: 3500m @ 550 mpm. 2*: 3100m @ 520 mpm.1*:2900m @ 500 mpm
300 acres rolling terrain requiring fit horses. Tracks are aerated, well-established turf. Courses: all courses good preparation for CCI-L.
Cross-country course closedSeptember 1.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed September 1.
Food available on grounds. Tack vendor available on grounds. Check our website plantationfield.com for the latest Covid-19 protocols as event date approaches.
Golf carts, 4-wheelers and e-bikes are allowed in restricted areas. Helmets must be worn when operating motorized vehicles. No motorized vehicles allowed anywhere on XC course.
LEASH DOGS! Loose dogs $50 FINE! NO dogs on course! All LOOSE dogs on course $100 FINE! All fees & fines payable to Plantation Field Course Building Fund.
If the event is oversubscribed, entries will be accepted
from the wait list by division as space allows. SEE SECTION 1) ABOVE FOR
ENTRY PROCEDURE AND WAIT LIST POLICY.
538.1.1 Protective Headgear: While riding anywhere on the show grounds, the use of a properly fastened Protective Headgear is mandatory. Such Protective headgear must comply with the list of the applicable international testing standards published on the FEI website. Failure to wear such Protective Headgear where and when required after being notified to do so by an Official, shall result in a Yellow Warning Card, being issued to the Athlete unless exceptional circumstances apply. As an exception, Senior Athletes may be allowed to remove their Headgear while accepting prizes or during the national anthem. It is recommended that Athletes not remove their Headgear during the lap of honour.
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 FEI rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.”
Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list.