Jump Start H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18844

Event Date: Sep 26 - 28, 2025

Open Date: Aug 12 | Close Date: Sep 9

Location: Lexington, 4201 Versailles Rd , KY 40510 (AREA 8)

Directions

Address: 4089 Ironworks Pike, KY 40511. The Kentucky Horse Park is 3 miles north of Lexington on I-75 at exit 120. Follow signs to Park. Enter at main gate and follow signs to stables. KY Horse Park main phone: 859-233-4303.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter

Tentative Schedule

This is a TENTATIVE schedule, that may change based on entries. Please note that show jumping is back in the hunter/jumper complex this year (Stonleigh/Claiborne rings) Thurs: Cross-country course open-3pm. Fri:All divisions of IP, P, T, M Dressage-8 a.m.; IP, P, T & M Show jumping 11 a.m. Sat: Dressage-8am: N, BN, Starter; Cross-country: IP, P, T, M, -8 am; Show Jumping- N 8 am. BN, Starter 11.30 am. Sun:Cross-country-8.30 am.: N,BN, Starter

Event Officials

TD:Karen Winn, KY and Shelly Ryan (KY) Judges: Pres: Julie Congleton, KY Dressage Judges: Cheryl Cunnimham Marsh (MI), Susan Posner (KY), Debbie Boeh (OH) SJ Judge: CD: XC: Jay HamblySJ: Brody Robertson, FL

Starting Times

Available one week before event: www.startboxscoring.com

Entry Information

All entries must enter online through Xentry athttps://services.useventing.com Erin Murphy, Show Secretary: [email protected]

Organizer

Org: Keeneland Pony Club Organizing Committee, Sarah Shade 5310 Briar Hill Rd Lexington, KY 40516 (859) 492-0103 [email protected] All rider scheduling questions must go to Secretary, Erin Murphy

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Must enter online through Xentry at https://services.useventing.com See individual section for details. Entry: Per division (regular & Ch) P: $265.00; M, T, N, BN:$245.00; Starter Test: $225.00. Please note you must send signatures and coggins within 5 days to secretary. Stabling: $ 65 per night Tack Stall: $65 per nightLayover: $65/night. Trailer Pass: $ 65.00 for non-stabling horses KHP Equestrian Facility fee: A per horse $10 facility fee is being charged by KHP and will be collected with each entry. Refunds: Before C.D.-must be in writing to secretary :[email protected] less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund unless spot can be filled from the wait list less $30 office fee. No phone withdrawals - all withdrawals must be in writing by email to[email protected] USEA Starter/D&M FeeRefund 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. Competition cancellation-No refund.

Entries

All entry fees include $35 non-refundable office fee. Do not send entries that require signatures for pick up. Faxed entries not accepted.Double entries: Not accepted. USEA membership and horse registration required at all levels, except Starter. Starter entries are exempt from USEA Membership/Non-membership fees. Non-compete horse $50 plus stabling fee as above. We will be using paper numbers and vinyl bibs rather than cloth pinnies. Please provide legible email address for communication and/or questions.Refunds: Before C.D.-must be in writing to secretary [email protected] less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund unless spot can be filled from the wait list less $35 office fee. No phone withdrawals - all withdrawals must be in writing by email to [email protected] Competition cancellation-No refund. Any changes after C.D.=$50 fee. Please check fees carefully. Overpayment $25 or less will be considered a donation to jump fund. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Horses' names must match Coggins & entry. Current health papers must travel with all horses. State vet may be on hand and checking. If not stabling on-grounds, a $65 non-stabling fee must be included with the entry. 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.

Awards

Awards & 10 ribbons per division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stalls: $65 per night Tack stall $65 per night. 800 perm. stalls 10' x 10' on grounds. Stall doors only provided. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase from Devers Hay Grain & Bedding, (859) 233-9702. Veterinarian:Rood and Riddle # will be posted at show office. Farrier on grounds, Friday - Sunday.

Accommodations

Everhome Suites Lexington 757 Newtown Springs Dr, Lexington KY 40511 - has a group rate for Jump Start Horse Trials. Hyatt Place, Lexington, 2001 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Clarion 4 mi 859-233-0512. Holiday Inn Express (Georgetown) 502-867-1648. Camping: On grounds - reservations now accepted, call 888-459-7275 or go to www.parks.ky.gov. Group reservations call KY Horse Park Campground at 859-259-4257.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes:IP- 2022 USEF Intermediate test B, large arenaP-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B, small arena. M-2022 USEF Modified Test B, small arena T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter Test: 2022 USEA Starter Test -Sm. Arenas: Excellent, Sand.

Cross-Country

Approximate Distances : P - 3000m @ 520 mpm. M - 2800m @ 490mpm,T-2300 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 325 mpm, max. fence height 2'7", 14-16 obstacles. Starter:1600 m @ 300 mpm, max. fence height 2'3", 14 - 16 obstacles. All levels will have speed fault times. **Please check the notice boards and course maps for final distances and speeds. We use primarily portable fences. P/M/T Average for horses with some experience at this level with coffin, corner, combinations, and bank possible. N/BN may have open ditch, bank and water. Combinations possible for N/BN. N/BN and Starter courses will be average for horses with some experience at this level, inviting fences with water option for Starter. Gently rolling, open terrain. Footing will be optimized as needed by irrigating and aerovating. Cross-country course closed.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed. We will be enforcing all current USEF COVID 19 policies and any present KY State Mandates.Current policies will be updated on website. 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. c. It is the responsibility of the Athlete, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior Athlete to ensure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, is properly fitted, and in good condition. The Federation, Organizer, and Licensed Officials are not required to verify compliance. d. The Federation, Organizer, and Licensed Officials make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear. Athletes are cautioned that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk. No helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries. e. Violation of this rule at any time, at the discretion of the Ground Jury, must be penalized by issuance of a Yellow Warning Card or elimination Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Schooling will be offered afterevent $35, weather and time permitting. Parking pass required for all vehicles. No ATVs or dirt bikes allowed on grounds. USEA medical card/armband required: Limited supply available for purchase. Trailer parking available--ask at office. PLEASE LOCK AND SECURE YOUR VEHICLES AND TACK ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. We will host an intercollegiate competition in partnership with UK again in 2024, as entries allow. Please indicate your team on your entry. “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.”

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