Kentucky Classique H.T.

Proudly hosting the Area 8 Area Championships

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18885

Event Date: Aug 29 - 31, 2025

Open Date: Jul 15 | Close Date: Aug 12

Location: Lexington, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, KY 40511 (AREA 8)

Directions

Address: KY Horse Park, 4089 Ironworks Pike, Lexington, KY 40511From I-75: Exit 120. From other Hwys: Watch for KY Horse Park signs. Enter at main gate entrance of park. Drive to stables.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-CH,TR,N,N-CH,NR,BN,BN-CH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,I-CH,P,P-CH,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter

Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule: Thursday: 3:00 pm XC Courses open Friday: Dressage: All Advanced - Training Saturday:Dressage:All Novice - Starter XC: Advanced, Championship Divisions SJ: Modified - Starter HT Divisions Sunday: XC: Modified - Starter HT Divisions SJ:Advanced, Championship Divisions This schedule is VERY tentative and may change based on entries.Please refer to www.kyevents.net or the Event Facebookpage for updates &/or changes.

Event Officials

TD: Wayne Quarles (KY) Judges: Pres:Debbie Boeh (OH) Judges:Karen Winn (KY); Mikki Kutcha; Jen Roth (OH) SJ Judge:Julie Congleton (KY) XC: (A/I/P/M)Jay Hambly (CAN); (T/N/BN/S)Mary Fike (KY) SJ:Brody Robertson (FL)

Starting Times

Times will be posted at www.Startboxscoring.comby August 23rd.

Entry Information

Electronic Entries Only. Email: [email protected] All communications must be made to secretary at email above. www.kyevents.net Accepting entries through X-Entry &EventEntries NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A GROUP WISHING TO STABLE TOGETHER, YOU MUST USE A GROUP NAME OR STABLE NAME ON FORM. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE YOU ARE STABLED TOGETHER. ANY STABLING FORMS WITH NO ADDITIONAL NAME REQUESTS WILL BE ASSIGNED STABLING AT STEWARD'S DISCRETION.ANY STALL CHANGE REQUESTS MADE AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL INCUR A $65/CHANGE FEE.

Organizer

Org: Mary Fike, 914 Harrington Mill Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065 [email protected]. Competition Management: Mary Fike, as above. Do not mail entriesto this address. Secretary: Erin Murphy - [email protected]

Fees

ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ONLY. Enter through Event Entries or Xentry. Please check the fee calculation for your entry carefully. Computational errors or errors triggered by automated entry processes, which result in a refund due, will be charged a $25 handling charge. Should the difference remaining in the refund total be $10 or less, the remainder will be donated to the XC jump fund. All funds deposited upon receipt. Entry Fees: A/I/P: $300.00; M/T/N/BN: $275; S:$250.00. Non-compete Horses: $50.00 plus stabling fees. Non-Stabled Horses: $50.00 KHP Facility Fee. Refunds: Before C.D-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry: No refunds unless spot can be filled from a waitlist. Stabling: If stall is filled from a waitlist.USEA Starter and D&M Fee Refund 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 thedressage test.

Entries

All correspondence from the Secretary will be via Email. Entries will not be considered “complete” until payment is received. Signature pages signed at the Show Office will incur a $25.00 fee. Online Entries: Accepted through XENTRY and EventEntries ONLY. Entry fee includes a $35 non-refundable office fee. Double entries not accepted. Multiple entries accepted if scheduling works, will work with these riders on an individual basis. Late entries accepted, if schedule allows. $65 late fee will be added via Event Entries and Xentry. Advanced, Intermediate (I) and Preliminary: Copy of current USEF membership cards for rider, owner, and trainer listed on the entry must be included with entry. Changes/Scratches:must be made in writing to the Secretary via snail mail or email only. NO phone, Messenger or Facebookwithdrawals accepted. $65 Fee for all changes after closing date. Changes accepted after August 22 only as schedule allows. Refunds: Full refund less $35 non-refundable office fee for withdrawals received in writing(via email or snail mail) prior to the closing date. No entry refunds for withdrawal requests received after the closing date unless spot can be filled from a waiting list. The spot will have to be at the same level. Stabling will be refunded if the stall can be filled from a waitlist. If competition is cancelled for any reason prior to start, refunds will be issued as possible after initial expenses have been covered..The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($30), are 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. AREA 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS: Please verify your qualifications with USEA, not the Secretary. Stabling With:IF YOU HAVE A GROUP WISHING TO STABLE TOGETHER, YOU MUST USE A GROUP NAME OR STABLE NAME ON FORM. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE YOU ARE STABLED TOGETHER. ANY STABLING FORMS WITH NO ADDITIONAL NAME REQUESTS WILL BE ASSSIGNED STABLING AT STEWARD'S DISCRETION.ANY STALL CHANGE REQUESTS MADE AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL INCUR A $65/CHANGE FEE. Other: Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant. ENTRY STATUS:Entry status posted online at www.startboxscoring.com. Check often for updated information. 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

Prizes & 10 ribbons per division. Area 8 Championships - Within each division prizes will be awarded for the first 10 placings OVERALL, as well as the highest placing Adult Rider and Young Rider.

Stabling/Veterinarian

$65/stall per night. Tack stalls same fees apply. See www.kyevents.net for more info. 800 - 10x10 perm. stalls w/ doorsat KY Horse Park. $50 non-compete horse fee plus stabling. Non-Stabled Horses: $50.00 KHP Facility Charge. Devers Supplies- (859) 233-9702 or www.deverinc.com for hay, grain, bedding, cart rentals. Use the same contact for paddock rentals during the event. Stall doors only provided. Veterinarian:Lexington Equine Medical- #will be posted in main sec'y's office.

Accommodations

Book rooms early! Official Hotel: Everhome Suites - 4 mi. (859) 203-4143.Fairfield Inn-4 mi (859) 977-5870, Clarion Inn-5 mi. (859) 233-0512, Holiday Inn Express-Georgetown-6 mi. (502) 867-1648, La Quinta, (859) 231-7551. Camping: KY Horse Park campgrounds (888) 4KY-PARK or book online atwww.parks.ky.gov.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: A- 2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std.I(CH)- 2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A -Std. P(CH) & P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test C-Std.M(CH)-2022 USEF Modified Test C-Std.M- 2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm. T(CH) & T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N(CH) & N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN(CH), & BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.Starter: 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.Arenas: Sand

Cross-Country

A-3200-3990 m @ 570 mpm.I(CH)/I-2600-3800 m @ 550 mpm. P(CH)& P - 2200-3300m @ 520 mpm. M& M(CH)- 2200-3000 mpm @ 490 mpmT(CH) - 2000-2600 m @ 470 mpm; T- 2000-2600 m @ 450 mpm;N(CH) - 1600-2200 m @ 400 mpm;N - 1600-2200 m @ 350 mpm. BN(CH) - 1400-2000 m @ 350 mpm;BN - 1400-2000 m @ 300 mpm. Starter: 1800m @ 250 mpm.

All courses: Rolling, open terrain on est. bluegrass. All courses moderate to challenging for the level. Water, ditch, banks and combinations at all levels. Some narrow faces where appropriate. 3 element coffin at Preliminary, two waters on most courses. Expect water and small bank for BN and an open ditch at Novice. Expect max number of jump efforts for all levels. Courseswill be irrigated and aeriatedas weather demands.
Cross-country course closed.

Other Information

Hosting USEA Area VIII Championships for I,P, M, T, N, BN, S! See Area VIII website http://www.usea8.org/championships for qualifications. Questions about Qualifications to USEA - not the Secretary, please. Cross-country course closed. Levels may be divided or combined as entries warrant: state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed!See www.kyevents.net for important park policies. Please provide legible Email for communications and questions. Check website https://www.kyevents.net and the Event Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kyclassiqueht for additional updates and information. EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders 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 which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above-described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. the unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. if the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. “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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