Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH/OEH Qualifier

The USEA Opportunity Event Horse Program (OEH) was created to offer new divisions that encourage and support horses or riders to try the sport of eventing. We are happy to include this new division to our summer event.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18890

Event Date: Aug 9, 2025

Open Date: June 24 | Close Date: Jul 22

Location: 9220 W Hwy 42 , KY 40026 (AREA 8)

Directions

Address: Masterson Station Park Address:3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511. Take exit 115 off I-75/64 toward Lexington on 922 Newtown Pike to New Circle Rd. #4 & around Lexington toward airport to exit 7, Hwy 421/Leestown Rd north to Masterson Station Park on right; or take Midway exit off I-64 to 421/Leestown Rd. Southeast to Masterson Station Park on left just outside Lexington. Drive to the back of the park, past the soccer fields and dog park. Turn right at dead end and you will find the barn and show office on the left. Show office and barn address is 3475 Shamrock Dr.

Divisions



USEA Recognized Tests: NEH,OEH-BN,OEH-N,OEH-ST,YEH-4,YEH-5

Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule: 8:00 AM Dressage starts (5 Year Olds) 8:00 AM Dressage starts (4 Year Olds) Followed by NEH, OEH and Eventing Derby. 10:30 AM jumping starts with 5 year olds. Times subject to change based on entry numbers. Starting times: Posted on Startbox Scoring by Aug 5

Event Officials

Judges:Karen Winn, KY; Maureen John, KY Course Designer: Cathy Wieschhoff, KY

Starting Times

Starting times will be posted August 5 Startbox Scoring

Entry Information

Please use USEA Xentry to enter all NEH and YEH Qualifier divisions. Eventing Derby must be entered through Bluehorseentries.com only. Submit all documents as follows: Entry form, current Coggins and USEA/USEF waivers. Organizer: Shelley Ryan [email protected] Secretary: Heather Quinlan [email protected]

Organizer

Shelley Ryan c/o Masterson Equestrian Trust [email protected] 859-224-3411

Fees

FEES: Event Fees Directory: Entries for NEH, OEH and YEH Divisions must be completed through Xentry. Eventing Derby entries completed only through Bluehorseentries.com. No mailed entries accepted Entry:YEH $125.00 plus the $20.00 USEA Starter Fee. NEH $115 plus the $10.00 USEA Starter fee. OEH $115 plus $10 USEA Starter fee. Entry fee includes $10 Medical Fee. Non-compete horses: $40 Will be provided a bridle number which must be worn whenever the horse is off trailer or out of stall. Stabling: Available Aug 8 at $35.00/night. Straw bedding only allowed. Stalls must be stripped. $35 stall cleaning deposit per stall. Please contact Organizer for more information. Refunds: Before C.D.- less $25 admin fee. After CD - no refund unless spot can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation: No Refund. USEA Starter Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter fees ($20, $10), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the first test scheduled.

Entries

USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required for YEH classes. Negative Coggins within 12 months. Entry fee includes a $25.00 non-refundable office fee. Incomplete entries will not receive ride times. All items must be submitted before arrival on the grounds. Horse Registration: USEA Limited or Full registration required for YEH/NEH/OEH horses. Paper number pinnies will be used for the jump/gallop test. Riders must bring their own pinnie holders. No telephone withdrawls, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Please email the secretary at [email protected] Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email.

Competitor Information

Jumping tests will be suitable for the age and time of year. Inviting, well designed jumps. Expect water, bank, ditch. Course open for walking at 3 PM August 8`. There will be 5 show jumps and 10 cross country jumps for each level. 4 Year old YEH: max 2'7" - 2'11", 5 Year Old YEH: max 2'11" - 3'3" per YEH Rules and Guidelines, NEH max 2'3" to 2'7" YEH 4 YO Dressage test For information on the USEA YEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/yeh-rules-and-guidelines For information on the USEA NEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/new-event-horse-program For information on the USEA OEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/opportunity-event-horse-program Starter Derby 2'3" @ 300 mpm, BN Derby 2'7" @ 325 mpm, Novice Derby 2'11" @350 mpm All dogs must be on leash. Cross Country course closed August 4, 2025 Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM standards for equestrian use and carries SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. Prior to the start of their round, only riders in YEH, NEH and OEH Divisions may show their horses the fences, including walking or trotting through the water complex. Competitors jumping any fences on the YEH competition course before their allotted ride time will be eliminated.

Awards

Awards: Ribbons for 1st though 6th place for each division. Great prizes 1 - 3 placings.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Limited stabling available August 8. Straw bedding only. $35/stall/night. Stall must be stripped before leaving. $35 stall cleaning deposit required/stall. Veterinarian:Number for on call Veterinarian will be posted at Secretary's Office

Accommodations

Staybridge Suites, 125 Louie Place, Lexington, KY 40511 859-233-2300 Holiday Inn Express, 1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511 859-231-0656

Dressage

4 Year Old: 2022 USEA YEH 4YO Qualifying Test - Large Arena 5 Year Old: 2022 USEA YEH 5 YO Qualifying Test - Large Arena All NEH: 2022 USEA YEH 4YO Qualifying Test - Large Arena Starter Eventing Derby: Starter: 2022 USEA Starter Test; small. BN: 2022 USEA BN Test B; small. Novice: 2022 USEA Novice Test B; small

Cross-Country

Jumping tests will be suitable for the age and time of year. Inviting, well designed jumps. Expect water, bank, ditch. Course open for walking at 3 PM August 8`. There will be 5 show jumps and 10 cross country jumps for each level. 4 Year old YEH: max 2'7" - 2'11", 5 Year Old YEH: max 2'11" - 3'3" per YEH Rules and Guidelines, NEH max 2'3" to 2'7" YEH 4 YO Dressage test For information on the USEA YEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/yeh-rules-and-guidelines For information on the USEA NEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/new-event-horse-program For information on the USEA OEH program, please visit:https://useventing.com/events-competitions/young-event-horse/opportunity-event-horse-program Starter Derby 2'3" @ 300 mpm, BN Derby 2'7" @ 325 mpm, Novice Derby 2'11" @350 mpm All dogs must be on leash. Cross Country course closed August 4, 2025 Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM standards for equestrian use and carries SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. Prior to the start of their round, only riders in YEH, NEH and OEH Divisions may show their horses the fences, including walking or trotting through the water complex. Competitors jumping any fences on the YEH competition course before their allotted ride time will be eliminated.

Other Information

At the end of the day, exiting via Spurr Rd is the recommended route to avoid slow traffic through the park. 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.