Ocala Winter II
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18944
Event Date: Mar 12 - 15, 2026
Open Date: Jan 27 | Close Date: Feb 24
Location: Ocala , 11008 S Hwy 475, FL 34480 (AREA 3)
Directions
Address:
11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480. I-75 to one exit south of Ocala;
exit 341, Belleview, Route 484. Go east on 484 for 2.5 miles to C.R.
475. Turn left onto 475 north. Go 2.5 miles, Horse Park entrance will
be on your left.
NEW ENTRANCE is also available and closest
entrance from I-75. Exit same as above directions heading
East. SW County Hwy 485 approx. 1/4 mile. Left onto 475A
(also called SW 16th Ave.) As you turn onto 475A, E-Z Mart and
Country Lane Tack on left, Race Track Fuel on right. Continue
for 1 1/2 miles. FL Horse Park sign and new driveway on
Right. Driveway takes you to the west end of stabling.
Park and go to Office to find stall #, OR, proceed to the main
day-parking area to the East of the Show Office.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,TYH,N,NH,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,IH,IR,P,PH,PR,PYH,M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-CCI4-S
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,IH,IR,P,PH,PR,PYH,M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-CCI4-S
Tentative Schedule
Thurs: 1-Day: OI+OP+7YO-P+OM+OT+6YO+OT+ON (8:00 Dressage, 10 am Show Jumping, 12 pm cross country - time approx.)
OT has the option to run 1-day on Thursday or 2-day over Fri/Sat.
** Thursday will be capped at 175 entries: OI capped at 2 horses per rider, every other 1-day division capped at 3 horses per rider per level**
Should run similar to 2025 - will update schedule the week of closing date
**** subject to change pending entry numbers ****
PH, PR, MH, MR, TH/T-Rider, Novice, BN will all run over two days.
Event Officials
TD: Katherine Cooper "S" and Stephanie Reimer "r"
POGJ:Gale Fox "S"
Dressage Judges:Heather Stalker "S", Cheryl Holekamp "S", Charlotte Trentleman "S", Domenique Carson "r"
SJ Judges:Ramona Petrillo "R"
CD:XC: Jay Hambly, CAN SJ: Chris Barnard, FL
Starting Times
Ride times will be posted Tuesday before the show on EventEntries Show Center
One-day entrants are designated with a (1) next to the division on the Entry Status s page.
Entry Information
Rick Dunkerton
c/o AMS
P.O.Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
phone: 601 498 3330
Email: [email protected]
Register Online at: www.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted.
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT. FHP WILL BE COVERING ALL CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES
Late payments by credit card only. NO checks accepted upon arrival for entries.
Organizer
Ocala Organizing Committee
Competition Manager:Emily Holmes [email protected] (603) 970-0023
Fees
Electronic entries will be accepted at www.evententries.com. Entries are not processed without payment. Late payments by credit card only.
Prior to Closing Date: AI/I:$285P:$275M:$265T: $250N/BN:$235
After Closing Date: AI/I $385P:$375M:$365T:$350N/BN:$335
6-Year-Old Horse Division - Open Training Level: $240/$340 after closing date
7-Year-Old Horse Division - Open Preliminary Level: $260/$360 after closing date
4*S CT $150 will match the Carolina International 4*S test
Stabling: $70/night, all entries, non-compete horses and tack stalls. No stall deposit, no need to strip your stall.
Ship-in Fee: $30.00-non-stabled horses
Shavings: $12/bag. Must be pre-ordered on entry
Camping: Hookups- $50/night. Primitive: $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary. RESERVE EARLY, another function scheduled at Park.
Early arrivals or additional night stabling MUST notify Secretary.
Entries may be combined or divided; minimum of 10 entries to run 'Horse' divisions.
Refunds: Before Closing Date, entries refunded in full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date, refund at organizing committee's discretion. Competition cancellation- pending circumstances, potential refund.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund 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.
Reminders:
1) Anybody competing Modified level and above must be a USEF Life and Senior Active Member with SafeSport completed before the first day of competition.
2) All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes including Parents and Trainers, 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.
Entries
- All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
- Electronic entries will be accepted at www.evententries.com.
- Entries are not complete without payment.
- Late payments by credit card, only.
- Late fee-entering after closing date, $100 - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.
- Returned check charge: $100
- Double entries: Not accepted.
- Neg. Coggins required within 12 months. Out-of-state horses MUST have a health certificate for entry into the state of Florida.
- PAPER NUMBER PINNIES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL PHASES - NO BRIDLE TAGS
- YOU MUST submit a 2026 membership number for USEF membership for the rider/owner/trainer of horses competing at the Modified level and above. If a membership number has not been received, you will be required to pay the $45 Show Pass (non-member) Fee.
- Competitors must have a full membership with USEA and the horse properly registered for the level of competition.
- $25 fee for every missing USEA or USEF number (rider or horse) by closing date
- Refunds: Before Closing Date, entries refunded in full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date, refund at organizing committee's discretion. Competition cancellation- pending circumstances, potential refund.
Services are rendered as of Closing Date of Event. Changes to entries will only be taken up to Monday the week of the show. Any changes after Monday at midnight will be fined $100 fee. Any entries that have been "sold" between riders can only be used for the exact times and divisions of the original entry.
All scratches will only be considered if they’re submitted to the secretary at the show office.
Awards
Ribbons to 8th place, prizes for first place. TIP awards for Thoroughbreds
Stabling/Veterinarian
12x12 with doors, 1 bag shavings provided. Additional shavings can be ordered through the Show Office or pre-ordered on EventEntries.com. Tabs can be opened but must have Open Check attached. Payment: Cash, Check or PayPal ([email protected])
Veterinarian: Competition Vet: # posted at office and on stall cards
Farrier:Eric Bilyou (352) 502-8051
Accommodations
Official Hotels with competitor rates: HILTON OCALA, 3600 SW 36th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 www.hiltonocala.com
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=OCFOHHF&corporateCode=N2647014
SpringHill Suites
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1715354973453&key=CORP&app=resvlink
Camping on grounds, with electrical hookup $50/night. Primitive $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:
CT 4*S:will match Carolina International 4*S test
A-2026 USEF Advanced Test B-Std.
I-2026 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.
P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm.
M-2026USEF Modified Test B-Sm.
T-2026 USEA Training Test B-Sm.
N-2026 USEA Novice Test B-Sm.
BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.
Arenas and warm-up will be on either fiber arenas or grass surface pending entry numbers.
Cross-Country
AI/I-3000-3575 m @ 550
mpm. P-2600-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2200-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2200-2600
m @ 450 mpm. N-1800-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600-2000
m @ 350 mpm. All courses built to standards, see APPENDIX 2 -
SPECIFICATIONS FOR HORSE TRIALS in the Eventing Rule Book. Courses will be medium level difficulty, appropriate for time of year. Courses closed March 1st
XC schooling available Monday after the show - please text Emily to confirm (603)970-0023
Other Information
Cross-country courses closed March 1st.
Divisions further divided if entries warrant, state birth date on entry.
Food on grounds.
Dogs MUST be leashed.
Golf cart rentals available: [email protected] or (352) 307-0111 Please order by the Friday prior to event weekend.
NO WHEELED VEHICLES allowed on course during competition. THIS INCLUDES MOTORIZED BICYCLES
Photographer: XPress Fotohttps://www.xpressfoto.com/
All riders are required to wear pinnies for all 3-phases. Anybody not compliant will be fined $100, payable to the Florida Horse Park. NO BRIDLE TAGS
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.<
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.










