United States Eventing Association

Address:Great Meadow Foundation; 5089 Old Tavern Road; The Plains, VA; 20198 From D.C: I-66 west to exit 31 to VA rte 245 toward Old Tavern; turn left onto Old Tavern Road; 1.8 miles, your destination is on the left. From Winchester I-81:take exit for I66 East to exit 28 towards Warrenton; go 2.7 miles, take a left onto Old Tavern Road; your destination will be on the right. Follow signs for Trailer Parking

Sat:Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sun: Dressage All -8 am; Show Jumping-10 am; Cross-Country-10:30 am. X-C schooling the Tuesday following weather permitting. Additional Info & times for schooling day will be posted on www.CDCTA.com and CDCTA Facebook page after the Horse Trials. Please do not arrive early as the gates will be locked.

TD: John Williams, VA Judges: Pres:Katie Domino, MDDressage Judges: Nancy Lowey, VA SJ Judges: Kathy White, VA CD:XC:David Taylor, MD SJD:Kathy White, VA

Available Wednesday before the event, on the internet, www.CDCTA.com. Check website and CDCTA Facebook page for entry status and other information.

CDCTA C/O Stephanie Traylor 143 Alcott Ave Inwood, WV 25428 571-451-7218 [email protected] http://www.cdcta.com/ Draw check to CDCTA or Electronic Entries accepted through USEA's Xentry. If you have any questions about the entry process, please contact the Secretary.

Org:Karen Conk 120 Wood Ave. Winchester VA 22601 571-296-1949 [email protected]

Event Fees Directory: Draw check to CDCTA. Entry: Per division: M: $260.00; T: $255.00; N: $245.00; BN: $235.00;Starter:$210.00 Eventing Tests: Intro: $140.00 Stabling: Contact Secretary for list of local stabling options. No Stabling available on grounds.

Refunds:Before C.D.-less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry No Refund. Competition Cancellation - No 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.

Entry fee includes a $25.00 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted.Refunds:Before C.D.-less $25.00 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry No Refund. Competition Cancellation - No Refund.Any late changes will be scheduled first in the order of go unless otherwise necessary. All scratches must be sent via email to secretary-- make sure to get a receipt of email. Neg coggins req. within 12 months of competition date for all horses PLEASE BE AWARE, COGGINS THAT EXPIRE PRIOR TO COMPETITION DATE OF APRIL 5 2026 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY SECRETARY. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro riders are waived USEA membership/non-membership/horse registration fees and the USEA Starter/D&M Fee does not apply. Electronic Entries accepted through USEA's Xentry. Competitors are limited to three (3) entries unless otherwise approved prior to entry by the secretary. ENTRY LIMIT: 120 ENTER EARLY AND COMPLETE-----AVOID LATE FEES Complete entry consists of - Entry and signed Federation and Association Entry Agreement. Signed USEF/USEA Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. Coggins (valid through April 5, 2026). Payment. Emailed legible copies or photos of all forms are accepted or try finding a scanner app for your smart phone. Entries are not considered complete until completed paperwork and payment is received. Any changes before Closing Date will incur a $25.00 change fee. Any changes after Closing Date will incur a $50.00 change fee per change. Any entry not complete by closing date will incur a $50.00 fee. Late Entries; if accepted after Closing Date incur a $75.00 fee. Late entries will only be accepted with credit card payment and any paperwork not received from late entries by Monday March 30st at 5PM will incur an additional $50.00 late fee. NOTES TO COMPETITORS: The after market sale, trade, or swap of entries is expressly forbidden without the prior written approval of the Organizer and all appropriate late and/or change fees being paid. Secretary, Organizer and Organization are not responsible for the USPS. Competitors are solely responsible for ensuring their entries, information and payments are received. 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.

All divisions placed through 8th with ribbons. Special Awards: TIP. See website for additional information and applications.

Contact secretary for recommendations for local stabling Veterinarian: Clarke County Equine #will be posted at secy´s office.

Warrenton, VA - 9 miles away. Hampton Inn - 9.2 miles - 540 349 4200; Baymont Inn and Suites - 9.4 miles - 800 337 0800; Local AirBnB or VRBO.

Test & arena sizes: M-2026 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. All T-2026 USEA Training Test A-Sm. All N-2026 USEA Novice Test A-Sm. All BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter -2026 USEA Starter Test A-SmIntro-2026 USEA Starter Test A-Sm.Arenas: All weather footing. Warm-Up: Grass.

All M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. All T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. All N-2200 m @ 400mpm. All BN-2000 m @ 350mpm. Starter -1800m @ 275.Test Intro-1200m @ 275 mpm. Jumps will be 18"-2'3". All courses: Some maximum height fences, water, ditches, and banks possible.Forward, galloping track for all levels.

Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition

COURSES: Most of the terrain is open, rolling hills - old established turf, excellent footing. Courses are open and galloping, a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.

XC schooling day will be held most likely Tuesday after event; weather permitting - see Secretary for details.

BRING WATER FOR YOUR HORSESnone will be available on grounds. Entry limit 120. Limit of 3 horses per rider - additional horses at the Organizer's discretion. Food on grounds. No vehicles permitted on the XC course DogsMUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES. NOTE: CDCTA WILL REQUIRE RIDER PAPER PINNY HOLDERS FOR CROSS COUNTRY. SECRETARY WILL HAVE SMALL NUMBER OF PLASTIC PINNY HOLDERS FOR SALEPAPER NUMBERS WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR CROSS COUNTRY. Cross-country course Closed always except for CDCTA schooling days and competition. Cross country schooling day scheduled for Tuesday following horse trials weather permitting. Information on schooling day will be posted on www.CDCTA.com and CDCTA Facebook page the week following event. Do not arrive early as gates will be locked. 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 USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.”