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:Katie Domino, MD Judges:Pres:Sara Miller-Leary, VA.Dressage Judges: Nancy Lowey, VA. Donna Gatchell, VA SJ Judges: Kathy White, VA CD:XC:David Taylor, MDSJ: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 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. - No refund; Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee will be added to entries in the starter division but not to entries in the intro division. USEA membership is not required for starter level. However, if rider wish to accumulate USEA points or qualifications for area or AEC championship they MUST hold a valid membership for horse and rider. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35) is not subjected to office fees and shall be returned to any rider who does not start thedressage test.

Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.Double entries: Not accepted. Refunds:Before C.D. - Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D. - No refund; Competition cancellation-No refund.Competition Cancellation due to state or federal regulations due to Covid19 -refunds will be given. Any late changes will be scheduled first in the order of go. All scratches must be sent via email to secretary – make sure to get a return receipt. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months of competition date for all horses(coggins test that expire prior to September 6, 2026 will not be accepted). USEA current 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. At Intro USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Electronic entries only accepted through USEA's Xentry.Although you can fill out an entry using EventEntries.com, they willNOTbe transmitted electronically and must be mailed with payment to the Secretary. Only Xentry provides electronic submission and payment of your entry. ENTER EARLY AND COMPLETE------ AVOID FEES Complete entry consists of -

• Entry page
• Completed/Signed USEF/USEA Entry Agreement
• Completed/Signed USEF Waiver
• Coggins (valid through September 6, 2026)
• Payment
• Completed/Signed Great Meadow Waiver

Emailed copies (PDF) or legible photos of signature pages & valid coggins are accepted - try finding scanner application for your smartphone like the iscanner app. Entries are not considered complete until payment is received. As per US Equestrian Rules for Eventing; EV106.2 Entries - "Entries must bereceived by the end of the day on the closing date" Any changes BEFORE closing date will incur a $25 fee per change. Any changes AFTER closing date will incur a $50 fee per change. Any entry not complete by closing date will incur a $50 fee. Entries,if acceptedafter closing date incur $75 fee and only accepted with credit card payment. Any paperwork notreceived from late entries by Monday, August 31 at 5pm will incur additional $50 fee. NOTE TO COMPETITORS: The after-market sale, trade or swap of entries is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Organizer and all appropriate late and/or change fees being paid. Secretary, organizer and organization are notresponsible for the USPS. Competitors are solely responsible for ensuring their entries, information and payments arereceived on time. 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 atwww.usef.org.

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

Stabling : Contact secretary for recommendations for local stabling. Veterinarian:Piedmont Equine # will be posted at secretary's office and score board

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-2022 USEF ModifiedTest A-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm ;Starter:2022 Starter Test A -Sm.Intro-2022 USEA Starter Test A -Sm.Arenas: 2 dressage rings on all weather footing, one dressage ring on grass. Warm-Up: grass.

All M-3000m @ 490mpm.All- T-2600 m @ 470 mpm.All N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. AllBN-2000 m @ 350mpm.Starter-1800 m @300mpm.Intro-1200@ 275 Jumps will be 18"-2'3". All courses: Some maximum height fences, water, ditches and banks possible. The terrain is rolling hills.. Courses are open and galloping - a good percentage of the fences per level are big and solid. Cross-country Course ALWAYS closed except for designatedschooling day after event. XC schooling day is generallyheld the weekend after the event (weather permitting) - see Secretary for details

Entry limit 160. Make sure to bring ample water to care for your horses. Water is available on site but it is a distance from the trailer parking. Cross-country course ALWAYS closed except for scheduled schooling day after event. The schooling day will be scheduled for the weekend following the event with the possibility of rescheduling due to weather. Please contact the secretary for more information or check on www.cdcta.com or Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association (CDCTA) Facebook Page for additional information. Dogs must be LEASHED AT ALL TIMES by USEF rule during competition and by Landowner request ANY other time. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. No motorized vehicles allowed on the XC course at any time. NOTE: Paperpinnyholders will be used for XC. 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”.