United States Eventing Association

Address: 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC 28782. Directions also available on www.fence.org From I-26: SC Exit #1 at Landrum; towards Landrum for 1.5 miles; right on Bomar Ave.; one block to right on Prince Rd. Go 1.7 miles to left on Hunting Country Rd. just BEFORE crossing Interstate Bridge; 0.5 miles to FENCE Equestrian Center on left. All turns marked by FENCE signs.

Fri:Stables open at noon, Cross-country course opens-3 pm. Sat:P,T,N,BN,Starter Dressage 8:00 am; 10:00am Cross Country. Sun: 8:30am Show Jumping. Final competition schedule will be determined by the number of entries in each division. Times/schedule subject to change. Please check website for updates atwww.Fence.org.

TD:Michelle Brochu, SC President of Ground Jury:Beth Wheeler, SCDressage Judges:Beth Wheeler, SC; Boo Major, SC. SJ Judge: Beth Wheeler CD:X-C:Beth Perkins, SCSJ:Beth Perkins, SC

Starting times & stabling info will be available by 6:00 pm Thursday, April 9 on www.Fence.org.and in the Event Entries show center.

Cindy Wood 64 Small Wood Trace Camden SC 29020 Phone: 410-726-8926, Email: [email protected] Entries mailed to Secretary must include entry form with signed release, entry and deposit checks, copy of current Coggins, copies of USEF/USEA memberships (if applicable). All correspondencefrom the Secretarywill be via email...make sure your email address is legible! Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. Enter on-Line: www.EventEntries.com or Xentry.Be aware that the vendor may charge a nominal fee for services.Completeentries are those that are paid in full and all paper work received.If submitting an electronic entry through EventEntries or Xentry and paying with a check(s) you must submit your check(s), original signature page and copy of coggins to the Secretary, andinclude a copy of entry form or receipt from either EventEntry or Xentry. Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the secretary by email. Submit $25 for each change. No changes after 3:00 pm April 9. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web site after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must be sent to the Secretary. Check web site for all updates: http://www.fence.org Wait List policy:Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received.After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the wait list in the order they are received.Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List.Once scheduling of the competition is complete, substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only.The Wait List expireson Sunday April 9 at 9 pm.All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list.After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund, your spot must be filled from the wait list.Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched spots are filled.

Org:Molly Bull, phone 434-962-0306 or email [email protected], Day-Of Organizer: Erin Stormont, 910-617-2531. Comp Mngmt: FENCE, day phone: 828-859-9021, after hoursweekendof competition: 828-817-3594.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to FENCE Horse Trials. All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as non-competing. P: $250,T:240, N/BN:$210, Starter/Intro: $185 (USEA membership is optional for Starter and Intro) Late fee for entries received after closing: $40 Stabling: $130.00 (includes 2 bags shavings) Tack Stall: $70.00. Stall Cleaning Deposit: $50.00 (stall and tack stall must be stripped and swept clean). Grounds fee: $25.00 (non-stabled horses for entire event). Non-Competing Horse fee: $25.00 per day. Camping for the event (no tent camping): $50.00. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. 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.

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $40 Late fee for entries received after closing date. $50.00 NSF fee.Double entries: Not accepted. Number of entries per rider may be limited at the discretion of the Secretary. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter and Intro. Starter and Intro Test participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Any entries not completed by the closing date will be chargeda $20 late fee, this means we must have all forms, documents, signatureand funds, or it will be considered late and will be charged the $20 late fee. Post entries accepted if space available must pay $40 late fee. (all checks/funds postmarked after close date will be charged this $40 Post entry fee). Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. Changes: Withdrawals or changes must be submitted in writing to the sec'y (Fax or Email is acceptable). Submit $25 for each change.No changes after 3:00 pm April 9. Incomplete entries receive no postmark until the day they are made complete. Check web sites after C.D. for entry status. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months of the date of the show. Copy of Coggins must accompany entry. Check web site for all updates: www.Fence.org 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.

Prizes & 6 ribbons per division. Ribbonswill be awarded to 1st through 3rd place teams, for both the IEL and the CTC.

$130 stall from noon Fri. to 5 pm Sun. Tack stall: $70. 302 perm. stalls on grounds. No portable stalls allowed. Stall doors/initial bedding (2 bags shavings) provided. Order your additional bedding on the stabling form. Additional bedding, $9/bag. $50 stall cleaning fee required on SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls (includes tack stall) to be stripped and swept clean prior to departure. $25 grounds fee for horses not stabled at event. Veterinarian and Farrier: On grounds, # will be posted at Secretary's office.

Check FENCE web site for an updated list of area accommodations.

Test & arena sizes: All tests in small arena.P/PT-2026 USEF Preliminary Test A.T/TN-2026 USEA Training Test A. N-2026 USEA Novice Test A. BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A. Starter and Intro-2026 USEF Starter Test A . Arenas: All-weather stone dust arenas; warm-up: stone dust &/or grass.

P: Approximately 2600m @ 520 mpm.PT/T: Approximately 2200m @ 450 mpm. TN/N: Approximately 1900m @ 380mpm. BN: Approximately 1500m @ 330 mpm. Starter: Approximately 1100m@ 300mpm(max. height 2'3" feet). Intro: Approximately 1000m @ 250mpm. Terrain: Hilly with possible natural water crossings. Starter course may include a water option. Cross-country course closed April 1.

Photographer - LIZ CRAWLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Cross-country course closed April 1. Show jumping and SJ warm up will both be in large arenas on all-weather stone dust footing. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Be sure to include horse and rider experience in the appropriate place on the entry form! Food Concession Stand will be available on grounds opens. Dogs must be leashed with person attached. “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.” Riders, owners, and trainers at Prelim must be USEF members or pay a show pass fee - only 1 show pass fee isallowed per year per person and it must be paid online. 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.