Fair Hill International April H.T. & CCI-S
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18966
Event Date: Apr 17 - 18, 2026
Open Date: Mar 3 | Close Date: Mar 31
Location: Elkton, 4600 Telegraph Rd, MD 21921 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address for Stabling: 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921
From North: I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Stabling grounds immediately on right.
From South: I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Stabling grounds immediately on right.
Address for Day Shipper Parking & competition:750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921
From North:I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right.
From South:I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right.
I-95 has EZPass Tolls in both directions.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,A,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,A,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A
Tentative Schedule
IMPORTANT - Schedule is Tentative.Final Schedule will be determined by entry numbers. Refer to the website www.fairhillinternational.org for up to date schedule
***ALL PHASES AT GALLAHER ROAD*** Stabling at Fairgrounds (4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921); Day Shipper parking off Gallaher Road (750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921)
Thursday: 12 noon - 5 pm FEI Veterinary Exam upon arrival near stabling. Cross-country courses open-3 pm.
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm Dressage: CCI4/3/2-S, Advanced, Intermediate (See note below.)
Saturday: 8 am - 3 pm Dressage: CCI1, Preliminary, Modified, Training
8 am - 5 pm Show Jumping: CCI4, Advanced, CCI3, Intermediate, CCI2, Preliminary, CCI1, Modified, Training
8:30 am - 5:30 pm Cross-country: CCI4, Advanced, CCI3, Intermediate, CCI2, Preliminary, CCI1, Modified, Training
Check www.fairhillinternational.org for a more up to date schedule closer to the event.
****NOTE: pending entry numbers, some Friday divisions (CCI4, ADV, CCI3, INT) may also do SJ and XC on Friday as a one-day****
Event Officials
TD: FEI 4*/2* & NAT A/P:Mary Duenow (USA);FEI 3*/1*& NAT I/M/T:Muffin Pantaze (USA).
Judges: Pres FEI 4*/3*, NAT A/I: Wayne Quarles(USA);Pres FEI 2*/1*, NAT P/M/T: Sara Miller Leary (USA);Member 4*/3*:Faith Ponsonby (IRL);Member 2*/1*:Amy Nichols (USA);
Dressage Judges: Pam Wiedemann (USA)
SJ Judges:Ground Jury
Members.
FEI Vet Delegate:Dr Debbie Williamson (USA).
FEI
Steward: Dana Diemer(USA);Assist:Jeff Legg (USA).
CD XC: 4*/2*/1* and National:Jeff Kibbie (USA);3*: Beth Perkins(USA).CD SJ:William Yeager (USA).
Starting Times
Available Tuesday, April 14 after 6 pm from website www.fairhillinternational.org.
Entry Information
Mary Coldren
Secretary FHI
378 Fair Hill Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(302) 547-0695(phone),Email: [email protected]
(302) 547-0695during event
If doing an electronic entry with credit card payment, please submit your signature pages and copy of coggins within 5 days of entering.
Entries are not considered valid until payment is received. This includes emailed entries and entries "created" online without payment - not an entry until payment is made.
Entries for ALL FEI divisionsmustbe submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system for US riders, or through the foreign NF.
Draw checks to Fair Hill International.Identifying paperwork MUST accompany ALL CHECKS.No foreign checks are accepted.
Organizer
Org: Fair Hill International, Inc., Manager Mary Coldren, 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
Comp Mngmnt: Fair Hill International, Inc.,378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
Office: 410-398-2111, Mobile: 302-547-0695, fax: use email: [email protected]
Fees
ENTER EARLY - Entries will be limited to 180 total, or as scheduling permits.
NOTE for CCI1*: must have minimum of 5 entries
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Fair Hill International. No Foreign checks (U.S. dollars only).
Entry Fee: CCI4-S:$500; CCI3-S/CCI2-S: $485; CCI1-S: $425CT:$125A: $400; I/P/M: $325; T: $275.
Double Entry: $25.00.
Stabling: $50.00/stall/night.
Stall Cleaning Deposit: $35.00 (separate check).
Late Fee All entries after March31st: $75.00 AVOID THE LATE FEE! Enter before Closing.
Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 pm Sunday April 12th. STRICTLY ADHERED TO
Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system https://athletes.usef.org/fei-entry or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the definite entry date in the FEI Schedule as no FEI portal submissions are permitted after that date.
Foreign FEI riders need to contact their National Federation.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;After C.D.-Entry/Stabling No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35), are 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 or present at the first horse inspection, if applicable.
Entries
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. $30 fee for bounced checks.
All CCI-S competitors must use the 2026 CCI-S Entry Form.All U.S. CCI-S horses must have a National or FEI Passport; all foreignCCI-S horses must have an FEI passport. All CCI-S horses and riders must be registered with the FEI for 2026. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. VERY IMPORTANT - ALL FEI ENTRIES MUST FOLLOW THEFEI POLICIES FOR EQUINE TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHECK IN/OUT WITH THE FEI APP.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Scratches/Changes must be in writing via email or mail only. A fee will be charged for any changes made to entry; $30/change fee through April 13th; $50/change fee after April 13th. COMPLETE ENTRIES - no change fee prior to Closing Date.
If space allows and post entries are accepted, they will be considered a late entry and the $75 Late fee applies.
Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses.
Any entry which is incomplete as of 6:00 pm Sunday, April 12th will be charged an additional $20 PER MISSING ITEM. This includes signature pages, Coggins, horse or rider numbers, etc. and MUST be complete prior to arrival on grounds.
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.
Awards
Awards: 8 ribbons per division. Perpetual Trophies awarded in FEI divisions.T.I.P. ribbons & prizes for all levels (must submit T.I.P. number to secretary prior to dressage).
Stabling/Veterinarian
$50/stall/night. 115 permanent 10x10 stalls with rubber mats and doors. If additional stalls are required, they will be temporary stalls with doors. Straw bedding ONLY.
$35 clean stall deposit required - SEPARATE CHECK.
1 bale of straw/stall provided. PRE-ORDER any additional straw and/or any hay needed from sec'y by April 13. If additional bedding/hay is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. CCI-S horses are not required to stable on-site, however 4* horses will need to complete the FEI PR Consent form and adhere to policies if stabled off site.
Veterinarian and Farrier: # posted at secy's office.
Accommodations
Hotel/Motel:La Quinta Inn and Suites Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 620-9494; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (443) 350-9154; Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-7777; Comfort Inn, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 656-8807; Holiday Inn Express, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-0008; Best Western, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-5450; Motel 6, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 392-5020; Elkton Lodge, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-9400
Bed & Breakfast:Fairwinds Farm & Stables, North East, MD - 8 mi, (410) 658-8187; Elk Forge Inn, Elkton, MD - 6 mi, (410) 392-9007
Camping: On grounds limited, $45/night for hook-up (VERY limited number); $25/night primitive.
Dressage
Test & arena size:CCI4-S-2026 FEI Four-star Test A-Std;CCI3-S-2026 FEI Three-star Test A-Std;CCI2-S-2026 FEI Two-star Test A-Std;CCI1-S-2026 FEI One-star Test A-Std;CT- choice of 4* or 5* tests.
A-2026 USEF Advanced Test A-Std;I-2026 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std;P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test A-Small;M-2026 USEF Modified Test A-Small;T-2026 USEA Training Test A-Small. Arenas & Warm-up: All-weather footing. All Dressage at Gallaher Road Main arena. CCI4/3/2-S, CT, Advanced, Intermediate Dressage on Friday; CCI1-S, Preliminary, Modified, Training Dressage on Saturday.
Cross-Country
CCI4-S- 3800m @ 570 mpm. CCI3-S-3450m @ 550 mpm. CCI2-S-3000m @ 520 mpm.CCI1-S-2800m @ 500 mpmA-3800m @ 570 mpm. I-3450m @ 550 mpm. P-3000m @ 520 mpm. M-2800 m @ 490 mpm.T- 2500 m @ 470 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Established turf. Terrain requires fit horse. All levels XC on the Gallaher Road XC Courses.
Cross-country never open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.Show Jumping and warm up on Grass.
Other Information
This event is participating in the T.I.P awards program, be sure to include your horse's TIP number!
Ringside Hospitality courtesy of THIS equine insurance
Competitor Hospitality courtesy of Triple Crown Feed
IMPORTANT: NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES allowed on park land by MD state law - leave the mini-bikes at home.
Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food on grounds for lunch.
Dogs must be leashed or owners will be fined $50 per violation by MD Department of Natural Resources, and riders will be issued yellow warning cards per USEF rule GR 301.6
Contact Competition Manager or see website for information on starter horse trials & cross-country schoolings at Fair Hill.
Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list.
EV114 Dress 1. 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”.
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.
