United States Eventing Association

Address: 39 Brush Hill Road, Sherborn, MA 01770 From West: I-90 East to exit 12 towards Framingham Route 9 East. Ramp toward Edgell Rd./Main St./Framingham. Right at lights onto Union. At roundabout merge right onto Rte. 126. Cross railroad tracks at Rte. 135. First left onto Irving St. Bear right at light onto Loring Dr. which becomes Western Ave. Left onto Brush Hill Road. 39 Brush Hill Road is on the right. From North: I-95 South to I-90 West to exit 12. Follow directions above. Comment: Big rigs should enter from Western Ave onto Brush Hill Road.

Fri:Cross-country course opens-3 pm. Sat: Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping -noon;Cross-country - immediately following SJ. Course Brook Farm will be running all divisions Saturday.

TD:Ray Denis, "r", MA Judges: Pres:Carol Mayo, "r", MA Member: Dressage Judge: Keith Angstadt, "r" MA & Melanie Cerny "r", MA Show Jump Judge:Carol Mayo, MA CD XC:John Williams, VAAssistant CD XC CD SJ: Stephie Baer, MA

Available at www.area1usea.org and www.coursebrookfarm.com/usef-usea-horse-trials by May 13th All times emailed by May 13th- make sure email is legible on entry.

Secretary: Megan Murfey [email protected] 603-986-2497 Enter online at Evententries.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 908 Sherborn, MA 01770 Draw checks to: Course Brook Farm

Organizer:Erika Hendricks508-954-1278 [email protected]

Event Fees Directory- Draw checks to Course Brook Farm Entry Fees: P:$240.00; T / TN/N / BN: $230.00; STARTER: $210.00 Stabling:VERY LIMITED STABLIING. Please contact secretary for availability and pricing. Refunds: Before C.D.:Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.: USEA/USEF Starter fee and Drugs & Medication fee ($35) shall be returned within 30 days of the completion of the competition, to any rider who withdraws prior to the start of the dressage test. Competitioncancellation- No refund.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE! All incomplete entries will be charged a $25 incomplete fee at check-in" & "All unpaid entry fees will not be assigned ridership times. All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries not accepted. If space allows, post-closing/late entries may be accepted with a $50 late fee. USEF membership required at Preliminary level for owner, rider and trainer. USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except starter. Starter participants are exempt from USEF membership and horse registration, USEA membership is OPTIONAL Electronic entries accepted through EventEntries.com, credit card entries accepted. Permanent Pinney Holder required.All changes/scratches must be made by email - no exceptions.Change Fee: $50, for any changes made any time after closing date. Changes must be in writing or e-mail. No phone calls please. Non- compete horses allowed with permission only and a $60 grounds fee. Must have a bridle or halter number on at all times. Please contact secretary to make arrangements. Refunds: Before C.D.: Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.: Scratches submitted after the C.D. will not be refunded. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund:USEA/USEF starter fees and Drugs & Medication fees ($35) are not subjected to the office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the completion of the competition to any rider who withdraws prior to the start of the dressage test.Competitioncancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. 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 and 8 ribbons per division. The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reservelow pointplaced Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to eventsecretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com. All prize money will be provided to the host horse show for distribution.

VERY LIMITED STABLING - first come, first serve! Please contact secretary for availability and pricing. Do Not Sign Up throughEvent Entries!! Stall doors provided. No option to purchase shavings - must bring your own. No need to strip stall, but must be cleaned upon departure. Veterinarian:Northbridge Equine - 978-337-1260 (O) Will post number at secretary stand

Hampton Inn, Natick-5 mi., (508) 653-5000. Courtyard Marriott, Natick -5 mi., (508) 655-6100. Red Roof Inn, Framingham-6 mi., (508) 872-4499 Camping: Not available on grounds.

Test & arena sizes:P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.T-2026 USEA Training Test A-Sm. TN -2026 USEA Training Test A - Sm,N-2026 USEA Novice Test A-Sm.BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. STARTER-2026 USEA Starter Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand. Warm up on sand.

All approximate:P-2950 m @520. T-2450m @ 450mpm.TN/N-2050 m @ 375 mpm.BN-1900m @ 325 mpm. STARTER-1500m @ 275 mpm. Medium difficulty at all levels. Varied terrain through woods and fields, hills and flat. Water complex at all levels, option at STARTER. Cross-country courses closed May 11.

Cross-country courses closed May 11th. Dressage warm-upon sand, arenas on sand. Show jumping in sand ring (185' X 300'), warmup on grass. Levels may be divided as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Space limited - please write size of trailer on entry form!Water on grounds but may be difficult to access so please bring your own.Parking may be far from secretary, plan accordingly.Food on grounds. Paper numbers issued. Number holders required. Lunging permitted in indoor ring only! Please do not attempt to lunge in the warm -up areas or the parking areas. No motorized vehicles allowed on cross-country. Dogs are welcomed butMUSTbe leashed! All communication through e-mail please - no phone calls Official Photographer: Joan Davis with Flatlands Photography. 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”.