Equestrians' Institute H.T.
Hosting USEA Area VII Championships!
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19074
Event Date: Aug 28 - 30, 2026
Open Date: Jul 14 | Close Date: Aug 11
Location: Cle Elum, 1202 Douglas Munro Blvd, WA 98922 (AREA 7)
Directions
Address: Washington State Horse Park - 1202 Douglas Munro Blvd CleElum, WA (www.washingtonstatehorsepark.org)
From I-90 Eastbound - Take Exit 84; follow ramp to the first left (between Chevron and Windermere) turn onto Douglas Munro Blvd., stay on this road as it bends left. Proceed 0.7 miles (go past cemetery) to entrance for the Horse Park.
From I-90 Westbound - Take Exit 84; at end of exit ramp turn right onto Oakes Ave., proceed 0.5 miles to light; make left onto W. First St. and continue 0.7 miles; Turn Right (between Chevron and Windermere) onto Douglas Munro Blvd., stay on this road as it bends left and proceed 0.7 miles (go past cemetery) to entrance for the Horse Park.
To Lower Cross Country Course: (This is the course for Intermediate & Preliminary levels) Take Exit 80 and head North on Bullfrog Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on Woodduck Road. Parking for cars is along left side of Woodduck Road while trailers park on right side of road.
To Lower Cross Country Course: (This is the course for Intermediate & Preliminary levels) Take Exit 80 and head North on Bullfrog Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on Woodduck Road. Parking for cars is along left side of Woodduck Road while trailers park on right side of road.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TAm-CH ,T-CH,TJr-CH ,N,NAm-CH ,N-CH,NJr-CH ,BN,BNAm-CH ,BN-CH,BNJr-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,I-CH,P,P-CH,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,StarterAm-CH ,Starter-CH,StarterJr-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,I-CH,P,P-CH,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,StarterAm-CH ,Starter-CH,StarterJr-CH
Tentative Schedule
Thursday: Schooling Dressage & Show Jumping Tests 10-4. Cross Country course opens 3pm
Friday:Dressage-ALL 8:30.
Saturday:XC- T/N/I/P/M- 9:00; SJ - BN/S 8:30.
Sunday: SJ I/P/M/T/N - 8:00; XC - BN/S - 9:00.
EI reserves the right to change the schedule. Please enter early to help us plan a schedule.
Event Officials
TD: Mary Duenow, CA
Judges: PGJ:Sara Miller Leary, VA. Jury: Christel Carlson, WA.Dressage Judges: Amanda Wilgenburg, WA; Lisa Weis, WA.
CD:XC:Adri Doyal, MEXSJ: William Robertson, KY
Starting Times
Available August 24th on Show Connect www.showconnect.org
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
EI Show Secretary, Christina Gray
PO Box 130
Templeton, CA 93465
805-239-3930 ext.2
email: [email protected]
All scratches/changes must be made via:2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item.
Draw checks to Equestrians' Institute. Online entriesaccepted through Xentry only.
Organizer
Christina Gray, [email protected] or 805-239-3930 ext. 1
Fees
Draw checks to Equestrians' Institute.
Entry: I,P,M$340;T, N, BN: $325; Starter: $310; I,P,M CH:$370; T,N,BN CH:$355; Starter CH: $340.
Stabling: $220 Thurs. -Sunday
Additional Stabling Nights: $50.
RV Hookup: Full Hookup (Water/Sewer/Electric):$245 Thursday-Sunday. Water/Electric Hookup: $185 Thursday-Sunday/
Additional RV Nights: Full:$80; Water/Electric: $60.
Dry Camping: $45 Thursday-Sunday. Additional Camping Nights: $15. Free Camping Under Powerlines!
Haul-in fee: $100 per horse for non-stabled horses.
Shavings: $16/bag.
Patron Pass: $300/person
Refunds
before CD less $35 office fee; after CD refunds only given if space can be
filled from wait list less $70. Refunds will be issued 30 days after the competition. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($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. If competition
is canceled, no refunds will be given.
Withdrawal/cancellation requests must be in writing via: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GrayAreaEvents/_2026HorseTrialsScratchChangeAddCancelAnItem.
Entries
ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL PAID. Entries submitted through Xentry paid with a credit card will be accepted based on date of payment. Mailed entries will be accepted based on the postmark.
$50 late fee for entries received after CD to 8/16; 8/17-event $100 late fee.
Each separate requested change after closing date will incur $25 change fee. $50 fee for all returned checks.
Double entries accepted. Organizer reserves the right to limit multiple entries if oversubscribed. If oversubscribed,
priority will be given to Championship, Modified, Preliminary, Intermediate level riders for first two weeks open.
Out of State Horses: Required: Negative
Coggins Test within 12 months and Health Certificate within 30 days.
Horse Vaccination Reminder: Per USEF Rules we require all horses to have proof of Influenza and Equine Herpes vaccination within 6 months of show to be on grounds. Please submit your vaccination records online when you enter at:2026 Horse Trials Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Vaccination.
REQUIRED Washington State Horse Park Waiver: All riders must sign in addition to the entry form at: EI Horse Trial 2026 Event Participants.
Required at all levels except Starter: USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and
horse registration (Limited or Full).
Intermediate, Preliminary & Modified level rider, owner and trainer, US and Canadian must be member of USEF. Including parents signing as trainer.
CANADIAN CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED - Canadians may use online Xentry with credit card.
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
HT Ribbons to 8th place in all divisions. Prizes to 8th. Championship Ribbons to 10th. Prizes to 10th
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling: $220 for entire weekend from 8 amThursday to 6 pm Sunday. Limited Tack Stalls available, one bag of initial bedding provided. Single door. Rubber Mat stalls given to sponsors and key volunteers.
Additional Stabling Nights - $50/night.
Additional shavings $16 per bag.
Haul In fee: $100 per day for non-stabled horses.
For "Stable With" requests, please use a single name for the group.
Veterinarian:Dr. Allison Farley. Onsite Thursday-Sunday.
Farrier: Rick Hall, 509 899 5619. Onsite Thursday-Sunday.
Sorry, but we cannot accommodate non-compete horses, until last minute if there is room.
Accommodations
Best Western Snowcap 509-674-0200. Stewart Lodge 509-674-4548. Cascade Mt Inn 509-674-2380. Timber Lodge Inn 509-674-5966.
RV Hookup:Full Hookup (Water/Sewer/Electric):$245 Thursday-Sunday. Water/Electric Hookup: $185 Thursday-Sunday.
Additional RV Nights:Full:$80; Water/Electric: $60.
Dry Camping:$45 Thursday-Sunday.Additional Camping Nights:$15. Free camping under power lines.
Reserve with entry, random draw for RV Hookups will be done if sold out on opening date.
Food and lodging within 2 miles of event.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: Sand Arenas. I- 2026 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M-2026 USEF Modified Test B-Sm.T-2026 USEA Training Test B -Sm. N-2026 USEA Novice Test B -Sm. BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test B -Sm.Starter-2026 USEA Starter Test B-Sm.
Cross-Country
Approximate Specs:
I: 3200m @550mpm, P:2600m @520mpm, 26 obstacles. M: 2500m @490mpm, 25 obstacles.T: 2200m @ 425mpm, 22 obstacles. N:1700m @400mpm, 18 obstacles. BN:1600m @350 mpm, 16 obstacles. Starter: 1325m @ 300mpm, 13 obstacles 2'3", water option, no ditch.
Training, Novice, Beginner Novice and Starter will be on the upper course.Footing is woodsy loam trails with terrain changes.
Intermediate, Preliminary and Modified levels will be located at the lower course, off Wood Duck Road. Course is wide trails through pine forest, sand and dirt footing.
Cross-country courses closed Sunday, August 16 at dusk.
Other Information
USEA Area VII Championships - Qualifications can be found:Area VII Championships — USEA Area VII.
Sponsorship/Patron Ticket Purchases:USEA Area VII Championship Sponsorship & Donation.
Patron Pass Includes:
Access to Patron Tent to enjoy:
Thursday: Welcome Celebration
Friday: Breakfast & Lunch
Saturday: Breakfast & Lunch
Sunday: Brunch
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under eligible section and birth date on entry. Some food and vendors on grounds. Dogs must be leashed or pay $100 fine.
We appreciate any volunteer time one can offer sign up through www.EventingVolunteers.com
FRIDAY SCHOOLING ROUNDS: Dressage and Starter to Training Show Jumping Tests, weather dependent will be available Friday 10 - 4. Online sign up will begin Monday, August 24th. $40/round at www.einw.org/eventing.
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.
Show Jumping is on Sand footing.
Please use sharps containers per USEF rules.
“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.”











