Aspen Farm H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19082
Event Date: Sep 11 - 13, 2026
Open Date: Jul 28 | Close Date: Aug 25
Location: Yelm, 13042 Morris Rd, WA 98597 (AREA 7)
Directions
Address: 13042 Morris Rd, Yelm, WA 98597. Northbound: I-5 exit 88A-Tenino becomes WA Rte 507 (16 mi) to Rainier, right on Center St., becomes 148th Ave SE (4.5 mi.) to left onto Morris Rd. SE, 1.8 mi., to 130th Trail and sign for Aspen Farms.Southbound: I-5 exit 116 “Old Nisqually & Mounts Rd.’ end exit left follow to Reservation Rd., left, to stop left on Pacific Hwy, WA Rte 510 through Yelm to light at Bald Hills Rd, right then right onto Morris Road, 2.5 mi., to 130th Trail & sign for Aspen Farms.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Am,TH,T-Jr,N,N-Am,NH,N-Jr,BN,BN-Am,BNH,BN-Jr
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,P,PR
USEF/USEA Recognized: A,I,P,PR
Tentative Schedule
Thurs: Cross-Country Course open-3 pm.
Fri: Dressage- 8 am.
Sat: Cross-Country-8:30 am (A/I/P/T); Show Jumping-9 am (N/BN).
Sun: Show Jumping-9 am (A/I/P/T); Cross-Country-8:30 am (N/BN).
Event Officials
TD:Katie Domino, MD
Judges: Pres:Bea DiGrazia, CADressage Judges:Christel Carlson, WA; Lisa Weis, WA; Deborah Spence, OR
SJ Judge: Christel Carlson, WA
CD:X-C:Morgan Rowsell, NJ SJ:Chris Barnard, FL
Starting Times
Available September 8th at www.aspenfarmseventing.com.
Entry Information
Aspen Farms HT
c/o Christina Gray
P.O. Box 130
Templeton, CA 93465
Tel: 805-239-3930 ext. 1
e-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.aspenfarmseventing.com/
Draw checks to Aspen Farms HT
All changes/scratched/additions must be made via:2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item
Organizer
Org: Jonathan Elliott, 1201 Yelm Ave, Ste 400 PMB 135, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 485-2043 [email protected], please make all changes via:2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item
Fees
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Aspen Farms Horse Trials.
Entry: Per Division:A-$425.00;I/P-$375.00; T/N/BN: $350.00.
Stabling: $215.00.
Early Stabling: $50.00.
Additional Shavings: $12.00.
Post Entries: If space is available post entries with $50 late fee. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $35 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.: 8/26-9/1 Less $70 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list; 9/2-9/8 Less $100 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list; NO refund after 9/9. Must have completed scratch for via: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GrayAreaEvents/_2026HorseTrialsScratchChangeAddCancelAnItem. Refunds will bevia mailed check 30 days after the show.USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: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. Competition Cancellation-No refund.
$50 Cleaning Deposit required for any horses stabled in Barns A1 and A2. This will be collected upon arrival at the show office.
Entries
Entry fees include a $35 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Entries must be paid in US funds, no Canadian checks.Change Fee of$25 fee for any changes made after closing date, if schedule permits.Entries are not accepted without payment; the postmark on your payment will determine the order in which your entry is received. Late fee for entries received after closing date of $50. Priority will be given to Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced entries. DO NOT EMAIL ENTRIES. No non-competing horses.
Neg. Coggins and Health Certificate required for out-of-state horses within 12 months. Horse Vaccination Reminder: Per USEF rules we require all horses to have proof of Influenza and Equine Herbes vaccination within 6 months of show to be the on grounds. Please submit your vaccination records online when you enter at:2026 Horse Trials Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Vaccination.
Reminder: USEF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDER, OWNER AND TRAINER AT MODIFIED LEVEL AND ABOVE.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
Trophy &8 ribbons per division. Awards to 5th place.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited. $215/stall from 6 pm Wednesday to 6 pm Sunday. 340 temp. stalls on grounds. Tack Stalls$215Early Stabling: $50/night. Stall doors & initial bedding only provided. Additional Shavings: $12/bag. Veterinarian: TBA, # will be posted at show office. Horses arriving Wednesday must have approval and arrive before 6pm. NO NON-COMPETE HORSES.
Accommodations
Prairie Hotel-3 mi., (360) 458-8300.Hampton Inn & Suites-15mi 360-459-5000Super 8-16 mi., Home2Suites-14 mi 253-912-1000, Fairfield Inn & Suites 14 mi 360-334-3314. Camping: Allowed on grounds-
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: A-2026 USEF Advanced Test A-Std.I-2026 USEF Intermediate Test B- Std. P-2026 USEF Preliminary 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. Arenas: Sand and grass.
Cross-Country
Terrain: All grass with rolling terrain. Courses are designed with championships in mind, non championship divisions will have alternative routes on course. No ditch on the BN course. 2 water complexes. KY Three-Day like atmosphere with the white roping in the galloping lanes! A-3800 m @ 570mpm I-3400 m @550 mpmP-3000 m @ 520 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN max. fence height 2'7".
Cross-country course closed August 15th.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed August 14th.
Entry limit:330 horses. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
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: 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.”











