Jump Start H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19092
Event Date: Sep 25 - 27, 2026
Open Date: Aug 11 | Close Date: Sep 8
Location: Lexington, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, KY 40511 (AREA 8)
Directions
Address: 4089 Ironworks Pike, KY 40511. The Kentucky Horse Park is 3 miles north of Lexington on I-75 at exit 120. Follow signs to Park. Enter at main gate and follow signs to stables. KY Horse Park main phone: 859-233-4303.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-CH,TH,TR,N,N-CH,NH,NR,BN,BN-CH,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,P-CH,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Starter-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,P-CH,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Starter-CH
Tentative Schedule
This is a TENTATIVE schedule, that may change based on entries.
Please note that show jumping is in the hunter/jumper complex this year (Stonelea/Claiborne rings)
Thurs: Cross-country course open-3pm.
Fri: IP, P, P(CH), M, M(CH), T, T(CH) Dressage-8 a.m.; M &T Show jumping 11 a.m.; IP, P, P(CH), M(CH), T(CH) - Cross country 10:00 AM
Sat: Dressage-8am: N, N(CH), BN, BN(CH), S, S(CH)
SAT: IP, P, P(CH), M(CH), T(CH) -Show jumping - 8 am Cross country - M, T, N(CH), BN(CH), S(CH), S - 8AM N, BN - Show jumping, 10:00 AM
Sun: N, BN - Cross country 8 AM ; N(CH), BN(CH), S(CH), S - Show jumping 8:00 AM
*Championship divisions will run show jumping in reverse order of placing *
Event Officials
TD:Robyn Munson (WV) and Shelley Ryan (KY)
Judges: Pres: Julie Congleton, KY
Dressage Judges: Lisa Anderson (GA), Julie Congleton (KY), Cheryl Connell-Marsh (MI), Susan Posner (KY), Debbie Boeh (OH)
SJ Judge: Charlie Musco
CD: XC: Jay HamblySJ: Brody Robertson, FL
Starting Times
Available one week before event: www.startboxscoring.com
Entry Information
All entries must enter online through Xentry athttps://services.useventing.com
Erin Murphy, Show Secretary: [email protected]
Organizer
Org: Keeneland Pony Club Organizing Committee, Sarah Shade 5310 Briar Hill Rd Lexington, KY 40516 (859) 492-0103 [email protected]
All rider scheduling questions must go to Secretary, Erin Murphy
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Must enter online through Xentry at https://services.useventing.com See individual section for details.
Entry: Per division (regular & Ch) IP/P/M: $280.00; T, N, BN:$260.00; Starter Test: $240.00. Please note you must send signatures and coggins within 5 days to secretary.
Stabling:$160 Thursday - SundayTack Stall:$160 Thursday - SundayLayover: $65/night.
Trailer Pass: $ 65.00 for non-stabling horses
KHP Equestrian Facility fee: A per horse $10 facility fee is being charged by KHP and is already included with each entry.
Refunds: Before C.D.-must be in writing to secretary :[email protected] less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund unless spot can be filled from the wait list less $30 office fee. No phone withdrawals - all withdrawals must be in writing by email to[email protected] USEA Starter/D&M FeeRefund 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.
Entries
All entry fees include $35 non-refundable office fee. Do not send entries that require signatures for pick up. Faxed entries not accepted.Double entries: Not accepted. USEA membership and horse registration required at all levels, except Starter. Starter entries are exempt from USEA Membership/Non-membership fees. Non-compete horse $50 plus stabling fee as above. We will be using paper numbers and vinyl bibs rather than cloth pinnies. Please provide legible email address for communication and/or questions.Refunds: Before C.D.-must be in writing to secretary [email protected] less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund unless spot can be filled from the wait list less $35 office fee. No phone withdrawals - all withdrawals must be in writing by email to [email protected]
Competition cancellation-No refund. Any changes after C.D.=$50 fee. Please check fees carefully. Overpayment $25 or less will be considered a donation to jump fund.
Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Horses' names must match Coggins & entry. Current health papers must travel with all horses. State vet may be on hand and checking.
If not stabling on-grounds, a $65 non-stabling fee must be included with the entry.
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 & 10 ribbons per division.
Area 8 Championships Awards to 10th place
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stalls: $160 Thursday - Sunday Tack stall $160 Thursday - Sunday. 800 perm. stalls 10' x 10' on grounds. Stall doors only provided. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase from Devers Hay Grain & Bedding, (859) 233-9702. Veterinarian:Rood and Riddle # will be posted at show office. Farrier on grounds, Friday - Sunday.
Accommodations
Everhome Suites Lexington 757 Newtown Springs Dr, Lexington KY 40511 - has a group rate for Jump Start Horse Trials. Hyatt Place, Lexington, 2001 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Clarion 4 mi 859-233-0512. Holiday Inn Express (Georgetown) 502-867-1648. Camping: On grounds - reservations now accepted, call 888-459-7275 or go to www.parks.ky.gov. Group reservations call KY Horse Park Campground at 859-259-4257.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:IP- 2026 USEF Intermediate test B, large arenaP-(CH)2026 USEF Preliminary Test B, small arena P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test B, small arenaM(CH)-2026 USEF Modified Test B, small arena M-2026 USEF Modified Test B, small arena T(CH)-2026 USEA Training Test B-SmT-2026 USEA Training Test B-Sm.N(CH)-2026 USEA Novice Test B-Sm N-2026 USEA Novice Test B-Sm. BN(CH)-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test B-SmBN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter Test(CH) : 2026 USEA Starter Test -Sm. Starter Test : 2026 USEA Starter Test B -SmArenas: Excellent, Sand.
Cross-Country
Approximate Distances : P - 3000m @ 520 mpm. M - 2800m @ 490mpm,T-2300 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm, max. fence height 2'7", 14-16 obstacles. Starter:1600 m @ 300 mpm, max. fence height 2'3", 14 - 16 obstacles. All levels will have speed fault times. **Please check the notice boards and course maps for final distances and speeds. We use primarily portable fences. P/M/T Average for horses with some
experience at this level with coffin,
corner, combinations, and bank possible.
N/BN may have open ditch, bank and water.
Combinations possible for N/BN. N/BN and Starter courses will be average for horses with some experience at this level, inviting fences with water option for Starter. Gently
rolling, open terrain. Footing will be
optimized as needed by irrigating and aerovating.
Cross country courses might be slightly longer for championships divisions. This will be posted within 30 days of the event
Cross-country course closed.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed.
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.
c. It is the responsibility of the Athlete, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior Athlete to ensure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, is properly fitted, and in good condition. The Federation, Organizer, and Licensed Officials are not required to verify compliance.
d. The Federation, Organizer, and Licensed Officials make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear. Athletes are cautioned that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk. No helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.
e. Violation of this rule at any time, at the discretion of the Ground Jury, must be penalized by issuance of a Yellow Warning Card or elimination
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.
Parking pass required for all vehicles. No ATVs or dirt bikes allowed on grounds.
USEA medical card/armband required: Limited supply available for purchase.
Trailer parking available--ask at office.
PLEASE LOCK AND SECURE YOUR VEHICLES AND TACK ROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
We will host an intercollegiate competition in partnership with UK again in 2026, as entries allow. Please indicate your team on your entry.
“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.”
Additional reminders:1) Anyone competing Modified level and above must be a USEF Life and Senior Active Member with SafeSport completed before the first day of competition. 2) All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes including Parents and Trainers, 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. 3) As a reminder, GR1101.10 becomes effectiveDecember 1, 2026.All horses competing at Federation Licensed and Endorsed competitions must provide a microchip number that verifies the animal. A microchip used to verify the identity must be a fifteen-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip and implanted in the nuchal ligament of the horse. Not required for horses competing at the Starter level.











