Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19125
Event Date: May 3, 2026
Open Date: Mar 24 | Close Date: Apr 21
Location: Millbrook, 1031 Bangall-Amenia Rd, NY 12545 (AREA 1)
Directions
Address:1031 Bangall Amenia Rd, Millbrook NY 12545.
From South:Route 22 to Amenia. Left (west) on Rte. 44 to Dutchess Rte. 86 (Bangall-Amenia Road). Right onto Rt. 86 - go approx. 1.5 miles.
From Millbrook:Rte. 44 east to Dutchess Rte. 86. Left onto Rt. 86 – go approx. 1.5 miles.
Please note:if traveling North/South in NY the Taconic Parkway does NOT allow trailers; seek alternate route.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,CT-Intro,Tadpole
Tentative Schedule
Course open for inspection Saturday after 2:00pm
Sun: Dressage-7:30 am-2:00 pm; Show Jumping-10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Event Officials
Judges: Pres/Dressage:Rick Caldwell, CT Eventing/"r"
SD:Margie Hutchison, NY Eventing/"r"
2nd Dressage Judge: Jennifer Krawec, CT Dressage/"R"
CD: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery, NY
Starting Times
Apr 28, after 6:00 pm @ www.area1usea.org and www.rigameadow.com
Times emailed to all competitors - please make sure your email is legible on your entry.
Entry Information
Erin Keehan
130 Bruce St
Scotia, NY 12302
518 428 4386 Please, no phone calls during working hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) or after 9pm.
Email [email protected] best way to reach the secretary and get a quick response.
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test.
Electronic entry and payment strongly encouraged and preferred.
Enter through EventEntries or Xentry - all documents & payment must be submitted (electronically preferred) by closing or entry will be waitlisted.
Any changes/scratches/requests must be in writing via email only - NO entries/changes/scratches/requests/etc via text message/FB messaging/voice mail.
Organizer
Org: Linda Bushnell and Co-Org Jackie Merwin, Riga Meadow at Coole Park, 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545
Comp Mngmnt: Riga Meadow Equestrian Center LLC, (Riga Meadow at Coole Park), 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545. 845 373 8591www.rigameadow.com
Fees
Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test
Entry: $115.00 Intro-Prelim divisions (NO USEA Starter/D&M fee for any level); $90 Tadpole (X-Rails) (NO USEA Starter/D&M fee for any level)
Stabling: $70.00
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future.
Entries
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Please note, starter fees and drugs/meds fees line items on the entry form DO NOT apply.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months of competition date for all horses.
Higher levels available upon request, and if entries warrant. Contact secretary with requests.
Awards
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the top 2 placing Thoroughbreds at each level. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to event secretary with entry, but no later than the start of the stadium phase. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Extra permanent stalls available. $70 overnight. Feed/bedding/hay not provided but available for purchase, further info from secy. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, (845) 677 5500 # will be posted at secys booth. Farrier: TBD
Accommodations
Reserve early. Courtyard by Marriott, Poughkeepsie, NY; Interlaken Inn, (860) 435-9878. Iron Masters Inn, (860) 435-9844.Wake Robin Inn, (860) 435-2000. Sharon Motor Lodge, (860) 364-0036.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2026 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T-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 Eventing Test B-Sm. Intro - 2026 USEA Starter Eventing Test A-Sm. Tadpole (X-Rails)- USDF 2023 Intro Test B-Sm.
Dressage and SJ on sand. Dressage warm-up: Grass.
Other Information
Entry limit-180. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Intro stadium no higher than 18"; Tadpole stadium is cross-rails.
Food available on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed.
Photographer on premises.
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.
