Stone Gate Farm Spring Mini Trials
WELCOME to the first Mini Trials of the season. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for horses and riders to develop the skills and confidence needed for a safe and FUN experience. If there is enough interest, we are going to have a Leadline/Assisted Intro division. If you are interested enter the Intro Rider division and e-mail [email protected] and let her know.
Comment
This event is a USEA Educational Activity and considered an unrecognized competition for the purposes of qualifications and USEA Leaderboards
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19145
Event Date: June 14, 2026
Open Date: Apr 28 | Close Date: May 26
Location: Hanoverton, 31407 Schneider Rd, OH 44423 (AREA 8)
Directions
From Salem & SR 45: Go south on SR 9 for 6.3 miles turn left on Schneider Rd (only goes left) sign on telephone pole. East to Stone Gate Farm. The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill and stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. Do not pull in on top by the house
From the South: Intersection of SR 9 & 172 go north on SR 9 for 1 mile to the first road. Schneider Rd. will only go to the right. Stone Gate Farm sign on telephone pole. Grounds 3/4 mile on the right side. Stabling drive is at the bottom of the hill past the house. Do not pull in on top by the house.
If you're coming from Whinnery Rd instead of SR 9:The Event entrance will be on your left at the bottom of a hill.
PLEASE NOTE: The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill with a NEW ADDRESS: 31575 Schneider Rd. Hanoverton, OH 44423. There is a Stone Gate Farm Event Entrance sign at the end of the drive. Stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. The Show Office will be under the pavilion overlooking show jumping.
Directions, links to Google maps and more ...If you are coming from the west on SR 172 Mapquest and Waze may send you to Teegarden Rd instead of Schneider Rd. and tells you that you have arrived when you haven't. Schneider Rd is between SR 9 and Whinnery Rd.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: T,N,NR,BN,BNR,Starter,StarterR,Very Green,Very GreenR,Intro,IntroR
Tentative Schedule
Friday & Saturday: Cross Country Schooling.MUST Pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-63789009-june
Saturday:Show Jumpingschooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-63785437-june#/
Sunday:Divisions will run low to high. All divisions will Show Jump and then immediately go to cross country
Event Officials
No Officials to Display
Starting Times
Entry Status will be posted on line Show Connect andwww.stonegatefarm.orgPlease check to make sure entry is complete and correct. Any incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled. Additionally, it is far easier to make division changes BEFORE scheduling.
Ride Timesand Stabling Assignments will be posted on Wednesday June 10 on Show Connect, the SGF website and Facebook
Entry Information
All Entries, payment, and USEA forms are to be submitted electronically via Xentry.PLEASEDO NOT mail anything.
OTHER required documents:
Coggins can be submitted via XEntry or if you're coming to the farm again use the Stone Gate Farm Coggins Uploadlink and you will be good for the season.
EVERYONEcoming to the farm must signStone Gate FarmReleaseForm.
Vaccination Report Formshowing Equine Influenza and EHV within the last 6 months is required.
Non-Competitors must fill out theUSEF/USEA Waiverand e-mail [email protected]
Any entries NOT complete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late fee.
ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL BEACCEPTED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLEANDONLY IF SUBMITTED AND PAID FOR USING XENTRY! PLEASE CONTACT SECRETARY FIRST FOR AVAILABILITY.
Secretary PHONE: 412-965-0693 - text preferred
E-MAIL: Preferred method of communication withJune Mini Trials in the subject line to [email protected]
Organizer
Org: Jackie Smith, Stone Gate Farm, 31575 Schneider Road, Hanoverton, OH 44423, phone (330) 277-6964 if texting be sure to include your nameEmail: with June Mini Trials in the subject line to [email protected]. Web Page: www.stonegatefarm.org, Face Book Page
Fees
Event Fees Directory: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Entry: Via Xentry only.
Riders and horses do NOT have to be members of the USEA but riders and parents of minors will need to set up an account with the USEA and register horses to get a 'restricted' status.
Entries submitted by May 12thare eligible for the'early bird' discount T/N/BN:$100;Starter/Very Green/Intro:$90
Entries that are NOT complete by May 12th will NOT be eligible for the 'early bird' discount and will owe $20
Entries
submittedafter May 12th and by May 26th T/N/BN:$125;Starter/Very Green/Intro:$115
Late Entries after May 26th will
be acceptedONLYif there is space available Please check with
secretary first.T/N/BN:$150;Starter/Very Green/Intro$140
Any entry that
isNOTcomplete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late
fee.
Any changes after closing date
will be assessed a $25 change fee.
Start times available online via Show Connect, SGF website, and Facebook by
Wed June 10th
ALL additional fees regarding late or incomplete entries will be paid using the Additional Fees Link
Schooling: MUST Pre-register.
Cross Countryis available Friday and Saturday. MUST Pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-63789009-june
Show Jumpingschooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-63785437-june#/
Stabling details:
PLEASE NOTE: ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST GET YOUR COMPLETE ENTRIES AND STALL DEPOSIT IN EARLY IN EARLY SO YOU CAN REQUEST THE BARN AND STALL! Stalls will NOT be assigned until you pay for either the stall deposit OR stall cleaning service (not both). More information can be found on the website and the sign up. The sooner you get your entry in with stall deposit, the sooner you will be able to request your stall. Use the ADDITIONAL FEES link above where you can either pay for the stall deposit OR the stall cleaning service. You may then request a stall and we will do our best to get you the stall you would like. If you would like to purchase shavings, you will be able to do it with your entry or use the Additional Fees link. More information will be posted on the website, FB and the sign up link.
Additional stabling reminders:
Limited and fills up fast.
Stabling will be on a 'first come' basis.
All stalls have gates.
If you want to be stabled with a group, please use ONE name for the group.
Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away.
Shavings is available @ $9/bag.
Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by June 10th, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup.
$35 Stall deposit is required unless paying for stall cleaning service. Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED
The Stall Cleaning Service is $20/stall. DO NOT PAY FOR BOTH
Entries
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE ~ NO PAPER ACCEPTED
FOR A COMPLETE & CORRECT PAPERLESS ENTRY follow this check list:
Electronic entry via Xentry ONLY including:
Online payment – no entries will be processed without payment.
Signed USEA & USEF forms with electronic signature. Must include rider, owner/agent, trainer. The trainer is the person responsible for the care of the horse NOT the instructor. Minors must have the signature of parent or legal guardian.
Stone Gate Farm Release Form with e-signature. (Once per season)
Current Cogginsvia X Entry or the Stone Gate FarmCoggins Uploadpage. The SGF coggins upload only has to be submitted once per season unless it expires, then a new one must be uploaded.
Vaccination Recordusing theofficial SGF vaccination form.
Stabling Requests if applicable. If stabling with a group, please use ONE name.
An email address that the is checked regularly. That is how the secretary will be communicating with you. Check your spam folder.
Emergency contact information is required
Refunds:
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Before C.D.‑Less $25 non-refundable office fee.
After C.D.‑Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list.
On grounds stabling‑In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by June 25th.
Competitors MUST notify secretary via e-mail if scratching.
Competition cancellation none except for stall deposit/cleaning and bedding.
Awards
Prize & 6 ribbons per division.
The June Mini Trials is part of the SGF Event Series
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling:
ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST GET YOUR COMPLETE ENTRIES IN EARLY SO YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR STALL! $65.00 / weekend or $45/night
PLEASE NOTE:ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST GET YOUR COMPLETE ENTRIES AND STALL DEPOSIT IN EARLY IN EARLY SO YOU CAN REQUEST THE BARN AND STALL! Stalls willNOTbe assigned until you pay for either the stall deposit OR stall cleaning service (not both). More information can be found on the website and the sign up. The sooner you get your entry in with stall deposit, the sooner you will be able to request your stall. Use the ADDITIONAL FEES link above where you can either pay for the stall deposit OR the stall cleaning service. You may then request a stall and we will do our best to get you the stall you would like. If you would like to purchase shavings, you will be able to do it with your entry or use the Additional Fees link. More information will be posted on the website, FB and the sign up link.
- Request and pay for your stall when entering on XEntry
- A $35 Stall deposit/horse is required when NOT paying for the stall cleaning service.Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED
- Don't want to strip your stall? Pay the $20 Stall cleaning service and someone will strip the stall for you. Do NOT pay for the stall deposit.
- All stalls have gates. the stalls 32 - 57 now have full stall fronts.
- If you want to be stabled with a group. Please use one name on the stable with option on the stall request
- Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away.
- No Bedding provided
- Shavings are available @ $9/bag. You may pay for bedding on X Entry went making your entry OR you can order online on the additional fees link.
- Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by June 11th, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup.
- link for review of stabling layout for requesting barn and stalls.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OvjfqZCluI045WRMFxXthZKNBssY569gh1FC0UZFEr4/edit?usp=sharing
Accommodations
Days Inn (330) 420-0111 -Days Inn
Holiday Inn Express, Salem 330-408-9119 -Holiday Inn
The Stables at the Timberlanes complex, Salem (234) 567-4671 - Stables Inn
KOA SALEM/Lisbon - cabins to rent, reasonably priced and closest (330) 831-8628 -https://koa.com/campgrounds/salem-lisbon/
Older Hotels:---Barnett's-8 mi., (330) 337-8758. Colonial-10 mi., (330) 537- 4469.(330) 332-0216. Capehart-12 mi., (330) 424-3413.
Additional Lodging Options: airbnb and VRBO
Google Map with Accommodations and Restaurants
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:T-2026 USEA Training Test A-Sm. N-2026 USEATest A-Sm. BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. Starter-2026 USEA Starter Test A-Sm.Very Green USDF Intro B,IntroUSDF Intro B Arenas: Sand or limestone footing with sand warm up.
Cross-Country
T-2200 m @ 425 mpm. N-1700 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 325 mpm. Starter -1,400m at 300mpm PLEASE NOTE: Starter WILL be TIMED and time penalties will be assessed for going to fast or too slow. Very Green - 1,400mat 280mpm,Intro - 500m at 240mpm. PLEASE NOTE: Very Green and Intro will be timed but will NOT be assessed penalties for going to slow, however, speed penalties will be assessed for going too fast. Time will only be used to break ties. All courses: Inviting educational courses, appropriate for horses and or riders new to the level. Rolling terrain. Water and banks at BN, N, T. Starter will have an option at the water.
Course maps will be available onCross Country App.
Other Information
Riders and horses do NOT have to be members of the USEA butriders and parents of minors will need toset up an accountwith the USEA andregister horsesto get a ‘restricted' status.
Starter Riders Please Note:since Starter is now an USEA recognized division, Show Jumping and Cross Country will now be timed and penalties will be assessed for going to slow. Additionally the show jump fences will now be up to 2'3". Very Green in show jumping with no oxers, the cross country is the same as Starter but no slow time penalties but speed penalties will be assessed in Cross Country.
ALLwho enter the farm must have completed in advance a Stone Gate Farm Waiver Release of Liability.This includes your support team.
Riders will be responsible for making their own numbers. Medical armbands make good holders for dressage numbers.Click herefor printable numbers.
For those riders/horses who are registered with the USEA, please include those numbers when entering
Volunteersare always NEEDED and much appreciated. For more information and to sign go to theVIP Sign Up Link
Entries may be limited.Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant. The rider divisions are for those riders who have NOT competed more than one level above the division entered. Please include birth date on entry.
Dogs must be leashed.
If staying overnight horses must be stabled; NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers. PLEASE no foals.
There isNO electric. Lights run off a generator and will be shut off at 11:00 pm.
Camping is allowed but there is no electric. Unless absolutely necessary, generators must be turned off at midnight.
PLEASEinclude a current e-mail address and check thewebsiteregularly for updates leading up to the event
Parking Notes:
For those unfamiliar with the farm, please refer to theparking area mapbefore coming. Parking can be very tight especially around the barns. Please listen to the parking attendant (aka farm owner, cross country jump builder, course and grounds maintenance etc.) as he knows how to best fit everyone in comfortably. He will even park your rig if your backing skills aren't the best ;). Parking around the barns is ONLY for stabled horses. Tow vehicles must be parked in front of the trailer or in the car parking area. Please do NOT take up a trailer parking space. Motor homesthat are NOT attached to a horse trailer will have to park in the day parking field. Trailers and official vehicles ONLY in the day trailer parking area. All cars and trucks not attached to a trailer must park in the designated car parking area.










