Stone Gate Farm Fall Mini Trials
This event is a USEA Educational Activity and considered an unrecognized competition for the purposes of qualifications and USEA Leaderboards ATTENTION MINI TRIALS COMPETITORS: Big Changes beginning at the August 9th Mini Trials. In keeping consistent with the USEA, the Starter max heights are now 2'3''; and since they have added a NEW Introductory Level, we are making the following additions and / or changes. Adding the NEW Introductory level with a max fence height of 18'', no oxers in show jumping. Dressage tests (Intro Test B) can be read, and limited verbal assistance in the jumping phases. The cross country course will be longer with NEW fences built just for this level. The current Intro division will now be called Tadpole with no changes other than dressage tests will be allowed to be read and limited verbal assistance in the jumping phases. There will be no Very Green divisions. Riders will need to choose between Intro or Starter While our goal is and has always been to be an introduction to the sport, we are still preparing riders for USEA Recognized competitions and to help the horses and riders to safely and confidently progress through the levels. We believe making these changes makes for a smoother transition between the levels.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19147
Event Date: Sep 20, 2026
Open Date: Aug 4 | Close Date: Sep 1
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,BN,BNR,Starter,StarterR,Intro,IntroR,Tadpole,TadpoleR
Tentative Schedule
Friday & Saturday: Cross Country Schooling.MUST Pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64984918-september
Saturday:Show Jumpingschooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64983410-september
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 @ www.stonegatefarm.orgPlease check to make sure entry is complete. Any incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled or be able to select a stall.. Additionally, it is far easier to make division changes BEFORE scheduling.
Ride Timesand Stabling Assignments will be posted on Wednesday September 3rd on the SGF website www.stonegatefarm.org and Facebook
Entry Information
All Entries, payment, and USEA forms (with required signatures) 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]
Those requesting stabling must submit and pay the Stall Deposit OR Stall cleaning Service at the time of entry using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-57700319-septemberfor. At that time, if the rest of your entry is complete, you will be sent a link to choose your stall(s) and order bedding if interested.
Any Early Bird Entry that is NOT complete by August 18 will owe $25
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 NOTE: The after closing date fee is $50. CONTACT SECRETARY FIRST FOR AVAILABILITY.
Secretary PHONE: Taylor Benson 412-965-0693 - text preferred
E-MAIL: Preferred method of communication with Winona 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 Sept Mini Trials in the subject line to [email protected]. Please contact the secretary Taylor Benson first @ [email protected] as she handles the majority of your questionsWeb 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 August 18thare eligible for the'early bird' discount T/N/BN:$100;Starter/Very Green/Intro:$90
Entries that are NOT complete by August 18th will NOT be eligible for the 'early bird' discount and will owe $25
Entries
submittedafter August 18th and by Sept 1: T/N/BN:$125;Starter/Intro / Tadpole:$115
Late Entries after September 1 will
be acceptedONLYif there is space available Please check with
secretary first.T/N/BN:$150;Starter/Intro /Tadpole$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 by
Wed September 16 www.stonegatefarm.org
ALL additional fees regarding late or incomplete entries will be paid using the Additional Fees Linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64984389-september
Schooling
Cross Countryis available Friday and Saturday. MUST Pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64984918-september
Show Jumpingschooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64983410-september
Stabling details:
Stabling: ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST GET YOUR COMPLETE ENTRIES IN EARLY SO YOU CAN REQUEST THE BARN AND STALL! $65.00 / weekend.
Stabling Policy Please Read carefully :
Limited and fills up fast especially since we are hosting the Regional Pony Club Eventing Rally. Stalls 31 - 38 and 45 - 58 will be reserved for Pony Club participants.
Stalls be assigned on a 'first come' basis and 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
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
Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by August 5, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup.
The orange buckets at the cistern are to be used for filling water buckets ONLY, do NOT dip your horses buckets into the water. Please do not use them for cleaning tack or washing dirty boots. They are for your horses drinking water ONLY.
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.
For those stabling, the Stall Deposit OR Stall Cleaning fees are to be paid for the entry to be considered complete using this linkhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-57700319-september
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 September 5th.
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 September Mini Trials is the last competition theSGF 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.
New Stabling Policy for September. Please Read carefully:Riders will choose their stall(s) after they they pay for either the stall deposit OR stall cleaning service (not both) using the follow link at the time of signing up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-57700319-september. The sooner you submit a correct entry including the stall deposit OR stall cleaning, the sooner you will be able to choose your stall
- 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 plan ahead and get all you information in early so you can reserve enough stalls together.
- Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away.
- No Bedding provided
- Shavings are available @ $9/bag. You may order and pay for shavings when you choose your stall.
- Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by June 25th, otherwise they will be available for pickup in the dome or Quonset Barn aka the Q.
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-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEF Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B- Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter B Test-Sm. Green IntroUSDF Intro B,TadpoleUSDF Intro B Arenas: Sand or limestone footing with sand warm up. If entries warrant a 3rd ring on grass will be added.
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 & Intro WILL be TIMED and time penalties will be assessed for going to fast or too slow. Intro- 1,200mat 280mpm ,Tadpole - 500m at 240mpm. PLEASE NOTE: 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 will have a max height of 2' in show jumping with no oxers and only speed penalties will be assessed in Cross Counrty
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, pleasse include tthose 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.










