EEI Bluegrass Combined Test
Join us at the Kentucky Horse Park for the EEI Bluegrass Combined Test, offering Starter through Modified divisions and Open Jumper Rounds. This event is designed to provide competitors with an opportunity to gain experience and keep their horses competing during the off-season.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19216
Event Date: Dec 5, 2026
Open Date: Nov 2 | Close Date: Dec 2
Location: Lexington, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, KY 40511 (AREA 8)
Directions
Address: Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY [North of Lexington]
From I-75: Exit 120. Other Highways: Watch for 'Kentucky Horse Park' signs. Enter at Main Gate of Park; take the second right off the roundabout onto Cigar Lane, drive directly to Stable Office located on Nina Bonnie Blvd.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter
Tentative Schedule
CT: TBA (to be published on ShowConnect)
Schooling/Open Jump Rounds:
(Provisional)
Cross Rails 8 am – 9 am
Intro 9 am – 10 am
Starter – 10 am – 11am
Beginner Novice – 11am – 12:.30 pm
Novice – 1 pm – 2.30 pm
Training – 2:30 pm – 3:30pm
Modified – 3:30 pm – 4 pm
Preliminary – 4 pm – 4:30 pm
Event Officials
Judges:
TD: Shelley Ryan (KY); Dressage Judge: Julie Congleton (KY), SJ Judge: TBD; CD-SJ: David O'Connor
Starting Times
Ride times to be posted athttps://showconnect.org/calendar
Entry Information
Online entries via Xentry.
Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI)
Cavan Allen
O: (859) 254-8123 C: (859) 221-5245
Email: [email protected]
Organizer
Org: Equestrian Events, Inc., Vanessa Coleman, CEO
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Online Entries only accepted.
Entry fee:
Combined Test - $120
Jumper Schooling Rounds - $30 (to be paid on-site)
Refunds:Before C.D.-In full; After C.D.-Entry less $25 fee/Stabling-In full. Competition cancellation-Full. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months.
USEA Starter Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starterfee ($20), is not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not present at the first horse inspection.
Entries
Entries: Online entries will be accepted through USEA Xentry.
Horses per Rider: Maximum of two (2) horses per rider, limited to one (1) horse per level. Additional horses may be accepted if space permits.
USEA Registration: USEA registrations are not required to participate in the Combined Test. To be eligible for the USEA Combined Test Leaderboard, riders must hold a current USEA Community Level membership or higher, and horses must have USEA Restricted Level registration or higher. Both are available at no cost. Applicable USEA fees will be assessed in accordance with USEA policy.
Waitlist: Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Additional entries will be placed on a waitlist and may be accepted as space permits. Waitlisted entries will be considered based on division availability and scheduling capacity. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee acceptance.
Refunds: Before C.D.-In full; After C.D.-Entry less $25 fee/Stabling-In full. NOTE: Competition cancellation-Full refund less committed competition expenses or a credit toward the next event in the CT series.All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
USEA Starter Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starterfee ($20) is not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not present at the first horse inspection.
CVI/Coggins-- Horses originating within Kentucky must have a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and a negative Coggins test within the preceding 12 months; a CVI for exhibition is valid for the duration of the Coggins test, not to exceed one year, or a valid Equine Interstate Event Permit may be accepted in lieu of both documents.
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.
CVI/Coggins-- Horses originating within Kentucky must have a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and a negative Coggins test within the preceding 12 months; a CVI for exhibition is valid for the duration of the Coggins test, not to exceed one year, or a valid Equine Interstate Event Permit may be accepted in lieu of both documents.
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
Ribbons: Prizes and 6 ribbons per Level.
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
Stabling - $60/night (Barn D, stall mats provided)
Trailer in- $60/horse
Non-Compete stabling - $60 (non-compete horses must be registered with the Show Office and are not permitted in competition arenas or designated warm-up areas at any time. Riding or schooling of non-compete horses is permitted only in areas specifically designated by Competition Management)
Veterinarian- Contact number posted at Show Office and on stall cards.
Farrier- TBD
Accommodations
N/A.
Dressage
2026 USEA Starter Test B-Sm
2026 USEABeginner NoviceTest B-Sm
2026 USEANoviceTest B-Sm
2026 USEATrainingTest B-Sm
2026 USEF ModifiedTest B-Sm
Cross-Country
N/A
Other Information
Weather Policy: The competition will be held rain or shine, provided conditions remain safe for horses, riders, and officials. Competition management reserves the right to modify the schedule, change competition arenas, postpone, or cancel any portion of the competition due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions.
Competition Cancellation: Refund less committed competition expenses or a credit toward the next event in the CT series.
Dogs: MUST be leashed or they will be immediately impounded by an Animal Control Officer.
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.
“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.”











