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USEA - Calendar - May 05-06, 2007 Difficult Run Spring H.T.
Difficult Run Spring H.T.


USEF Licensed
Difficult Run Spring H.T.
Herndon, VA (AREA II)

Course aerated prior to event! Brie's Prize Award. Adult Rider Divisions, if entries warrant.

Event Date
May 05-06, 2007

Event Registration Dates
Open: Mar 20
Close: Apr 17

Divisions USEF/USEA Recognized Division: P USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized Divisions: T; N; BN

Send Entries to:
Steve Symansky Difficult Run H.T. Secretary 10419 Wickens Rd. Vienna, VA 22181 (703) 938-4426; (202) 589-7479 (fax) Number during event 202-415-7310 Email: ssymansky@gmail.com or ssymansky@imf.org

TD: Debbie Rodriguez, VA Judges: Pres: Brian Ross, VA; Lucy Eddins, VA; Heidi Berry, VA CD:X-C: Morgan Rowsell, NJ SJ: Gegi Winslett, VA

Difficult Run Organizing Committee, Tricia Roberts, Chairman, 2873 Franklin Oaks Dr., Oak Hill, VA 20171, 703-295-0607. Volunteer Coordinator: Nancy Holliday 703-255-3678

Fees:
Draw checks to DRPC Entry: All divisions: $115.00 (section 1) Stabling: $50.00 (section 5) Muck fee: $40.00 (section 5)
1. Entries:
All entry fees include a $25.00 non-refundable office fee. Note: Association & drug fees payable to USEA and USEF are not included in the entry fee ? refer to the fee section of the entry form for payment amounts. These fees shall be sent to the competition with your entry form for each horse (i.e. total with all fees are: OP=$138 & $131 for all other divisions). A single check for the full amount is preferred. Each rider/horse/division change after C.D. (April 17) but on or before April 29 is $25. Each rider/horse/division change after April 29 is $40. Entries received after CD must pay an additional $25 office fee. Bounced check fee: $25. Double entries: Not accepted. BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. $25=Lost pinny (deposit not required). Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-less $75/Stabling less $15 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. All scratches must be given to the sec´y directly, preferably by email. Not responsible for scratches or changes left on answering machine. Competition cancellation-minimum $25 refund Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Either it should accompany entry or state date when it will be sent. Please include email address. OP competitors must include copy of U.S. Equestrian card. Missing entry information & entry status will be posted on website and email sent. A ?smart? PDF form is available on website. If AREA II Adult Rider, please indicate on entry as we will have special divisions if entries warrant.
2. Tentative Schedule:
Fri: Stables open-2 pm; Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage (P/All T/All BN/possibly some N)-8 am; Cross-country (All BN)-11 am; Show jumping (All BN)-2 pm. Sun: Dressage (All or most N)-8 am; Cross-country (T/P)-8:30 am; Cross-country (N)-12 pm; Show jumping (P/T)-8:30 am; Show jumping (All N)-1 pm. N & BN schedules may be switched if entries warrant. Updates to schedule will be posted on DRPC website.
3. Awards:
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Special ?Brie´s Prize?: $100 cash prize awarded to the highest placed pony clubber or young rider in any Prelim Division. Adult Rider Divisions and separate Adult Rider Ribbons if entries warrant. Ribbons will be mailed on receipt of stamped, addressed envelope if not picked up at event.
4. Starting Times:
Available on or before May 2 at http://drpc.ponyclub.org/ or from sec´y email: ssymansky@gmail.com or ssymansky@imf.org. Competitors are urged to use website & email for starting times & to get information. Please include email address on entry form so that the secretary can contact you regarding changes & posting times. Postcards will not be sent.
5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
$50 per stall from 2 pm Friday to 6 pm Sunday. 160 perm. stalls on grounds with stall doors; Initial bedding provided; additional bags may be purchased. Competitors using stabling are required to pay $40 muck fee; refundable if stall is stripped clean. Separate check for mucking fee is preferred. Day stalls may be available, see sec´y at event. Veterinarian: Dr. Juliet Hedge on grounds for duration of competition # will be posted at sec´y´s stand.
6. Accommodations:
Microtel-(703) 471-5005. Days Inn-2 mi., (703) 471-6700. Comfort Inn-3 mi., (703) 437-7555. Marriott Courtyard-3 mi., (703) 478-9400. Marriott Suite-2 mi., (703) 709-0400. Directions available from sec´y.
7. Directions:
Address: Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon VA 20171. From I-495 (Washington Beltway): Exit for Dulles Airport/ Toll Road West (Rte 267) to Exit 10 - Herndon/Chantilly - to left on Rte 657 for 1.6 miles to a left on West Ox Road. Left to Frying Pan Park - one block on left. From West: Dulles Greenway to Dulles Toll Rd. (Rt. 267) to Exit 10-Herndon/Chantilly to Rt. 657, turn right 1.5 miles to West Ox Rd. As before. From Rte 50 East to Rte 28 North. Take Route 28 to McLearen Road, Route 668, make a right on McLearen to Centreville Road. Take a left on Centreville Rd. to a right on West Ox Road to park on left.
8. Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: P-2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. All T-2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand mix.
9. Cross-Country:
P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. T-2400 m @ 420 mpm. N-1800 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 350 mpm. All courses-Average for horses with some experience at this level.
10. Other Information:
Cross-country course closed Sunday, April 22 at sundown for competitors. For schooling prior to 4/22/06, you should check with Frying Pan Park to see if Park is open (703) 437-9101. Divisions further divided/combined if entries warrant; state birth date on entry. If Area II Adult Rider, please indicate on entry, Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Pictures of most of the jumps on course & all of the new jumps can be seen at: http://drpc.ponyclub.org/.

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