1. Entries:
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. PLEASE INCLUDE CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS ON ENTRY!!!!! Send copies of all required membership cards & valid coggins for date of show. Double entries: Not accepted. USEA membership required at all levels, except for Young Horse Test. $25=Lost pinny, do not send check with entry. Refunds: Before CD Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After CD-Entry/stabling no refund. Stabling refund only if stall is filled. Changes: All changes to entry must be made in writing (email, fax or snail mail). ABSOLUTELY NO telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. $25 fee for any changes after Closing Date Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses on grounds. Note on entry if current MCTA member in order to be qualified for MCTA awards and trophies. NOTE ON ENTRY IF CURRENT DUES PAYING MEMBER OF AREA 2 ADULT RIDER PROGRAM, AND WISH TO BE INCLUDED FOR AREA 2 ADULT RIDER RIBBONS. Check weekly entry status list/event update information beginning on April 5, at www.MDCTA.com

2. Tentative Schedule:
Thurs: Cross.-country course open-3 pm. Fri: 8 am-Young Horse Test, 4yo & 5yo. 8 am-Advanced Dressage. 8 am-Intermediate Dressage. 12 noon-Advanced Show Jumping. 10 am-Intermediate Show Jumping Sat: 8 am-Intermediate Cross-country. 10 am-Advanced Cross-country. All Novice: Dressage-7 am; Show Jumping.-10 am, Cross-country-Noon. Preliminary: Dressage-1 pm; Show Jumping-3 pm. Sun: Preliminary: Cross.-country -8 am; All Training: Dressage-7 am; Show Jumping-10 am; Cross-country-Noon. Schedule may be adjusted as entries warrant.

3. Awards:
Trophy & 10 ribbons per division.

4. Starting Times:
Times will be posted on www.MDCTA.com on April 30. No postcards sent.

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
ALL STABLING ON GROUNDS!! $135 PER STALL, Thurs-Mon INCLUDE WITH ENTRY CHECK. ALSO INCLUDE SEPARATE CHECK: $50 STALL DEPOSIT WILL BE DESTROYED IF STALL STRIPPED. Shavings only! Stall doors provided. Veterinarian staff/ Farrier staff #s posted at sec´y.´s office & stable area.

6. Accommodations:
All in Cockeysville, close to grounds and excellent food. Hunt Valley Inn 410-785-7000, Hampton Inn 410-527-1500, Embassey Suites 410-584-1400, Days Hotel, Padonia Road 410-560-1000. Shopping and other activities in immediate vicinity)

7. Directions:
Shawan Downs, Cockeysv8ille, MD 21030. From I.-695 (Baltimore Beltway): I.-83 North to Exit 20B. Go west on Shawan Rd. 1.4 miles. Entrance to Shawan Downs on right. Address: 1401 Shawan Rd. From Pennsylvania: take I-83 South, take Exit 20B, proceed as directed above. Easy access to I-83.

8. Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: A-1 – 2005 FEI Three-star Three day Test B-Std. A-2 -2006 USEF Dressage Test A-Std. I-1 – 2005 FEI Two-star Three day Test B-Std. I-2 -2006 USEF Dressage Test A-Sm. P (J/YRP, RP, P)- 2006 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. T/TR/JT- 2006 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N/NR/JN-2006 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. All Arenas: grass with ample warm up room, quiet location, 2-minute walk from trailers/stabling.

9. Cross-Country:
IMPROVED COURSES FOR ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE, Courses are a true representation of their level. A-approx. 3400 m @ 570 mpm. I-approx. 3000 m @ 550 mpm P.-3120 m @ 520 mpm. T.-2400 m @ 420 mpm. N-2000 m @ 350 mpm. Terrain: Beautiful established turf on rolling hills. Tracks have excellent flow with lots of galloping. Very inviting, confidence building courses.

10. Other Information:
CHECK WWW.MDCTA.COM FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FREQUENTLY ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES WILL BE NOTED THERE Cross.-country never open, except for designated schooling days. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant ; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Schooling days and clinics available the week after event. Check www.mdcta.com for announcements! Site is ideal for horse trials. About 90% of Cross-country course visible for spectators from one spot! Shawan Downs is home of the Shawan Downs Legacy Steeplechase and Timber Races. PLEASE REMAIN ON DESIGNATED TRACKS AT ALL TIMES! Excellent Food available on grounds. NO 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles allowed on cross country course, except for officials. PLEASE, dogs must be leashed at all times, no exceptions! $50 fine for loose dogs, will be strictly enforced! On grounds DOG WARDEN!!! TWO ENTRANCES: CUSTOMARY ENTRANCE FOR DAY PARKING: ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE 50 YARDS EAST OF CUSTOMARY ENTRANCE FOR ON GROUNDS STABLING, BE ALERT FOR POSTED SIGNS!! Friday Night: Sponsor Party, Open to all Competitors.