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USEA - Calendar - Apr 02-05, 2009 The Fork H.T. & CIC3*
The Fork H.T. & CIC3*
Change Made 02/25/2009
Comment: Entry Limit of 275




USEF Licensed
The Fork H.T. & CIC3*
Norwood, NC (AREA II)

Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series

Event Date
Apr 02-05, 2009

Event Registration Dates
Open: Feb 17
Close: Mar 17

Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: CIC3*,A,I,P

Send Entries to:
ON-LINE ENTRY STATUS PENDING: Contact www.EventEntries.com for verification. Visa, MC, Discover, Am Exp & electronic checks must accompany all entries. Entries without Credit Card payment will not be accepted. EVENT LIMITED TO 275 ENTRIES. Please send entries ASAP to secure your spot. Signatures, proof of memberships (if applicable), and coggins are to be mailed or faxed to secretary. OR Mail Entries To: Bernadette Cogdell The Fork Farm Horse Trials 3200 Fork Rd. Norwood, NC 28128 Email: irishoaks1@aol.com 704-474-0342 ext 222; Fax: 704-474-0106 SIGNATURES, COGGINS AND CHANGES TO ENTRY: Alicia Henderson, Secretary 3323 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 685-0129, fax (828) 685-1090 Show office during competition (704) 474-4052 Fax: 704-474-0160 Email: forkhorsetrials@earthlink.net

TD: Patricia Gilbert (USA); Assist TD: Cindy DePorter (USA) Judges: Pres: Cara Whitham (CAN); Member: Jim Graham (USA) Dressage Judges: Sue Smithson (NC); Carol Bishop (NC) CD:X-C: Capt. Mark Phillips (GBR) SJ: Mark Donovan (NC) CIC FEI Steward: Sally O’Connor (USA) CIC Show Jumping Judge: Marilyn Payne (USA)

Org: Linda Dreher, PO Box 865, Southern Pines, NC 28388, (910) 245-7330, e-mail: lcm@pinehurst.net Comp Mangmnt: Jim Cogdell, he Fork Horse Trials, 3200 Fork Rd., Norwood, NC 28128, (704) 474-0342

Fees:
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to The Fork Horse Trails. Entry: CIC3*: $350.00; A: $275.00; I/P: $225.00 Stabling: $175.00 Temporary and Permanent Stalls (see section 5) Grounds fee: $30.00 (each non-stabled horse) Muck fee: $40.00 (separate check) Camping: $30.00 (per night) Non Compete Horses: $50.00 (each non competing horse on grounds)
1. Entries:
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Gold Cup entries will be CIC3 entries. “SIGNATURE REQUIRED ENTRIES” WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. $30 CHANGE FEE FOR ALL CHANGES AFTER CD. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation-REFUND SUBJECT TO INSURANCE AVAILABILITY. $50=Lost pinny fee. Entries will not be accepted from 2008 lost pinny list until pinny is returned or paid for. MUCK FEE ($40) REFUNDED IF STALL IS STRIPPED. Changes and scratches accepted by fax, email & phone; NOT BY ANSWERING MACHINE. ENTRY STATUS WILL BE EMAILED TO COMPETITORS. PLEASE INCLUDE LEGIBLE EMAIL ADDRESS. CIC Horses must be registered with the USEF and FEI and have a FEI Passport with current influenza primary and booster shots recorded, and current health certificate. Please include Breed and bloodline information on entry for all CIC horses. Information will be used by the announcer during competition. A/I/P-Please attach a copy of current rider/owner USEF cards. Neg. 12 month Coggins must be current through last day of competition and must accompany entry.
2. Tentative Schedule:
Wed: CIC in-barn vet exams; Cross-country course open-3pm Thurs: Dressage (all divisions)-8am Fri: Dressage (all divisions)-8 am Sat: Cross-country I/A/CIC 8 am; Show Jumping P 10 am; Competitors & Sponsors Reception -6 pm. Sun: CIC Horse Inspection-8 am; Show Jumping I/A/CIC-10 am; Cross Country P-11 am.
3. Awards:
Awards and ribbons through 8th place. Gold Cup Prize money and awards presented by USEA to CIC3*.
4. Starting Times:
Available March 31st from sec’y at forkstables@earthlink.net Times will be sent by email IF legible address included with entry. Postcards will not be sent.
5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
Stalls: $175 April 2-6, $25 per night, additional nights.300 Temporary Stalls and 32 Permanent Stalls on grounds with doors. Permanent stalls assigned to stallions and long term stabling horses, sorry, no tack stalls in permanent barns. Shavings (2 bags) included with each stall. Extra bedding available from Stable Steward. Day Trailers, $30 grounds fee for the event. NOTE: “STABLE WITH” REQUESTS PLEASE USE ONE PERSONS NAME TO IDENTIFY STALLS TOGETHER. FEI Veterinarian: Dr. Jim Hamilton, Attending Veterinarian # will be posted at stabling office.
6. Accommodations:
Best Western (ask for HT rate), (704) 983-6990. Holiday Inn Express, (704) 986-2100. Sleep Inn, (704) 983-2770. Studio One, (704) 982-3939. Hampton Inn-13 mi., (704) 985-1111 Hotels are in Albemarle 15 miles from The Fork. CAMPER HOOKUPS ARE $30 PER NIGHT, ELECTRICITY AND WATER. LIMITED SITES LOCATED ADJACENT TO STABLING. RESERVATION MUST BE SENT WITH ENTRY. FIRST 26 ENTRIES ACCEPTED, ALL OTHERS ON WAIT LIST.
7. Directions:
Address: 3200 Fork Road, Norwood, NC 28128 From South: In Charlotte, I-77 North, take 485 East to 24/27 Albemarle Rd. Go right to Albemarle and then take 52 South to Norwood. Go through Norwood then turn left onto Hyway 731, go less than 1 mile to Fork Rd, first road on the right. Approx. 3 miles to farm entrance. From North: In Charlotte, I-77 South, take Harris Blvd Exit #18 to top of ramp and then go left, follow to I-85. Take I-85 North to next Exit I-485 East to Albemarle Rd. Turn left onto Albemarle Rd. to Albemarle and then take 52 South to Norwood. Go through Norwood then turn left onto Hwy 731, go less than 1 mile to Fork Rd, first road on the right. Approx. 3 miles to farm entrance. From Southern Pines: 211 West to West End, left onto Hwy 73, blend in with 220 South to Ellerbe Springs where 73 turns right (west) to Mt. Gilead. At first light, turn left onto 731, cross over Pee- Dee River, and look for first paved road on left. Take Fork Rd. approx. 3 miles to farm entrance.
8. Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: CIC3*-2009 FEI Three-star Test-A-Std. A-2006 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. I-2006 USEF Intermediate Test A-Sm. P-2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand.
9. Cross-Country:
Note: New 2009 FEI Dressage Tests have been written, but will not be approved until November after the FEI General Assembly meeting. The new tests will be posted to the USEA website, hopefully in December. CIC3*-3650 m @ 570 mpm A-approx. 3650m @ 570 mpm. I-3000 m @ 550 mpm. P-2500 m @ 520 mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. All courses are over rolling hills with established grass turf. Courses will be irrigated and aggravated as needed.
10. Other Information:
Cross-country course open by appointment only: Closed after Feb.19. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant (except CIC); state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Intermediate Gold Cup divisions will be combined to determine awards. All empty trailers must be parked in trailer parking. Only competitor cars and trucks allowed at stable enclosure. Food available on grounds. Trade Fair on grounds Fri April 3rd – 5 PM; Competitors Meeting Sat. April 4th, Competitors & Sponsors Reception – 6 PM, come as you are hosted by Jim Cogdell. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times. Owners of loose dogs will be fined. FEI Security Fence enforced 24 hours per day April 1-5. Private ATV’s scooters and bicycles not allowed on cross-country, but are highly recommended for transportation on the grounds. Vehicular traffic restricted to stable enclosure 7AM Thursday through 6 PM Sunday. PLEASE NO PRIVATE VEHICLES PAST ENTRANCE GATE. Shuttle bused provided. Golf Carts may be rented from: Kodiak Equipment, 888-746-0800. All carts have four seats and must be reserved in advanced. Limited availability; must book early.

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