1. Entries:
Entry fees per division include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Negative Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Send copy with entry. All BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 fee with entry. If oversubscribed, priority will go to USEA members. For changes after April 17, competitor will be charged $25 fee. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund, except partial refund of entry fee if space can be filled from wait list. Stabling refunded if stall is replaced by a wait listed horse. Competition cancellation: No refund. IMPORTANT: Click link to view State of Maryland Dept of Agriculture requirements for Equine Competition participants: http://www.mda.state.md.us/animal_health/fair_show/fair_show_info.php

2. Tentative Schedule:
Please note changes! Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat ( ALL T/BN): Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9 am; Cross-country-10 am. Sun (ALL N): Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9 am; Cross-country-10 am.

3. Awards:
8 ribbons per division.

4. Starting Times:
Available April 16 at our website at www.rhpc.org. Check website for entry status.

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
$40/stall/night, $50 deposit (Please send separate deposit check with entry fee. Check will be destroyed after stall is determined clean). Stalls 4 to 5 miles away. No stabling for stallions. Stall doors provided. No initial bedding supplied. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase. Further info from Katie Phalen at crossfoxfarm@verizon.net. Veterinarian: On Site. Phone # will be posted at Secretary’s stand.

6. Accommodations:
Comfort Inn at Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, (301) 330-0023. Book by April 4, 2009 & ask for special Redland Hunt H.T. rate of $ 99/night.

7. Directions:
Address: Brooke Grove Farm, 18420 Brooke Grove Rd., Olney, MD 20832 From North: I-70 to Route 97 South. Left on Goldmine, right on Old Baltimore Road. Brook Grove Farm is on left. From South: I-495 to 97 North. Turn right (east) at MD Rte 108. Turn left onto Old Baltimore. Farm is on right. From I-95: Exit Rt. 32 West. Take Route 108 West. Turn right onto Old Baltimore. Farm is on the right. Check our website for more detailed directions.

8. Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: T-2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.

9. Cross-Country:
T-2400 m @ 420 mpm. N-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm/max. height 2’6”. Terrain: Varied. BN good for first time at this level, T/N average with experience, fair early season test. Variety of obstacles including water.

10. Other Information:
Cross-country course closed on opening date. Cross-Country Schooling Day on Monday, April 20, 2009, weather permitting, free schooling for Training and Beginner Novice competitors rained out at last year's event. Please see our website for more information and updates: www.rhpc.org Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Prize list available from secretary. Food available on grounds. No camping; no RV hookups available. BRING WATER FOR HORSES. Check our website for new and detailed information: www.rhpc.org. Note: All competitors will be listed on the website (competitor and horse’s name only) unless competitor sends note with entry form clearly stating they prefer not to be listed.