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USEA - Calendar - Mar 19-21, 2010 Poplar Place Farm March H.T.
Poplar Place Farm March H.T.

USEA Event ID: 14329
Poplar Place Farm March H.T.
Hamilton, GA (AREA III)

Event Date
Mar 19-21, 2010

Event Registration Dates
Open: Feb 02
Close: Mar 02

Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: CIC1*,CIC2*,A,I,P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN

Send Entries to:

Enter On-Line: www.evententries.com (credit cards accepted). Mail original signatures, copy of coggins, copies of USEF memberships (if applicable) & checks (if necessary) to Secretary.
OR                     
Mail Entries To: Donna Stegman, Secretary
Poplar Place Farm, LLC
8191 US Hwy. 27
Hamilton, GA 31811-5637
Phone: (706) 582-3742 ext. 209; Fax: (706) 478-0168-- use during competition also Email: donna@poplarplacefarm.com

TD: Roger Haller, GA; Wayne Quarles, KY
Ground Jury: Pres: Brian Ross, VA; Member: Jo Young, CAN; Janet Briggs, NH; Mary Lewis, GA; Mary Fowler, GA
FEI Steward: Joe Carr, KY
CD: X-C: Tremaine Cooper, MA SJ: Jan Brodkin



Organizers: Donna & Gary Stegman (same as above)
Comp Mngmnt: Poplar Place Farm, LLC


Fees:

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC. One check per horse. Foreign/Canada checks add $5 to each entry (U.S. dollars only). We now accept most major credit cards.
Entry: CIC2*/1*: $250.00; A: 215.00; I/P: $190.00; T/N/BN: $175.00
Stabling: $150.00; Addit?l nights: $25.00 
Grounds fee: $50.00 (non-stabled horses)
Stall deposit: $25.00 (separate check)
Camping: $30.00

1. Entries:

Please check Website (www.poplarplacefarm.com) for updates & additional information. Entries are accepted when received.  Priority is based on "postmark date" -- date on envelope or online submission date.  Payment is due when entry is submitted.  If payment is not submitted with entry, payment must be received within 7 days or the "postmark date" will be changed to reflect the date the payment is received. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Double entries: Not accepted.          
$25 stall stripping deposit drawn on separate check is required with entry. Stall deposits cannot be paid online. Check or cash only.
Returned checks - $30 fee. Changes: Any change to an entry subject to $25 fee. All change requests must be in writing (email, fax or mail). Before C.D.-change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D.-change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division allowed, space permitting.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be emailed, faxed or mailed & postmarked on or before C.D. After C.D.-No refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Lost or damaged pinny = $50 (no deposit required).
Include copies of USEF memberships cards for rider, trainer & owner (Preliminary & above). Copy of neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses & must accompany entry. After Feb. 16, check www.poplarplacefarm.com for entry status & other information.

2. Tentative Schedule:

Thurs: CIC: Horse Inspection - starts-12 noon; Cross‑Country course open-3 pm.
Fri: Dressage-8 am.
Sat: Cross-Country-8 am. Competitors' Party-6 pm.
Sun: Show Jumping-8 am.

3. Awards:

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division.

4. Starting Times:

Available March 24 at www.poplarplacefarm.com. Stabling info. also available.

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:

$150/stall Wed. through Sun. Additional nights-$25/stall. 224 permanent stalls & temporary stalls available if entries warrant. If temporary stabling is utilized, barn assignments will be made based on postmark date of entry (not “stable with” requests). Stall doors/ initial bedding (shavings) provided. No stabling changes without permission of sec’y or $50 fine. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses - $50 for entire event. Hay/Shavings available for purchase on grounds. Email prior to March 16 to order shavings & have them waiting at your stall when you arrive. $25 stall cleaning deposit required & must be included with entry ON A SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving (check will be destroyed if stall is stripped). Veterinarian: Dr. Rachel Burlton, (706) 663-2128. # will be posted on bulletin board at restroom building.

6. Accommodations:

Columbus: Homewood Suites - 13.4 mi, (706) 568-3545. Hilton Garden Inn - 15.2 mi, (706) 660-1000. Hyatt Place - 13.3 mi, (706) 507-5000. Wyndham Gardens - 13.2 mi, (706) 507-1111. Holiday Inn Express - 13.3 mi, (706) 507-7200. Residence Inn - 13.6 mi, (706) 494-0050. Hometown Suites - 13.3 mi, (706) 561-1795. Pine Mountain: Callaway Gardens - 9.3 mi, (800) 225-5292. Valley Inn ‑ 5.9 mi, (706) 628‑4454. Pine Mountain Chalets - 13.7 mi, (800) 535-7622. Camping: Limited camper hook-ups (water & electric) - $30/night, reserve early. NO electric or water hookups permitted from barns.

7. Directions:

Address: 8191 US Hwy. 27, Hamilton, GA 31811
Traveling Tips: Do not take "Alt. US Hwy 27" (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping sites may route you to Lynn Dr. - do not turn here (dead end road with limited turnaround). If approaching from the south do not take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights).
From North: I-85 south to Exit #21, I-185 south. Exit #42, US 27 south (left). 21.7 miles to right at Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Look for Poplar Place Farm Show Entrance sign. Follow Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead.
From South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to traffic light, then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd. (pass farm main entrance), then as above.
From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy/US 27 (exit 4) north, then as above.

8. Dressage:

Test & arena sizes: CIC2*- 2009 FEI Two-Star Test A-Std. CIC1*- 2009 FEI One-Star Test A-Std. A- 2010 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. I- 2010 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P- 2010 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T- 2010 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N- 2010 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN- 2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Cushion Track Premier waxed sand, with ample warm-up.           

9. Cross-Country:

CIC2*- 3180m @ 550mpm. CIC1*- 2730m @ 520mpm. A- 3530m @ 570mpm. I- 2890m @ 550mpm. P- 2710m @ 520mpm. T- 2350m @ 450mpm. N- 1810m @ 375mpm. BN- 1780m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.

10. Other Information:

Cross‑country course closed March 8.        
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food concession on grounds - open early for breakfast.
Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed. If caught loose, $25 fine.
No cars or trucks on course. No motorized vehicles allowed on course on Sunday.
Party: Saturday evening. Food, beverages and entertainment. For food, everyone (including competitors) must purchase a meal ticket. All meal tickets purchased with entry & through Friday 6:00 = $5. Meal tickets purchased after Friday 6:00 = $10, subject to availability. Complementary beverages & entertainment. 

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