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USEA - Calendar - Aug 28-29, 2010 Valinor Farm Horse Trials
Valinor Farm Horse Trials

USEA Event ID: 14482
Valinor Farm Horse Trials
Plymouth, MA (AREA I)

Event Date
Aug 28-29, 2010

Event Registration Dates
Open: Jul 13
Close: Aug 10

Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,N,N-Ch,T,BN

Send Entries to:

Event Secretary:
Robyn Risso
Valinor Farm
1067 Old Sandwich Rd.
Plymouth, MA 02360
phone (508) 224-3332, fax (508) 224-5683
email: robyn@valinorfarm.com
http://www.valinorfarm.com/

TD: James Gornall, MA; Judges:  TBD;
CD: X-C: Erin Risso    SJ: Erin Risso / Valinor Farm



Org: Robyn Risso (same as above) Comp Management: Valinor Farm LLC.


Fees:

Event Fees Directory:  Draw checks to Valinor Farm.
Entry: All Levels: $ 165.00 if postmarked on opening date or $170 if postmarked AFTER opening date.
Stabling: $ 80.00 on grounds.
Beginner Novice divisions offered on Saturday and Sunday. Riders PLEASE state day of choice on entry.

1. Entries:

Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted. BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry. $25 charge for lost pinny, no deposit required. Negative Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Refunds: Before C.D -Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.Entry-Less $25 office fee ONLY if place can be filled from a wait list. Withdrawals must be in writing or email. $25 fee for all changes after closing date or non-negotiable check: Changes must be in writing or email. No refunds on stabling after closing date. Competition cancellation-No refund.

2. Tentative Schedule:

Fri: Cross-country course open.-3 pm.
Sat: (PT, T and BN) Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-11 am; Cross-Country immediately following.  Wear XC attire to SJ.
Sun: (N and BN) Dressage- 7:30 am; Show Jumping-11 am; Cross-Country immediately following.  Wear XC attire to SJ. 
*BN Competitors can choose to ride Saturday OR Sunday. Riders please state day of choice on entry. 
Novice Championships will run Sunday D-XC-SJ with mounted award ceremony immediately following. 

3. Awards:

Prizes & 8 ribbons per division.

4. Starting Times:

Available at www.area1usea.org and www.valinorfarm.com

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:

Limited. $80/stall/night on grounds. Possibly more available off-grounds. Competitors stabling Friday night may arrive between 3 and 9pm on Friday; stalls must be cleaned and vacated by 5pm Saturday. Sunday competitors with stabling may arrive between 5 and 9pm on Saturday, stalls will not be available before 5pm on Saturday. Stall doors provided, bedding available for purchase, please order with entry. Veterinarian: Halifax Veterinary Services, (781) 294-8155. # will be posted on board inside barn.

6. Accommodations:

Hilton Garden Inn-8 mi., (508) 830-0200 The Blue Spruce 5 miles (508) 224-3990 Comfort Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-2800. John Carver Inn-10 mi., (508) 746-7100. Many others. Camping: Not available on grounds. Several campgrounds nearby. IndianHead Resort- 2 miles 508 888-3688, Myles Standish State Forest 5 miles.

7. Directions:

Address: 1067 Old Sandwich Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 From the North: Take Mass Route 3 south to exit 3. Turn left off the exit. Take second right onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is 2 miles on right. From the South: Take Mass Route 3 north to exit 2. At end of ramp turn left. Then turn left onto route 3A north. Follow Route 3A north for approx. 5 miles. Turn left onto Ship Pond Rd. Follow to end, at end turn right onto Old Sandwich Rd. Farm is next left.

8. Dressage:

Test & arena sizes: PT-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: grass or sand, some competitors may ride dressage in the indooor. 

9. Cross-Country:

T- 2200 m @ 420 mpm. N.-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN.-1500 m @ 300 mpm/max fence height 2' 7". All courses: Hilly, moderate for horses with some experience at these levels.

10. Other Information:

Cross-country course closed by August 1. Water and food available on grounds. Entry limit 100 per day. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. No motorized vehicles allowed on X-Cty. No non-competing horses on grounds. Please contact organizer if you need to arrive for stabling after 9pm.  Parking is limited, please write the size of your trailer on your entry form. Volunteers greatly appreciated! Official Photographer: Flatlands Foto www.flatlandsfoto.com

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