USEA Omnibus: Full Gallop Farm August HT (Aug 2012)

Directions:

Address: 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC 29805
From West (through Augusta, GA): I-20 to SC exit 18, end of the ramp turn right on Hwy 19. At the second light turn left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr.). Follow to Hwy 302 (Wagener Rd.) turn left. Full Gallop Farm is approx. 6 miles on the right.
From East or North (through Columbia, SC): I-20 to SC exit 22. At the end of the ramp turn left on Hwy 1 (York St.). Follow Hwy 1 (York St.) to Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr.) and turn left. Follow to Hwy 302 (Wagener Rd.,) and turn left. Full Gallop Farm is approx. 6 mi. on the right.
From South: I-95 to US-78 W via EXIT 77 toward BRANCHVILLE/BAMBERT. Go 13.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto US-21/FREEDOM RD. Go 0.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto US-78/W EDWARDS ST. Continue to follow US-78. Go 51.8 miles. Turn RIGHT onto HATCHAWAY BRIDGE RD. Go 4.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto SC-302/SC-4. Go 0.8 miles, farm on the left.

Tentative Schedule:

Fri: Cross-country & Show Jumping course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-7:30 am; Show Jumping-10 am
Sun: Cross-country- 9 am

Starting Times:
Available by Wednesday August 15th, at www.fullgallopfarm.com or from the secretary.

Entries:

XC Pinny/Holder/Insert required--for sale on site for $20 each. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Preliminary & Intermediate level entries; please include a copy of USEF membership card. Priority will be given to Intermediate and Preliminary entries. All BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay a $25 non-member fee with entry.  Starter competitors are exempt from USEA Starter/D&M fees and USEA Membership/non-membership fees do not apply. Double entries: Not accepted. All changes incur a $25 fee. All changes and scratches must be made in writing, fax, or email to secretary. Check www.fullgallopfarm.com for entry status. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Entry-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Withdrawals must be in writing, fax, or email to secretary. Competition cancellation - No refund: Free cross-country school in future. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months-send with entry. A copy of all horses Coggins with a legible "date drawn" and "accession number" must be provided with entry. If you must turn the Coggins in, when you check in at the event please bring a copy to give to the event to keep, we will not make copies of your Coggins at the event. To avoid long check-in lines please mail, drop off, email, or fax all required information priort to coming to the event.  Any entries not complete by the closing date will be charged the $50 late fee, this means we must have all forms, documents and funds, or it will be considered late and will be charged the $50 late fee.  Post entries accepted if space available must pay $50 late fee. (all checks/funds postmarked after close date will be charged this $50 Post entry fee). No Fax- E-mail is preferred method of communication.

Awards:
Prize & 6 ribbons per division. $100 prize money, special ribbons, and prizes, for highest placing off-the-track TB in each division sponsosred by the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program.

Stabling/Veterinarian:
$150/stall-8 am Friday to Sunday, $50 stall deposit, returned or ripped up if stall is well cleaned, Check with office to have stall approved before leaving. 125 perm. stalls on grounds, 12x12, stall doors provided. Off-site stabling if needed will be assigned at any of several farms with perm stalls 1-5 miles from event. Several paddocks are also available for the same stall fee, first come first serve by postmark.  Please write on top of stabling form if requesting a paddock in addition to a stall or in place of a stall.  Please check website for stabling assignments and groupings it will be posted and continually updated on the website, Stall doors only provided. Feed/Bedding/Hay available for purchase, further info from sec'y. Veterinarian: Southern Equine, (803) 644-1544 (803) 645-7558. # posted at office.

Accommodations:

Ask for FGF Horse Trials rates! Ask for FGF Horse Trials rates! Town & Country Inn, 8 mi. (803) 642-0270, Hampton Inn-10mi. (803) 648-2525. Sleep Inn (Whiskey Rd.), (803) 644-9900, (800) 62-sleep. Annies Inn B&B-3mi. (803) 649-6836. Holiday Inn Express-10 mi., (803) 648-0999. Motel 8 (803) 641-8800. Comfort Suites-(803) 641-1100. Camping: Allowed - Hook-ups available - $30 fee per night, separate check. Reservations required! Camping: Allowed - limited hook-ups available - $30 per night, separate check. Send in with entry to reserve a space. Generators not allowed unless previously cleared with organizer.

Dressage:

Test & arena sizes: AI-2010 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2010 USEF Intermediate level Test B-Std. P-2010 USEF Preliminary Level Test B-Sm. T-2010 USEF Training Level Test B-Sm. N-2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Tadpole (Starter) Test-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm; Arenas: Sand based turf.

Cross-Country:

I-3000 @ 550 mpm. P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. T-2400 m @ 420 mpm. N-2000m @ 375 mpm. BN-1800 m @350 mpm.  All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level: Jumps are substantial, not a move-up course. Terrain: Excellent footing of sand based turf, rolling pastures, hills, some woods.Terrain: Excellent footing of sand based turf, rolling pastures, hills, some woods.

Other Information:
Cross-country course closed August 12th, 2012.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Priority will be given to Intermediate and Preliminary entries.
Dogs must be leashed ($50 fine to Full Gallop Farm Jump Fund if this is not adhered to).
No motorized vehicles allowed on Cross Country Course.
Food on the grounds.
Layovers/Temp Boarding/Winter Training, etc  welcome - call FGF for details 803-644-6789 or 803-215-6590
NO SMOKING ON GROUNDS.
Please pay attention to directions on Website and road signs at the event-parking is very tight.
Bounced Checks will be accessed a $50 fee plus bank charges.