USEA Omnibus: WindRidge Farm Fall Horse Trials (Oct 2012)

Directions:

Address: 882 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114.
From SC  via I-85 N: Take exit 78 for US 221 North toward Chesnee for 10.3 mi, turn right to continue on 221 North for 5.6 mile.  Turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi.
From Asheville NC take I-26 to US Hwy 74 East then take exit 178 to US 221 South toward Chesnee 7.8 mi,  Turn left onto Island Ford Rd for 1.1 mi, turn left onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi. 
From Charlotte, NC via I-85 S: take exit 10 B to US 74 West 26.7 mi through Shelby, take exit 189 to NC 120 South 4.0 miles, turn left on US 221 Alt South for 1.0, turn right onto Island Ford Rd for 3.8 miles, turn right onto Goodes Creek Church Rd for .7 mi. From all directions look for and follow Windridge Farm Signs.

Tentative Schedule:

Fri: Cross-country course open-3pm.
Sat: Dressage-7:30am; Show Jumping-9:30am
Sun: Cross-Country-8:00 am. 

Starting Times:

Available after Oct 1. Times will be posted on the website and emailed.  Be sure to include a valid email address that you actually check.  Parents don't expect an email if you send an entry with your child's email address.

Entries:
Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double Entries not accepted. Refunds: Before CD-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD- No refund - entry fee applied to any Windridge Farm event within 1 calendar year, unfortunately stabling refunded only if filled by waitlist. Competition Cancellation-No refund. Changes & Withdrawals must be in writing, emailed or faxed.Change Fee after Ride Times are Scheduled: $15.00
USEA membership required at all levels except Starter. BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry. Starter competitors are exempt from the USEA Starter and D&M Fees and any USEA membership/non-membership fees. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Starter competitors are exempt from the USEA Starter/D&M Fee. Negative Coggins current through Oct 7, 2012 must accompany entry. Competitors ride times will be emailed.

Awards:

Prizes & 8 ribbons. Awards after completion of each division.

Stabling/Veterinarian:

Temporary 10x10 Stabling with doors on grounds: $120 for weekend. No initial bedding.  Please pre-pay for bedding with entry $6 per bag.  Enclose a separate $50 stall cleaning deposit. No grounds fee for ship-ins.   All horses on grounds must be entered or registered as Non-competing.  Non-competing horse must pay registration fee of $25 and wear bridle # at all times.  Veterinaran & Farrier: On call, # posted with Secretary and on Scoreboard.

Accommodations:

Jameson Inn-11mi (828) 287-8788 . Holiday Inn Express-11 mi., (828) 755-2000. Comfort Inn-11 mi (828)248-3400. Camping: $25 per night

Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: P - 2010 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. T-2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2011 USDF Intro Test C.  Arenas: Sand

Cross-Country:

P- 2900m @ 520 mpm. T-2600m @ 420 mpm. N-2100m @ 350 mpm. BN-1800m @ 350 mpm, max fence height 2'7" may include bank and "pass through" water. Starter Divisionapprox 1600 m @300 mpm, max fence height 2'3" optional "pass through" at water. Terrain:rolling fields. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.

Other Information:

Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry form.
Prize List on website.
Food on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed. Better still leave them home, we have plenty and will loan you one.
PARTIES: Friday night tailgate of snacks and beverages during Volunteer briefing at 6:00 PM.