United States Eventing Association

Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road) From the West SDF is on the left 2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co. From the East SDF is on the right 1.3mi past Oakwood Elementary School.

Saturday: 11:00AM Stabling Opens. 3:00PM Cross-country course open. 3:00PM - 6:00PM Office open, text secretary at 410-726-8926 for questions. 3:30 - 5:30 Welcome Reception Sunday: 8:00AM Dressage 8:00M - Show Jumping - 9:00AM; Cross-country - 9:15AM. 7:00AM - 6:00PM Office hours Monday: Cross Country schooling 11am - 2pm

Schedule is Tentative and may be changed depending on entry numbers! Check the online Omnibus and the website www.SportingDaysFarm.com Facebook Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials closer to the event for schedule updates.

TD: John Clay(FL) President of Ground Jury:Carol Kozlowski (NY) Dressage Judges: Allison Head (SC); Valerie Swygert (SC) SJ Judge: Dr. Donald McLean (SC) CD:X-C:John Williams (NY) SJ: Brody Robertson (FL) CB:X-C:Noll Smith (MA)

Will be emailed on or before March 3rd and will beavailableon website: www.SportingDaysFarm.com

SOS Save our Secretaries and enter at www.EventEntries.com and save a stamp by updating your Coggins and Signature page in your EventEntries.com file - Thank you! Or mail to: CINDY WOOD SPORTING DAYS FARM H.T. II 64 SMALL WOOD TRACE CAMDEN SC 29020 [email protected] Tel410 726 8926 Draw checks to 'SDFHT II'

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass (803) 226-2024 or (610) 613-2010 [email protected]. Asst-Organizer: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 [email protected] Secretary:Cindy Wood [email protected] (410) 726-8926 Volunteer Coordinator: Vivan Wright (803)-989-3372 [email protected].Hospitality:Burke Burgess (704) 770-6628.

Draw checks to SDFHT II. Please write separate check for each horse. NOTE: Sporting Days Farm HT uses ELECTRONIC ENTRIES AT WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM FOR ENTRIES AND SCORING. EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT: Postmarked on or before January 31st: P: $200.00 PT: $190.00; T: $185.00; N: $180.00; BN: $170.00 Starter: $135.00 CT: $65.00. ENTRIES POSTMARKED February 1st THOUGH CLOSING: P: $220.00; PT: $210.00; T: $205.00; N: $200.00; BN: $190.00; Starter: $155.00; CT: $85.00. ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING WILL INCUR A $50 LATE FEE. TESTS: AMOEBA LEVEL, Early Bird: $125.00 After Early Bird: $145.00 LEADLINE: $15.00 USEF/USEA dressage test of choice: smallarena $35.00 large arena $40.00, AFTER January 31st small arena $55.00, large arena $60.00.

Notes: If space allows Post Entries will be accepted with the $50.00 Late Charge added to the regular entry fee.
Stabling: $135.00 - includes 3 nights; Extra day: $25.00. Includes one bag of shavings
Muck Deposit: $50.00 separate check. Stall and aisle MUST be swept clean!
Camping: $55.00 hook-up (limited, 20amp electrical, bring a long water hose)/ per night; $35.00 primitive / per night.

Refunds: Before C.D.‑ Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.‑ No refunds unless spot can be filled off of wait list. All withdrawals must be in writing. Withdrawals or changes will not be accepted by phone, must mail, fax, or email. Competition cancellation-Possible partial refunded.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($30) is not subjected to office fees andshall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.

Sporting Days Farm HT uses www.EVENTENTRIES.com for entries, scoring & live Scoring. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. double entries: Not accepted. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete, except for Starter and Amoeba. Combined Test riders are exempt from USEA membership but must pay a $25 USEA non-member fee. CT, Starter, and Ameoba: USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. If oversubscribed, multiple rides may be limited - please indicate order of preference. If entering electronically; payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 5 days of entering. If not, the entry will be assigned a postmark date at the time it is completed, and payment is received. Riders, Trainers, and Owners at Preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or a USEF Show Pass fee will be charged. Participants are only allowed one show pass per year and they must do them online. ANY entry postmarked after Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $50 late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $50 Late fee. Late fee policy will be strictly adhered to! A $25.00 fee for incomplete paperwork assessed after the closing date. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via email. All other changes made before the closing date will not be charged a change fee and after the closing date will be charged a $25 change fee. NO changes allowed after February 28th other than dropping to a lower level. Change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be e-mailed. If space allows and post entries are accepted, they will be charged an additional $50 late fee. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months and must accompany entry. Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted; check status after you enter. Wait List Policy: Entries are added to the competition in the order they are received. After the entry limit is reached, additional entries are placed on the Wait List in the order they are received. Only entries received by Closing Date and paid in full are placed on the Wait List. All entries received after the closing dates are ineligible for the Wait List. Once scheduling of the competition is completed, substitutions will be made from the wait list BY DIVISION only. The Wait List expires on Sunday February 23 at 9 pm. All checks are destroyed or refunded after the termination of the wait list . After the CD and before the termination of the wait list, in order to receive a refund, your spot must be filled from the wait list. Scratches after the close of the wait list date are not eligible for a refund. With the expiration of the wait list, no scratched sports are filled. Refunds: Prior to closing date: full refund less the $25 office fee After close date entry/stabling-Less $25 ONLY if in writing and the same place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund. All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org. *** BE SURE TO USE THE 'NEW' 2023 ENTRY FORM and the two signature pages, plus we have a Sporting Days waiver!

P-2800 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 340 mpm. Starter-1500 m @ 300 mpm. Amoeba: 1,000-1,250M All courses: P-Average, with options. M/T/N/BN-The courses are intended to not only build confidence but to show the rider where the weak spots are.A number of maximum efforts. Banks, ditches & water at all appropriate levels. Monday March 6th - Cross country schooling 11am - 2pm

Trophy & 8 ribbons: $10 fee for mailing prizes. Offered this event: TheBunty Sellers Perpetual Award for Master Training Rider (Amateur) and a Master Novice Rider (Amateur) - awarded to lowest score in the Training and Novice Rider Divisions.To qualify, competitor must 50 years old or older and of amateur status with the USEF. Make sure to include Birth date on entry form. Winning riders must arrange a time to report to awards presentation area for Press photos in order to receive prizes $10.00 for mailing other ribbons. Prize Money $500 If over 300 Entries, if less then $300. We will give prize money to the top 3 placings in Prelim horse, Training Horse & Novice Horse. $100 "Mini Maid" Special Award for the Best Equitation in Stadium at Training and Novice. Judges will be watching for centered balance, Rhythm and landings with the weight in one's heels. Jockey Club Thoroughbred incentive Awards at each level. Remember to register. GRC Photography - Offical photographer www.grcphoto.com Interscholastic Teams cross border challenge:Contact Chris Donovan at [email protected] or 703-261-3377

$135 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Thursday 11 am to Tuesday 8 am; $25/day after that. Stall doors & initial beddingprovided. If additional bedding is wanted, please PRE-ORDER from sec'y by February 26th. $10.00/bag If additional bedding is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Feed/Hay/Bedding, Aiken County Farm Supply (803) 649-2987, Aiken Saddlery (803) 649-6583 or Johnsons Farm & Garden (803) 266-7333 or Hiler Hay (803)648-6241. Stable mgr Vivian Wright (803)-989-3372 . Off grounds less expensive Perm stalls available; further info: www.sportingdaysfarm.com. Send separate $50 clean stall deposit check payable to SDFHT, to be destroyed if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarians:Southern Equine Services (803)644-1544Farrier:Aaron Rhodes 803 378 2998, #'s also posted at Sec'y office.

Hotels: Annie's B&B-2 mi. (803) 649-6836, The Clarion Inn & Suites Special $55/night no pet fee, (803)648-0999. Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camping: Hook-ups limited-book early, $55/night. Plenty of primitive, $35/night (no hookups).

Test & arena sizes: CT-I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Lg. P-USEF Preliminary Test C-Lg. PT -2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2022 USEA Training Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Eventing Test-Sm.Amoeba-2022 USEA Starter Eventing Test-Sm Arenas: Grass.

P-2800 m @ 520 mpm.PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 380 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 340 mpm. Starter-1500 m @ 300 mpm. Amoeba: 1,000-1,250M All courses: P-Average, with options. M/T/N/BN-The courses are intended to not only build confidence but to show the rider where the weak spots are.A number of maximum efforts. Banks, ditches & water at all appropriate levels. Monday March 6th - Cross country schooling 11am - 2pm

Cross CountrySchooling on Monday, March 6th 11am to 2pm, weather and footing dependent. Cross country course closed all winter except for schooling the day after the event. Information will be on the website www.SportingDaysFarm.com. Please also check the message at (803) 648-0100 for up to date XC schooling information. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. If captured, $50 freedom fine to Aiken County SPCA. XC Course closed February20th through the event, and otherwise only open during scheduled schooling times and by appointment with a minimum of 5 horses. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Saturday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm Welcome Reception in Palmetto Pavilion free to competitors, officials & volunteers. Show jumping is in a large grass/sand arena with warm up on same. For information on Preferred "Cross Country & Ringside" parking $35.00, Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities contact: Ginny Allen (803) 270-4960 or Joannah Glass (610) 613-2010. Possible Covid restrictions depending on CDC guidelines at the time of the event. No horses to be left alone tied to trailers. Sharps containers will be located in the barns. Improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments may be fined. Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801): b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. “Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.”