The Event at Archer
Comment
7.28.23: Accepting Post Entries through, Monday, August 7th, a $25 late fee will apply.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18275
Event Date: Aug 18 - 20, 2023
Open Date: Jul 4 | Close Date: Aug 1
Location: Cheyenne, 3967 Archer Parkway, WY 82009 (AREA 9)
Directions
Address: 3967 Archer Parkway, Cheyenne, WY 82009
From Denver or Casper I-25 to I-80 interchange EAST towards Nebraska Exit 370 Archer Parkway. Turn SOUTH on Archer Parkway head south around the round-about to Fairgrounds on your left. Parking/Stabling/Arenas on the left past trees.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,CT-I,Starter,TadpoleJr-CH ,TadpoleSr-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P,M,M-CH
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,CT-I,Starter,TadpoleJr-CH ,TadpoleSr-CH
Tentative Schedule
Tentative Schedule:
August 18th Thursday:Cross-country course open - 3 pm.
August 19th Friday: All Dressage AND TADPOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Ice Cream Social
August 20th Sat:Cross-country. All divisions beginning with Novice, Prelim, Modified, Training, BN, Intro.
Saturday Night: Competitor Party Dinner AND SHOW JUMPING COURSE WALK CLINIC WITH TODD SMYRL
August 21st Sun:Show Jumping. All divisions beginning with IP/Prelim.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Starting Times: Sent or posted at least one week prior to competition. Check Website www.EventAtArcher.com for entry status and ride times.
Event Officials
TD: Sarah Berry, CA
Judge: Pres:Ashley Johnson FLDressage Judges:Sharron Sarchet, CO Gwen Kaawaloa, CO
CD XC: Marc Grandia, WASJ:Todd Smyrl, UT
Starting Times
Sent or posted at least one week prior to competition. Check Website www.EventAtArcher.com for entry status and ride times.
Entry Information
Nicole Hackett
PO Box 434
Argyle, TX 76226
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 940-594-3872
Entries through Xentry preferred.
Draw checks to: The Event at Archer
Organizer
Allison Murphy
2139 Iron Mountain Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
307-640-9222
[email protected]
Fees
Entries through Xentry or Event Entries is preferred.
Event Fees Directory-
Draw checks to The Event at Archer.
Entry:IP/Prelim/M:$255.00.
Entry:T/N/BN/Starter/Intro:$235.00.
Entry: CT-A/I: $155.00
Entry: Tadpole: 125.00
Stabling: Stabling requests are given priority to early entries. $150.00 all covered, shade covered pipe panel stalls and hard covered Thursday thru Sunday $150; $100 pipe panel stalls, no cover. 1st bag of shaving included. Subject to availability. Melinda Hofmeister ([email protected]) is Stabling Guru. Additional nights $25.00 a night.
Stall Cleaning Deposit: $40.00, separate check. Non-Compete Horses: LimitedStabling available priority stalls are given to competition horses. Non Compete inquiries must email Secretary AND Melinda. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Camping:Trailer Camping
available make checks or pay online to The Event at Archer MUST include with
your entry. Electric and Water RV hookup's $40.00 per night. Electric only RV
Hookup's $35.00 per night.
DRY CAMPINGFEES:$25.00
per night (no utilities no tents per fairgrounds).
Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-
USEA/USEF fees only - no other refunds. Competition cancellation-No
refund.USEA Starter/D&M Fee: The USEA
Starter/D&M fee ($30) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned
within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage
test.
Entries
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Note: USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee; these fees should be added to your entry fee, per the itemized Fees Enclosed section of the Entry Form, totaled with the other applicable fees, and sent to the event with your entry. Use the current Horse Trials Entry and Stabling Forms.
USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter/Tadpole competitors are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fee. Combined Test competitors must be a USEA member or pay the $25 USEA non-membership fee with entry; the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply.
Double entries: accepted.
Changes: $25 per horse/rider per division after C.D., space permitting all changes must be in writing via email.
Post Entries: Accepted, space permitting, additional $25 fee.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- USEA/USEF fees only - no other refunds. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Other requirements: Out-of-state horses must include a copy of negative Coggins within the last 12 months. Health Certificate required for all out-of-state horses - bring health certwith you. All attachments must be included with entry. Failure to do so could result in denial of the entry. Incomplete entries will be returned. State birth date on entry.
Management reserves right to combine, split, or cancel classes; cancel or add judges as entries warrant, and refuse any entries.
Reminder: 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.
Competitor Information
APPROXIMATE COURSE SPECIFICATIONS: IP/P- 2600-3000M @ 520 MPM. M-2200-3000M@490MPM T-2200-2600M @ 450 MPM. N-1800-2200M @ 400 MPM.BN-1600-2000M @ 350 MPM;STARTER-2'3" 1600-1800M @ 300 MPM. (DISTANCE AND SPEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE). TERRAIN: ROLLING HILLS, GRASS/PASTURE, BERMS, WATER COMPLEX, ETC. P/P/M/T/N/BN/STARTER: CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES ARE AT THE STANDARD FOR THE LEVELS FENCES ARE AT MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR THE LEVELS. NICE HACK TO START BOX FROM STABLING . PARKING AT CROSS COUNTRY COURSE, Pinny Holders are for sale at the office.
CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE CLOSED AT 7AM AUGUST 7TH.
Awards
Prizes galore! Ribbons to 10th place following SJ.
Thoroughbred Incentive Awards - Send in your TIP numbers with your entries. CONFIRM with SECRETARY when you check-in.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling: ENTRIES RECEIVED FIRST WILL RECEIVE STABLING PRIORITY! PLEASE SPECIFY WITH ENTRYHARD/SHADE COVERED STALLS: $150 THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY $100 UNCOVERED PIPE PANEL STALLS. 56 HARD COVERED 10X10 PERMANENT STALLS DOORS INCLUDED. 48 SHADE CLOTH COVERED 12X12 PIPE PANEL STALLS, DOORS INCLUDED. 50 10X10 PIPE PANEL STALLS NO COVER, DOORS INCLUDED, $100.00. 1ST BAG OF SHAVINGS INCLUDED WITH ALL STALLS; PREORDER SHAVINGS AT $10.00 A BAG. TACK STALLS NOT AVAILABLE COMPETITORS CAN PARK NEAR STABLING - LIMITED AMOUNT OF STABLING ON GROUNDS,ENTRIESRECEIVED FIRST WILL BE GIVEN ONSITE STABLING PRIORITY. MELINDA HOFMEISTER ([email protected]) IS STABLING GURU.ADDITIONAL NIGHTS $25.00 A NIGHT.
Non Compete horses will not be given priority stabling. Non Compete horses MUST be entered via Event Entries or Xentry. You MUST email both Secretary and Melinda Hofmeiser to confirm. No Exceptions.
Stall Cleaning Deposit:$40.00 SEPERATE CHECK (NO CASH) MAIL OR BRING WITH YOU AT CHECK IN. CHECKS SHREDDED UPON STALL INSPECTIONS AT MOVE OUT.
Veterinarian: On site during competition only, # will be posted in the sec'y office. Farrier: Be Quick Horse Shoeing 970-556-0574 onsite Friday, Saturday and Sunday other wise on call.
Veterinarian: On site during competition only, # will be posted in the sec'y office. Farrier: Be Quick Horse Shoeing 970-556-0574 onsite Friday, Saturday and Sunday other wise on call.
Accommodations
Hotels: Best Western Plus Frontier Inn 8101 Hutchins Drive Cheyenne WY 82007 (307) 638-8891. RodeWay Inn 12500 I-80 Cheyenne WY 82007
(307) 635-7799. Camping: Trailer RV Camping available make checks or pay online to The Event at Archer must include with your entry. Electric and Water RV hookup's $40.00 per night. Electric only RV Hookup's $35.00 per night. RV Hookup fees and camping fees paid with entry.
DRY CAMPING FEES: $25.00 per night (no utilities no tents).
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:IP-2022 USEA Intermediate Test B-Std. P: 2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm.M-CH-2022 USEF Modified Test C- Standard. M: 2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm.N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm.BN:2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter/Intro: 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.CT-A-2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. CT-I: 2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. TADPOLE: 2022 USEA Starter Test - SM Arenas: Sand.
Cross-Country
APPROXIMATE COURSE SPECIFICATIONS: IP/P- 2600-3000M @ 520 MPM. M-2200-3000M@490MPM T-2200-2600M @ 450 MPM. N-1800-2200M @ 400 MPM.BN-1600-2000M @ 350 MPM;STARTER-2'3" 1600-1800M @ 300 MPM. (DISTANCE AND SPEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE). TERRAIN: ROLLING HILLS, GRASS/PASTURE, BERMS, WATER COMPLEX, ETC. P/P/M/T/N/BN/STARTER: CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES ARE AT THE STANDARD FOR THE LEVELS FENCES ARE AT MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR THE LEVELS. NICE HACK TO START BOX FROM STABLING . PARKING AT CROSS COUNTRY COURSE, Pinny Holders are for sale at the office.
CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE CLOSED AT 7AM AUGUST 7TH.
Other Information
Concessions on grounds
Please, no unleashed dogs! Competition management will request a $100.00 donation to the jump fund for anyunleashed dog.
No unauthorized motor vehicles allowed on the XC course. Water Available via a hose at XC - Bring buckets USEA Medical Armband or Wristband must be worn, limited supply on Grounds. Bring your plastic pinny holders.
Other Information:
Cross-country course closed August 7. No horses allowed on course after August 7 at 7am.No one may ride any horse, walk or otherwise view the cross-country course.No unauthorized motor vehicles allowed on the XC course. On XC Bring buckets to fill from the hose. USEA Medical Armband or Wristband must be worn, limited supply on Grounds. Bring your plastic pinny holders. 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”.
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.
Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee or agent at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR231) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.