United States Eventing Association

Farm Address: 1432 Augusta Rd, Thomson, GA 30824. Farm is 2 miles east of Thomson on US 78/278. FROM I-20 EASTBOUND: Exit 172, left on GA 17, 1/2 mile to light at NEW GA 17 bypass. Turn right, then go straight thru next two stop lights, cross RR overpass to stop light at US 78/278 East/Augusta Highway. Turn left, main farm entrance is 3/4 mile on left at brick sign. FROM I-20 WESTBOUND: Exit 175, left on GA 150, 2 miles to NEW GA 17 bypass. Turn left, go through one light, cross RR overpass to stop light at US 78/278 East/Augusta Highway. Turn left, main farm entrance is 3/4 mile on left at brick sign.

The Tentative schedule is as follows See schedule below. Thurs: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Fri: Advanced, Intermediate and OP:Dressage-8:00 am; Show Jumping-10AM. Sat: Advanced, Intermediate and OP: Cross-country-9:00 AM PR, JYOP, Modified, T, N, BN will run Saturday and Sunday; schedule as follows Sat:P/M/T/N/BN Dressage-8:00 am and Show Jumping at 10 AM am. Sun: P/M/T/N/BN: Cross-country-8:30 am, starting with Prelim rider, then JYOP, Mod, T, N, BN Keep checking our facebook to see possible schedule changes due to number of entries

TD:Rick Caldwell (CT) Ground Jury Presidents: A-I levels, Sue Smithson (NC) P-BN levels, Matt Trynowski (IL) Dressage Judges: Muffin Pantanze (VA): Alison Head (SC): Charlie Musco (NC) SJ Judge: Janice Holmes (SC) CD: X-C Jeff Kibbie (PA) X-C Course Builder/Prep: Jeff Kibbie (PA)

X-C Prep: Jon Wells (TN), Jamie Gornall (SC)

SJ Course Designer: Chris Barnard, (FL)

Announcer: Eric Sampson (IN)

Available February 21, on EventEntries.com.

Enter On-Line: EventEntries and pay with credit card. OR Mail entries to: Rick Dunkerton, Secretary PO Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 601-498-3330, Fax: 601-426-9984 During competition: (706) 449-2029. Fax: 706-595-3792 Email: [email protected] - Please communicate by e-mail... no phone calls. Draw checks to: PTF LLC Advanced H.T. No rides scheduled without prior payment. No exceptions. Cannot come to show and pay. You will be turned away. show fills up fast, so please enter early. If you scratch before closing date, 2/6/24,your check will be torn up, so no office fee. Fees due by closing date, 2/6/24 or a $50 late fee will be owed per entry OR if you do pay after 2-19-2024, you will owe a late fee of $100 per entry.

Orgs: Janet Wilson, [email protected] (706) 449-2029. Media contact: Virginia Wilson, [email protected] Volunteer coordinator: Melissa Rundt: 3days3ways@comcast,net PLEASE COMMUNICATE BY E-MAIL..NO PHONE CALLS. We are running multiple days of x-c. This is only possible with LOTS of volunteers. Please volunteer to help make this possible.

Event Fees Directory:No one scheduled without prior payment. Please enter through Evententries and pay with credit card.Entries may be mailed in with check or money order, draw checks to PTF LLC Advanced HT. All fees must be received by closing date, 2/6/24, or a $50 late fee per entry will be owed per entry OR if paid after 2-19-2024 a $100 late fee will be owed per entry. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps) must arrive by 2/6/24, or a $50 late fee will be owed per entry OR after 2-19-2024 a $100 late fee per entry will be owed. If entry hand delivered to organizer, must arrive by CD 2/6/24, and contact must be made to verify receipt. One check per horse-no exceptions, if not, you will have to wait on a refund if you scratch one of the horses before CD. One check per horse, allows us to tear up the check if you scratch one of the horses before CD and no office fee will be owed. One horse per stable form. No checks drawn on Foreign OR Canadian Banks, including money orders. Must have a US routing number on check or money order, or entry will be refused - No Exceptions! No one can show up at event and pay their entry fee, payment has to be in prior to scheduling. All fees have to be paid by credit card after closing date, no checks. DO not send express mail requiring signature upon delivery.

All riders, owners, and trainers of horses at Prelim and above MUST send COPY of current USEF card or a $45 nonrefundable fee will be owed at check in.

All fees have to be paid ahead of time with credit card. All NSF owe $50 fee. Entry: A/I/P/M: $300.00; T: $285.00. N/BN: $270 Riders cannot sell their entries. Stabling: $140.00, There is NO one night fee, $140 is for one night or three nights. Add'l non-show nights: $ 20.00: Non Competinghorse stabling $165.00 (includes $25 surcharge), NO per-night pricing available. Riders cannot sell their stalls. Stalls must be booked and paid in advance of competition. Stalls will be checked for compliance. Stalls 12X12 and 12X10, most are matted. All have stall doors. Shavings: If pre-ordered, $10.00 bag and shavings will be delivered to your stall. If ordered at show from secretary, $11.00 a bag. Stall Deposit cleaning fee: $50 send separate check per horse, ALL STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED including all hay removed. Most stalls are matted. All bedding has to be shavings, no straw bedding. Grounds fee: $ 65.00 (non-stabled horses). Surcharge: $ 25.00 (non-compete stabled horses). RV hook-up: $ 50.00 per night, 2 nights stay or greater, will get priority over 1 night reservations if overbooked. (specify if you need 50 amps or if camper is large. May limit your "stable with" request. RV hookups limited so book early. Tack Stalls: $140.00, NO one night fee. The fee is $140 regardless if staying for one night or three nights. (if space available). LATE FEE: $50.00 per entry(after 2/6/24). $100 per entry if not paid by 2-19-2024.

Returned check fee: $50. Fees not received by closing date, 2/6/24, will owe a $50 late fee per entry, OR $100 late fee per entry if paid after 2-10-2024, strictly enforced. Draw checks to: PTF LLC Advanced HT. Returned checks owe $50 fee.

Refunds: Before Closing Date-check will be torn up; After C.D.2/6/24, refund, minus $25 office fee Pine (Top does NOT refund credit card fees) IF same spot can be filled from wait list, (if there is a wait list), The only way to get a refund is if we fill from the wait list (if there is one), otherwise no refund after closing date...so please don't ask for a refund. If space is available,( email secretary first to see if space available). Enter thru EventEntries and pay with credit card only, no checks accepted after closing date, only credit cards. If for any reason the show is canceled, no refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30), is not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. Anyone disputing a credit card charge after closing date , will be barred form future competitions.

Pine Top does NOT refund credit card service fees.

No entry scheduled without payment. Cannot show up at event and pay your entry, you will be turned away. All entries include a non-refundable $25 office fee.Please enter through EventEntries and pay with credit card. If entering by mail, payment must be received by closing date, 2/6/24, or a $50 late fee per entry will be owed, OR if not paid by 2-19-2024 a $100 late fee per entry will be owed. No one scheduled without prior payment to event. Online entries must be paid 7 days after entry is made or by closing date which ever come first or a $50 late fee will be owed per entry OR if not paid by 2-19-2024 a $100 late fee per entry will be owed. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps) must arrive by 2/6/24, or a $50 late fee will be owed OR by 2-19-24 a $100 late fee will be owed per entry. Hand delivered entries must be received by closing date and contact must be made with organizer to verify receipt. Draw checks to PTF LLC Advanced H.T. Riders, owners, and trainers at preliminary and above MUST send current copies of all USEF membership cards with entries or a $45 non-refundable fee will be owed. Show Pass: Effective December 1, 2022, rider, handler, driver, or owner are limited to one Show Pass purchase annually (December 1-November 30); continued participation in USEF-licensed competitions will require a Competing membership. Individuals, including parents on behalf of a minor, who are participating as a trainer or coach are not eligible for a Show Pass and must obtain a Senior Competing membership to participate in a USEF-licensed competition. Show Pass will be available for purchase on-line only and Show Pass data will be available to competition secretaries through the web service and API.Foreign riders MUST send copy of their current national federation membership card. $65 grounds fee for non-stabled horses. $25 surcharge for non-entered stabled horses. Double entries: Not accepted. Advanced competitors have the option to enter division based on riding Advanced dressage test A or B. . Please indicate on entry form which division you would like to enter. If no division is listed, you will be placed in Adv-Test A. If there are not enough entries to fill both divisions, only Test A will be offered.
All Horse and riders (including Foreign) must have a current USEA number and all horses must have a full registration USEA number.
If space available,(call secretary to see if space is available) entries post marked after CD of 2/6/24, have to enter thru EventEntries and pay with credit card. A $50 late fee will apply OR If entry is received and paid after 2-20-2023 a $100 late fee per entry will be owed.
Coggins must be within 12 months.
Scratches & changes must be e-mailed or faxed, no phone calls, change of horse or rider requires new entry to be faxed or e-mailed. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES RECEIVE NO POSTMARK UNTIL THE DAY THEY ARE MADE COMPLETE, INCLUDING FEES,NUMBERS & STABLE FORM. $25 fee for each change made to entry and/or stabling at any time. All monies owed must be paid by credit cards after closing date. Check EventEntries for entry status & other info. No other notification method will be used for incomplete entries, etc.

Check status & contact secretary immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are done, check status after you enter.

Check Pine Top's facebook page at pinetopeventing frequently for schedule updates

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.

A-3600m @ 570 mpm. I-3500m @ 550 mpm. P-3100m @ 520 mpm. M- 2700@ 490 mpm. T-2600m @ 470 mpm. N - 2100m @ 400mpm. BN- 1800 m @350mpm. Terrain: Excellent footing of well-established sand-based turf on 200 acres of rolling pastures with some woods, good galloping courses. No clay or stones. All courses: Courses will be near maximum height, distance and efforts, with ditches, multiple waters, corners, & skinnies. Courses differ from year to year. Cross-country course closed before event.

Prizes: Picture frame with gift certificate from Liz Crawley Photography, finephotos.smugmug.com, and VTO saddlery. Ribbons: 1-8th place.

$140 per stall, NO one night fee, the $140 fee regardless if it's for one night or three nights. (tack stalls $140, covers one night or three nights if there is room) 150 perm. stalls on grounds. Extra non-show nights=$20 each. Stall doors provided. Ability to stable by groups maybe limited and may not be available if entering late. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses $65. Stabling for non-entered horses $165( includes $25 surcharge) & may be limited. Stall doors/initial bedding provided, stalls are 12X2 and 12X10. Prepaid shavings $10.00 bag. Shavings ordered at the show thru the secretary $11.00 bag. Prepaid shavings will be delivered to stall. No straw bedding allowed. Riders cannot sell their stalls. Stalls must be booked and paid for in advance of competition. Stall will be checked for compliance. Paddocks not to be used by haul ins. STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED of all shavings, hay, manure ,wet spots,etc. Most stalls are matted. Send $50 stall deposit on separate check with entry. To honor "stable with" request, your entry must be complete and paid and on time. Late entries or unpaid entries may not have their request honored. Veterinarian: Dr.Kim Keeton # 706-612-6018, Number will be posted at office. Last year, stalls and RV's booked up early, so if you want to be on stabled on grounds, please enter and pay early. If your RV needs a 50 amp please put on stable form RV hook ups are limited so book and pay early. Paddocks not for ship ins. Certain RV requirements may prevent "stable with request" being honored.

Ask for Pine Top Rates! Comfort Inn-5 mi., (706) 595- 6500. Quality INN (706) 595-7144 RV: Limited electric/water hookups available, $50/day, 2 nights or greater reservations will be given priority if RV's overbooked. Pay in advance to reserve hookups. RV must be labeled with owner's name and cell phone number. No tent camping.

Test & arena sizes: A-2022 USEF Advanced Test A or B-Std. (see Entry section, Test A is the default test if none specified). I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2022 USEF Test A-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A Sm.BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A Sm. Arenas are Sand-screenings mix, warm-up grass.

A-3600m @ 570 mpm. I-3500m @ 550 mpm. P-3100m @ 520 mpm. M- 2700@ 490 mpm. T-2600m @ 470 mpm. N - 2100m @ 400mpm. BN- 1800 m @350mpm. Terrain: Excellent footing of well-established sand-based turf on 200 acres of rolling pastures with some woods, good galloping courses. No clay or stones. All courses: Courses will be near maximum height, distance and efforts, with ditches, multiple waters, corners, & skinnies. Courses differ from year to year. Cross-country course closed before event.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Liz Crawley photography, finephotos.smugmug.com VTO will be on show grounds. Show jumping held on grass. Cross-country course closed before event. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and put birth date on entry. Excellent concessions on grounds by Thomson High Band Boosters, open early for breakfast Dogs must be leashed. Close gates at night around barns. If you come back to stabling to check on your horse after dark, please turn the lights off when you leave or use flashlights. Non competing horses NOT allowed in warm up areas during competition, fully enforced, must get bridle number from secretary and wear at all times when out of stall. All non competing horses must either pay a stall fee or grounds fee. Please correspond by email. Do not call. No electric bikes on X-C during X-C. No smoking! Enter and pay early to be sure you get in and have a stall. Last year we booked up early on stalls and RV's. Keep checking our Facebook page pinetopeventing for updates as well as as our website www.pinetopfarm.com. All fees have to be paid in advance and all signatures and numbers have to be turned into the secretary by closing date, 2-6-24 or a late fee will be owed OR if paid after 2-19-2024 a $100 late fee will be owed. No one can show up at the show and pay for their entry and or stabling or you will be turned away. Braiding discouraged and not counted against you. 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. 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. 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 SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801) Sharps containers are placed at each barn for proper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Every competitor must sign and send to the show secretary the new USEF/USEA Waiver and Release liability form before the start of the competition. The form can be downloaded from the USEA website, https://useventing.com/events-competitions/forms-documents/usef-usea-waiver Link to horse trials entry form: https://useventing.com/resources/documents/USEA_2024_HT_Classic_Entry_Form_final31.pdf Check our Facebook page at pinetopeventing, or USEA online omnibus for updates. Please volunteer if you have any spare time. Contact Melissa Rundt at [email protected]. No smoking! This event is likely to be overbooked so enter early!! Check our Facebook page at pinetopeventing, or USEA online omnibus for updates.