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: Cross-Country course open 3:00, Stabling opens 11:00 am. Welcomereception3:30-5:30PM at Palmetto Pavilion Sunday:Office Hours: One hour prior to start time - One hour prior to last ride.All Divisions- 8am Dressage, 9:30 Show Jumping, 9:45 Cross-Country. 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: Donald "Hoot" McLean (SC) President of Ground Jury:Carol Kozlowski (NY) Dressage Judges: Allison Head (SC); Valerie Swygert (SC) SJ Judge:Beth Wheeler (SC) CD:X-C:Noll Smith (MA) SJ: Brody Robertson (FL) CB:X-C:Noll Smith (MA)

Will be emailed on or before Thursday, February 29th and will beavailableon website: www.SportingDaysFarm.com and www.EventEntries.com under "Show Center" tab

Amber Lee - 275 Willow Run Rd, Aiken SC 29801 - [email protected] or call/text (803) 260-5970 NOTE: Sporting Days Farm HT uses ELECTRONIC ENTRIES AT WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM FOR ENTRIES, SCORING AND LIVE SCORING Draw checks to 'SDFHT’

Organizer: Joannah Hall Glass (803) 226-2024 - [email protected]. Asst-Organizer: Molly Bull (434) 962-0306 - [email protected] Secretary: Amber Lee (803) 260-5970 - [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator:Ginger Kleinsorge(854) 206-2340

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 30, 2024: P: $220.00 PT: $215.00; T: $215.00; N: $205.00; BN: $195.00 Intror: $135.00 CT-I: $65.00. ENTRIES POSTMARKED January 31 THOUGH CLOSING: P: $240.00; PT: $235.00; T: $235.00; N: $220.00; BN: $215.00; Intro: $155.00; CT-I: $85.00. ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING WILL INCUR A $50 LATE FEE. 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. Each stall 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. CT & Greenie Beginnings (Intro)- USEA membership is not required and the 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 29th 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 29 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 $35 office fee After close date entry/stabling-Less $35 ONLY if in writing and the same place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation - Possible partial refund. 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. *** BE SURE TO USE THE 'NEW' 2024 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. Intro-1500 m @ 300 mpm. 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 4th - Cross country schooling 11am - 2pm

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. $10 fee for mailing prizes. 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 (dependent on 150 TOTAL entries, if less entries $300) to top 3 placingsin TH & PH. $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 provide TIP number on entry form.

$135 on grounds (limited permanent stalls- book early); Saturday 11 am to Monday 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 Amber Lee 275 Willow Run Rd, Aiken SC 29801, 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. The Vista 3bed/2bath house (803) 262-5263. Camping: Hook-ups limited-book early, $55/night. Plenty of primitive, $35/night (no hookups).

Test & arena sizes: CT-I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Lg. P/PT-USEF Preliminary 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. Intro-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. Intro-1500 m @ 300 mpm. 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 4th - 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: Joannah Glass (803) 226-2024. 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. 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) b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a Horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801. “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.”