United States Eventing Association

Address:179 Fox Pond Rd, Aiken, SC 29801 From Atlanta, I-20E:Exit 18 keep right onto SC-19. 4 miles turn left onto Rutland DR NW. 3.7 miles turn left onto Wagener Rd. 3.9 miles turn right onto Martin Rd. 0.4 miles, continue. Jumping Branch Farm is on left. From Columbia, I-20W:Exit 18, turn left onto SC-19. 4 miles turn left onto Rutland DR NW. 3.7 miles turn left onto Wagener Rd. 3.9 miles turn right onto Martin Rd. 0.4 miles, continue. Jumping Branch Farm is on left.

Fri:Cross-country course open – 3:00 pm. Sat:Preliminary - StarterDressage – 8AM, Show Jumping - 9:30AM. Sun: Preliminary - StarterCross-country – 9:00AM. Depending on weather. All BN and all Starter Divisions Show Jumping Times/schedule subject to change. If entries do not exceed 150, we could possiblyrun a one day event on Sat. Starting Times:
Available Mar 27th on the websitewww.jbfarm.comand will be emailed via Event Entries. Times will not be mailed.

TD:Carol Ogden (FL)POGJ:Michelle Brochu (SC) GJM:Janice Holmes (SC), Lela Wulf (SC) Dressage Judges: Beth Wheeler (SC), Lela Wulf (SC), Michelle Brochu (SC) SJ Judge: Janice Holmes Course Design- XC:David Taylor (MD)SJ:David Taylor (MD) XC Course Build: Jamie Gornall (CT) Safety Coordinator: Mike Quinn (SC) and Aiken Rescue Volunteer Coordinator/XC Control: Melissa Rundt (SC) Announcer: Taggert VinZant

Available March 27th on the websitewww.jbfarm.comand will be emailed via Event Entries. Times will not be mailed.

Send Entries to: Secretary: Amber Lee 275 Willow Run Rd, Aiken, SC 29801 [email protected] (803) 260-5970 Draw Checks to Jumping Branch Farm (JBF)

Org:Amber Lee 275 Willow Run Rd, Aiken, SC 29801 [email protected] (803) 260-5970

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Jumping Branch Farm (JBF). Entry: Per division: P:$225; T:$215; N:$205; BN:$195; Starter:$185 Stabling:There will be no on-site stabling. Grounds Fee:Competing horse: no additional charge, included in Entry Fee. Change Fee:$25.00. No changes will be processed after 3/26/2024. Late Fee: $50.00 after closing date 3/12/2024. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and 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.

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee.Entries on Evententries.com will NOT be accepted without payment.INCOMPLETE ENTRIES RECEIVE NO POSTMARK UNTIL THE DAY THEY ARE MADE COMPLETE, INCLUDING FEES, REQUIRED WAIVERS, NUMBERS & STABLE FORM.Please enter through Event Entries.Entries may be mailed in, but ALL FEES must be postmarked by closing date, 3/12/2024, or a $50 late fee per entry will be owed. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps) must be received by 3/12/2024, or a $50 late fee will be charged. Hand delivered entries must be at the JBF mailbox by closing date and contact must be made with show secretary to verify receipt. No entry scheduled without prior payment. Riders and owners at preliminary must send current copies of all USEF membership cards, or a $45 USEF show pass fee will be charged.Double entries: Not accepted. All horses and ridersincluding foreign,must have a USEA number.All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete, except Starter.Beginner Novice and Starter horses can be registered with a Limited registration, which allows the horse to compete at Beginner Novice through Training for the duration of its lifetime, and riders will need a Junior, Collegiate or Full membership which is renewed annually. Scratches & changes must be e-mailed.Change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be mailed or e-mailed. Change Fee:$25 change fee for each changemade to entry and/or stabling at any time.No changes will be allowed after 3/26/2024. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Do not send original Coggins. Check entry status list atwww.JBFarm.com.Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted, check status after you enter.

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 atwww.usef.org.

USEF Membership Statement:

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.

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.

SHARPS CONTAINER: Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. JBF has sharps containers located at both the Concrete Barn & Wood Barn near trailer parking. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Competition management will place notice of this requirement either in its prize list or on a specific handout given to trainers on check in at the competition. See GR1210.4 for complete details and please make sure the requirements for Sharps Containers are met at this competition. “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.”

P- 2800 m @ 520 MPM.T- 2200 m @ 450 MPM.N- 2000 m @ 400 MPM.BN- 1600 m @ 350 MPM. Starter - 1500m @ 300 MPM. All courses: New Tracks, Easier to Average.Terrain: Hilly, good starter courses, very good footing (established Bermuda). Water jump - all levels. Cross-country course closed March 17.

6 ribbons per division. Prizes from local sponsors. Prize Money:SuzyHaslup ofAiken Horse Realty, Meybohmhas generously offered $250 in prize money to the top placing OTTB. Also, a Leather Halter for top overall and Saddle Pad to second place overall winners. Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Ribbons and Prizes for each level. Prizes: Adam’s Horse & Pet Supplies, Dover Saddlery & Oak Manor Saddlery.

There will not be on-site stabling. Other Local Options: The Vista – 5 mi., (803) 262-5263.Full Gallop Farm - 4 mi.,(803) 215-6590. Limited camper hook ups at 45.00 per night, contact Tim Shaw at [email protected]. Veterinarian:Southern Equine Service (803) 644 1544. Farrier:Tristin Hurley (206) 507-8930.
Phone Number will be posted at stabling office & secretary's office.

Limited camper hook ups at 45.00 per night, contact Tim Shaw at [email protected]. Camping: Primitive on farm, limited hook-ups. $35.00 per night. Annie’s Inn-3mi., (803) 649-6836. The Vista-5mi., 3Bed/2Bath (803) 262-5263. Holiday Inn Express-10 mi., (803) 648-0999. Hampton Inn-10 mi., (803) 648-2525. Fairfield Inn & Suites-9 mi., (803) 648-7808.

Test & arena sizes:P-2022 USEF Preliminary 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. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: Grass footing.

P- 2800 m @ 520 MPM.T- 2200 m @ 450 MPM.N- 2000 m @ 400 MPM.BN- 1600 m @ 350 MPM. Starter - 1500m @ 300 MPM. All courses: New Tracks, Easier to Average.Terrain: Hilly, good starter courses, very good footing (established Bermuda). Water jump - all levels. Cross-country course closed March 17.

Official Event Photographer - Christine Quinn Photography! Cross-country course closed March 17.Schooling is available after Horse Trials.If entries do not exceed 150 then we could possibly run as a 1day event on Saturday.Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs MUST be leashed. Jumping Branch Farm has a one-way entry/exit system. This system is clearly posted on the website and will be enforced. Please make sure to enter/exit in appropriate places for safety reasons. Entries will not be scheduled without full payment, eligible coggins with accession no. and signature pages.
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.”