United States Eventing Association

NOTE: Some GPS systems will send you North of Kosse. We are located 2 miles South of town on HWY 14. Address: 1342 Hwy. 14 South, Kosse, TX 76653 From I-45 Centerville: Hwy. 7 W 45 miles to Kosse then left (South) on Hwy 14 for 2 miles to gate on left From I-35 to Marlin: Hwy. 7 E. to Kosse to Hwy 14 S. Turn right (South) 2 miles to gate on left. From Dallas: I-45 S to Richland (Hwy 14) thru Mexia & Groesbeck to Kosse. Continue South on Hwy 14 2 miles to gates on left. From Hwy 6/Bryan-College Station: Hwy 6 north through Calvert. Take Hwy 14 north through Bremond. 6 miles after Bremond, gates on right.

TENATIVE SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON ENTRIES: (KEEP CHECKING WEBSITE FOR UPDATES) Early arrival, make arrangements in advance, [email protected] Fri: Stabling/Grounds open 8am, Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping - 11 am; Social Event/Competitor Dinner - 6 pm under pavilion. Sun: Cross-country - 8:00 am. Schedule may be adjusted to accommodate number of entries. Divisions may be combined or divided as needed based on entries.

TD:Holly Matt, NC Pres:Natalie Hollis, MD Dressage Judges:Natalie Hollis, MD; Bobbie Paulk, TX; Celeste Brown, NY SJ Judge:Natalie Hollis, MD CD:X-C:Carsten Meyer, TX SJ: Carsten Meyer, TX

To be posted on website and Event Entries Wednesday of show week.

Mail entries to: Rick Dunkerton, Secretary c/o AMSP.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441-1647 Phone - (601) 498-3330 / Fax - (601) 426-9984 Email: [email protected]. Draw checks to Meadowcreek Park. Register Online at www.EventEntries.com Visa/MC, Discover, AmEx & checks accepted. Send other questions to: [email protected]

Org:Kaitlyn Arnold [email protected] Managment: MeadowCreek Park Management Team

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Meadowcreek Park or pay online at EventEntries.com. Entry: P: $275.00 PT/T-BN: $255.00; Starter: $235.00. Stabling: $135.00, stall door and 1 bag of shavings provided. Additional Shavings: $11/bag. Tack Stall: $135.00. Additional nights: $45.00. Grounds Fee: $90.00/weekend (non-stabled horses in HT). NSF: $50.00.

Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- No refunds. Stabling and RV reservation - no refund unless spot filled from wait list. No telephone withdrawals accepted, emails only to show secretary. Competition cancellation-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.

Early entries are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Please enter early!! Scratches before closing date will be processed timely. Entry feesinclude a $25 non-refundable office fee. All P entries, owners and agents must show proof of USEF membership, or pay $45 USEF Show Passfee.USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- No refund. Stall/RV reservation - no refund unless spot filled from wait list. No telephone withdrawals accepted, emails only to show secretary. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. All entries must have three signatures. NOTE: Pinny holders REQUIRED. Area V Late Fee Policy: Entries postmarked after CDwill be charged a $75 late fee. Entries are not considered accepted or complete until payment, coggins and signatures are received. 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.

Distances and speeds are approximately: P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-1000m @ 300 mpm, avg height 2'. All courses: Designed to prepare horse and rider for the upcoming competitionschedule. Nice balance of galloping fences and technical questions. All courses average for horses with some experience at these levels. New tracks, new questions, new jumps, and aeravated footing on all courses. Cross-country course closed April 1. Exact distances and times will be posted on grounds.

Ribbons 1st-6th per division and dressage ribbons 1-6 per division. P/PT and all divisions with less than 5 entries may receive alternative awards. Other special prizes/awards TBD. Division sponsors welcome and wanted!Become a sponsor!! Contact Angelique for information on how to support an award or division!! [email protected]

Limited. $135.00/stall from Friday 8am thru Sunday eve.146 permanent stalls on grounds. Size varies from 10x10 to 12x12. Stall doors &1 bag of shavings provided.Additionalstabling days/nights available,stabling$45/day, arrange in advance. Early arrival on Thurs / layover arrange with Kaitlyn. NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED!!! Additional bedding available for purchase -pre-order in advance on entry, or upon arrival in show office - $11/bag. Tack stalls, if available $135.00. Stall assignments will be posted on website - check list and map for which entrance gate to use! Veterinarian /Farrier: # will be posted at scoreboard and listed on website.

Host Hotel: Quality Inn of Groesbeck - mention MCP for a special rate. 254-729-0077. Several other hotels within 15-20 minute drive in Groesbeck, Marlin, Franklin and Marquez. Camping (RV hookups): $45/night (water & electric). Pull through dump open! Dumping included in hook up fee. RV/Generator camping on grounds without hookup: $10/night including dump fee. Primitive/tent camping, no charge.

Test & arena sizes: P/PT-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.

Distances and speeds are approximately: P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. PT/T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 350 mpm. Starter-1000m @ 300 mpm, avg height 2'. All courses: Designed to prepare horse and rider for the upcoming competitionschedule. Nice balance of galloping fences and technical questions. All courses average for horses with some experience at these levels. New tracks, new questions, new jumps, and aeravated footing on all courses. Cross-country course closed April 1. Exact distances and times will be posted on grounds.

Newfences and questions on all XC courses, improvements to footing on gallop paths and in all arenas. Cross-country course closed April 1. Entry limit 146. Riders limited 2 horses/level. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.YOU MUSTDECLARE ELIGIBILITY FOR JR OR RESTRICTED DIVISIONS!! WE WILL NOT LOOK IT UP FOR YOU! Competitor parties/Social Events: Saturday night Competitor Dinner and Social Event- We encourage all competitors and their families to come mingle with their fellow competitors and the Harkin family.Details to come. Prizes include MeadowCreek Park Credit Vouchers, sponsored/donated awards and prizes, and more. Ask about the work credit program - earn MCP $$ for volunteering! Food on grounds TBD, Saturday and Sunday. Dogs must be leashed at all times MeadowCreek Market - Vendor spaceavailable - contact Kaitlyn for more information. NO ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES, please. NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS. 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 here in which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.”