Galway Downs Spring H.T.

Featuring the $15000 Preliminary Challenge and Gala

Comment

3.28.24 Dressage Tests Updated

4/12/24 A/I Division Available

4.24.24 Accepting Late Entries through May 1st. $50 late fee applies. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18460

Event Date: May 10 - 12, 2024

Open Date: Mar 26 | Close Date: Apr 23

Location: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd, CA 92592 (AREA 6)

Directions

Address: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 From I-15: To Hwy 79 South. East 6.5 miles to Los Caballos Rd. Turn left to Los Corralitos Rd. Right on Los Corralitos to Galway Downs Equestrian Event entrance: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,P,PChallenge,PR,M,MR
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,Starter

Tentative Schedule

Thu:Stables on at 8am.Cross-country course opens at 3 pm. Fri:Show Jumping schooling rounds 12 pm-5 Intro-Preliminary. Dressage Test of Choice classes; HT OI, P and Preliminary Challenge Dressage 1pm. Sat:Dressage M-Starter-8 am; Show Jumping Novice-Starter 12:30 pm; Cross-country Intermediate-Training-1 pm. Competitors Party-6:00; SJPrelim Challenge 6 pm Sun: Cross-country Novice-Starter 8 am; Show Jumping Intermediate-Training-8:30 am;

Event Officials

TD: Wendy Wergeles, CA Judges: Pres: Michelle Henry, CA Dressage Judges:Bonnie Baumgartner, CA; David Schmutz, CA; Carolyn Lindholm, CA, Axel Steiner, CA SJ Judge:Malcolm Hook, OR CD:X-C: Rob Mobley, TN; Alessandra Allen-Shinn, MT SJ:Chris Barnard, FL

Starting Times

Available May 9 at www.galwaydowns.net

Entry Information

Galway Downs-Secretary c/o Event Entries P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 Office: 601-428-4521; Mobile: 601-498-3330 [email protected] Please waive signature requirements on overnight mail. Draw checks to Del Mar Eventing

Organizer

Org: Robert Kellerhouse, [email protected], (619) 200-6424, Direct questions to secretary at [email protected] Comp Mnmgnt: Del Mar Eventing, Inc.

Fees

Entries accepted through EventEntries and Xentry. Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Del Mar Eventing, Inc. Entry: AI/I: $325; PC: $400; P/M: $300;T/N/BN: $275;Starter: $180. CT-A: $200. Double Entries: $25. Stabling: $250 Addit'l nights: $25. Tack Stalls: $250 Shavings: $12/bag. Non Compete Horses: $100. Grounds fee: $100(non-stabled horses). RV Hook Up andCamping:available at www.GalwayDowns.net VIP: VIP Tables for the event Available at GalwayDowns.Net Refunds: Before C.D.-Full refund. After C.D. no refund unless entry or stabling can be filled from a wait list, if either is filled a refund will be given for either.Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee 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.

Entries

We encourage EARLY entries by offering better refund policy. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE! Entries received after closing date are subject to late fee up to $50. Bounced Check=$25. $25 Change Fee for changes made after the closing date. Refunds: Before C.D.-Full refund. After C.D. no refund unless entry or stabling can be filled from a wait list, if either is fill a refund will be given for either.Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins required for out-of-state horses within 12 months. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter participants are exempt for USEA membership; USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. PRELIMINARY AND ABOVE: MUST send copy of rider, owner & trainer USEF Card. 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

I-3200 m @ 550 mpm/31 jumping efforts. Peliminary Challenge and allP-2800 m @ 520 mpm/28 jumping efforts. M-2870 m @ 490 mpm.T-2500 m @ 420 mpm/20 jumping efforts. N-2100 m @ 350 mpm/18 jumping efforts. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm/max 2'9", 15 jumps. Starter- 1400m @ 300 mpm, max height 24', 12-15 efforts. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed May 3.

Awards

Preliminary Challenge $15,000.Special prizes to highest placing Preliminary Horse and Preliminary Rider.Trophy & 7 ribbons per divisions, and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for all levels.

Stabling/Veterinarian

$250/stall from noon Wed. to noon Mon. 500 stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided. Non-stabled horses- $100. Extra shavings available for purchase @ $12/bag. Further info and stabling requests, contact Kristi Blankenship, (707) 318-8701, email [email protected]. Veterinarian: San Deiguito Veterinarian, (760) 591-9952 # at office.

Accommodations

Stay KenTina for all our on-site lodging bookings; Galway Downs rate; Camping: Hook Ups available exclusively at www.galway downs.net

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: CT-A & AI: 2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.P Challenge- 2022 USEF Preliminary Test C- Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. 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-2022 USEA Starter Test Sm.

Arenas: Geo Textile.

Cross-Country

I-3200 m @ 550 mpm/31 jumping efforts. Peliminary Challenge and allP-2800 m @ 520 mpm/28 jumping efforts. M-2870 m @ 490 mpm.T-2500 m @ 420 mpm/20 jumping efforts. N-2100 m @ 350 mpm/18 jumping efforts. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm/max 2'9", 15 jumps. Starter- 1400m @ 300 mpm, max height 24', 12-15 efforts. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed May 3.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed May 3. Divisions further divided if entries warrant; state birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Show Jumping in Grand Prix arena, Non-competing horses $100 facility use fee. Dogs must be leashed. Tests of Choice: Friday Dressage Test=$35 per test: 11:00-4:30;Online sign-up for Test of Choice at galwaydowns.net Preliminary Challenge featuring local wines and beers and catered Dinner served in our Pavilion following awards at 7PM. Tickets and Tables for VIP Available at www.GalwayDowns.Net 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”.