United States Eventing Association

From Salem & SR 45: Go south on SR 9 for 6.3 miles turn left on Schneider Rd (only goes left) sign on telephone pole. East to Stone Gate Farm. The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill and stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. Do not pull in on top by the house From the South: Intersection of SR 9 & 172 go north on SR 9 for 1 mile to the first road. Schneider Rd. will only go to the right. Stone Gate Farm sign on telephone pole. Grounds 3/4 mile on the right side. Stabling drive is at the bottom of the hill past the house. Do not pull in on top by the house. PLEASE NOTE: The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill with a NEW ADDRESS: 31575 Schneider Rd. Hanoverton, OH 44423. There is a Stone Gate Farm Event Entrance sign at the end of the drive. Stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. The Show Office will be under the pavilion overlooking show jumping. Directions, links to Google maps and more ... Mapquest and Waze, if you are coming from the west on SR 172 will send you to Teegarden Rd instead of Schneider Rd. and tells you that you have arrived when you haven't. Schneider Rd is between SR 9 and Whinnery Rd.

This is a 2-day horse trial with the exception of SGF Starter which will do All Phases on Saturday. Friday: Cross‑country course open 3:00 pm. Sat: ALL Dressage at 8 am (SGF Starter, OM, OT, ON, OBN, Starter). The SGF Starter schedule will be dependent on the number of entries, but riders will go from Show Jumping directly to Cross Country. Sunday: Show Jumping and Cross‑country at 8:30 am (OM, OT, ON, OBN, OS) Riders will go directly from Show Jumping to Cross Country.

TD: Joan Fleser, NY Pres:Vicki Rauwolf, IL Dressage Judge:Carol Kozlowski, NY SJ Judge: Marlene Virgili-Thomas, PA CD:X-C / SJ: Jackie Smith, OH

Entry Status will be posted on line @ www.stonegatefarm.orgPlease check to make sure entry is complete and correct. Any incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled. Additionally, it is far easier to make division changes BEFORE scheduling. Ride Timesand Stabling Assignments will be posted on Wednesday May 8th

All Entries, payment, coggins and forms are to be submitted electronically via Xentry.PLEASEDO NOT mail anything. Secretary PHONE: 724-544-7394 Please; no calls after 10:00 pm. E-MAIL: Preferred method of communication with Winona in the subject line to [email protected] Any entries NOT complete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late fee. ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE AND ONLY IF SUBMITTED AND PAID FOR USING XENTRY! PLEASE CONTACT SECRETARY FIRST FOR AVAILABILITY. TheNEWOn-lineStone Gate FarmRelease Form.EVERYONEcoming to the farm must sign a release form. New for 2024Vaccination Report Form showing Equine Influenza and EHV within the last 6 months is required. Non-Competitors must fill out theUSEF/USEA Waiverand e-mail [email protected]

Org: Jackie Smith, Stone Gate Farm, 31407 Schneider Road, Hanoverton, OH 44423, phone (330) 222‑2089,cell (330) 277-6964 Email: [email protected]. Web Page: www.stonegatefarm.org, Face Book Page

Event Fees Directory: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Opening Date Entries that are complete and correct will be eligible for a drawing for various prizes. Entry: Via Xentry only. All entries include a $10 volunteer appreciation fee. Entries submitted by April 9th are eligible for the'early bird' discount M/T:$190.00;N/BN:$180.00;Starter:$150 (to be eligible for USEA and Area Championships and Year End Awards; rider must me a member of the USEA & horse must be registered with the USEA. Membership is NOT required to be entered in this division), SGF Starter: $125 (NOT eligible for USEA awards or Qualifying for the AEC's but will count towards to Stone Gate Farm Event Series. USEA membership and horse registration is NOT required)) The division will run as a one day on Saturday and may have an unlicensed dressage judge and some Show Jump fences may be lower) Entries that are NOT complete by April 9th will NOT be eligible for the 'early bird' discount. Entries submittedafterApril 9th and by April 23rd M/T:$215.00;N/BN:$205.00;Starter:$175.00, SGF Stater:$150. Late Entries after April 23rd will be acceptedONLYif there is space available (please check with secretary first). M/T:$240.00;N/BN:$230.00;Starter$200.00, SGF Starter Any entry that isNOTcomplete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late fee. Any changes after closing date will be assessed a $25 change fee. Start times available online by Wed May 8th by 2:00pm on website & FB. Stabling:$75.00 weekend. Limited and fills up fast. Stabling will be on a 'first come' basis. All stalls have gates. If you want to be stabled with a group, please use ONE name for the group. Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away. Shavings are available @ $9/bag. You may pay for bedding on X Entry went making your entry OR you can order online athttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-48744128-form#/at any time. Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by May 9th, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup. $35 Stall deposit is required unless paying for stall cleaning service. The Stall Cleaning Service is $20/stall. Pay the Stall Cleaning Deposit or Stall Cleaning Servicehttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-48744128-form#/ Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED Before C.D.‑Less $25 non-refundable office fee. 'Early Bird' entries have until one week after closing date to receive a refund less the $25 office fee. After C.D.‑Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. On grounds stabling‑In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by May 8th. Competitors MUST notify secretary via e-mail if scratching. Competition cancellation none except for starter levies and bedding. USEA Starter/D&M Fee: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.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE ~ NO PAPER ACCEPTED FOR A COMPLETE & CORRECT PAPERLESS ENTRY follow this check list: Electronic entry via Xentry ONLY including: the correct division Horse&Rider USEAnumbers (not required for Starter but need to set up an account with the USEA and get a horse ID number to access Xentry). USEF numbers for rider, owner/agent, for Modified only or pay $45 for a day pass to be paid online through your USEF dashboard account. An email that is checked regularly by the competitor or parent. Online payment – no entries will be processed without payment. Signed USEA & USEF forms with electronic signature. Must include rider, owner/agent, trainer. The trainer is the person responsible for the care of the horse NOT the instructor. Minors must have the signature of parent or legal guardian. Stone Gate Farm Release Form with e-signature. (Once per season) Current Cogginsvia X Entry or the Stone Gate FarmCoggins Uploadpage. The SGF coggins upload only has to be submitted once per season unless it expires, then a new one must be uploaded. Vaccination Recordusing theofficial SGF vaccination form. Stabling Requests if applicable. If stabling with a group, please use ONE name. An email address that the is checked regularly. That is how the secretary will be communicating with you. Check your spam folder. Emergency contact information is required. Before Yor Arrival:No more than 3 days before the competition, but before your arrival; theOwner / TrainerDeclaration of Horse Healthform must be submitted. While on grounds: There will be spot checking of temperature records.Print and record your horse(s) temperature using thisform.

M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 425 mpm. N-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1700 m @ 325 mpm. Starter-Approximately 1,200 at 300mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. M, T, N -Good early season. BN-Inviting, good starter course, Fences approx. 2'7", water optional. Starter Test-XC Fences Approximately 2'. Rolling terrain, slightly flatter track in the spring. Water, banks, and ditches at all levels except Starter. Course maps will be available onCross Country App.The Cross-countryCourse closed May 1.The Derby Field may be open longer.

Prize & 8 ribbons per division. More may be added depending on Sponsorship. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor please contact us. T.I.P. Awards: for the top 2 placing TB's for ALL levels (not each division) including Starter. Please include the horse's T.I.P. number with entry. If you have have a TB who needs a T.I.P. number, go to the Thoroughbred Incentive Programwebsite. The Winona Horse Trials is part of the NEW SGF Event Series

Stabling:ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST AND ARE ASSIGNED ON A 'FIRST COME BASIS' GET YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY! $75.00 weekend.82 perm. stalls on grounds. Off grounds stabling 6 - 12 miles away. Stall gates on ALL stalls. NO INITIAL BEDDING PROVIDED. Bedding is available for purchase: Bagged shavings $9/bag. You may pay for bedding on X Entry when making your entry OR you can order through the online link https://form.jotform.com/240745383882061 at any time. Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by May 9th, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup. PLEASE USE ONLY ONE NAME FOR "STABLE WITH". On grounds stabling is NOT appropriate for stallions, contact secretary for options. $35 Stall deposit is required unless paying for stall cleaning service. The Stall Cleaning Service is $20/stall. Pay the Stall Cleaning Deposit or Stall Cleaning Servicehttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-48744128-form#/Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED Veterinarian: Dr. David Smith (lives on grounds), (330) 424-2310. # posted at each barn & secretary's office.

Ask for the Stone Gate Farm Rate. Days Inn (330) 420-0111 -Days Inn Holiday Inn Express, Salem 330-408-9119 -Holiday Inn NEWELY REOPENED ~ The Stables at the Timberlanes complex, Salem (234) 567-4671 - Stables Inn KOA SALEM/Lisbon - cabins to rent, reasonably priced and closest (330) 831-8628 -https://koa.com/campgrounds/salem-lisbon/ Older Hotels:---Barnett's-8 mi., (330) 337-8758. Colonial-10 mi., (330) 537- 4469.(330) 332-0216. Capehart-12 mi., (330) 424-3413.

Additional Lodging Options: airbnb and VRBO

Google Map with Accommodations and Restaurants

Test & arena sizes:M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T-2022 SEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: Sand or limestone footing with sand warm up.

M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 425 mpm. N-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1700 m @ 325 mpm. Starter-Approximately 1,200 at 300mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. M, T, N -Good early season. BN-Inviting, good starter course, Fences approx. 2'7", water optional. Starter Test-XC Fences Approximately 2'. Rolling terrain, slightly flatter track in the spring. Water, banks, and ditches at all levels except Starter. Course maps will be available onCross Country App.The Cross-countryCourse closed May 1.The Derby Field may be open longer.

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. ALLwho enter the farm must have completed in advance a Stone Gate Farm Waiver Release of Liability.This includes your support team. Cross-country Course closed May 1. Riders will be responsible for making their own numbers. Medical armbands make good holders for dressage numbers.Click herefor printable numbers. The 2'Starter TestdoesNOTrequire USEA/USEF Membership OR association fees, but riders and parents of minors will need toset up an accountwith the USEA andregister horsesto get a ‘restricted status. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete at the Beginner Novice level and above. Volunteersare always welcomed. For more information and to sign go to theVIP Sign Up Link Entries may be limited.Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant, state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. If staying overnight horses must be stabled; NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers. PLEASE no foals. There isNO electric. Lights run off a generator and will be shut off at 11:00 pm. Camping is allowed but there is no electric. Unless absolutely necessary, generators must be turned off at midnight. PLEASEinclude a current e-mail address and check thewebsiteregularly for updates leading up to the event

Parking Notes:

For those unfamiliar with the farm, please refer to theparking area mapbefore coming. Parking can be very tight especially around the barns. Please listen to the parking attendant (aka farm owner, cross country jump builder, course and grounds maintenance etc.) as he knows how to best fit everyone in comfortably. He will even park your rig if your backing skills aren't the best ;). Parking around the barns is ONLY for stabled horses. Tow vehicles must be parked in front of the trailer or in the car parking area. Please do NOT take up a trailer parking space. Motor homesthat are NOT attached to a horse trailer will have to park in the day parking field. Trailers and official vehicles ONLY in the day trailer parking area. All cars and trucks not attached to a trailer must park in the designated car parking area.

USEF Notes:“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”

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.

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. USEF Licensed Drivers on grounds/Golf Cart RuleArticle GR1301.7
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. 8. 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.