Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test

Comment

4.18.24 Entries will  be accepted through April 30, no late fee applied. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18466

Event Date: May 5, 2024

Open Date: Mar 19 | Close Date: Apr 16

Location: 1031 Bangall-Amenia Rd, NY 12545 (AREA 1)

Directions

Address:1031 Bangall Amenia Rd, Millbrook NY 12545. From South:Route 22 to Amenia. Left (west) on Rte. 44 to Dutchess Rte. 86 (Bangall-Amenia Road). Right onto Rt. 86 - go approx. 1.5 miles. From Millbrook:Rte. 44 east to Dutchess Rte. 86. Left onto Rt. 86 – go approx. 1.5 miles. Please note:if traveling North/South in NY the Taconic Parkway does NOT allow trailers; seek alternate route.

Divisions



USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,Starter,Intro

Tentative Schedule

Course open for inspection Saturday morning. Sun: Dressage-8 am-2 pm; Show Jumping-10 am-4:00 pm.

Event Officials

Judges: Pres/Dressage:Mikki Kuchta, NY "R" SD: Margaret Hutchison, NY "r" 2nd Dressage Judge: Roberta Carleton, CT "R" CD: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery, NY

Starting Times

May 1st, after 6:00 pm @ www.area1usea.org and www.rigameadow.com Times emailed to all competitors - please make sure your email is legible on your entry.

Entry Information

Erin Keehan 130 Bruce St Scotia, NY 12302 518 428 4386 Please, no phone calls during working hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) or after 9pm. Email [email protected] best way to reach the secretary and get a quick response. Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test. Electronic entry and payment strongly encouraged and preferred. Enter through EventEntries or Xentry - all documents & payment must be submitted (electronically preferred) by closing or entry will be waitlisted. Any changes/scratches/requests must be in writing via email only - NO entries/changes/scratches/requests/etc via text message/FB messaging/voice mail.

Organizer

Org: Linda Bushnell and Co-Org Jackie Merwin, Riga Meadow at Coole Park, 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Comp Mngmnt: Riga Meadow Equestrian Center LLC, (Riga Meadow at Coole Park), 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545. 845 373 8591www.rigameadow.com

Fees

Draw checks to Riga Meadow Combined Test. Entry: All divisions: $110.00 (No USEA Starter/D&M fee). Stabling: $60.00. Non-USEA MemberFee - add $25 fee at the time of entry. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future.

Entries

All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Please note, starter fees and drugs/meds fees line items on the entry form DO NOT apply. Competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee;Competition cancellation - refund less committed competition expenses or a day of schooling or clinic in future. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Copy must accompany entry. Higher levels available upon request, and if entries warrant. Contact secretary with requests.

Awards

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reserve low point placed Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to event secretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Extra permanent stalls available. $60 overnight. Feed/bedding/ hay available for purchase, further info from secy. Veterinarian: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic, (845) 677 5500 # will be posted at secys booth. Farrier: TBD

Accommodations

Reserve early. Courtyard by Marriott, Poughkeepsie, NY; Interlaken Inn, (860) 435-9878. Iron Masters Inn, (860) 435-9844.Wake Robin Inn, (860) 435-2000. Sharon Motor Lodge, (860) 364-0036.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Eventing Test-Sm. Intro - 2022 USDF Intro Test C - Sm. Dressage and SJ on sand. Dressage warm-up: Grass.

Other Information

Entry limit-180. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Starter stadium no higher than 2'2" (as per new USEA rule and requirements effective 2024 competition season) Food available on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Photographer on premises. 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.