United States Eventing Association

Address for Stabling:4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD 21921From North:I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Stabling grounds immediately on right.From South:I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East, 6 mi. go through intersection of Rt. 213. Stabling grounds immediately on right. Address for Day Shipper Parking & competition:750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921From North:I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right.From South:I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East, 6 mi. go through intersection of Rt. 213. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Gallaher Road. Trailer Parking on the right. I-95 has EZPass Tolls in both directions.

* COMPETITION AT GALLAHER ROAD* Stabling at Fairgrounds; Day Shipper parking off Gallaher Road Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage (A/I/P/M/OT)-8 am; Show Jumping (A/I/P/M/OT)-10 am; Cross-country (A/I/P/M/OT)-10:15 am. Sun: Dressage (TR/T-Jr/N/BN/S)-8 am; Show Jumping (TR/T-Jr/N/BN/S)-10 am; Cross-country (TR/T-Jr/N/BN/S)-10:15 am. Schedule is Tentative and could be altered depending on entry numbers.

TD:Rick Caldwell (CT) Judges: Pres GJ: Pam Wiedemann (PA) Dressage Judges:KC Van Dyck (DE), Sally Ike (NJ) SJ Judge:Katie Domino (MD) CD:X-C: A/I-Jeff Kibbie (PA); P/M/T/N/BN- Daniel Clasing (VA). CD SJ:

Available Wednesday, May 15 after 6 pm, on the web: www.fairhillinternational.org

Mary Coldren Secretary FHI 378 Fair Hill Drive Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 302-547-0695 Fax: (410) 398-5020 During event (302) 547-0695 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fairhillinternational.org If doing an electronic entry with credit card payment, you must submit your signature pages and copy of coggins within 5 days of entering. Entries are not considered valid until payment is received. This includes emailed entries and entries "created" online without payment - not an entry until payment is made. Draw checks to Fair Hill International. Identifying paperwork MUST accompany ALL CHECKS. No foreign checks are accepted. THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE INTERSCHOLASTIC EVENTING LEAGUE (IEL). RIDERS MUST DECLARE TEAMS BY CLOSING DATE. THE EVENT ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE JOCKEY CLUB THOROUGHBRED INCENTIVE PROGRAM (T.I.P.). TIP #'S MUST BE PROVIDED TO SECRETARY PRIOR TO DRESSAGE TEST.

Org: Fair Hill International, Inc., 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. Mary Coldren Competition Manager Comp Mngmnt: Fair Hill International, Inc., 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 Office: 410-398-2111, Mobile: 302-547-0695, email: [email protected]

Event Fees Directory: Draw check to Fair Hill International. NoForeign checks (U.S. dollars only). Entries: A: $400; I: $325; P: $325; M: $325;T: $275; N: $275; BN:$275; S: $225.

**Note: Jr Divs - If a minimum of 10 Jr entries in a level is not met, entries will be moved to rider or open divisions depending on rider eligibility.

Double Entry: $25.00. Stabling: $50.00/stall/night.Stall Cleaning Deposit: $35.00 (separate check). Post Entry Late Fee - Entries Postmarked after April 30: $75. AVOID THE LATE FEE enter before Closing. Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 pm Sunday May 12th.STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN 2024 Refunds: Before C.D.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. 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.

**Note: Jr Divs - If a minimum of 10 Jr entries in a level is not met, entries will be moved to rider or open divisions depending on rider eligibility. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable fee. $30 fee for bounced checks. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email. Refunds: Before C.D.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund. Competition cancellation-No refund. Scratches/Changes must be in writing via mail, fax, email only. A fee will be charged for any changes made to entry: $30/change fee, $50 changes after Noon on Tuesday, May 14th. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. If space allows and post entries are accepted they will be charged an additional $75 late fee. ANY entrypostmarkedafter Closing Date will be considered a late entry and the $75 Late fee applies. Additionally, any electronic or faxed entry made prior to Closing Date must be COMPLETE within 5 days after Closing or will be also considered a late entry and charged the $75 Late fee. Any entry which is incomplete as of 6:00 pm Sunday May 12th will be charged an additional $20 PER MISSING ITEM. This includes signature pages, coggins, horse or rider numbers, etc. 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. The event will follow the Headgear Law as stated in EV114. 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.

A-3750m @ 570 mpm. I-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2850 m @ 520 mpm. M-2700 m @ 490 mpmT-2550 m @ 450 mpm. N-2150 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm. S- 1500m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Turf footing. Some terrain. Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website. A/I/P/M/T cross country on the Gallaher Road course, N/BN/S cross country on Sawmill Field course.

Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass for all levels in the Gallaher Road jumping field.

8 ribbons per division. Prizes to winners. IEL awards for 1st and 2nd place teams T.I.P. Champion & Reserve ribbons and awards (mustsubmit T.I.P. number to secretary prior to dressage).

$50/stall/night. $35 separate check for stall cleaning deposit required. Stalls must be broom swept to be considered cleaned per DNR standards. Permanent 10' x 10' stalls with doors and rubber mats. Straw bedding ONLY. 1 bale of straw/stall provided. PRE-ORDER any additional straw or any hay needed from sec'y by 6:00 pm Sunday May 12th. If additional bedding/hay is not pre-ordered, it will NOT be available for purchase. Veterinarian:Dr. Steve Berkowitz 610-656-2862. Farrier: # posted at sec'y office. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Scottish Games will be happening at Fair Hill at the Fairgrounds area on Saturday. So, there will be extra activity on the grounds for stabled horses. Day Shipper parking and Competition will be at Gallaher Road.

Hotel/Motel:La Quinta Inn and Suites (Host Hotel) Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 620-9494; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (443) 350-9154; Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-7777; Comfort Inn, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-7100; Holiday Inn Express, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-0008; Best Western, North East, MD - 12 mi, (410) 287-5450; Motel 6, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 392-5022; Econo Lodge, Elkton, MD - 7 mi, (410) 398-9400 Bed & Breakfast:Fairwinds Farm &Stables, North East, MD - 8 mi, (410) 658-8187; Elk Forge Inn, Elkton, MD - 6 mi, (410) 392-9007 Camping:On grounds limited, $45/night for hook-up; $25/night primitive.

Test & arena size:A- 2022 USEF Advanced Test A-Std.I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std. 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 A-Sm. S-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: All-weather footing. Warm-up - all-weather footing. DRESSAGE FOR ALL LEVELS IN THE MAIN ARENA AT GALLAHER ROAD.

A-3750m @ 570 mpm. I-3250 m @ 550 mpm. P-2850 m @ 520 mpm. M-2700 m @ 490 mpmT-2550 m @ 450 mpm. N-2150 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm. S- 1500m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Turf footing. Some terrain. Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website. A/I/P/M/T cross country on the Gallaher Road course, N/BN/S cross country on Sawmill Field course.

Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass for all levels in the Gallaher Road jumping field.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Scottish Games will be happening at Fair Hill at the Fairgrounds area on Saturday. So, there will be a lot of noise for stabled horses. Day Shipper parking and Competition will be at Gallaher Road. **Note: Jr Divs - If a minimum of 10 Jr entries in a level is not met, entries will be moved to rider or open divisions depending on rider eligibility. IMPORTANT: NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES allowed on park land by MD state law - leave the mini-bikes at home. Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass for all levels in the Gallaher Road jumping field.
Cross-country not open for schooling, except during scheduled times as listed on website.
Divisions 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 or owners will be fined $50 per violation by MD Department of Natural Resources, and riders will be issued yellow warning cards per USEF rule GR 1301.6
Contact Secretary or see website for information on starter horse trials & cross-country schooling at Fair Hill. 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”.

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.