Larkin Hill H.T.
Additional Day of Competition (6/29) Pending USEF Approval
Comment
Hosting USEA Interscholastic Eventing League Team Challenge! Submit team rosters to Erin Keehan at [email protected] once all members have entered.
6.12.24 Post Entries accepted through June 23rd - $50 late fee applied.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18515
Event Date: June 30, 2024
Open Date: May 14 | Close Date: June 11
Location: 114 Woodward Rd, NY 12123 (AREA 1)
Directions
NOTE: Competition Entrance address is different than Farm entrance address. Competition Entrance Address: 114 Woodward Rd. Nassau. NY 12123
From South: Either: I-87 N to Exit 21A (Mass. Pike) Get off Exit B-1/ take first Exit after Toll Booth = Exit 12,Rt. 9. Turn left onto Rt. 9 south. Go approx. 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Approx 2 mi. to left onto Woodward Rd. Comp. Entrance on right.
OR: Rt. 22 N to Austerlitz; Turn left onto St. Rt. 203. Follow 8 mi to Chatham. At light, turn right onto Rt. 66 N. follow to Chatham Center, across red metal bridge. In approx 1/2 mi. Rt. 66 goes right, stay straight onto Rt. 17. Follow to Stop. Turn right onto Rt. 203. go thru hamlet of N. Chatham approx. 1 mi to left turn onto Rt. 32 W. Approx 1/2 mi to right onto Woodward Rd. Comp. entrance on right.
From North: Either: I-87S to I-90 E. Take Exit 12. Turn right onto Rt. 9 south. Approx. 1 mi to left onto Rt. 32E. Approx 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. Entrance on right. Or: Rt. 22 south to Rt. 20 West to Nassau. At light turn left onto Rt. 203. Follow 4 mi to right onto Rt. 32 W. Approx. 1/2 mi to Woodward Rd. on right. Comp. entrance on right.
From East: Mass Pike West to Exit B-1. Take Exit 12 after toll booth. turn left onto Rt. 9 so. Approx. 1 mi. to left onto Rt. 32 E. Appox. 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. entrance on right.
From West: I-90 E to Exit 12. Turn right off exit ramp onto Rt. 9 south. Go 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Follow 2 miles to left onto Woodward Rd.
WARNING: DO NOT GOOGLE "Larkin Hill" It will lead you to Stabling Entrance and you will have to turn around
Best Directions are on website: Larkinhill.com
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,T,N ,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
Friday:6/28 - 3:00 pm: Starter/BN/N XC Courses Open for walking
Saturday: 6/29: - Starter/BN/N Dressage 7:30 Stadium 9:30 XC 10:30 3:00 pm: BN/N/T/P XC Courses Open for walking
Sunday 6/30: 7:30 am: Prelim - BN Dressage 9:30: Prelim - BN Stadium 10:30: Prelim - BN Cross Country
(No Starter offered on Sunday)
Event Officials
TD:Laurie Hudson, VT
Ground Jury: Pres:Mary Grace, PA Member:
Dressage Judges: Rick Caldwell, CT; Jennifer Krawec, CT.
SJ Judge:Andi Hengen, MA
CD: XC:John Williams, NYSJ: Margie Hutchison XC Builder: Chris Milanesi
Starting Times
Times available at: www.larkinhill.com andwww.area1usea.org no later than Tues. June25
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
Secretary, Erin Keehan
130 Bruce St
Scotia, NY 12302
E-mail: [email protected]
Event Info at: www.larkinhill.com
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
Enter On-line at www.evententries.com; must pay be credit card if entering electronically, including through Xentry.
IEL Team Challenge rosters should be submitted to Erin Keehan via email [email protected] all members have entered the competition. Rosters are due Monday, June 24.
Organizer
Margie Hutchison (518) 441-2176 [email protected]PO Box 300, North Chatham NY 12132
Fees
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
P: $225; MT: $200; T/N/BN/Starter: $195
Entries after Closing Date accepted only if room permitting...$50 Post Entry Fee.
Stabling:On Site: $245. Some Off-site Stabling Available: Contact Organizer
Muck Fee: $25.00 - separate check.
Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled.
Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer.
Fees 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.
Entries
All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. . Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition Cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer. USEA membership and horse registration required for all levels.
Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all entries. Any non-competing horses must get permission from Organizer, pay $30 fee and get a number from the Sec. No pinney deposit required.
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
P:2700-3000 @ 520 mpm. MT/T:2200 @420 mpmN: 1600@ 385 mpm.BN: 1400 @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1500m @ 325 mpm All distances approximate
All courses solid for the level with appropriate questions for mid-season; not "move up" courses.Water, ditches, banks at all levels. (Options for water and ditch for Starter)
Cross Country Course Closed.
Awards
Prizes and ribbons to 6th place in all divisions.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reservelow pointplaced Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to eventsecretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.
Special "Legends of Larkin Hill" Award: To lowest score from any rider over 60!
Preliminary Prize $$: 1st - $200; 2nd: $125 3rd: $75 4th: $50 5th: $25 6th: $25
Champion and Reserve Awards to Lowest Scoring Riders at Each Level
Stabling/Veterinarian
On Grounds portable stabling: $245.00 (NOTE: This is what it costs the Event..we lose $$ on Stabling!) ..stall doors. No initial bedding provided. Shavings available on site, $6 bag. $25 Clean Stall Deposit required - Separate Check. On site Stabling Address: 115 Bunker Hill Rd. Nassau, NY 12123.
Veterinarian: Equine Clinic at Oakencroft (518) 767-2906[email protected]) and make arrangements BEFORE you send in your entry.
We have some less expensive offsite Stabling available Contact Stabling Coordinator Liz Daily (Accommodations
Comfort Inn: 10 mi. Schodack (518) 479-3217;All in East Greenbush(12 mi): Fairfield Inn; Residence Inn; Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express;Four Seasons Motel - 8 mi.(518) 678-5612 Mile Hill B&B (917) 691-8757 No Camping available on grounds.
Check AirB&B for lodgings in North Chatham, Malden Bridge, Valatie, Old Chatham.
Dressage
Test and arena sizes: All small Arenas. P-USEF 2022 Preliminary Test B-Sm.MT-USEF 2022 Modified TestB-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm.All N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter: 2022 USEA Starter Test
Dressage arenas sand; warm-up in indoor arena, optional outside on grass.
Cross-Country
P:2700-3000 @ 520 mpm. MT/T:2200 @420 mpmN: 1600@ 385 mpm.BN: 1400 @ 350 mpm. Starter: 1500m @ 325 mpm All distances approximate
All courses solid for the level with appropriate questions for mid-season; not "move up" courses.Water, ditches, banks at all levels. (Options for water and ditch for Starter)
Cross Country Course Closed.
Other Information
BEGINNER NOVICE and NOVICE : PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY WHICH DAY YOU PREFER TO RIDE, otherwise Secretary will place you on days that accommodate Scheduling
Cross Country Course Closed.
New Safety Protocols will be in place. Please go to Larkin Hill Website for details.
We will be using the Permanent Pinney holder system. Riders willbe responsible for purchasing their own holder, the event will supply the numbers. They can be purchased thru Bit of Britain.
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”.
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”.