The Maryland International + Horse Trials

<strong>Featuring the 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships! A</strong><strong>ll YRC athletes hoping to compete must also complete the USEF Area Declaration by May 1, 2024</strong>. There will be a Competitor, Volunteer &amp; Young Rider Eventing Championship Welcome Party on Friday evening!! All competitors will receive 1 ticket for themselves and 1 for a groom. All Young Rider Championship competitors will receive 1 ticket for themselves, 1 for a groom and 1 for a parent. Extra tickets will be available for purchase (price TBD). Great Ian Stark designed XC courses and YRC Award Ceremonies!

Comment

7.2.24 Due to entry numbers we are moving open intermediate to sunday July 7th

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18517

Event Date: Jul 5 - 7, 2024

Open Date: May 21 | Close Date: June 18

Location: 1235 Park Mills Road, MD 21710 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710 From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Pt of Rocks, turn South onto MD-28 / CLAY ST. At stop sign turn right to continue on MD-28. Turn LEFT onto PARK MILLS RD. Event is 1.1 miles on left. From I-70 in MD: exit # 54 onto MD-355 South/ URBANA PIKE. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 6.4 miles on right. From 270 in MD: exit # 26 onto Route 80-Buckeystown. Turn Left onto Park Mills Road. Event is 5.2 miles on right.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jr,TR
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,A,I,P,P-JY,PR,M

Tentative Schedule

Cross country course open - 3:00 PM Thursday. Competitor, Volunteers & YREC Welcome Party sponsored by Triple Crown onFriday evening following the competition. For FEI and YREC Divisions:Subject to change due to entry numbers, keep checking on-line. Thursday:All stabling opens at 09:00 AM. Arrival exams 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ALL arrivals prior to Thursday AM must make arrangements through the show office before arrival - no exceptions! (If you cannot arrive during scheduled Vet Examination times, you MUST contact the show office via[email protected]to make specific arrangements.FEI and YREC horses will not be allowed into stabling before a Vet Arrival Examination.See STABLING/VETERINARIAN section for more details. Be sure to review your responsibilities as an FEI rider! FEI Ship-ins:Stabling is not required but you are not exempt from rules! Information on procedures is available athttps://www.usef.org/compete/disciplines/eventing/fei-competitions).
Young Rider Eventing Championship (YREC)
Subject to change due to entry numbers. Keep checking on-line. Schedule for YREC Divisions: Friday:Dressage at 8:30; additional FEI arrival exams 7:00 am to 9:00 am, 12:00 to 12:30 pm. Welcome Party starts at completionof event day Saturday:XC along with regular FEI divisions Sunday:Horse inspection/jogs at 8 AM then show jumping. This will be followed by Awards Ceremonies. For FEI & National Divisions:Subject to change due to entry numbers, keep checking on-line. Schedule for FEI and National HT Divisions: FRIDAY:FEI Test Rides at 8:00 AM.Dressageat 8:20 AM for CCI-S 4*,3*,2*,1*, Advanced. Additional FEI arrival exams 7:00 - 09:00 AM, 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Show Jumping forAdv. Cross Countryfor Advt. SATURDAY:Show jumpingat 08:00 AM for 4*,3*,2*,1*, followed byXCfor 4*, 3*, 2*, 1* & YREC. Great spectator event. All FEI XC will run through the rings. SUNDAY:Dressageat 8:00 AM for I,P,M & T. YREC Jogs begin at 8:00 am on the jog strip. Show Jumping starts at9:00 AM for YREC followed by Awards Ceremonies, followed by I,P,M,T. Cross Country starts atapprox. 10:15 AM for I,P,M & T. Start times will be available Wednesday before the event on websitewww.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Event Officials

FEI EVENT COORDINATOR:Joanie Morris (USA) YOUNG RIDER EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIP COORDINATOR: Max Corcoran (USA) FEI TD 4*:Andrew Temkin (USA)4* Assist TD:Martyn Johnson (GBR) 3*/2* TD: Martyn Johnson (GBR)3* Assist TD and 1* TD:Rumsey Keefe (USA) National TD:Rumsey Keefe

FEI Pres of 4* Ground Jury:Peter Gray (CAN); 4* MGJ:Marilyn Payne (USA) FEI Pres of 2* Ground Jury: Marilyn Payne (USA) 2* MJG: Peter Gray (CAN)

FEI Pres of 3*/1* Ground Jury:Debbie Adams (USA); 3*/1* MGJ:Sara Miller Leary (USA)

Nat Pres of Ground Jury: Marilyn Payne (NJ)

Dressage Judges: Marilyn Payne (USA), Peter Gray (USA), Sara Miller Leary (USA), Debbie Adams (USA),Peggy Pariso (USA)

FEI SJ Judge: Janice Conlon(USA)Nat SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) YRC SJ Judge (Sunday): Member of GJ

CD: X-C: Ian Stark (GBR); Assistant CDs for 4*: X-C:Andrew Heffernan (GBR) 3* X-C CD - Andrew Heffernan (GBR) FEI/NationalSJ CD: Chris Barnard(USA)

FEI Steward (4*3*): Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (USA)FEI Asst Stewards: Alex Ambelang (USA); Catherine Texter Baker (USA) FEI Steward (2*1*): Alex Ambelang (USA) FEIAssistant Stewards: Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (USA); Catherine Texter Baker (USA)

FEI Veterinary Delegate: Dr.Debbie Williamson (USA); Veterinary Services Manager: Dr.Chad Davis(USA);Treating Vet: Dr.Bernadette Smith (USA)

Secretary: Rick Dunkerton Media Relations:Eventing Nation/Sally Spickard



Starting Times

Available Wednesday before the event on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

Entry Information

Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com (any scratches before closing date will be refunded via credit card within 1 week) OR USEA Xentry (refunds will be processed within 30 days of event completion). NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Evententries.com STRONGLY preferred! Submit all documents as follows: Entry Form and USEA/USEF waivers: Event Entries/Xentry. Payment (including muck deposit): Event Entries/Xentry. (No Paypal, no Venmo, no checks or cash will be accepted for entry, stabling or muck deposit fees). Current Coggins: Event Entries/Xentry. If already uploaded to the MDHT website, rider MUST email us to let us know. DO NOT EMAIL or SNAIL MAIL PAPERWORK! Event Entries and Xentry both have the option to upload your Coggins and USEA/USEF pages. You must use these options to enter. (You DO NOT need to submit a paper copy of your Xentry, regardless of what it says!) Per USEF Rule GR909, we will not accept an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, coggins, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, and fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. FEI RIDERS: Be sure to enter using the FEI portal in your USEF account in addition to the above. Entries to the FEI system, and therefore this event, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after the definite entry date of 6/30. Email: Rick Dunkerton at [email protected] with entry questions, or call 601-498-3330.

Organizer

Org: Carolyn Mackintosh, [email protected] (301)514-0111

Fees

Credit Card Payments only. Entry Fees: CCI-S 1*:$425.00 CCI-S2/3*: $450.00CCI-S 4*:$500.00A: $400.00I/P:$325.00M: $300.00T: $250.00 POST Entry: (if space allows): CCI-S1*:500.00CCI-S 2/3*: $525.00CCI-S 4*:$575.00A:$475.00 I/P: $400.00 M:$375.00T: $325.00 USEA/USEF/FEI Admin Fees: varies by level.

Stabling: $75.00 per night. Grounds Fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $75.00. Muck Fee: $50.00 (pay on Event Entries or Xentry!). Stalls must be stripped and swept (including in front of stall!) to receive muck refund. Tack stall: $75.00 per night (If space allows). Shavings: $12.00 per bag. No bedding included with stabling. Trailer Parking fee: No fee for satellite parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! Campers or LQ trailers with hook-up only. Camper Hook-up: $50/night (space is limited! only 11 available on a first-come basis) Tent camping, no hook-up: $25.00 (no trailers at barn! Camping is available at satellite parking) Late Fee: (included in Post Entry fees above) $75.00 Double Entries not allowed. Incomplete Fee: $25.00 PER ITEM for any missing information as of 6:00pm Sunday, June 30, 2024. Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, coggins, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. Change Fee: $25. Changes must be in writing ([email protected]). NO TEXT MESSAGES. Attention U.S. Riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry system: https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspx or they will be considered incomplete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the event (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Also please pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. Refunds: Before Closing Date: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date: No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation: No refund. Scratches must be emailed to [email protected]. No phone, voicemail, or text withdraws will be accepted.

EVENT ENTRIES: Any scratches before closing date will be refunded via credit card within 1 week.

USEA XENTRY: Any scratches before closing date, refunds will be mailed within 30 days of event completion.

USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test or present at the first horse inspection, if applicable.

Entries

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED: Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, current Coggins, and fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. BE SURE TO USE THEFederation Entry Agreement and USEF Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. These are TWO (2) separate pages. Both are required for entry. ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL: On-time entries still incomplete by Sunday, June 30 @ 6pm will be charged $25 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, waivers, coggins, muck deposits, horse and rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced. Submit ALL items before event! INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. PAYMENT: Credit card payment, only. Muck deposits will be paid via Event Entries or Xentry only. No checks! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee. Change must be in writing to [email protected]. NO TEXT MESSAGES. Before C.D. - change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D. - change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division, space permitting. Absolutely no telephone or text withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Submit payment, documents and association number for horse and rider changes IMMEDIATELY. NO DAY-OF PAPERWORK ACCEPTED! COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses, including non-compete horses. E-MAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email. SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Loch Moy Farm. 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

CCI-S4* - 3485m @ 570 mpm. CCI-S3*-3100m @ 550 mpm. CCI-S2*- 3000m @ 520 mpm. CCI-S1*-3000 m @ 500 mpm. A-3480m @ 570 mpm. I-3000 m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be watered and aggravated. Looking at the calendar, we're looking forward to providing a confidence-building and educational run at the 4* level. The Advanced level will be similar to the 4*, but some of the combinations will be from the 3*.I/P/M/T Challenging tracks; I/P/M has terrain and accuracy questions. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy.

Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 15-21, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. They will be provided in your packet. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

Stadium Arena Size: 297 ft x 232 ft. Stadium warmup size : 250 ft x 175 ft. Footing in both is an all-weather bluestone dust/fiber blend.


Awards

FEI and National Divisions:FEI Ribbons to 10th place. National Ribbons to 8th. Prize money awarded for all FEI levels.T.I.P Awards:T.I.P. numbers must be submitted prior to the start of competition to be eligiblefor The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. More information at www.tjctip.com.Prize for the Highest Scoring MD bred horse (must be declared to [email protected] prior to show). Grooms Award:Awarded to the groom of the best turned out FEI horse. This award is selected by the ground jury. Other awards TBA during the competition. Awards recipientsmust be presentat the awards ceremony to receiveawards. Monetary prizes will be paid by check to the owner listed on the FEI Passport. A W-9 for the owner must be filled out with the show office prior to the conclusion of the competition to receivemonetary awards.

Stabling/Veterinarian

STABLING is limited and fills up quickly!! If you plan to stable for this event, SIGN UP EARLY. ALL stabling opens 9:00 AM Thursday. ALL arrivals prior to Thursday AM must contact the show office @[email protected] to make arrangements - no exceptions! FEI Stabling: FEI Arrival exams 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday.Additional arrival exams 7:00 - 09:00 AM, 12:00 to 12:30 PM Friday. If you cannot arrive during scheduled Vet Examination times, you MUST contact the show office via [email protected] to make specific arrangements. FEI horses will not be allowed into stabling before completing a Vet Arrival Examination. FEI Stabling Procedures: Due to new FEI stabling regulations, all horses in FEI stabling must be FEI-registered. Do not ask to group FEI horses with national horses or companion horses unless they are also in the FEI database. All horses in FEI stabling, regardless of competition status, must follow current FEI regulations, including but not limited to: (1) Take temperature twice daily for three days prior to arrival on grounds, and record on FEI HorseApp. (2) Complete a Vet Arrival Examination before entering stabling. (3) Take temperature twice daily while on grounds and record on FEI HorseApp. (4) Report departure of horse from grounds immediately at the show office so horse can be checked out as required. FEI Ship-Ins: All FEI competitors must follow FEI-temperature recording procedures. Upon arrival, inform vet of ship-in status and ask for instructions on how to check horse in and out of show grounds. FEI and National Grooms: Designate a separate groom for FEI horses if possible. Avoid sharing tack and other equipment between national and FEI horses. Never bring a national horse to FEI stabling, or vice versa. Learn more at https://www.usef.org/compete/disciplines/eventing/fei-competitions Stabling:112 permanent stalls with sliding doors. 20 stalls available across the road with turnout options. Stall size varies. Competitors wishing to stay for the week, on site housing available, call (301)514-0111 or email [email protected]. Tack Stall: $75 per night. Tack stalls will be availableif space allows. Shaving: $12/bag. (no bedding included with stabling). PRE-ORDER all shavings! Trailer Parking: ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! All trailers must park in designated satellite parking. Only campers or LQ trailers that pay for hookup may park at stabling. There are only 8 hook-ups next to stabling, and 11 total on grounds. First-come, first served. Muck Deposit: Pay Muck Deposit on Event Entries or Xentry! Muck deposits MUST be in by Sunday, June 30, to avoid $25 Missing Items fee. Stalls must be stripped and swept clean to have deposit returned. If you add a stall AFTER entry, WE MUST HAVE YOUR MUCK DEPOSIT BEFORE ARRIVAL! Camping: W/electric hookup (only 8 at stabling, 11 total on grounds, available on a first-come basis): $50.00/night. Tent camping (no hookup, trailer must be parked at satellite parking): $25/night. Space is limited.

Veterinarian: Dr. Bernadette Smith (Fri/Sat) & Dr. Chad Davis (Sun); phone numbers at secretary stand.

Farrier:Miguel Gonzales 575-770-8530

Accommodations

Marriott - Fairfield Inn(pet-friendly) (301-631-2000) (9.4 miles) 5220 Westview Dr.‎ Frederick MD 21703 US. Book through https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel Main Stay Suites, 7310 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704 301-668-4600 (7.42 miles away); Sleep Inn, 5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-668-2003 (8.27 miles away); Holiday Inn Express Frederick, 5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 301-695-2881 (8.60 miles away);) Comfort Inn (pet friendly) (7.42 miles away) 301-668-7272 7300 Executive Way, Frederick, MD 21704. Book Marriott Group Rate at: https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel On-site Camping: W/electric hookup (only 11 available on a first-come basis): $50.00/night. Tent camping w/o hookup: $25/night.

Dressage

BRIDLE NUMBERS:Will be provided. Test & arena sizes: CCI-S4*: 2024 FEI Four-star Test D-Std. CCI-S3*: 2024FEI Three-star Test D-Std. CCI-S2*: 2024FEI Two-star Test D-Std. CCI-S1*: 2024 FEI One Star Test C-Std.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.

Cross-Country

CCI-S4* - 3485m @ 570 mpm. CCI-S3*-3100m @ 550 mpm. CCI-S2*- 3000m @ 520 mpm. CCI-S1*-3000 m @ 500 mpm. A-3480m @ 570 mpm. I-3000 m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 450 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be watered and aggravated. Looking at the calendar, we're looking forward to providing a confidence-building and educational run at the 4* level. The Advanced level will be similar to the 4*, but some of the combinations will be from the 3*.I/P/M/T Challenging tracks; I/P/M has terrain and accuracy questions. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy.

Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 15-21, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. They will be provided in your packet. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

Stadium Arena Size: 297 ft x 232 ft. Stadium warmup size : 250 ft x 175 ft. Footing in both is an all-weather bluestone dust/fiber blend.


Other Information

OTHER: No unauthorized motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Bikes/motorized bikes allowed on course until XC day. Concessions available on grounds, but due to long waits it is advised to bring your own meals. Water on grounds but it is advised to bring your own. To stay up to date on the new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, go to www.themarylandhorsetrials.com, and follow the Maryland Horse Trials on Facebook and Instagram. CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING: Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 15-21, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course and show jumping/dressage schooling open daily by appointment (301) 514-0111. See website for details. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a choice of schooling pass, $65.00 off unrecognized entry, or 1 ticket for the 5* VIP package raffle drawing, AND logo wear, lunch, drinks, snacks, volunteer after party and a day of fun! Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information see 2024 Maryland International (CCI-S 4*3*2*1* + HT) (eventingvolunteers.com)or email [email protected] DOGS: GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. There will be a $100 fine for any dog not on a leash at any time during the weekend and the owner may be asked to leave the grounds. - Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from their dogs’ behaviors. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https://data.fei.org/calendar/search/aspx) supersedes information found on this prize list. 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. Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF): For 2024, MIEF will award four scholarships/competition grants that are equivalent to $1,000 to riders competing at the 1*2*3*4*levels at the July Maryland International (Use one application per horse/level you are applying for). The scholarships will assist by covering entry fees, stabling, as well as rider and groom/grounds person accommodations. The mission of MIEF is to promote grass roots to FEI level eventing! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. Scholarship Application — Maryland International Equestrian Foundation “Every national class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.