United States Eventing Association

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710. From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Point 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-85 South/BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE. Turn left onto Lily Pons Rd. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 1.9 miles on right.

FRIDAY: All Championship divisions. 8:00 am dressage, 10:00 am Cross Country. Dressage Test of Choice and Combined tests, Schedule depends on entries. SATURDAY: AllChampionshipSJ divisions 8:00 am Show Jump in reverse order of go. OI, OP, MOD, Training Dressage 8:00am, Show Jump 10:00am, Cross Country 10:30am SUNDAY: Novice, Beginner Novice, StarterDressage 8:00 am, Show Jump 10:00 am, Cross Country 10:30 am Notes: Time intervals between phases may change, but all CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS will show jump on Saturday. Regular divisions will jump cross country last. Prize-giving ceremony to immediately follow all championship divisions. Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change. Check www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for possible changes. Starting Times: Available the Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com Competitor and Volunteer Party: On Friday evening, directly after competition end, join us for a casual dinner party under the tent next to Bob's Grill.

TD:Sharyn Antico (MA) Asst TD:Muffin Pantaze(VA) PGJ: Jan Conlon (MD) Dressage Judges:Jan Conlon (MD); Peggy Pariso (MD);Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC: Andrew Heffernan, (GBR) CD: SJ: Kathy White (VA) Show Secretary: Rick Dunkerton (MS)

Available Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

ONLINE ENTRIES via Event Entries or Xentry ONLY! Unpaid entries are not accepted. Enter electronically at www.evententries.com or Xentry. Submit all documents via Event Entries or Xentry! Must include current coggins, Loch Moy Farm waiver and USEA waivers. Muck fees for dirty stalls are charged after the event on Event Entries and before the event on Xentry. DO NOT EMAIL or SNAIL MAIL PAPERWORK! If you are having trouble uploading paperwork to Event Entries, alternate upload/payment links are: LMF WAIVER: https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-waiver COGGINS: https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-coggins. PAYMENTS for changes made AFTER entry only! (must include 3% service fee!): https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/pay. ENTRY FORM absolutely MUST be submitted through Event Entries or Xentry. No exceptions. 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, 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. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries. Email [email protected] or call 601-498-3330 with questions. NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES, NO UNPAID ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Secretary:Rick Dunkerton, (601-498-3330) [email protected] Adult Rider Team Challenge will be offered. Sign up Teams up with the Area II adult rider coordinator. Alissa Genovese: [email protected]

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

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY! Unpaid entries are NOT accepted! Entry Fees (does not include USEA/USEF fees.) I: $350; I-Ch: $375; P: $350;P-Ch: $375; Mod: $325; Mod-Ch: $350; T: $300;T-Ch: $325; N: $275;N-Ch: $300; BN: $275;BN-Ch: $300; Starter: $250: Starter-CH: $275. Combined Test: CCI 5*/3* 2024 FEI Test B - $150. Late/Post-Entry Fee: $75. Double Entries: Not allowed. Incomplete Entry Fee: $25 per item for any missing items as of 6:00pm Sunday, September 25. (In addition, incomplete entries will not receive ride times until entries are complete). Stabling (HT): $75/night (shavings not included). Shavings $12/bag Grounds fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50. Tack Stall: $75/night. Muck Fee: $50 (charged after event on Event Entries, before event on Xentry). ALL stalls must be stripped + swept (including tack stalls) to avoid/refund muck fee! Trailer Parking: No fee. 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 total on grounds. First-arrived, first served. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Camping: w/electric(20 Amp only - bring converter!) Hook up: $60/night. Only 8 available. First-arrived, first-placed. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Nonrefundable Office fee: $25 (Included in entry fee.) Change Fee: $25. Changes must be via email! NO TEXTS. Refunds: Before Closing Date-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After Closing Date- No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation-No refund. Refunds may take several weeks to arrive. 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.

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED: Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, USEA/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. BE SURE TO USE THE UPDATED Federation 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. Remember to replace your uploaded documents on Event Entries! LOCH MOY FARM Waiver will also be required. Find it on www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/upload-waiver. ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL: On-time entries still incomplete one week before the event will be charged $25 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, coggins, muck deposits, horse or rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced. Submit ALL items before event! INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. DIVISION SECTIONS: Championship Divisions: If entries warrant divisions will be further split to Adult Amateur, Open, Young Horse, Junior/Young. 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 fees charged post-event on Event Entries, before event on Xentry. No checks! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee. Change must be in writing (email). 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 horse. 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. USEA Area 2 Championships ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE(Championship Divisions, Intermediate - Starter). Sign up for a team by contacting the Adult Rider Coordinator at [email protected]. Teams of four riders will compete for prizes; prizes will be awarded for the top three teams.You must be a member of your Area Adult Rider Program to participate ona team.If you are not already an Adult Rider Program member, you can join the program via the USEA dashboard. If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to complete a team for you. Send individual and team names to the Area 2 Adult Rider Coordinator at[email protected]no later than closing date. You will ride at your scheduled day/time for individual placement; teams will be scored separately. Teams will be formed by mixed levels and awards will be presented at the end of the weekend. 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 - regardless of the level ridden. 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.

Cross-Country: I-3400 m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 420 to 470mpm. N-2100 m 350 to 400 mpm. B-1800 m @ 300 to 350 mpm.

Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be aggravated. NEW changes to permanent obstacles at upper level courses. I has track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. P/M has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy. N/BN Good educational and inviting tracks.

Area 2 Championship courses will differ from the regular horse trials with more challenging routes through some combinations at all levels.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CROSS COUNTRY. Do not ride bicycles or walk dogs on cross country while horses are on course.

Regular Divisions: 1) Eight ribbons per division, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Prizes for Regular divisions. 2) The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. Submit TIP number with entry. Championship Divisions: 1) Ribbons to 8th, prizes for Area 2 Championships. 2) Specific Area II awards per awards committee. See https://www.usea2.net/ for information.

Stabling:112 permanent stalls with sliding doors. $75 per night does NOT include any bedding. Shavings $12/bag. Some straw available $10/bale if requested. PRE-ORDER BEDDING! Competitors wishing to stay for the week, call 301-514-0111 or email [email protected]. Tack Stall: $75 per night. Trailer Parking: No fee. 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 total on grounds. First-arrived, first served. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Muck Deposit: $50 (charged after event on Event Entries, before event on Xentry). Stalls (including tack stalls) must be stripped + swept to avoid/refund muck fee!Fee collected via Xentry will be refunded by competition after the event. Camping: W/electric hookup (20 Amp only - bring converter!) Only 8 available on a first-arrival basis): $60.00/night. First-arrived, first served. Placement next to barn is not guaranteed! Off-site stabling: Contact information for off-site stabling in the area will be provided on the MDHT website closer to the event date, or email [email protected] to make an inquiry. Veterinarian: Dr. Chad Davis, 540-998-0627. Number will be at barn and show office. Farrier:Miguel Gonzalez, 575-770-8530. Number will be at barn and show office.

GROUP RATE available at Fairfield Inn and Suites or Frederick Towne Place Suites on our website. Mention LOCH MOY FARM. See https://www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/hotel OTHER LODGINGS: Marriott - TownePlace Suites (pet-friendly) (866) 715-0006 (9.4 miles) 5050 Westview Dr; Frederick MD 21703 US. Days Inn 5646 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 301-694-6600 (11.6 miles) 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. On-site Camping: W/electric hookup (20 Amp only - bring converter!) Only 8 available on a first-come, first-placed basis. Placement next to barn is NOT guaranteed! $60.00/night.

BRIDLE NUMBERS: Bridle numbers will be provided in your packet. However, it is encouraged to buy and begin using your own reusable bridle number tag, available for purchase at the event. Test and arena sizes: I and I-Ch-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A - Std. P and P-Ch-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A - Small. M and M-Ch-2022 USEF Modified Test A - Small. T and T-Ch-2022 USEF Training Test A - Small. N and N-Ch-2022 USEF Novice Test A - Small. BN and BN-Ch-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A - Small. Starter and Starter-CH USEA 2022 Starter Test. Combined Tests - 5*:2024 FEI CCI5 Test B; 3*- 2024 FEI CCI3 Test B Arena footing Dressage and stadium warm-up and competition arenas have all-weather footing.

Cross-Country: I-3400 m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-2800 m @ 490 mpm. T-2500 m @ 420 to 470mpm. N-2100 m 350 to 400 mpm. B-1800 m @ 300 to 350 mpm.

Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be aggravated. NEW changes to permanent obstacles at upper level courses. I has track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. P/M has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy. N/BN Good educational and inviting tracks.

Area 2 Championship courses will differ from the regular horse trials with more challenging routes through some combinations at all levels.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CROSS COUNTRY. Do not ride bicycles or walk dogs on cross country while horses are on course.

DOGS: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 that bark continuously, lunge at people or horses or are otherwise disruptive should be left at home! Organizer/management reserves the right to evict any dog and its owner from the property. GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED: 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. Disrespect toward volunteers, officials, staff, other competitors and other persons on the ground will not be tolerated. Organizer/management reserves the right to remove anyone from the grounds for any reason, including but not limited to disrespectful behavior. USEA Area 2 Championships ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE(Championship Divisions, Intermediate - Starter). Sign up for a team by contacting the Adult Rider Coordinator at [email protected]. Teams of four riders will compete for prizes; prizes will be awarded for the top three teams.You must be a member of your Area Adult Rider Program to participate ona team.If you are not already an Adult Rider Program member, you can join the program via the USEA dashboard. If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to complete a team for you. Send individual and team names to the Area 2 Adult Rider Coordinator at[email protected]no later than closing date. You will ride at your scheduled day/time for individual placement; teams will be scored separately. Teams will be formed by mixed levels and awards will be presented at the end of the weekend. Cross-country competition course open for schooling BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: October 16-22. Text 301-514-0111 for appointment. Schooling XC Course open daily by appointment 301-514-0111. See website for details www.themarylandhorsetrials.com. No motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Absolutely no bicycles on course when horses are competing! 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. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a schooling pass, logo wear, lunch, a day of fun and more. Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information see www.themarylandhorsetrials.com/volunteers or email [email protected] Water for horses available on grounds, but it is advised to bring your own. More News: To stay up to date on new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, follow us on Facebook/Instagram. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Sharps containers can be found in multiple locations in the stabling area. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Be sure to use the USEF online declaration form to declare and legal drugs administered to your horse. See USEF General Rules for more information. USEF RULES: 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 PHOTOGRAPHY:In an effort to better regulate and maintain horse and rider safety during competition, and out of respect for the partnership with the Official Event Photographer, Erin Gilmore Photography, the Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm is implementing new freelance photography protocols during our Horse Trials. No private photographers will be allowed onsite during the event. Any private photographers found to be promoting private photography services or soliciting clients prior to or during the event will be asked to leave the competition immediately. Only credentialed media outlets will be granted photography passes..