United States Eventing Association

Competition Address:457 Kingsboro Road, Hamilton, GA 31811 Traveling Tips: Do not take “Alt. US Hwy. 27” (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping sites may route you to Lynn Dr. – do not turn here (dead end road with limited turnaround). If approaching from the south, do not take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights). From North: NOTE NEW DIRECTIONS DUE TO BRIDGE OUT:I‐85 south to Exit #21, I‐185 south. Exit #25, GA 18 south (left). 14 miles, Right on HWY 27 right at Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Look for Poplar Place Farm Show Entrance sign. Follow Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead. From South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to traffic light, then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12.0 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd. (pass farm main entrance), then as above. From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy./US 27 (exit 4) north, then as above.

Friday: Cross-Country courses open-3 pm. Saturday:Dressage - 8 am; Cross-country - 10am Sunday: Show Jumping-8 am

TD:Emily Holmes, FL Judges: Pres: Amanda Miller, NC Dressage Judges:Danielle Montgomery, GA CD: X-C:Cathy Wieschhoff, KY SJ: Jan Brodkin, FL

Available October 9 at www.poplarplacefarm.com. Stabling and RV charts will also be available on the website.

Enter On-Line: www.evententries.com (credit cards accepted). Mailsignatures, copy of Coggins & check(s) to Secretary. OR Send Entries To: Hannah Stocker, Secretary c/o AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 [email protected] Cell: (228) 860-2458 -- also during competition.Fax: (601) 426-9984 Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC

Organizer: Morgan Vaughn Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (504) 512-0124 Competition Management: Poplar Place Farm, LLC

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC.US funds only. We accept most major credit cards. Horse Trials Entry Fees: P/M/ T: $250N/BN/Starter/Intro: $225 Stabling: $225 for Thursday Noon - Sunday which includes one bag of shavings. Additional nights: $40/night based on availability. Pre-ordered shavings are $9/bag, otherwise $10/bag. Tack Stalls: $150 - based on availability. Stall deposit: $50.00 - Separate check or on credit card. Grounds fee: $50.00 Non-stabled (ship-in) horses and/or non-competing horses.

Camping:$60/night for all RV hook-ups! We have 15 - 50/30-amp spots, and 30 - 110 hook-up spots available. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs. First come, first serve! Please specify electrical hook-up needs. No hook-ups allowed from the barn. Old School (like in a tent) Camping- $20 Starter and Intro riders are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration, and USEA Starter/D&M Fees do not apply. In order to use Starter scores as a qualifier or towards year end leaderboard points, horse and rider do need to be USEA members prior to the start of the event.

Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Team Challenges:Poplar Place Farm is proudly hosting intercollegiate AND interscholastic team challenges. Please email the secretary with your team information.

Refunds: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be emailed or faxed on or before the closing date. No refunds after closing date.

Competition cancellation-Partial credit.

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.

Please check Website (www.poplarplacefarm.com) for updates & additional information. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Entries are accepted when received. Priority is based on “postmark date"(date on envelope or online submission date).Payment is due when entry submitted. If payment is not submitted with entry, payment must be received within 7 days or the “postmark date"may be changed to reflect the date the payment is postmarked. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PRE-APPROVED BY PPF DIRECTLY TO PAY THE WEEKEND OF, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE RIDE TIMES. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee and $5 COVID-19 Recovery Fee. Double entries: Not accepted. Starter & Introare exempt from USEA membership/horse registration, and the USEA Starter/D&M Fee does not apply to INTRO ONLY. In order to use Starter scores as a qualifier or towards year end leaderboard points, horse and rider do need to be USEA members prior to the start of the event. Junior and Senior divisions are Rider divisions in accordance with the definition of Rider in Appendix 3 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. XC pinny holder required. $50 stall stripping deposit: On separate check or on credit card and is required with entry. Returned checks - $40 fee. Late Fee:Entry postmarked after C.D. - $50 fee. Refunds:On or before closing date, refunds will be less $25 non-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be in writing via email or fax. Competition cancellation-Partial credit. Copy of negative Coggins within 12 months required for all horses &mustaccompany entry. Entry Status: Go towww.poplarplacefarm.com for entry status. Ride Times:Will be posted at www.poplarplacefarm.com. 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.

Horse Trials XC (all distances are estimates and are subject to change at the Course Designers Discretion): P:3,120m @ 520mpm.M: 3,000m @ 470mpm.T:2,600m @ 450mpm.TN/N:2,200m @ 375mpm.BN:2,000m @ 325mpm.Starter:1,200m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 2'3".Intro:1,000m @ 300mpm with jumps 18"- 2ft.

All courses:Rolling terrain, and courses are average for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed September 30, 2024

8 Fabulous Ribbons per Divison! Thoroughbred Incentive Program Awards for each level! Fun prizes for 1st and 2nd!

Stabling:$225/stall Thursday - Sunday and includes initial bag of shavings. Additional nights-$40 stall. 224 permanent stalls (10’ x 12’). Stall doors provided. $50 stall stripping deposit requited and must be included with entry on separate check on credit card. Tack stalls:$150 - available only after all horses have been assigned a stall. No stabling changes without the permission of secretary or $50 fine. Grounds fee:for non-stabled and non-competing horses $50 for entire event. Shavings:PLEASE PRE_ORDER!!!!!!!Pre-ordered shavings are $9/bag, otherwise $10/bag.
Veterinarian/Farrier:Dr. Aimee Vaughn, DVM, Restoration Integrative Veterinary Medicine(678) 6775294. Farrier: Kevin Strandlin (678) 427-6366. These numbers will also be posted on the stall cards and on the official scoreboard.

Columbus: Hampton Inn North - 12 miles (706) 256-2222. Tell them you are competing at Poplar Place for special horse show rate. On-siteCamping:$60/night for all RV hook-ups. We have 50/30-amp, and 110 hook-ups available. Limited spaces, please specify electric needs. First come, first serve! No hook-ups allowed from the barn. $20/night- Old School Camping (like in a tent)

Horse Trials Dressage:P: 2022USEF Preliminary Test B- SmM: 2022 USEF Modified B- Sm.T: 2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N: 2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN: 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter: 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Intro: 2023 USDF Intro Test C

FABULOUS all-weather footing in all arenas.

Horse Trials XC (all distances are estimates and are subject to change at the Course Designers Discretion): P:3,120m @ 520mpm.M: 3,000m @ 470mpm.T:2,600m @ 450mpm.TN/N:2,200m @ 375mpm.BN:2,000m @ 325mpm.Starter:1,200m @ 300mpm with jumps not to exceed 2'3".Intro:1,000m @ 300mpm with jumps 18"- 2ft.

All courses:Rolling terrain, and courses are average for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed September 30, 2024

Cross-country course closed September 30, 2024. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food concession on grounds – open early for breakfast. Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed during competition. If caught loose, $25 fine. No motorized vehicles allowed on XC courses. THIS INCLUDES ELECTRIC BIKES 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.”