Full Moon Farm's Fall HT

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We may still have stalls on-site and off-site available, please contact FMF Secretary [email protected] to inquire. 

 

10.29.24 Post entries open through November 12th, $50 late fee applied. 

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18628

Event Date: Nov 17, 2024

Open Date: Oct 1 | Close Date: Oct 29

Location: Finksburg, 4326 Louisville Rd, MD 21048 (AREA 2)

Directions

From Westminster, MD and points North:Follow Rte 140 East from Westminster or West from Reisterstown to Rte 91 (Gamber Road) in Finksburg. Take Rte 91 South toward Gamber. Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road. Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile. Full Moon Farm is on the right. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign. From Interstate I-70:Take I-70 East from Frederick or West from Baltimore to Rte 32 North. Proceed approximately 8 miles North on Rte 32 where you will cross over Liberty Reservoir and go up a long hill. Turn right onto Bollinger Mill Road. Go ONLY 50 yards and turn left onto Louisville Road. Follow Louisville Road approximately 0.8 miles. Full Moon Farm is on the left. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign. From Baltimore:From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) take I-795 North to Rte 140 West (Exit (9B). Turn left onto Rte 91 (Gamber Road). Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road. Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile. Full Moon Farm is on the right. Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,MTH,MTR,T,TH,TR,TN,TNH,TNR,N,NH,NR,NBN,NBNH,NBNR,BN,BNH,BNR

USEA Recognized Tests: CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,Starter,StarterR,Pre-Starter,Pre-StarterR,Tadpole,TadpoleR

Tentative Schedule

Sat:Competitor's Party when XC Course opens at 3pm. Sun:Dressage starting around 7:30 am. Show Jumping around 9am. XC around 9:15am. We will have multiple dressage arenas running at the same time. Pre-Starter and Poles will run in their own arenas at the same time as Starter and above. ***Please note: All riders will have published XC times being approx. 10 min after their SJ ride is complete; we expect riders to go directly from SJ to XC warm-up. For SJ & XC: Riders will be taken in numerical order when possible, but may also be taken in order of arrival.

Event Officials

TD:Katie Domino (MD) Pres GJ:Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (MD) Dressage Judges:Peggy Pariso (MD), Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (MD), Nicki Carson (MD) SJ Course Designer:Daniel Clasing (VA) SJ Judge:Kathy White (VA) XC Course Designer:Daniel Clasing (VA) XC Course Builder: Eric Bull (VA)

Starting Times

Times (subject to change!) will be posted by 2pm the Thursday prior to the show athttps://fullmoonfarm.com/competitions/horse-trials/. Times will likely change after the original posting. Please check your ride times periodically- especially the night before and the morning of the show.

Entry Information

Please complete entries via Event Entries ("EE"). To submit an entry needingpayment adjustments(e.g., FMF bucks, entry won via auction): Please download the entry packet via EE and email it to [email protected]. Mailed entries can be sent (with additional $10 paper entry fee) to: FMF C/O Secretary 4326 Louisville Road Finksburg, MD 21048

Organizer

Stephen and Karen Fulton, 4326 Louisville Road, Finksburg, MD 21048. [email protected].

Fees

*Please note that USEA uses the term "Tadpole" for the Poles (ground poles) division name. Full Horse Trials (HT) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Rate: (For entries COMPLETED AND PAIDduring Early Bird period 10/8-10/22) MT & T:$225*;TN, N, NBN, BN, & Starter:$220*; Pre-Starter (18") & Poles (ground poles):$135. *Entries for Starter and up: Must also pay the $30 USEA Starter and D&M fee. Regular Rate: (For entries COMPLETED AND PAID during regular registration period 10/23-11/5) MT & T:$250*;TN, N, NBN, BN, & Starter:$245*; Pre-Starter (18") & Poles (ground poles):$160. *Entries for Starter and up: Must also pay the $30 USEA Starter and D&M fee. Post Closing Date Rate: (For entriesCOMPLETED AND/OR PAID after Closing Date) MT & T:$300*;TN, N, NBN, BN, & Starter:$295*; Pre-Starter (18") & Poles (ground poles):$210. *Entries for Starter and up: Must also pay the $30 USEA Starter and D&M fee. Waitlist/Last-Minute Entries may be accepted at Secretary's discretion. To be considered, please email completed entry packet to [email protected]. For Pre-Starter & Poles: USEA Membership/Non-membership fees are waived. The USEA Starter and D&M fee is waived. Combined Test (CT) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Rate for all levels: $75 (For entries COMPLETED AND PAID during Early Bird period). Regular Rate for all levels: $100 (For entries COMPLETED AND PAID during regular registration period). Post Closing Date Rate for all levels: $150 (For entriesCOMPLETED AND/OR PAID after Closing Date). Waitlist/Last-Minute Entries may be accepted at Secretary's discretion. To be considered, please email completed entry packet to [email protected]. Dressage Test of Choice (TOC) ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Rate for all tests: $30 (For entries COMPLETED AND PAID during Early Bird period). Regular Rate for all tests: $55 (For entries COMPLETED AND PAID during regular registration period). Post Closing Date Rate for all tests: $105 (For entries COMPLETED AND/OR PAID after Closing Date). Waitlist/Last-Minute Entries may be accepted at Secretary's discretion. To be considered, please email completed entry packet to [email protected]. INCOMPLETE ENTRY FEES: Entry Fees are assessed based on the date that the entry isCOMPLETE and PAID, as listed above. Packets will not be released for any rider with an incomplete entry or who owes money. Missing/Incomplete Paperwork:IfANY paperwork/forms (e.g., FMF waiver, Coggins, Signatures,USEA numbers, etc.) are incorrect/incomplete/missing/out-of-date after the Tuesday before the show, an ADDITIONAL $25 admin fee will be charged. This fee MUST be paid online or in-person with cash at packet pickup on show day. CHANGE FEES: Changes made on/priorto CD:No charge. Changes made after CDthrough Nov. 12th:$50 change feeper actual changemade(i.e., change of horse + rider = $100),notper email received. Changes made on/after Nov 13th:If accepted, $75 change feeper actual changemade(i.e., change of horse + rider = $150),notper email received. All changes (including change of rider, horse, or division) must be made via email ([email protected]). No changes, withdrawals, or stabling requests will be accepted by telephone. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute changes (i.e., changes made the Wednesday before the show or thereafter), but please be aware that changes of horse, rider, & division can be difficult to make once the schedule is nearly complete. STABLING FEES: Muck Deposit:A $100 check must be given to the Secretary at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested. Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online. Limited Off-Site Stabling:$75/night, if available. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online. REFUNDS: Before the CD:Entry fee (less a $25 non-refundable office fee) and the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30, if applicable) will be refunded. On/after the CD:No refunds for Entry fees. The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30, if applicable) will be refunded. Competition Cancelation:No refunds for Entry fees. The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30, if applicable) will be refunded. USEA Starter & D&M FeeRefund Policy:The USEA Starter and 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

Please register online viaEvent Entries. Please note that in addition to the divisions listed here, we will offer Combined Tests for Starter, Pre-Starter, and Poles (Tadpole), as well as Dressage Tests of Choice. These options will be made available on Event Entries. For all HT divisions: Please select your preference for Horse, Rider, or Open; divisions may be combined at the organizer's discretion. If you need to pay by check, please make payable to Full Moon Farm. Entries will not be considered complete until payment is received in full. Questions?Please contact our Secretary via email at[email protected]. 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. All horses must wear their competition number while on grounds- ESPECIALLY during all 3 phases(either on bridle or saddle pad).Riders must bringtheir own pinny holders and bridle tags/saddle pad numbers. We will provide paper inserts for pinny holders. We do not provide bridle tags. Communicationwill be done via email. Riders are responsible for including a legible and current email address on their entry forms.

Competitor Information

The best footing in Area 2, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner. Cross-country course open for schooling, but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner. Please visithttps://fullmoonfarm.com/services/cross-country-schooling/ for more information. APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO: MT & T- Length and speed TBD. TN&N-Length and speed TBD. BN-Length and speed TBD. Starter-Length and speed TBD; water option. Pre-Starter-Length TBD; untimed; no water. Poles-Length TBD; untimed; no water. All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted. Speeds will be set by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches.

Awards

For HT and CT: Prize(s) and 8 ribbons per judged division. (Judged division = minimum of 3 starters.) Small prizes or ribbons may be awarded for HC riders at the event's discretion. USEA Area II ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE(MT - Starter). Sign up for a team by contacting the Adult Rider Coordinatorat[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 team results will be shared at the end of the competition.

Stabling/Veterinarian

If interested in stabling please email [email protected] before sending in stabling payment. STABLING FEES:

Muck Deposit:A $75 check must be given to the Secretary at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested.

Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary for availability prior to selecting the Stabling option online. Limited Off-Site Stabling:$75/night. Please contact the Secretary for availability prior to selecting the Stabling option online.

VET, FARRIER, & RIDER REP: TBD Vet, farrier, and rider representative contact info will be made available on the results/announcements board.

Accommodations

Hampton Inn Owings Mills- 410-654-2780. Hyatt Place Owings Mills- 410-998-3630. Days Inn Westminster- 25 South Cranberry Road Westminster, MD 21157 410-857-1407

Dressage

Tests and arena sizes:MT-2022 USEF Modified TestA- Sm.TN/T-2022USEATraining Test A- Sm.N- 2022USEANovice TestA- Sm.BN- 2022USEABeginner Novice TestA- Sm.Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test- Sm.Pre-Starter-USDF Intro Test A-Sm,Poles-USDF Intro Test A-Sm.

Cross-Country

The best footing in Area 2, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner. Cross-country course open for schooling, but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner. Please visithttps://fullmoonfarm.com/services/cross-country-schooling/ for more information. APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO: MT & T- Length and speed TBD. TN&N-Length and speed TBD. BN-Length and speed TBD. Starter-Length and speed TBD; water option. Pre-Starter-Length TBD; untimed; no water. Poles-Length TBD; untimed; no water. All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted. Speeds will be set by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches.

Other Information

Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will incur a $50 fine. Food truck & vendor info will be posted on the website. (If none listed, please expect limited food & water on grounds.) Maryland and USEA COVID-19 rules will be in effect. 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. All riders MUST wear ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets with fastened attached harness at all times when mounted. Horses must wear their competition number while on show grounds. Riders must wear their number during the XC phase; riders are encouraged to wear their number during the SJ phase and in warm-up areas. All riders MUST wear body protection vests during the cross country phase. “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”.