Ocala Winter II

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18686

Event Date: Mar 13 - 16, 2025

Open Date: Jan 28 | Close Date: Feb 25

Location: 11008 S Hwy 475, FL 34480 (AREA 3)

Directions

Address: 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480. I-75 to one exit south of Ocala; exit 341, Belleview, Route 484. Go east on 484 for 2.5 miles to C.R. 475. Turn left onto 475 north. Go 2.5 miles, Horse Park entrance will be on your left. NEW ENTRANCE is also available and closest entrance from I-75. Exit same as above directions heading East. SW County Hwy 485 approx. 1/4 mile. Left onto 475A (also called SW 16th Ave.) As you turn onto 475A, E-Z Mart and Country Lane Tack on left, Race Track Fuel on right. Continue for 1 1/2 miles. FL Horse Park sign and new driveway on Right. Driveway takes you to the west end of stabling. Park and go to Office to find stall #, OR, proceed to the main day-parking area to the East of the Show Office.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,TYH,N,NH,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,IH,IR,P,PH,PR,PYH,M

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday - Cross COuntry Course opens 3pm Thurs: 1-Day: OI+OP+7YO-P+OM+OT+6YO+OT+ON (8:00 Dressage, 10 am Show Jumping, 12 pm cross country - time approx.) OT has the option to run 1-day on Thursday or 2-day over Fri/Sat. ** Thursday will be capped at 200 entries ** Fri: 8:00 am Dressage A-I/I/P/M/TH/OT; 11:00 am Show Jumping A-I/I/P/M/TH/OT (time approx.) Sat: 8:00 am Dressage TR/N/BN; 8:00 AM Show Jumping TR/N/BN; 9:30 Cross-country A-I/I/P/M/TH/OT (level order may change). Sun: 9:00 am Cross-country TR/N/BN (level order may change); 9:00 Show Jumping N/BN. **** subject to change pending entry numbers **** PH, PR, MH, MR, TH/T-Rider, Novice, BN will all run over two days.

Event Officials

TD: Katherine Cooper "R", Asst TD: Domenique Carson "r" + TBD POGJ:Wayne Quarles "S" Dressage Judges:Heather Stalker "S", Cheryl Holekamp "S", Gale Fox "S", Heather Gillette "S" SJ Judges:Ramona Petrillo "R" CD:XC: Jay Hambly, CAN SJ: Chris Barnard, FL

Starting Times

Ride times will be posted Tuesday before the show on EventEntries Show Center and the FL Horse park website. www.flhorsepark.com One-day entrants are designated with a (1) next to the division on the Entry Status s page.

Entry Information

Rick Dunkerton c/o AMS P.O.Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441 phone: 601 498 3330 Email: [email protected] Register Online at: www.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT. FHP WILL BE COVERING ALL CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES Late payments by credit card only. NO checks accepted upon arrival for entries.

Organizer

Ocala Organizing Committee co-organizer Leah Lang-Gluscic [email protected] (603) 970-0023

Fees

Electronic entries will be accepted at www.evententries.com. Entries are not processed without payment. Late payments by credit card only. AI/I: $285 P: $275 M:$265 T: $250 N/BN:$235 After Closing Date: AI/I $335 P: $325 M: $315 T: $300 N/BN:$265 6-Year-Old Horse Division - Open Training Level: $240/$290 after closing date 7-Year-Old Horse Division - Open Preliminary Level: $260/$310 after closing date

Stabling: $70/night, all entries, non-compete horses and tack stalls. No stall deposit, no need to strip your stall. Ship-in Fee: $30.00-non-stabled horses Shavings: $12/bag. Must be pre-ordered on entry Camping: Hookups- $50/night. Primitive: $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary. RESERVE EARLY, another function scheduled at Park. Early arrivals or additional night stabling MUST notify Secretary.

Entries may be combined or divided; minimum of 10 entries to run 'Horse' divisions.

Refunds: Before Closing Date, entries refunded in full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date, refund at organizing committee's discretion. Competition cancellation- pending circumstances, potential refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M Fee ($35) 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.

Reminders: 1) Anybody competing Modified level and above must be a USEF Life and Senior Active Member with SafeSport completed before the first day of competition. 2) All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes including Parents and Trainers, 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.

Entries

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. - Electronic entries will be accepted at www.evententries.com. - Entries are not complete without payment. - Late payments by credit card, only. - Late fee-entering after closing date, $50 - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. - Returned check charge: $50. - Double entries: Not accepted. - Neg. Coggins required within 12 months. Out-of-state horses MUST have a health certificate for entry into the state of Florida. - PAPER NUMBER PINNIES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL PHASES - NO BRIDLE TAGS - YOU MUST submit a 2025 membership card for USEF membership for the rider/owner/trainer of horses competing at the Modified level and above. NO cell phone 'cards' can be used. If a membership card has not been received, you will be required to pay the $45 Show Pass (non-member) Fee. - Competitors must have a full membership with USEA and the horse properly registered for the level of competition. - Refunds: Before Closing Date, entries refunded in full less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date, refund at organizing committee's discretion. Competition cancellation- pending circumstances, potential refund. Services are rendered as of Closing Date of Event. Changes to entries will only be taken up to Monday the week of the show. Any changes after Monday at midnight will be fined $100 fee. Any entries that have been "sold" between riders can only be used for the exact times and divisions of the original entry. All scratches will only be considered if they’re submitted to the secretary at the show office.

Competitor Information

AI/I-3000-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-2600-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2200-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2200-2600 m @ 450 mpm. N-1800-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses built to standards, see APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR HORSE TRIALS in the Eventing Rule Book. Courses will be medium level difficulty, appropriate for time of year. Courses closed March 1st XC schooling available Monday after the show

Awards

Ribbons to 8th place, prizes for first place. TIP awards for Thoroughbreds

Stabling/Veterinarian

12x12 with doors, 1 bag shavings provided. Additional shavings can be ordered through the Show Office or pre-ordered on EventEntries.com. Tabs can be opened but must have Open Check attached. Payment: Cash, Check or PayPal ([email protected]) Veterinarian: Competition Vet: Dr. Jason Holloway 352-362-5210 # posted at office and on stall cards Farrier:Chris Gallagher 407-797-3578

Accommodations

Official Hotels with competitor rates: HILTON OCALA, 3600 SW 36th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 www.hiltonocala.com https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=OCFOHHF&corporateCode=N2647014 SpringHill Suites https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1715354973453&key=CORP&app=resvlink Camping on grounds, with electrical hookup $50/night. Primitive $10/night. ALL MUST reserve with Secretary.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: A-2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M-2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas and warm-up will be on either fiber arenas or grass surface pending entry numbers.

Cross-Country

AI/I-3000-3575 m @ 550 mpm. P-2600-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M - 2200-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T-2200-2600 m @ 450 mpm. N-1800-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses built to standards, see APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR HORSE TRIALS in the Eventing Rule Book. Courses will be medium level difficulty, appropriate for time of year. Courses closed March 1st XC schooling available Monday after the show

Other Information

Cross-country courses closed March 1st. Divisions further divided if entries warrant, state birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs MUST be leashed. Golf cart rentals available: [email protected] or (352) 307-0111 Please order by the Friday prior to event weekend. NO WHEELED VEHICLES allowed on course. THIS INCLUDES MOTORIZED BICYCLES Photographer: XPress Fotohttps://www.xpressfoto.com/ All riders are required to wear pinnies for all 3-phases. Anybody not compliant will be fined $100, payable to the Florida Horse Park. NO BRIDLE TAGS PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders 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 which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.< 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.