Galway Downs Spring H.T. and Preliminary Challenge
Comment
4.23.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH APRIL 30 - $50 late fee applied
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18721
Event Date: May 9 - 11, 2025
Open Date: Mar 25 | Close Date: Apr 22
Location: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd, CA 92592 (AREA 6)
Directions
Address: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
From I-15: To Hwy 79 South. East 6.5 miles to Los Caballos Rd. Turn left to Los Corralitos Rd. Right on Los Corralitos to Galway Downs Equestrian Event entrance: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,P,PChallenge,PR,M,MR
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: AI,I,P,PChallenge,PR,M,MR
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A,Starter
Tentative Schedule
Thu:Stables on at 8am.Cross-country course opens at 3 pm.
Fri:Show Jumping schooling rounds 12 pm-5 Intro-Preliminary. Dressage Test of Choice classes; HT OI, P and Preliminary Challenge Dressage 1pm.
Sat:Dressage M-Starter-8 am; Show Jumping Novice-Starter 12:30 pm; Cross-country Intermediate-Training-1 pm. Competitors Party-6:00; SJPrelim Challenge 6 pm
Sun: Cross-country Novice-Starter 8 am; Show Jumping Intermediate-Training-8:30 am;
Event Officials
TD: Michelle Henry, CA
Judges: Pres: Valerie Crail, CA
Dressage Judges:Bonnie Baumgartner, CA; Tiffany Silverman
SJ Judge:Malcolm Hook, OR
CD:X-C: Rob Mobley, TN; Alessandra Allen-Shinn, MT SJ:Brody Robertson
Starting Times
Available May 6 at kellerhousepresents.com.
Entry Information
Galway Downs-Secretary
c/o Event Entries
P.O. Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
Office: 601-428-4521; Mobile: 601-498-3330
[email protected]
Please waive signature requirements on overnight mail.
Draw checks to Del Mar Eventing
Organizer
Org: Robert Kellerhouse, [email protected], (619) 200-6424,
Direct questions to secretary at [email protected]
Comp Mnmgnt: Del Mar Eventing, Inc.
Fees
Entries accepted through EventEntries and Xentry.
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Del Mar Eventing, Inc.
Entry: AI/I: $375; PC: $440; P/M: $350;T: $300; N/BN: $290;Starter: $99. CT-A: $200.
Double Entries: $25.
Stabling: $250 Addit'l nights: $35.
Tack Stalls: $250
Shavings: $13/bag.
Non Compete Horses: $100.
Grounds fee: $100(non-stabled horses).
RV Hook Up /Lodging:available at galwaydownsequestrian.com/lodging/
VIP: VIP Tables for the event Available at KellerhousePresents.com
Refunds: Before C.D.-Full refund. After C.D. no refund unless entry or stabling can be filled from a wait list, if either is filled a refund will be given for either.Competition cancellation-No refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee 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.
Entries
We encourage EARLY entries by offering better refund policy. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE! Entries received after closing date are subject to late fee up to $50. Bounced Check=$25. $25 Change Fee for changes made after the closing date. Refunds: Before C.D.-Full refund. After C.D. no refund unless entry or stabling can be filled from a wait list, if either is fill a refund will be given for either.Competition cancellation-No refund.
Neg. Coggins required for out-of-state horses within 12 months.
USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter participants are exempt for USEA membership; USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply.
PRELIMINARY AND ABOVE: MUST send copy of rider, owner & trainer USEF Card.
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
I-2900m @ 550 mpm/31 jumping efforts.Preliminary Challenge and allP-2700 m @ 520 mpm/28 jumping efforts.M-2600m @ 490 mpm.T-2500 m @ 420 mpm/20 jumping efforts.N-2100 m @ 375 mpm/18 jumping efforts.BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm/max 2'7", 15 jumps.Starter- 1400m @ 300 mpm, max height 2’3”, 12-15 efforts.
All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed May 3.
Awards
Preliminary Challenge $15,000.Special prizes to highest placing Preliminary Horse and Preliminary Rider.Trophy & 7 ribbons per divisions, and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for all levels.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$250/stall from noon Wed. to noon Mon. 500 stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided. Non-stabled horses- $100. Extra shavings available for purchase @ $13/bag. Further info and stabling requests, contact Kristi Fetzer, (707) 318-8701, email[email protected].
Veterinarian:Temeku Equine, Dr. Chris Huth, Dr. Marc McCaughan, Dr. Jennifer Rosenberg: (951) 302-6646
Accommodations
Please see galwaydownsequestrian.com/lodging/
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: CT-A & AI: 2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.P Challenge- 2022 USEF Preliminary Test C- 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.Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test Sm.
Arenas: Geo Textile.
Cross-Country
I-2900m @ 550 mpm/31 jumping efforts.Preliminary Challenge and allP-2700 m @ 520 mpm/28 jumping efforts.M-2600m @ 490 mpm.T-2500 m @ 420 mpm/20 jumping efforts.N-2100 m @ 375 mpm/18 jumping efforts.BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm/max 2'7", 15 jumps.Starter- 1400m @ 300 mpm, max height 2’3”, 12-15 efforts.
All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed May 3.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed May 3 at sundown.
Divisions further divided if entries warrant; state birth date on entry.
Food on grounds.
Show Jumping in Grand Prix arena,
Non-competing horses $100 facility use fee.
Dogs must be leashed.
Schooling Dressage Tests may be offered on Friday; details at KellerhousePresents.com.
Preliminary Challenge featuring local wines and beers and catered Dinner served in our Pavilion following awards at 7PM. Tickets and Tables for VIP Available at www.GalwayDowns.Net
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”.