Spring Gulch H.T.
Comment
4.30.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH MAY 6 - $30 late fee applied
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18732
Event Date: May 17, 2025
Open Date: Apr 1 | Close Date: Apr 29
Location: Hwy 85, CO 92065 (AREA 9)
Directions
From Denver & points North: I‑25 South to C‑470 West. Exit Santa Fe Drive (Rte. 85). Turn South (left) at top of off-ramp.
1.5 miles to Spring Gulch Equestrian Area on east side of highway, across from George T. Sanders Co.
Pass through Spring Gulch Flags at entrance.
$5 parks use fee will be charged per day for all vehicles and trailers to park on site.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-P,Starter
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross‑country course opens at 3PM
Sat: ALL LEVELS P-CT/M/T/N/BN/S
Dressage will start at 8am followed by Show Jumping then Cross Country
Event Officials
TD: John Clay, AL
Judges: Pres:Mikki Kuchta, NYDressage Judge:Amy Jablonovsky, CO
SJ Judge: Daphne Bytner, CO
CD:X-CAlessandra Allen-Shinn, MT
Show Jumping Designer: Alessandra Allen-Shinn, MT
Starting Times
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
Spring Gulch HT c/o Heather Petersen
22750 County Rd 37, Elbert, CO 80106
Please waive signature requirement for overnight deliveries.
Draw checks to Central Colorado Eventing
Secretary Email: [email protected]
Secretary Cell: 719-338-0854
Organizer
Org:Mary Hjelmstad, Organizer
719-466-7318 [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Jones,
[email protected], 720.346.4478 - email preferred contact.
Volunteers Check in athttps://www.eventingvolunteers.com/Central Colorado EventingOrganizing Committee
Fees
Entry Fees for ALL HT LEVELS: $240.00 CT-P: $175 All applicable USEF/USEA fees (see 2025 entry form). Entrant must provide USEF and/or USEA member and horse registration numbers. All mandatory signature lines must be signed with original signatures or electronic signatures. Entrant must use USEA Entry Form.
Intro competitors are exempt from USEA membership and non-membership fees and USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Draw checks to Central Colorado Eventing.
Xentry or EventEntries preferred.
No Stabling is offered for this event.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund.
Please notify secretary by email.
Competition cancellation - no refund
USEA Starter/D&M Fee: 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.
Entries
Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Double entries: Accepted.
USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter. Starter participants are exempt from USEA membership.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund.
Please notify secretary by email. Competition cancellation- no refund.
Proof of Neg. Coggins within 12 months and Health Certificate required for out‑of‑state horses only.
Late entries accepted if space permits with $30 late entry fee.
Electronic Entries accepted and preferred via evententries.com and Xentry system.
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
M-2200m @ 490mpm
T-2200 m @ 450 mpm
N-2000 m @ 400 mpm
BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm; 14‑16 jumps, max.
Starter-1600m @ 300 mpm
Terrain: Rolling hills with sandy footing.
All courses will be suitable for the time of the year.
Water/Ditches/Terrain on course for all divisions. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES MAY 5th.
Water/Ditches/Terrain on course for all divisions. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES MAY 5th.
Awards
Ribbons to 10th place per division. Special Prizes for all division winners.
Stabling/Veterinarian
No Stabling is offered for this event.
Veterinarian: On site during competition only. # will be posted in secretary's office.
Farrier:On grounds 30 minutes before the start and during all show hours.
Accommodations
Hotels within 10-15 minutes of Spring Gulch Equestrian Park:
Comfort Suites Castle Rock (303) 814-9999.
Hampton Inn, (303) 989-6900.
Residence Inn by Marriott (303) 683-5500.
Fairfield Inn (303) 290-6700(800) 678-2267 .
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Camping: Chatfield State Park,Dressage
Test & Arena Sizes:
P-CT-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.
M- 2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.
T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.
N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.
BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.
Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.
Arenas: Sand
Cross-Country
M-2200m @ 490mpm
T-2200 m @ 450 mpm
N-2000 m @ 400 mpm
BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm; 14‑16 jumps, max.
Starter-1600m @ 300 mpm
Terrain: Rolling hills with sandy footing.
All courses will be suitable for the time of the year.
Water/Ditches/Terrain on course for all divisions. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES MAY 5th.
Water/Ditches/Terrain on course for all divisions. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES MAY 5th.
Other Information
Cross‑country course closes May 5th!
No one may ride any horse, walk or otherwise view the cross-country course.
Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
If experience level not completed, higher will be assumed.
Concessions offered on grounds - Mexican Food Truck
Highlands Ranch Metro District Rules:
Currently $5/vehicle parking fee will be charged too all vehicles and trailers.
No horses may be ridden on dam.
Dogs must be leashed; $50 fine will be assessed to owners of unleashed or troublesome dogs.
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.
USEA Medical card/armband must be worn; limited supply for sale on grounds.
“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”.