United States Eventing Association

Entries must be be complete (Payment, Coggin's, Signed Waivers) or yourentry will be put on wait listuntil it is complete.Entry includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Preferred method of entry through Evententries.com. Refunds:On or before May 14th.- Less $25 non-refundable office fee; withdrawals will not be honored unless faxed, e-mailed or mailed on or before May 14th. NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. AfterMay 14ththere will be no refund unless there is a waiting list. ANY entries (if space allows) or changes made to entry after Closing Date, will be charged $50 processing fee. No changes to entry starting Monday before the event. Competition cancellation - No refund. X-C Pinny/Holder/Insert Required. Copy of current negative Coggins within 12 months must accompany entry. 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.

Approximate distances. P-3000m @ 520 mpm. T-2500m @ 470 mpm. N-2100m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800m@ 350 mpm. Starter 1400m@300 mpm Distances are approximates. All courses: A true test for horses with experience at these levels. Cross-country courses closed: Always and are not open until 3:00 PM on May 31. All Cross-Country courses will be aerated, if needed. Competition staff will decide about aeration, weather pending.

Awards: Prizes and 6 ribbons per division. In addition we will be offering two trophies: -The Golden Nugget Memorial Trophy, donated by Clarissa Wilmerding, will be awarded to the lowest scoring member of a Pony Club who is aged 18 oryounger who completes in all three phases of the Essex Horse Trials in any division. -The Jean and Elliott Haller Perpetual Trophy for Horsemanship will be presented to the rider who demonstrates good horsemanship and a superior partnership between horse and rider. This trophy is donated by Ms. AnnDavid of Hoopstick Farm.

Veterinarian:Running S Equine Veterinary Service. 908-832-5484. The phone numbers of the veterinarian and farrier will be posted at the Secretary's office. Stabling:Off site stabling is available, contact Marilyn Payne 908-334-0105 or email [email protected] Parking: On grounds, Enter gate on Rt 202

Primary and preferred accommodations at Courtyard Baking Ridge 595 Martinsville Road Basking Ridge 07920 Courtyard.com 908-542-0300 Limited rooms and first come, first served.

Test & arena sizes:P-2022 USEF Preliminary 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: USEA Starter test sm.

Approximate distances. P-3000m @ 520 mpm. T-2500m @ 470 mpm. N-2100m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800m@ 350 mpm. Starter 1400m@300 mpm Distances are approximates. All courses: A true test for horses with experience at these levels. Cross-country courses closed: Always and are not open until 3:00 PM on May 31. All Cross-Country courses will be aerated, if needed. Competition staff will decide about aeration, weather pending.

Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; Please state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. There will be tailgating for sale for all participating rider families. owners and sponsors. See the website www.essexhorsetrials.net for details. Dogs must be leashed with human attached: $100 fine for loose dogs. No Motorized Vehicles. 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”.