Plantation Field H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18761
Event Date: June 7, 2025
Open Date: Apr 22 | Close Date: May 20
Location: 450 Apple Grove Rd., PA 19320 (AREA 2)
Directions
GPS Directions: 319-321 Apple Grove Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320
From South: 95 North to exit 100, North to Rte 1, N to Rte 82 exit. Left at ramp approx. 4 miles to round-a-bout (traffic circle) stay on Rte 82 through Unionville. Go past Green Valley Rd and Tapeworm Rd. After stop at Newark Rd take your next right (about 1/2 mile) onto Apple Grove Rd. Event is about 1 mile on right. Narrow road...please be considerate of the neighbors' lawns.
From North: 95 South to 322 west to Rte 1 south, past Longwood Gardens, stay on Rte 1 By-pass to the Rte 82 exit. Right at ramp on to Rt. 82 North approx. 4 miles to round-a-bout (traffic circle) stay on
Rte 82, through Unionville. Go past Green Valley Rd and Tapeworm Rd. After stop at Newark Rd take
your next right (about 1/2 mile) onto Apple Grove Rd. Event is about 1
mile on right.Narrow road...please be considerate of the neighbors' lawns.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Jr,TR,N,N-Jr,NR,BN,BN-Jr,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
Tentative Schedule
Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9 am; Cross-country-9:30 am.
Event Officials
TD: Rick Caldwell, CT
Judges: Pres: Muffin Pantaze, VA;Dressage Judges: Domenique Carson, MD
SJ Judge: Pam Wiedemann, PA
CD: XC & SJ: Jeff Kibbie, PA
Starting Times
Available Wednesday, June 8th after 5:00 pm at www.plantationfield.com.
Entry Information
Enter ELECTRONICALLY on-line atwww.evententries.com. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries made on-line, including 100% of entry even if cancelled after closing. Immediately mail checks, signature page (download fromevententries.com), and Coggins to address below. Entries are not accepted until payment is made. If using Fedex or Overnight Mail signature requirements are waived. Pay with credit card or mail check to address below. No hand-written entries. Must be able to read entries, email addresses, and Coggins (including dates and accession numbers). Bambi Glaccum, Secretary PO Box 412 Unionville, PA 19375.
Bambi Glaccum, Secretary
PO Box 412
Unionville, PA 19375
Cell/Text:(610) 316-0450 Fax: 610-347-1001
ALL ENTRY COMMUNICATION MUST BE DONE VIA EMAIL: [email protected]
Contact for questions week of event: (610)316-0450 cell
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plantationfield.com
Enter electronically on-line at www.evententries.com
Draw checks to PFEE, Inc.Foreign/Canada checks add $10 to each entry fee. (US Dollars only).
Organizer
Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc., c/o Molly Bull, PO Box 412, Unionville, PA 19375, [email protected] or 434 962 0306.
Assistant and Day of Organizer: Colleen Rutledge
Fees
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Plantation Field Equestian Events, Inc. (PFEE, Inc.) Foreign/Canada add $10.00 to each entry fee: US dollars only.
Entry Fee (Postmark April 25 - May 23): I, P, M $285, T-N-BN $260 (does not include USEA/USEF fees)
Post Entry Fee - if space allows (Postmark after May 23): I, P, M$360; T-N-BN $335 (does not include USEA/USEF fees)
Stabling Fee: $200 Friday AM through Monday Noon. Dirty stall fee $50, invoiced if stall not stripped clean.
Late Fee: $75.00 (included in post entry fees above).
Missing Item fee: $20.00 per item.
Refunds: Before Closing Day: less $25 non-refundable office fee, notify secretary in writing. NOTE: all complete entries received within 5 days of opening day - no charge for cancellation or changes if made before closing date. After Closing Day: entry/stabling - no refund. Competition cancellation - no refund. All changes, scratches, etc. must be written, either by email or fax.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of
the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries
Our preferred method of entry is through evententries.com. Please make sure your Event Entries rider, horse, owner, and trainer profiles are up-to-date before entering. All entry fees includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. All entries must be printed and have a valid email address. All communication will be done by email.
Double entries: $30. All complete entries submitted within 5
days of opening date will not be charged for cancellation or changes if
made before closing date. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse
registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels.
Refunds: see above. USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:
see above.
Change fee: $25/change. No changes to entry after Tuesday, June 3. A $20 per item
CHARGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO ALL ENTRIES MISSING SIGNATURE PAGE, COGGINS,
PAYMENT, OR OTHER INFORMATION if not received by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 26th.
Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Failure to notify secretary of intent not to compete will incur $30 fee. This applies also to
no-shows.
Riders must submit entry with payment to the secretary. Only PAID entries will be accepted. Divisions may be divided or combined if entries warrant. If not noted on entry rider
will be put into Open Division. Riders may be limited to 3 horses per level if event is oversubscribed on opening day. Wait List policy: Entries will be accepted based on the postmark of mailed payment or the date electronic payment was made. Entries will be accepted from the wait list as space allows.
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-3100 m @550 mm. P-2900 m @ 520 mpm. M 2600m @ 490 mpmT-2500 m @450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm. I/P moderate for horses moving up. T/N/BN moderate. Rolling terrain requires fit horse. Well established turf. Cross-country course closed February 1.
Awards
8 ribbons per division.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited amount of temporary stabling available on grounds. Latching doors provided on all stalls. Tent stabling available for this event. $200 per stall for entire weekend. Veterinarian: Unionville Equine Center, (610) 932-6800; Farrier # will be posted at show office.
Accommodations
The Hotel Warner, West Chester (610) 692-6920 or online www.hotelwarner.com The Hilton Garden Inn (610) 444-9100 or on line at www.gardeninn.com. Fairfield Inn & Suites, Kennett Square, (610)444-8995. Best Western, Rts. 1 & 322, Chadds Ford, (610) 358-9400. Mendenhall Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 52, Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, (610) 388-1181. Kennett Steak and Mushroom Restaurant & Motel, (610) 444-6531; For more listings and B&B's www.chestercountylinks.com/chester/topic/lodging.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std.P-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. Dressage rings and warm up on tapeta all-weather footing.
Cross-Country
I-3100 m @550 mm. P-2900 m @ 520 mpm. M 2600m @ 490 mpmT-2500 m @450 mpm. N-2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 350 mpm. I/P moderate for horses moving up. T/N/BN moderate. Rolling terrain requires fit horse. Well established turf. Cross-country course closed February 1.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed February 1. The only time the course is open for schooling is on the scheduled schooling day Wednesday June 14.
Show Jumping and SJ warm-up on grass footing.
Riders may be limited on total rides. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and put birth date on entry.
Food available on grounds.
Please note that there will be no tack vendor on site for this event.
No motorized vehicles on cross country.Golf carts, scooters, mini bikes, e-bikes permitted on rest of property if operated by licensed drivers at least 16 years of age.
LEASH DOGS! Yellow Warning Card will be issued per USEF rule GR
1301.6 for all loose dogs plus $50 FINE! NO dogs on
course! All LOOSE dogs on course $100 FINE! All fees & fines
payable to Plantation Field Course Building Fund.
EV114 Dress 1. 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”.
Any changes or additional information pertinent to the competition will be posted on www.plantationfield.com
We always welcome volunteers! Email [email protected] or sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com