Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. I
Comment
5.28.25 ACCEPTING POST ENTRIES THROUGH May 30 - $50 late fee applies
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18764
Event Date: June 13 - 15, 2025
Open Date: Apr 29 | Close Date: May 27
Location: 1460 Hwy 154, CA 93460 (AREA 6)
Directions
Address:1460 Hwy 154, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.From North: Hwy 101 to 154 approx. 7 miles, left on Baseline at stop sign,an immediate right after church. Follow Baseline to sign on right (approx. 1 mile). Dirt road will take you to stabling.From South: Hwy 101 to 154 west from Santa Barbara across San Marcos Pass, approx. 25 miles after starting on 154. Turn right on Baselineat stop sign before Shepherd of the Valley Church. Take immediate right to continue on Baseline & follow approx. 1 mi. to sign on right. Dirt road will take you to stabling.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,TR,TN,N,NR,BN,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Grasshopper,Intro,NEH,OEH-BN,OEH-N,YEH-4,YEH-5
USEF/USEA Recognized: IP,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Grasshopper,Intro,NEH,OEH-BN,OEH-N,YEH-4,YEH-5
Tentative Schedule
Management reserves the right to modify the schedule.
Thurs: Stables open at 9 am. Cross-country course opens at3 pm. Pre-show dressage 12:30-5pm (see other information below). Pre-show XC 3-5pm YEH/OEH Dressage PM
Fri: HT Dressage - 8 am. YEH/OEH PM Jumping
Sat: Cross-country - 7:30 am.
Sun: Show jumping - 7:30 am.
Event Officials
TD:Debra Dealcuaz, TX
Judges: Pres:Vicki Stashuk-Matisi, CA
Dressage Judges:Patty Mayer, CA; TBA
CD: X-C:Adri Doyal, TXSJ:Jose Nava, CA
Starting Times
Available 1 week prior to event at https://www.startboxscoring.com
Show jumping will run in reverse order of standings.
Entry Information
Kim Goto Miner, 10253 Principe Pl, Camarillo, CA 93012. Phone/Text - (559) 779-8765 Email [email protected]
IMPORTANT If using Xentry you MUSTprint and mail the entry form including signatures and payment (if not paid online) for your entry to be considered complete. Entries without payment will not be accepted until payment is received or arrangements made.
Draw checks to Shepherd Ranch Horse Trials.
Organizer
Org: Ken Sexton
Competition Management:Shepherd Ranch Management Committee.
Please direct all questions through the secretary.
Fees
Draw checks to Shepherd Ranch Horse Trials.
Entry: IP,P,PT: $325.00 All other HT levels: $300.00. YEH/NEH/OEH: $175 Entries accepted after closing date as space permits with mandatory $50.00 post-entry fee.
Stabling: $200.00 Thursday 9 am to Sunday sundown. Additional nights: $25Contact Secretary for permission for early arrival or late departure.
Trailer-in Fee: $100 for non-stabled horses.
Non-Competing Horse: ONLY AS SPACE IS AVAILABLE. Contact Show Secretary.
Teams: $5 per person. Teams of 3 or 4, best 3 scores to count, all team members at same level.
Incomplete entries: $20 fee for all incomplete entries.
Refunds:Before May 20 - Full Refund. From May 21 to Closing Date - entry/stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After closing date - no refunds unless spot can be filled from waitlist. Competition cancellation - no 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.
Entries
Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA membership and horse registration are required for all levels, except Intro. Intro is exempt from the USEA Starter/D&M fee.Preliminaryriders, owners, trainers must be current USEF members or pay $45 USEF Show Pass Fee per person. Include proof of current USEF membership with entry for Prelim riders, owners, and trainers with entry to avoid the USEF Show Pass Fee.
Complete Entries: An entry is considered complete if it is received, with full payment. EventEntries. come or XEntry with full payment with all signatures and proof of USEF membership for Prelim riders/owners/trainers. If payment is not received with entry, it is considered incomplete and will not be accepted until payment is received. Please read "Additional Information" for entry prioritization.
Entry changes: $40 fee for all changes after closing date.Post Entry/Late Fee:$50 for all entries or payments received between May 27 - June 6th if space allows. $100 for all entries accepted after June 6th.
Double entries:Not accepted.
Refunds:Before May 20 - Full Refund. From May 21 to Closing Date - entry/stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date - No Refunds unless spot can be filled from waitlist. Competition cancellation - no refund.
Returned checks: $35 fee on returned checks.
Coggins: Negative Coggins required within 12 months for out-of-state horses for all horses.For equine movements into the state, California requires a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), issued within 30 days beforeentry, and evidence of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test performed at a USDA-approved laboratory within twelve (12)months before the date of entry. An EIA test "pending" result does not meet the entry requirement.
Preliminary:All preliminary entriesmust send copy of USEF cards for rider, trainer and owner or pay $45 USEF Show Pass Fee per rider / owner / trainer.
Pre-Show Dressage Test of Choice: Thursday 1:30 - 5 pm.Sign up online on SignUp Genius. $40 per test ride. Sign up early as space is limited.
Pre-Show XC Rounds (Grasshopper and Intro Levels Only): Thursday 3p - 5p. Sign Up online on SignUp Genius. $50 per round. Sign up early as space is limited.
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
Course closed Sunday June 1st at sundown.
All courses on groomed tracks over rolling terrain. IP/Preliminary - (2200-3120) m @ 520 mpm. PT/Training - (2000-2600) m @ (420-470) mpm. TN/Novice - (1600-2200) m @ (350-400) mpm. Beginner Novice - (1400-2000) m @ (300-350) mpm, max height 2'7", 14 efforts. Starter/Intro - (1200-1800) m @ (300-350) mpm, height 20-24", 12-14 jumping efforts, water optional. Grasshopper- 800 m @275mpm, max height 18", 8-10 efforts, water optional. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. All New Tracks!!
Arial image of property available on www.shepherdrancheventing.com
XC videos available at rideonvideo.net,search "Shepherd"
Awards
7 ribbons per division with prizes for top 3.
High Point Pony Clubber for each competition level (sign up at show).
Stabling/Veterinarian
$200/stall fromThursday 9am to Sunday 6pm (early arrivals allowed with secretary approval $25 per additional night).180 10x10 temporary stalls on grounds. Stall doors &initial bag of shavings provided. Shavings ($15/bag), alfalfa available through [email protected] or by pre-order with entry. $100 trailer-in fee for non-stabled horses.
Non-competing horses:ONLY IF SPACE ALLOWS. Please contact Show Secretary.
Veterinarian & Farrier: number posted on notice board at show
Accommodations
Best Western Pea Soup (805) 688-3216
Camping: No camping allowed. No cooking or fires allowed. NO SMOKING ON GROUNDS!!!EXTREME FIRE DANGER!!!
Econolodge-12 mi., (805) 688-0022 . Quality Inn-10 mi., (805) 688-3210 . Motel 6-12 mi., (805) 688-7797 . Danish Country Inn-8 mi., (805) 688-2018 . Svengaard's Lodge-8 mi., (805) 688-3277 . Camping: No camping allowed. No cooking or fires allowed. NO SMOKING ON GROUNDS!!!EXTREME FIRE DANGER!!!
Dressage
Test and Arenas: IP - 2022 USEF Intermediate Test A-Std.PT/P- 2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. TN/T- 2022 USEF Training Test A Sm. Novice - 2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. Beginner Novice - 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter/Intro - 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Grasshopper - 2023 USDF Intro Test B-Sm.Arenas-Sand.
Cross-Country
Course closed Sunday June 1st at sundown.
All courses on groomed tracks over rolling terrain. IP/Preliminary - (2200-3120) m @ 520 mpm. PT/Training - (2000-2600) m @ (420-470) mpm. TN/Novice - (1600-2200) m @ (350-400) mpm. Beginner Novice - (1400-2000) m @ (300-350) mpm, max height 2'7", 14 efforts. Starter/Intro - (1200-1800) m @ (300-350) mpm, height 20-24", 12-14 jumping efforts, water optional. Grasshopper- 800 m @275mpm, max height 18", 8-10 efforts, water optional. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. All New Tracks!!
Arial image of property available on www.shepherdrancheventing.com
XC videos available at rideonvideo.net,search "Shepherd"
Other Information
Entries Limited to 180 temporary stalls onsite, priority givenin order of receipt of entries (complete entries only - this means entries with signatures & payment). Rider levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Prize list available from secretary.
Food on grounds.
Dogs allowed on leash only, strictly enforced!!! Owners of dogs not on leash must donate $100 to SYVPC Horse Trials.
Thursday Dressage Test of Choice: Ride your choice of dressage test in competition arena before judge for ring exposure and last-minute tips.Times available from 12:30-5pm. $40 per ride. Time slots limited.Sign up online at SignUp Genius.
Thursday XC Rounds (Grasshopper and Intro Level Only): Times available from 3 - 5p.$50 per round.Sign Up online on SignUp Genius.
Sunday XC Schooling: XC Schooling is available following completion of all divisions for $50 per horse. Arrange through secretary at event.
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”.