United States Eventing Association

Address: 14401B Partnership Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837. From 270 North or south: Exit 15, Rt. 118 South, to Germantown. Go 6 mi. to Rt. 28. Turn left. Go 0.7 mi to Rt. 112, Seneca Road (gas station on corner). Turn right. Go 4.2 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. From Beltway 495: Take River Rd exit #39, towards Potomac. Go 11.3 mi to stop sign. Turn left at stop sign (still River Rd) & continue 1.4 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. Alternate VA Route: Take US Rt. 15 North from Leesburg, VA. Immediately after the Potomac River bridge, turn right on Rt. 28 through Point of Rocks. Continue on Rt. 28 to right turn on Rt. 109 to Poolesville. Turn left at stop sign onto Rt. 107 (watch for speed cameras!), bear right onto Partnership Rd. Bittersweet Field will be on the left.

Please note: at this time, White's Ferry is not operating!We will post any update about ferry service on our website.

Fri:Cross-Country course open for walking at 3 pm. Sat:All I/P/M/T. Sun:All N/BN/Starter. Please note: EXACT SCHEDULE AND DIVISIONS WILL DEPEND ON NUMBER OF ENTRIES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A DIVISION OR MODIFY THE SCHEDULE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE. PLEASE ENTER IN A TIMELY MANNER!Check website regularly!

TD:Mary Coldren (PA) Judges: Pres:Eileen Prichard Bryan (MD)Dressage Judges:Katelyn Domino (MD); Peggy Pariso (MD) SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC:David Taylor (MD);SJ: Kathy White (VA)

Available the evening of June 11 at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. Do not call for routine times.

Please enter via Xentry or evententries.com! Entries may also be emailed to [email protected]. Secretary: Kelly Dougherty, 9350 Bessie Clemson Rd., Union Bridge, MD 21791 (301) 471-0506Before 8 pm. Email:please note email - [email protected]. Website:http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/ Seneca Valley Pony Club prefers electronic entries and payment via credit card. We can accept either Xentry or evententries for electronic transmission of your entry and we strongly encourage the use of either system for entry and payments.For all entries, the entry date will be the date when payment is processed electronically.If payment is not received by the closing date, the entry is considered incomplete and will be subject to late fees.

Org: SVPC Organizing Committee: Nancy Jones (240) 601-7127; Debby Price (301)580-4666.

Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials. Entry Fees: I: $285; P: $270; M: $260; T: $250; N: $240; BN: $230; Starter (Recognized): $165. Please note that all recognized divisions must pay the USEF/USEAStarter/D&M Fees.

LATE FEES: after closing date and thru June 3 = $50; after June 3 (if space permits) = $100. All fees must be received by Secretary before ride times will be assigned!Late Fees apply to any entries postmarked or submitted electronically after May 27, 2025. The selling of entries is not permitted.

Stabling:No sponsored stabling; check website for list of local barns who are willing to provide stabling.

Refunds:All entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date - less $75 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list.If there is no wait list, there will be no refunds.

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.

Competition cancellation-refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses.

SOS - Save Our Secretary by entering and paying on-line via Xentry or evententries.com! We strongly prefer electronic transmission of entries via XEntry, evententries.com or e-mail. Credit card payments can be made through XEntry or evententries.com. Incomplete entries (including failure to pay all fees) subject to late fees if not completed by close date and will be put on wait list;incomplete entries will not be scheduled. We will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, negative coggins and entry fee. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. SELLING of ENTRIES:We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Seneca Valley Pony Club. Electronic entries must e-mail/mail signature page, coggins and payment (if necessary) to Secretary within five (5) days of on-line entry or before closing date, whichever occurs first. Double entries not accepted. Copy of current negative coggins must accompany entry: negative coggins required for all horses. Please print a legible email address for notification purposes. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. Membership and horse registration with the USEA is optional for Starter. Membership is mandatory to accumulate year-end award points on the USEA Leaderboard, to earn qualifications for area championships, and to earn qualifications for USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC). Riders, trainers and/or owners of horses competing at the Modified level and above who arenot USEF members will be required to pay the USEF $45 Show Pass fee via the USEF portal; proof of payment must be submitted to the Secretary(note: a coach may or may not be a trainer; trainers are those who feed or care for the horse, including if applicable parents of riders).Please note that USEF only allows one Show Pass Fee per year per individual. Return check fee $35. If participating in the Jockey Club TIP program, please provide a copy of TIP card/TIP registration number with entry, or no later than June 12th. Online entries may fail to include the TIP number, so please be sure to email that information to the Secretary. Changes:After close date (5/29)-$50 per change (rider/horse/division are all separate changes). Late Entries: After closing date and through June 3 = $50; after June 3 = $100. For entries with ANYrequired documentation (including payment) received after 5/29, you must pay the late fee entry price. Refunds: All entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date - less $75 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation - refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses. All withdrawals must be e-mailed ([email protected]) . No phone or answering machine scratches accepted. Check weekly status of entries updates online at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. 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 atwww.usef.org.

I-±3100 m @ 550mpm. P-±2800 m @ 520 mpm. M-±2500 m @ 490 mpm.T-±2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-±2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN-±1800 @ 350 mpm. Starter- ±1500 m @ 275 mpm.Note: All distances and speeds are approximate. Grass warm-up.Allcourses are inviting and good for horse/rider combinations looking to transition to the next level. Terrain is slightly rolling with the majority of the courses in open fields. Recent improvements include a rebuild of our water jump complex. Fields will be aerated as needed and as permitted by weather conditions. See website for photos of recent courses. Cross-country competition course closed after May 23, 2025.

Award& 8 ribbons per division. Proudly awarding The Jockey Club TIP awards in all divisions -- please note your TIP number with your entry!

Stabling:Information regarding local barns thatare willing to provide event stabling will be posted on our website (senecavalleyponyclub.org). Veterinarian:Haley Kostinas, DVM, (301)606-4363. #'s will be posted at Secretary´s office.

Spark by Hilton-10mi., (301) 428-1300; Courtyard by Marriott-10 mi., (301) 670-0008. Hilton, 10 mi., (301) 977-8900. Holiday Inn-10 mi., (301) 948-8900. Camping: Hook ups not available.

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. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas and warm-up: On grass. Arena approx. 300x700'. Show Jumping Arena and warm-up: On grass. Arena 200x325'.

I-±3100 m @ 550mpm. P-±2800 m @ 520 mpm. M-±2500 m @ 490 mpm.T-±2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-±2100 m @ 400 mpm. BN-±1800 @ 350 mpm. Starter- ±1500 m @ 275 mpm.Note: All distances and speeds are approximate. Grass warm-up.Allcourses are inviting and good for horse/rider combinations looking to transition to the next level. Terrain is slightly rolling with the majority of the courses in open fields. Recent improvements include a rebuild of our water jump complex. Fields will be aerated as needed and as permitted by weather conditions. See website for photos of recent courses. Cross-country competition course closed after May 23, 2025.

Cross-country competition course closed after May 23,2025. Competition course open for public schooling only on scheduled schooling days (check website for dates of Open Schooling).. Riders may be limited on number of horses for entire event. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Limited water available on grounds, but advisable to bring your own as water tanks may not be convenient to your trailer! A sharps container will be available at the secretary's stand. Food service on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. No non-competing horses on grounds; no hacking out on grounds prior to competition date. No motorbikes on X-C while horses are on course. Please follow instructions from parking attendants for trailer parking. USEA AREA II ADULT TEAM CHALLENGE[levels offered, Starter through up to Intermediate] Sign up for a team by contacting the Area II Adult Rider Coordinator at[email protected]. Teams of four riders will compete for prizes; prizes will be awarded for the top three teams.You must be a member of your Area Adult Rider Program to participate.If you are not already an Adult Rider Program member, you can join the program via the USEA dashboard. If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to place you on a team. Send requests no later than Friday,June 6, 2025. Please include your name, horse’s name, and division, plus a team name if fielding a full team. You will ride at your scheduled day/time; teams will be scored separately. Adult Riders participating on teams may pick up team gear during the event (details will be shared with ATC participants). Teams will be formed by mixed levels and team placings will be finalized when all participating Adult Riders finish their ride. Prizes will be distributed following the event. Learn more athttps://usea2.org/adult-riders. INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAM CHALLENGEfor riders who are in the 5th - 12th grades. Teams of three/four riders will compete for prizes provided by Area 2 Young Riders Program. . All team rosters should be sent to[email protected].To form an IEL Club please visit theuseventing.com.If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to scramble you with other clubs. INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM CHALLENGE for any student enrolled part- or full-time at any college or university. The program is open to students of any age. It is the responsibility of the students to be in membership compliance. A student must be a current individual member of the USEA, either as a Full or Life member. The college or university that the student is representing is strongly encouraged, but not required, to be a current Affiliate member of the USEA.. Teams of three/four riders will compete for prizes provided by Area 2 Young Riders Program.All team rosters should be sent to[email protected].For further information regarding Intercollegiate Eventing, please visit useventing.com.If you cannot field a full team, we will do our best to scramble you with other clubs. Official schooling days Check website for schedule and process. Release forms will be posted on website. Copy of current negative coggins required (even if you submitted a coggins with your HT entry). Minors must have parent/guardian signatures. For further information, call Debby Price (301) 580-4666. Horse Trials volunteers - sign up on-line at eventingvolunteers.com to be included in the USEA VIP program. Volunteers receive a free schooling pass or Bittersweet Bucks and commemorative gifts and are eligible for end-of-year VIP prizes and recognition; contact HT Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Case (203) 247-5098 or [email protected]. 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. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee or agent at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR231) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. “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”.