Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Summer H.T.

<strong></strong> <strong>*NEW AWARD for United States Pony Club Members*</strong> <strong></strong>Margaret Good Legacy Award presented to current active Pony Club Member with lowest dressage score overall. Register with SecretaryPRIORto dressage. VOLUNTEER:</strong>Sign up to volunteer here:<a href="https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/2212/signup" style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/2212/signup</strong></a></strong>Schooling passes are given to our volunteers (including pony club members)!

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18773

Event Date: June 21 - 22, 2025

Open Date: May 6 | Close Date: June 3

Location: Leesburg, 41793 Tutt Lane, VA 20176 (AREA 2)

Directions

*********************************************************************************************************************************************** NEW ENTRANCE: Enter from Route 15 via the MAIN ENTRANCE. OATLANDS Historic Home & Garden,20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175. AVOID Gleedsville Rd & Gap Rd ***********************************************************************************************************************************************

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro

Tentative Schedule

THE SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENTRY NUMBERS AND CONFIGURATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE,https://loudounhunt.ponyclub.org/pages/542.aspx, FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION or contact Secretary[email protected]. Fri:Cross-country course open for walking-3 pm. Sat:All P, T, N divisions: Dressage-8 am followed by Show Jump--10:00 am; Cross-country--10:15 am. Sun:All BN, STARTER, INTRO divisions: Dressage-8 am followed by Show Jump--10:00 am; Cross-country--10:15 am. Please Note: Divisions may change days depending on entries & levels will be further divided if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.

Event Officials

TD:Muffin Pantaze (VA)Judges: Pres:Rick Caldwell (CT)Dressage Judge:Peggy Pariso (MD)SJ:Kathy White (VA)CD: XC:Noll Smith (MA)SJ:Kathy White (VA)

Starting Times

Available June 18on website:https://loudounhunt.ponyclub.org/pages/542.aspx. No times assigned to incomplete entries or unpaid entries.

Entry Information

ENTER ONLINE at WWW.EVENTENTRIES.COM or XENTRY ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE - PAPER ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED. Please make sure your Event Entries rider, horse, owner and trainer profiles are all up to date before entering. If using Xentry, you must submit all entry pages, coggins, copies of membership cards and fees (if not paid on-line) within 5 days of entering. If not postmarked within 5 days, entry will be assigned postmark on the day entry is complete.Entry is considered INCOMPLETE if missing payment/paperwork/coggins. Entry will carry postmark of payment/paperwork. QUESTIONS:Aldona Petraitis, LHPC HT Secretary, 13905 Bronco Ln, Lovettsville, VA 20180. Email: [email protected] Phone: 703-727-6469

Organizer

Organizer:Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Organizing Committee, Elizabeth Coppersmith,[email protected], (703)328-5430

Fees

Event Fees:P-BN:$250, Starter:$200, Intro:$150. Pay with credit card through EventEntries or Xentry. Grounds Fee:$15 for all COMPETE horses; $50 for all NON COMPETE horses. Stabling at Morven Park:Contact [email protected]. Stabling NOT available at Oatlands.Contact [email protected]. No stabling at Oatlands. Camping at Oatlands:$40.00/night; Self-contained RV/Trailer Campers only - no electric or water hookups, no dumping of grey water available. Tent Camping not allowed. Reserve viaWWW.EVENTENTRIES.COMor through LHPCHT Secretary at [email protected]. Non Refundable Office Fee:$25 included all entries. After Closing Date:$50 added to all entries. Post Entry/Late Fee:$50. Post entries accepted at discretion of organizer as space allows. Change of Entry:$50.00 for any change of entry after C.D.$100 for any change of entry after times are posted. Paperwork:$50 per item for any paperwork accepted at the show. Competition Cancellation:No refund. Refunds:Before C.D.- Entry less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from existing waiting list. 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. Scratches/ChangesMUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected]/CHANGES LEFT VIA VOICEMAIL OR TEXT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Entries

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE - PAPER ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED. PREFERRED ENTRY VIA EVENT ENTRIES OR XENTRY. Complete Entries include payment in full, complete entry form, USEF Participant Waiver & Release Form with State Waiver, USEF Agreement , USPC Non Member Waiver & Current Negative Coggins. Link to Waiver - https://useventing.com/events-competitions/forms-documents/usef-participant-waiver-release-form-with-state-waiver Incomplete entries not paid in full will be charged a late fee after the closing date.Incomplete entries will be waitlisted until complete. If overbooked, Organizers reserves the right to limit the number of entries per rider. Foreign Competitors including Canada and Mexico must have a valid USEA membership and horse registration to compete. The after market sale, trade, or swap of entries is expressly forbidden. Questions, contact the Secretary at [email protected]. Wait List: After entry limit is reached, additional entries will be placed on a wait list. Only entries paid in full are placed on the waitlist.Once scheduling is completed, substitutions will be made from the wait list by division only.The wait list expires on Thursday, June 20 at 9 pm. TIP: Sign up for TIP awards with entry. Confirm TIP entry at secretary's stand PRIOR to Dressage start. Communication: All correspondence TO/FROM will/should be via e-mail @ [email protected] Refunds: Before C.D.- Entry less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry less $25 ONLY if place can be filled from existing waiting list. NO REFUNDS AFTER 9 pm, June 20. Scratches/Changes MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected]. SCRATCHES/CHANGES LEFT VIA VOICEMAIL OR TEXT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. FEES: $50.00 for any change of entry after C.D. $100 for any change of entry after times are posted. $50.00 late fee for all entries postmarked after C.D. $50 per item for any paperwork taken at the show. Competition Cancellation: No refund. Coggins/Vaccination:Required for all horses on grounds;Proof of Current Negative Coggins, Flu Rhino Vaccine. Emergency Information box on entry must be filled out or entry is not complete. Preliminary competitors must include copies of current rider, trainer and owner (including farm, syndicate, etc.) USEF membership cards. Double Entries: Not accepted. Horse Limit: Secretaryreserves the right to limit a rider to 2 horses in the same level.

Entry Status at https://loudounhunt.ponyclub.org/pages/542.aspx


Competitor Information

P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.T-2500 m @ 450 mpm.N-2100 m@ 400 mpm.BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. Starter,Intro-1200-1400 m at 275 mpm. Intro is 10-12 obstacles not to exceed 2' 3". All distances are approximate. All courses are open rolling terrain and great for galloping. All courses except Starter will contain banks, ditches, and water appropriate to levels. Water complex for all levels except Starter. Cross-country course never open for schooling except for scheduled schooling days.

Awards

Prizes: 1st through 3rd Ribbons: 1st through 8th per division TIP: 1st,2nd place per level for all USEA Recognized Divisions. Include TIP number with entry. Confirm TIP number with SecretaryPRIORto dressage. *NEW AWARD for United States Pony Club Members* Margaret Good Legacy Award presented to current active Pony Club Member with lowest dressage score overall. Register with Secretary PRIOR to dressage.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling at Morven Park:Contact [email protected]. Stabling NOT available at Oatlands.Contact [email protected]. No stabling at Oatlands. Veterinarian:Haymarket Veterinary Service (703)754-3309 Farrier:Ethan Brady(248) 410-5545 Vet and farrier phone numbers posted at secretary stand.

Accommodations

HOTEL/AIRBNB: https://www.visitloudoun.org/places-to-stay/ Home 2 Suites, (571)209-1010, Hampton Inn,(703) 669-8640,Best Western,(800) 528-1234. Comfort Suites,(800) 228-5100. Days Inn,(703) 777-6622. Holiday Inn, 3,(703) 771-9200. CAMPING at OATLANDS:$40.00/night; Self-contained RV/Trailer Campers only - no electric or water hookups, no dumping of grey water available. Tent Camping not allowed. Reserve viaWWW.EVENTENTRIES.COMor through LHPCHT Secretary at [email protected]. STABLING at MORVEN PARK:Contact [email protected]. Stabling NOT available at Oatlands.Contact [email protected].

Dressage

Tests and Arena Info: Preliminary--2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm.Training--2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.Novice--2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.Beginner Novice--2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.Starter - 2022 USEA Starter Test Sm., Intro—2022 USEA STARTER TEST Sm. Arenas and warm-up: Grass footing.

Cross-Country

P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.T-2500 m @ 450 mpm.N-2100 m@ 400 mpm.BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. Starter,Intro-1200-1400 m at 275 mpm. Intro is 10-12 obstacles not to exceed 2' 3". All distances are approximate. All courses are open rolling terrain and great for galloping. All courses except Starter will contain banks, ditches, and water appropriate to levels. Water complex for all levels except Starter. Cross-country course never open for schooling except for scheduled schooling days.

Other Information

NEW LOCATION ON GROUNDS OF OATLANDS: Entrance, parking, dressage, show jump & cross country will all be on the mansion side of the grounds off of Route 15. COMPETITORS:The LHPC Summer Horse Trials are atOATLANDS NOT MORVEN PARK! ICE:Not available on the grounds but can be purchased at . FOOD:Food Trucks on grounds. RIDERS MUST BRING PINNY HOLDER WITH THEM.Pinney numbers will be provided. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES on XC Course.Contact the Secretary 24 hours in advance if you require assistance “walking the course” due to mobility issues. Please provide ample time for Secretary to arrange accommodations for you.

LIVE SCORES AVAILABLE AThttps://www.evententries.com/#LiveScores. SCHOOLING:Cross-country course never open for schooling except for scheduled schooling days: Schooling day scheduled for June 24 with rain date of June 25 from 8 am to 3 pm.Sign up on STRIDER.Advance Entry $50 per horse/rider pair; Day of $60. Venmo/Cash/Check accepted on grounds. Oatlands, LHPC Waiver & Current Negative Coggins required. Single riders must have person on the ground. VOLUNTEER:Sign up to volunteer here:https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/2212/signupVolunteers will receivelunch, snacks, LHPC SWAG OR Oatlands Schooling Pass.

USEF Motorized Vehicle StatementMinors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. USEF RULE CONCERNING DOGS ON COMPETITION GROUNDS- GR 1301, Paragraph 6.6 Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be held on a leash or otherwise restrained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from their dogs' behaviors. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule will be issued a Yellow warning card and may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7. *DOGS MUST BE LEASHED at all times while on grounds.* SAFE SPORT 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. If using Xentry, you must submit all entry pages, coggins, copies of membership cards and fees (if not paid on-line) within 5 days of entering. If not postmarked within 5 days, entry will be assigned postmark on the day entry is complete.

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 RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.