Full Moon Farm’s Aloha HT
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HOSTING YEH QUALIFIER FOLLOWING THE EVENT - MONDAY JUNE 30
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18781
Event Date: June 29, 2025
Open Date: May 13 | Close Date: June 10
Location: 4326 Louisville Rd, MD 21048 (AREA 2)
Directions
From Westminster, MD and points North:
Follow Rte 140 East from Westminster or West from Reisterstown to Rte 91 (Gamber Road) in Finksburg.
Take Rte 91 South toward Gamber.
Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road.
Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile.
Full Moon Farm is on the right.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
From Interstate I-70:
Take I-70 East from Frederick or West from Baltimore to Rte 32 North.
Proceed approximately 8 miles North on Rte 32 where you will cross over Liberty Reservoir and go up a long hill.
Turn right onto Bollinger Mill Road.
Go ONLY 50 yards and turn left onto Louisville Road.
Follow Louisville Road approximately 0.8 miles.
Full Moon Farm is on the left.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
From Baltimore:
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) take I-795 North to Rte 140 West (Exit (9B).
Turn left onto Rte 91 (Gamber Road).
Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road.
Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile.
Full Moon Farm is on the right.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,MTH,MTR,T,TH,TR,TN,TNH,TNR,N,NH,NR,NBN,NBNH,NBNR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,StarterH,StarterR,Pre-Starter,Pre-StarterH,Pre-StarterR,Tadpole,TadpoleR,YEH-4,YEH-5
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-M,CT-T,CT-N,CT-BN,CT-Starter,Starter,StarterH,StarterR,Pre-Starter,Pre-StarterH,Pre-StarterR,Tadpole,TadpoleR,YEH-4,YEH-5
Tentative Schedule
Sat:Competitor's Party when XC Course opens (3pm).
Sun:Dressage starting around 7:30 am. Show Jumping around 9am. XC around 9:15am. We will have multiple dressage arenas running at the same time. SJ for Pre-Starter and SJ & XC for Poles will run in their own arenas at the same time as Starter and above.
***Please note: All riders will have published XC times being approx. 5-10 min after their SJ ride is complete; we expect riders to go directly from SJ to XC warm-up. For SJ & XC: Riders will be taken in numerical order when possible, but may also be taken in order of arrival. Riders with multiple horses: Please check email for communications from Secretary regarding your timing.
ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
HOSTING USEA YOUNG EVENT HORSE QUALIFIER - MONDAY JUNE 30
Event Officials
TD:TBA
Pres:TBA
Dressage Judges:TBA
SJ:Kathy White, VA
XC Course Designer:Daniel Clasing, VA
XC Course Builder: Eric Bull, VA
Starting Times
Times (subject to change!) will be posted by 2pm the Thursday prior to the show athttps://fullmoonfarm.com/competitions/horse-trials/.
Times will likely change after the original posting. Please check your ride times periodically- especially the night before and the morning of the show.
Entry Information
Please complete entries via Event Entries ("EE").
To submit an entry needingpayment adjustments(e.g., FMF bucks, entry won via auction): Please download the entry packet via EE and email it [email protected].
Mailed entries and/or entries paid via check can be sent (with additional $10 paper entry fee) to:
FMF C/O Secretary
4326 Louisville Road
Finksburg, MD 21048
Organizer
Stephen and Karen Fulton,
4326 Louisville Road,
Finksburg, MD 21048. [email protected]. 410-795-8371.
Fees
Fees: Horse Trials (HT) ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird Rate through May 20: For entries completed and paid in fullduring the Early Bird period. MT & T: $225*; TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S: $ 220*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles: $135.
Regular Rate (5/21 - 6/10): For entries completed and paid in full during the regular registration period. MT & T: $250*; TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S: $245*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles: $160. YEH $175
Post Closing Date Rate: For post-entries completed and paid in full after the Closing Date. MT & T: $300*; TN, N, NBN, BN, BNS, & S: $295*; Pre-Starter ("PS", 18" max.), PS/Poles, & Poles: $210. YEH $200
*Entries for Starter and up: Must also pay the $35 USEA Starter and D&M fee. For Pre-Starter & Poles: USEA Membership/Non-membership fees are waived. The USEA Starter and D&M fee is waived.
Combined Test (CT) ENTRY FEES:Early Bird Rate:For entries completed and paidduring Early Bird period. All levels: $75.
Regular Rate: For entries completed and paid during regular registration period. All levels: $100.
Post Closing Date Rate:For post-entries completed and paidafter Closing Date. All levels: $150.
Dressage Test of Choice** (TOC) ENTRY FEES:Early Bird Rate:For entries completed and paid in full during Early Bird period. All levels: $30. Regular Rate:For entries completed and paid in full during regular registration period. All levels: $55. Post Closing Date Rate:For post-entriescompleted and paid in fullafter Closing Date. All levels: $105. **We can accommodate any small-ring dressage test.
INCOMPLETE ENTRY FEES:Entry Fees are assessed based on the date that the entry is COMPLETE and PAID in full. Packets will not be released for any rider with an incomplete entry or who owes money. Missing Paperwork: If ANY paperwork/forms (e.g., current Coggins, Signatures, USEA numbers, etc.) are incomplete, incorrect, or out of date after the Closing Date, an additional $25 admin fee will be charged. This fee is in addition to any entry fee upcharge, and MUST be paid online or in-person with cash at packet pickup. With the exception of muck deposits, no checks will be accepted after Closing Date.
CHANGE FEES:Changes madeprior tooron CD: No charge. Changes madeafterCDthrough Tuesday before show day: $50 change feeper actual changemade(i.e., change of horse + rider = $100),notper email received. Changes made on/after Wednesday before show day: May be accepted at Organizer's discretion. If accepted, $75 change feeper actual changemade(i.e., change of horse + rider = $150),notper email received.We cannot guarantee that all changes will be accommodated.All changes (including change of rider, horse, or division) must be made via email ([email protected]). No changes, withdrawals, or stabling requests will be accepted by telephone. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute changes, but please be aware that changes of horse, rider, and division can be difficult to make once the schedule is nearly complete.
STABLING FEES:Muck Deposit: $100/stall. One check per stall must be given to the Show Office at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested. Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availabilityPRIORto selecting the Stabling option online. Limited Off-Site Stabling: $75/night, if available. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availabilityPRIORto selecting the Stabling option online.REFUNDS:Scratches receivedprior to or on CD: Entry fee (less a $25 non-refundable office fee) and the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35, if applicable) will be refunded. Scratches receivedafterthe CD:No refunds for Entry fees. If applicable, the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35) will be refunded.
Competition Cancelation: No refunds for Entry fees. If applicable, the USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35) will be refunded. USEA Starter & D&M FeeRefund Policy: The USEA Starter and 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
Please register online viaEvent Entries. All riders must complete the FMF Waiver (available electronically at fullmoonfarm.com).
If you need to pay by check, please make payable to Full Moon Farm. Entries will not be considered complete until payment is received in full.
Questions?Please contact our Secretary via email at[email protected].
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.
All horses must wear their pinny number during all 3 phases(either on bridle or saddle pad).Riders must bringtheir own pinny holders and bridle tags/saddle pad numbers. We will provide paper inserts for pinny holders. We do not provide bridle tags.
Communicationwill be done via email. Riders are responsible for including a legible and current email address on their entry forms.
Competitor Information
The best footing in Area 2, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner.
Cross-country course open for schooling, but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner.
APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO:
MT & T- 2400m.
TN&N-2200m.
BN-1600m.
S-1200m; water option.
Pre-Starter-600m; untimed, no water.
Poles-500m; untimed, no water.
All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted.
Speeds may be adjusted by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches.
Awards
For HT and CT: Prize(s) and 8 ribbons per judged division. (Judged division = minimum of 3 starters.) Small prizes or ribbons may be awarded for HC riders at the event's discretion.
Stabling/Veterinarian
If interested in stabling please email [email protected] before sending in stabling payment.
STABLING FEES:
Muck Deposit:A $100 check must be given to the Secretary at packet pick-up. Deposits will be shredded if stalls are left as requested.
Limited On-Site Stabling: $100/night. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online. Limited Off-Site Stabling:$75/night, if available. Please contact the Secretary to confirm availability PRIOR to selecting the Stabling option online.
Accommodations
Hampton Inn Owings Mills- 410-654-2780. Hyatt Place Owings Mills- 410-998-3630. Days Inn Westminster- 25 South Cranberry Road Westminster, MD 21157 410-857-1407
Dressage
Test and arena sizes for HT and CT: MT-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. TN &T- 2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. NBN & N- 2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BNSTART & BN- 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. START- 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Pre-StarterPoles, Pre-Starter, & Poles (Tadpole) - 2023 USDF Intro Test A-Sm.
Cross-Country
The best footing in Area 2, thanks to our Aggravator and dedicated farm owner.
Cross-country course open for schooling, but will be closed the week prior to the event, if not sooner.
APPROXIMATE COURSE INFO:
MT & T- 2400m.
TN&N-2200m.
BN-1600m.
S-1200m; water option.
Pre-Starter-600m; untimed, no water.
Poles-500m; untimed, no water.
All courses are feature rolling terrain. All courses are timed and feature water, unless otherwise noted.
Speeds may be adjusted by the TD/Ground Jury depending on course conditions.See website for additional information as the show date approaches.
Other Information
Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will incur a $50 fine.
Food truck & vendor info will be posted on the website. (If none listed, please expect limited food & water on grounds.)
Maryland and USEA COVID-19 rules will be in effect.
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.
All riders MUST wear ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets with
fastened attached harness at all times when mounted.
Horses must wear their competition number while on show
grounds. Riders must wear their number during the XC phase;
riders are encouraged to wear their number during the SJ
phase and in warm-up areas.
All riders MUST wear body protection vests during the cross
country phase.
“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”.