United States Eventing Association

Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710 From Route 15 in Maryland or Virginia: At Pt of Rocks, turn South onto MD-28 / CLAY ST. At stop sign turn right to continue on MD-28. Turn LEFT onto PARK MILLS RD. Event is 1.1 miles on left. From I-70 in MD: exit # 54 onto MD-355 South/ URBANA PIKE. Turn right onto Park Mills Road. Event is 6.4 miles on right. From 270 in MD: exit # 26 onto Route 80-Buckeystown. Turn Left onto Park Mills Road. Event is 5.2 miles on right.

Friday: YEH dressage 9:00 am, jumping test 10:00 am. For YEH information and rules:Young Event Horse - USEA, United States Eventing Association, Inc. (R) US National Combined Training, Horse Trials: Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping | United States Eventing Association® Friday: Cross-country course open for walking at 3:00 pm. Saturday: I/P/M/OT-8:00 am dressage, 10:00 show jumping, 10:15 cross country. Sunday: TR/JT/N/BN/ST 8:00 am dressage, 10:00 show jumping, 10:15 cross country.

Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change. Depending on entry numbers, all Training could run on Saturday. Check www.themarylandhorsetrials.com for possible changes.

Starting Times: Available the Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com

TD:Karen Winn (KY) Asst. TD: Mike Smallwood (MD) PGJ: Helen Brettell(GBR) Dressage Judges:Helen Brettell (VA), Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD), Donna Gatchell (VA) SJ CD & Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD: XC:Andrew Heffernan (NL) YEH Judges:Jumping: Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD); Dressage: Helen Brettell (GBR) & Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (MD) Secretary: Rick Dunkerton ([email protected])

Available Wednesday before on website www.themarylandhorsetrials.com.

Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com (any scratches before closing date will be refunded via credit card within 1 week). NO PAPER ENTRIES, NO EMAILED ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS! Submit all documents as follows: Entry Form and USEA/USEF waivers:Evententries.com Payment (including muck deposit):Event Entries.com (No Paypal, no Venmo, no checks or cash will be accepted for entry, stabling or muck deposit fees). Current Coggins:Event Entries. If already uploaded to the MDHT website, rider MUST email us to let us know ([email protected]). DO NOT EMAIL or SNAIL MAIL PAPERWORK!Event Entries has the option to upload your Coggins and USEA/USEF pages. You must use these options to enter. Per USEF Rule GR909, we will not accept an entry unless/until the following has been submitted:Entry form, coggins, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. USEA IEL Team Challenge:Once your team members have submitted their entries for the event, please email Rick Dunkerton [email protected] with your team rosters to be included in the challenge. Team rosters should be finalized and submitted by Monday, July 8. Email:Rick Dunkerton [email protected] entry questions or call 601-498-3330.

Org: Carolyn Mackintosh, [email protected] (301) 514-0111.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Entry Fee: I/P/M: $325;T/N/BN: $275; ST: $225A-CT: $150YEH: $175 + $20 USEA starter fee POST Entry: (if space allows): I/P/M: $400;T/N/BN: $350; ST: $300YEH: $200 + $20 USEA starter fee

Stabling: $75.00 per night (no shavings included). Grounds Fee: No grounds fee for competing horses. For non-compete horses, $50.00. Muck Fee: $ 50.00 (pay on Event Entries). Stalls must be stripped + swept clean to receive muck refund. Tack stall: $75.00 per night. Shavings: $12.00 per bag. Trailer Parking fee: No fee for satellite parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! Campers or LQ trailers with hook-up only. Camper Hook-up: $50/night (space is limited! only 11 available on a first-come basis- at stabling, there are 8 dedicated 120V 20-amp RV circuits. You will need to bring 120v 20-amp adaptor that fits a standard 120v 20-amp receptacle. 3 satellite hook ups available on xc schooling course and across the street) Tent camping, no hook-up: $25.00 (will be in satellite parking area, not at the barn) Late Fee: (included in Post Entry fees above) $75.00. Incomplete Fee: $25.00 PER ITEM for any missing information as of 6:00pm Sunday, July 07, 2024. Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, current coggins & fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. Change Fee: $25. Changes must be in writing ([email protected]). NO TEXT MESSAGES.
Refunds: Before Closing Date: Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After Closing Date: No refund on entry or stabling. Competition cancellation: No refund. Refunds within 1 week of scratch if entered on evententries.com. USEA Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fees ($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 or present at the first horse inspection, if applicable.

INCOMPLETE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED: Per USEF Rule GR909, we will NOT ACCEPT an entry unless/until the following has been submitted: Entry form, both USEF waivers signed by ALL applicable parties, current coggins & fees for entry and stabling. Entries missing these items will be marked as Not Accepted and will not be scheduled or issued a pinny number. Be sure to use theFederation Entry Agreement and USEF Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. These are TWO (2) separate pages. Both are required for entry. Remember to replace your uploaded documents on Event Entries! ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ARRIVAL: On-time entries still incomplete the Sunday before the event at 6 pm will be charged $25 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, coggins and horse or rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced. Submit ALL items before event! INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. USEA MEMBERSHIP: USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels. PAYMENT: Credit card payment only. Muck deposits will be paid via Event Entries only. No checks! CHANGES: Any change to entry subject to $25 fee per item. Change must be in writing ([email protected]). NO TEXT MESSAGES. Before C.D. - change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D. - change of horse or rider (not both) and/or division, space permitting. Absolutely no telephone or text withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Submit payment, documents and association number for horse and rider changes IMMEDIATELY. NO DAY-OF PAPERWORK ACCEPTED! COGGINS: Neg. Coggins within 12 months of final day of competition required for all horses, including non-compete horses. E-MAIL: Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. Preferred contact is via email. SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Loch Moy Farm.

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.
USEA IEL Team Challenge:Once your team members have submitted their entries for the event, please email Rick Dunkerton [email protected] with your team rosters to be included in the challenge. Team rosters should be finalized and submitted by Monday, July 7, 2025.

A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK: A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK:A-CT/I-3400m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m 375 mpm. BN-1700-2000 m @ 325-350 mpm. ST-1200-1800 m @ 300-325 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be aggravated. I track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. P/M has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy.N/BN/STGood educational and inviting tracks. CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING:Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 14-20, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course and show jumping/dressage schooling open daily by appointment (301) 514-0111. See website for details.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. They will be provided in your packet. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.
Stadium Arena Size: 297 ft x 232 ft. Stadium warmup size: 250 ft x 175 ft. Footing in both is an all-weather, sand, washed #10 screenings, /Trutex fiber blend.

All Divisions: Ribbons to 8th. Other awards TBA during the competition. Special Prizes: The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Awards. More information at www.tjctip.com

STABLING is limited and fills up quickly!! If you plan to stable for this event, SIGN UP EARLY. Stabling:112 permanent stalls with sliding doors. Stall size varies. Competitors wishing to stay for the week (with turnout) call or text (301)514-0111 or email [email protected]. Stall: $75 per night. Tack Stall:$75 per night.
Shavings:$12/bag. (no shavings included with stall).PRE-ORDER all shavings!
Trailer Parking:ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OF TRAILERS AT STABLING! All trailers must park in designated satellite parking. Only campers or LQ trailers that pay for hookup may park at stabling. There are only 8 hook-ups next to stabling, and 11 total on grounds. First-come, first served. Muck Deposit:Pay Muck Deposit on Event Entries!Muck deposits MUST be in by Sunday, July 6 to avoid Missing Items fee. Stalls must be stripped and swept to have deposit returned.If you add a stall AFTER entry, WE MUST HAVE YOUR MUCK DEPOSIT BEFORE ARRIVAL!
Camping w/electric hookup: $50.00/night. At stabling, there are 8 dedicated 120V 20-amp RV circuits. You will need to bring 120v 20-amp adaptor that fits a standard 120v 20-amp receptacle. 3 satellite hook ups available on xc schooling course and across the street. Tent Camping: (no hookup, trailer must be parked at satellite parking): $25/night. Space is limited.

Veterinarian:Dr. Chad Davis 540-998-0627
Farrier:Miguel Gonzales575-770-8530

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BRIDLE NUMBERS:Bridle numbers will be provided in your packet. Test & arena sizes:A-CT: 2022 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. 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. ST-2022 USEA Starter Dressage Test-sm. YEH-4 - YEH 4-Year-Old Qualifying Test-Std. YEH-5 - YEH 5-Year-Old Qualifying Test-Std. Arenas and warmups have all-weather footing.

A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK: A NOTE FROM COURSE DESIGNER IAN STARK:A-CT/I-3400m @ 550 mpm. P-3000 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm. T- 2500 m @ 450 mpm. N-2100 m 375 mpm. BN-1700-2000 m @ 325-350 mpm. ST-1200-1800 m @ 300-325 mpm. Courses are on well established, rolling pasture that will be aggravated. I track over rolling terrain, with bold gallop fences, terrain and accuracy questions. P/M has terrain and accuracy questions, bold gallop fences. T has terrain questions that focus on the development of better balance and accuracy.N/BN/STGood educational and inviting tracks. CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING:Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 14-20, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course and show jumping/dressage schooling open daily by appointment (301) 514-0111. See website for details.

PAPER NUMBER PINNIES will be used for cross country. They will be provided in your packet. Riders must bring pinny holders with them.
Stadium Arena Size: 297 ft x 232 ft. Stadium warmup size: 250 ft x 175 ft. Footing in both is an all-weather, sand, washed #10 screenings, /Trutex fiber blend.

OTHER:No unauthorized motorized vehicles on course. Only Official vehicles allowed. Bikes/motorized bikes allowed on course (outside of track) until XC day. Concessions available on grounds. Water on grounds but it is advised to bring your own if not stabling. To stay up to date on the new course additions, clinics, schooling and entry information, go towww.themarylandhorsetrials.com, and follow the Maryland Horse Trials on Facebook and Instagram. CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING:Competition cross-country course open for schooling the week of July 14-20, 9 am–6 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 301-514-0111 for appointment. Cross-country schooling course and show jumping/dressage schooling open daily by appointment (301) 514-0111. See website for details. VOLUNTEERS:Volunteer for the day at the Maryland Horse Trials and get a choice of schooling pass, $65 off an unrecognized entry (3/year), or 1 raffle ticket for your choice of $1000 or the Maryland 5* VIP package raffle drawing, AND logo wear, lunch, drinks, snacks, volunteer after party and a day of fun! Bring a friend, make friends! Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or call 301-514-0111. For more information seeVenues (eventingvolunteers.com)or email [email protected] Photography Policy In order to protect the business of our official show photographers, LMF has established this photography policy. In this social media, smart phone, day and age, capturing and sharing images from events has never been easier. We want to encourage all our guests at Loch Moy Farm to fully enjoy their experiences here and treasure the special memories for generations to come. However it is still extremely important that we protect and respect the contracted show photographers that make their livelihoods providing high quality, professional images for our exhibitors. The following guidelines are expected to be abided by ALL visitors to Loch Moy Farm: · Visitors, spectators and exhibitors at Loch Moy Farm are permitted to take photographs and record video for personal use only · Only our official appointed event photographers are allowed to take competitor images and sell them to the public · No other individual or company has permission to take images of multiple competitors and sell them to members of the public or publish online/on social media · Professional photography equipment, including, but not limited to, cameras with lenses longer than 4 inches, tripods, monopods, or any video camera mounted on a tripod or other stabilizing device are not permitted under any circumstances · Media representatives with approved credentials are the only exception · “Private” photographers must go through the proper channels for approval to be on premises PER EVENT. Please contact: [email protected]
DOGS:GR1301.6 will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. There will be a $100 fine for any dog not on a leash at any time during the weekend and the owner may be asked to leave the grounds.-Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. 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 may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. 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 national class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.