Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trials
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18805
Event Date: Aug 2, 2025
Open Date: June 17 | Close Date: Jul 15
Location: 5365 Elmira Rd., IA 52240 (AREA 4)
Directions
Address: 5365 Elmira Rd., Iowa City, IA 52240 Directions also listed on Catalpa Corner website.
From I-80: Traveling East Exit #249 Herbert Hoover Hwy East (L) towards West Branch 2.9 miles, North (L) on paved road, Oasis. 3 miles West (L) on gravel Elmira Rd; 1 mile, Located at red barns with large blue silo. Traveling West Exit 254 West Branch R - go through town L on Main to Herbert Hoover Hwy (R) on Oasis and as above.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
CROSS COUNTRY CLOSES JUNE 22 th 2025
Thurs: Available - please contact organizer
Fri: Barns open 10 a.m. Cross-country opens 3 p.m.
Sat:Dressage - 7:30 a.m.; Stadium Show Jumping 9:30 a.m.; Cross Country 10:00 a.m.
Sun: Free school all phases weather and footing permitted
Sun: Park closes 3 PM.
Event Officials
Technical Delegate:Ana Schravesanda, TX
Grand Jury President:Deeda Randle, WY
Dressage Judges: Nena Denman, IA; Tracey Dikkers, WI
Show Jump Course Designer: William Robertson, KY
Cross Country Course Designer:William Robertson, KY
Starting Times
Available July 30 th at www.catalpacorner.org, CatalpaCornerHorseTrial Facebook
Entry Information
Mail entries to:
Secretary:
Megan Feltoon
Attn: CCCHT
370 Howard Creek Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 651-245-3436
Email contact: [email protected]
Organizer
Org:Organizer -Susan Brigham, 3021 White Oak Ave NE, Iowa City, IA 52250, (319) 930-1209, [email protected], www.catalpacorner.org
Owner:Susan Brigham and Dr. Jim McNutt (319) 930-1209, [email protected]
Fees
Entries: $395 all levels; includes stabling (Thursday-Sunday), initial bedding, schooling on Sunday, and non-refundable office fee of $25.
Camping: $100/Fri-Sun LIMITED MUST specify electrical needs, reserve w/entry, and be attached to horse trailer.
RV Camping: $180.00 Fri-Sun Defined as not attached to horse trailer electricity Limited - please call secretary
Golf cart: $110.00/ reserve to secretary w/entry - limited. Golf cart drivers must be 18 years old
Tack Stall: Unavailable at present, may update
Post CD: $25.00 late entry
NSF: $50.00 collected before entry/CC only.
Refunds:
Before closing date, refunds less $25 office fee. After closing date, if spot can be filled, refunds less $25 office fee, otherwise, no refund for withdrawal after closing date. No telephone withdrawals accepted, e-mails only. Competition cancellation - no refund.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($30) are 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.
Entries
Limited to 105 entries.
CCCHT preferred method of entry is EVENT ENTRIES (EventEntries.com). If you need assistance with EventEntries please call or text Event Entries at 228-860-2458 or call 601-428-4521. You may also email [email protected] [email protected]. If you need to make apayment please call their office at 601-428-4521.
A complete entry includes:
• Complete registration information including competition experience and emergency contact.
• Fees.
• Executed and dated signature page (rider, owner and trainer).
• Negative coggins within 12 months of competition
• Copy of USEF card for Modified. The date on which ALL items listed above are received will be recorded as "Received Date." Payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 4 days of entry. Incomplete entries will not be entered. Entry status posted at www.catalpacorner.org and Event Entries. Ride times will be available early week of horse trial.
Fees:.
All levels $395; includes stabling (TH-Sunday), and $25 non-refundable office fee. Any entry postmarked or completed after closing date is a late entry and $25 late fee applies. NO changesallowedafter July 28th other than dropping to a lower level with organizer approval. Change of horse or rider requires completion of a new entry. Withdrawals/scratches accepted by email only before 9 p.m. on the closing date.Post entries acceptedif space available with a $25 late fee.
All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. No Stallion Entry USEA: Current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited for T, N, BN or Full) are required. USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Coggins:Negative Coggins dated within 12 months. Health Certificate:Mandatory for out-of-state horse within 30 days. 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.
• Complete registration information including competition experience and emergency contact.
• Fees.
• Executed and dated signature page (rider, owner and trainer).
• Negative coggins within 12 months of competition
• Copy of USEF card for Modified. The date on which ALL items listed above are received will be recorded as "Received Date." Payment, signature page and Coggins must be postmarked within 4 days of entry. Incomplete entries will not be entered. Entry status posted at www.catalpacorner.org and Event Entries. Ride times will be available early week of horse trial.
Fees:.
All levels $395; includes stabling (TH-Sunday), and $25 non-refundable office fee. Any entry postmarked or completed after closing date is a late entry and $25 late fee applies. NO changesallowedafter July 28th other than dropping to a lower level with organizer approval. Change of horse or rider requires completion of a new entry. Withdrawals/scratches accepted by email only before 9 p.m. on the closing date.Post entries acceptedif space available with a $25 late fee.
All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. No Stallion Entry USEA: Current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited for T, N, BN or Full) are required. USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Coggins:Negative Coggins dated within 12 months. Health Certificate:Mandatory for out-of-state horse within 30 days. 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
Pinny Holder Required!
Courses available on MyCourseWalk.com.
NEW JUMP OBSTACLES AT ALL LEVELS
Courses may feature gallopingflats, woods, pastoral, natural streams, and terrain. Aerovation of galloping lanes, and rings as needed.
M @490 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex,natural streams, bump, skinny, offsets, corner, tables, logs/drops, expect terrain.
T @450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N @400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and terrain. Height not to exceed 2.3" ft.
Cross-country closed on JUNE 22th 2025
T @450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N @400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and terrain. Height not to exceed 2.3" ft.
Cross-country closed on JUNE 22th 2025
Awards
Ribbons to 8th place, Trophy 1-3rd
Madison Brigham Memorial Award Low Point Overall Junior, must be present for award.
Mandy Johnson Memorial Award Low Point Dressage
Stabling/Veterinarian
When requesting stabling groupsplease enter using the same name in block for reservation, i.e, stable name or one person's last name.
Initial Bedding provided, 10 $ pre ordered, $12 at show
Permanent stalls on grounds; stall doors providedSTALL STRIPPING MANDATORY, PLEASE!
Stabling assignments and map will be listed on Catalpa Corner website, Facebook Page.
Veterinarian: James E. McNutt, DVM (319) 430-1374
Blacksmith: TJ Moore319-541-0220Barn A
Accommodations
Clarion Hotel/HighlanderConference Center - 5 miles(319) 354-2000
Travel Lodge - 5.5 mi (319)-351-1010.
Drury Inn and Suites - 8 mii (319) 337-4891 dogs and cats accepted $35,
Homewood Suite, 8 mi (319) 338-3410.
Hampton Inn-8 mi(319) 351-6600.
Holiday Inn Hotel-9 mi., (319) 351-5049.
Marriott 8 mi (319) 664-4000.Multiple hotels all within 10 miles. Large university town; see website for additional hotels and restaurant information.
Camping: Limited Electrical hook-ups available on event grounds, electrical requirements required with entry.
Tent Camping by permission of organizer - grills accepted, no open fires.
Dressage
Test and arena sizes: Grass Rings
P-2022 USEF Modified Test B sm
T-2022 USEF Training Test B-sm
N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-sm
BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B - sm
USEA STARTER - 2022 Starter Test
Cross-Country
Pinny Holder Required!
Courses available on MyCourseWalk.com.
NEW JUMP OBSTACLES AT ALL LEVELS
Courses may feature gallopingflats, woods, pastoral, natural streams, and terrain. Aerovation of galloping lanes, and rings as needed.
M @490 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex,natural streams, bump, skinny, offsets, corner, tables, logs/drops, expect terrain.
T @450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N @400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and terrain. Height not to exceed 2.3" ft.
Cross-country closed on JUNE 22th 2025
T @450 mpmTo include banks, steps, water complex, natural streams,skinny, corner, coffin, basket, and combination.
N @400 mpmTo include bank, water complex, natural stream, corner and expect jumps on terrain.
BN@350 mpm To include natural fences, bank, water complex, and modest terrain.
ST@325 mpm To include natural fences optional water complex and terrain. Height not to exceed 2.3" ft.
Cross-country closed on JUNE 22th 2025
Other Information
Concessions on grounds Saturday catered by Jerry and Margie's Catering - competitors eat for free, breakfast and lunch!
Ice cream for ALL!
Free Cross-country schooling available on Sunday, must sign separateCCCHT release. Riders must have ground person 18 yo or older accompanying them oncourseduring schooling. Eliminated riders can school x-country free - organizer and TD permission required.
No unauthorized motorized vehicles on X-C. Dogs must be leashed.Nodogs on cross-country course duringSaturday competition.
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”.