ESDCTA New Jersey H.T.

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18848

Event Date: Sep 27 - 28, 2025

Open Date: Aug 12 | Close Date: Sep 9

Location: 626 Rte 524, NJ 08501 (AREA 2)

Directions

North & South: NJ turnpike to exit 7A go East on I 195 to Exit 11. Turn left at top of ramp. At stop sign turn right on County Rt 524 Horse Park is on left 1.5 miles GPS Address 626 Rt 524, Allentown NJ 08501

Divisions

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

Tentative Schedule

Fri: Cross-country open for inspection at 3 pm. Sat:T, N St: Dressage-8:00am: Show Jumping-9:20 am; Cross-country starts at 9:32 am. Cross Country times will be 10-12 min after rider's Show Jumping round. Sun:I, P, M, BN: Dressage-8:00am: Show Jumping-9:20 am; Cross-country starts at 9:32 am. Cross Country times will be 10-12 min after rider's Show Jumping round.

Event Officials

TD: Rick Caldwell (CT) Judges: Pres:Marilyn Payne (NJ),Dressage Judge:Marilyn Payne (NJ), Kem Barbosa (NJ), Willette Brown (NJ) SJ Judge: Sally Ike (NJ) CD: XC: Morgan Rowsell (NJ)SJ: Sally Ike (NJ)

Starting Times

Posted by 10pm on 9/24 at this link on the esdcta.org website: (TBA)

Entry Information

Diane Engler 1419 Artisan Court Breinigsville Pa 18031 610-730-0371 (7 pm - 9 pm only please) [email protected](best method to reach the secretary)

Organizer

Management ESDCTA, Manager Gary Maholic, 4533 Old Oak Road, Doylestown, PA 18902-8809, 215-489-1557, [email protected]

Fees

Event Fees Directory - see individual sections. Online entries only, please. I: $300;P: $275.00;M: $250; T: $250.00; N: $245.00; BN: $235.00. Starter: $185
Post entries accepted after the closing date through Sept. 21 at the discretion of the organizer and will include a $50 late fee.
There is a $25 nonrefundable office fee per entry included in the above fees.

Refund policy:Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing or email prior toclosing date less $25 office fee. Refunds will be given after closing date, less $30 office fee if the ride times can be filled from the waiting list. Refunds after the closing date due to injury of horse or rider: Rider/Owner MUST notify the secretary in writing or email prior to the competition and MUST provide doctor/veterinary note specifically indicating rider/horse are not physically able to compete at the competition (refunds as follows: ST $115 BN $160, N $170, T $175, M $175, P $200, I: $225). Refunds for stabling will be given regardless less $25 per day/night.No refunds will be given after closing date or "acts of God" which require the management to cancel divisions or day of competition. 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

Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries not accepted. USEA membership (Full, Junior, Life) and horse registration (Limited, Full) required at all levels, except Starter. Starter is exempt from USEA membership/horse registration and the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Post entries accepted after the closing date through Sept 23 at the discretion of the organizer and will include a $50 late fee. Non-competing horses must pay a $45 fee (include HP haul in fee), sign in at the office and wear an assigned number while on the Horse Park grounds. No changes to entry after closing dates unless allowed by secretary. Changes after Sept 23 can only be accommodated as the schedule allows. Each change will cost $50. Include e-mail address on entry. Horses from out of state must have current Health Certificate. Payments accepted: EventEntries, Xentry, PayPal (contact Secretary for PayPal). If you need to fax a document, contact the secretary to make arrangements. No entries accepted via fax. Coggins within 12 months. 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

Starter - 1200m @ 300mpm. BN-1900m @ 350 mpm. N-2100m @ 400 mpm. T-2500m @450 mpm. M-2700 m @ 490 mpm.P-3000m @ 520mpm. AI/I-3200m @550mpm. Terrain: Rolling, great footing; Water complexfor all levels! BN,N,T Average difficulty for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed, except for scheduled schooling days check ESDCTA.org for these dates.

Awards

Trophy and 8 ribbons per division.

Stabling/Veterinarian

275 10x10 permanent stalls on grounds; $65 for one night; $105 for weekend (Fri afternoon - Sun evening). Stall doors provided. CleanStallDeposit:Send a separate check for $50 (check only for stall deposit, please). Do NOT include with online entry fees. Check will be destroyed if stall is stripped.Bedding available for purchase. NO STRAW ALLOWED. Additional info from secretary. Veterinarian: Foundation Equine (609) 291-0535; Vet will be on call during off hours; # posted at secretary stand; On grounds during event. Farrier on grounds during event.

Accommodations

Hampton Inn: 609-426-1600 (discount rate if you mention that you are competing at the Horse Park of NJ). Best Western: 609-298-8000. Econo Lodge: 609-298-5000. Holiday Inn: 609-448-7000. Quality Inn: 609-448-7399. Peacefields INN B&B: 609-259-3774. Camper Hookups: $75 /day MUST CHECK IN/OUT WITH Secretary.

Dressage

Arenas: Dressage rings are all weather footing composed of sand & screenings.I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std.P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M- 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. Starter: 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.

Cross-Country

Starter - 1200m @ 300mpm. BN-1900m @ 350 mpm. N-2100m @ 400 mpm. T-2500m @450 mpm. M-2700 m @ 490 mpm.P-3000m @ 520mpm. AI/I-3200m @550mpm. Terrain: Rolling, great footing; Water complexfor all levels! BN,N,T Average difficulty for horses with some experience at these levels. Cross-country course closed, except for scheduled schooling days check ESDCTA.org for these dates.

Other Information

Braiding Optional, Jackets per USEF rules (Subchapter EV-9). Live Scoring at EventEntries.com Cross-country course closed, except for scheduled schooling days check esdcta.org for these dates. Divisions will be divided or combined if entries warrant. State experience on entry. Dogs must be leashed or preferably left at home. Food available on grounds. TIP (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) awards for best placing registered Thoroughbred in each division; be sure to have the horse registered with TIP. Please include the TIP number on your entry. Amy Dragoo Photography-http://www.akdragoophoto.com/ 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”.