MAY 21-22        

HITCHING POST FARM HORSE TRIALS

South Royalton, Vermont (Area I)        USEF Licensed

Open     Apr. 5    Close     May 3

USEF/USEA Recognized Division: P

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized Divisions: T; N; BN

Send Entries To:

Laurie Hudson, Secretary

2096 Back River Rd.

South Royalton, VT 05068

(802) 763‑8164

TD: Mary Hutchins, VT

Judges: Pres:  Fran Cross, MA, Mary Savidge, VT

CD:X-C/SJ: Janine McClain, VT             

Org: Laurie Hudson, (same as above)

Comp Mngmnt:  Laurie Hudson and Hitching Post Farm

Event fees directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Hitching Post Farm.

Entry: All divisions:     $160.00 (section 1)

1)  ENTRIES:  All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.  Double entries: Not accepted.

 BN competitors must be USEA members. $20 change fee, changes must be emailed. $20 pinney fee for unreturned pinney’s; you will be billed.  

Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/Stabling-No refund.

Competition cancellation-No refund.

Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months; must accompany entry.

2)  TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE:

Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 pm.

Sat: Dressage (OP/OT)-8 am; Cross‑country (OP/OT)-10 am; Show Jumping immediately follows cross country round, wear XC attire.

Sun: Dressage (ON/BN)-8 am; Cross-country (ON/BN)-10 am; Show Jumping immediately follows cross country round, wear XC attire.

3)  AWARDS:  Prize & 8 ribbons per division.

4)  STARTING TIMES: Posted on the USEA Area I web site www.area1usea.org.

5)  STABLING/VETERINARIAN: Due to the very high cost of temporary stabling, HPF will have a very limited number of on grounds stalls. However, we will provide a comprehensive list of off grounds stalls available in the area. Check our website for details.

6)  ACCOMMODATIONS:. Columns Motor Lodge‑10 mi., (802) 763‑7040. Greenhurst Inn‑8 mi., (802) 234‑9474. The Maple Leaf Inn‑10 mi., (802) 234‑5342. Marge’s B&B-10 mi., (802) 763-7025. Please refer to Hitching Post Farm website for more accommodations.

7)  DIRECTIONS:  Address: 2096 Back River Rd., S. Royalton, VT  05068

From I‑89: Exit 3. Left off ramp to Rt. 107 ‑ 1/4 mile to Rt. 14. Turn right on Rt. 14S.  Turn right just past Fox Stand Inn, downhill, cross RR tracks & bridge & immediately turn left. Go 1 mile; becomes a dirt road. Turn left onto Back River Road. Go 1 mile; HPF on left.

8)  DRESSAGE: Test & arena sizes: P-2010 USEF Preliminary Test  A-Sm. T-2010 USEF Training Test A-   Sm. N-2010 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.  Arenas: Sand. Warm‑Up: Grass.

9)  CROSS‑COUNTRY:  P‑1900 m @ 520 mpm. T‑1800 m @ 420 mpm. N-1500 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1400m @ 350 mpm/max. fence height 2'6". All courses: Inviting,with hilly terainfor horses with some experience at this level. 

10) OTHER INFORMATION:

Cross‑country course closed May 1.

Levels may be further divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. 

Food on grounds.

Dogs must be leashed.

We are a carry in/carry out event, please take your trash with you.

Water can be a distance from some parking locations; we recommend that you bring water with you.