Stable View Aiken Opener H.T.

Proudly offering College Team and Interscholastic Eventing League Challenges

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18129

Event Date: Jan 21 - 22, 2023

Open Date: Dec 6 | Close Date: Jan 3

Location: Aiken, 117 Stable Dr, SC 29801 (AREA 3)

Directions

From I-20: In South Carolina take exit #18 (Hwy 19), go north on Hwy 19 for 1 mile. Turn left onto Hwy 191 (Old Graniteville Road), go 1.2 mile. Turn right onto Springfield Church Road, entry for Stable View will be 1 1/2 miles on left. GPS coordinates are Latitude: 33.6485426 and Longitude: -81.8000836.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH,TR,N,NH,NR,BN,BNH,BNR
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,PH,PR,M

Tentative Schedule

Subject to change due to entry numbers, keep checking on-line. Fri: Cross-Country course open-3:00 pm. Gaze and Graze at the Pavilion 5-7:00 pm. Sat:M/T/BN:Dressage starts at 8:30 am; Show Jumping starts at 9:45 am; Cross-Country starts at 10:00 am. Gaze and Graze at the Pavilion 5-7:00 pm. Sun: P/N: Dressage starts at 8:30 am; Show Jumping starts at 9:45 am; Cross Country starts at 10:00 am.

Event Officials

TD: Amelia (Muffin) Pantaze"R" (VA) President of Ground Jury: Nancy Guyotte "S" (NH) Dressage Judges:Kate Hutchings "r" (SC), Amy McElroy "S" (SC) Show Jump Judge: Beth Wheeler"R" (SC) CD: X-C:Mogie Bearden-Muller "R" (MD) SJ: Michel Vaillancourt "R" (SC)

Starting Times

Available January 19th by 10pm on website: www.stableviewfarm.com. Times will not be mailed.

Entry Information

Cyndy Olliff, Secretary 117 Stable Dr. Aiken, SC 29801 Phone:484-356-3173 Email:[email protected] Register online at www.EventEntries.com or Compete Easy. Visa/MC, Discover and American Express & checks accepted. Draw all checks to Stable View LLC.

Organizer

Molly Bull, 117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (434) 962-0306. Email: [email protected]

Fees

Entry: All P: $200.00; M: $195.00; All T: $190.00; All N: $180.00; All BN: $170.00
*NO EXTRA FARM FEES! All included in your Entry Fee!


Stabling:
$100/night. 12x12 stalls with stall doors and rubber mats provided. Please contact Stable View Office at 484-356-3173 for more information.
Grounds Fee:
Competing horse: no additional charge, included in Entry Fee!
Grounds Fee:
Non-competing horses = $50.
Late Fee:
$50 - Entries not postmarked, completed and paid by closing date will be charged a $50 late fee.
Change Fee:
$35. No changes will be processed after 1/15/23.
Returned check fee:
$35.00.

REFUNDS: Before C.D.-full refund minus $25 office fee; After C.D. refund minus $25 office fee, only if same spot can be filled from wait list, (if there is a wait list). No refunds after 1/17/23. If event is canceled due to COVID, FULL REFUND, for any other reason - Partial credit. USEA Starter and D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30), 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

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Entries on Evententries.com will NOT be accepted without payment. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES RECEIVE NO POSTMARK UNTIL THE DAY THEY ARE MADE COMPLETE, INCLUDING FEES, REQUIRED WAIVERS, NUMBERS & STABLE FORM. Please enter through Event Entries. Entries may be mailed in, but ALL FEES must be postmarked by closing date or a $50 late fee per entry will be owed. Non-postmarked entries (i.e. on-line stamps) must be received by 1/3/23, or a $50 late fee will be charged. Hand delivered entries must be at the Stable View Main Office by closing date and contact must be made with show secretary to verify receipt. No entry scheduled without prior payment. Double entries: Not accepted. All horses and riders including foreign, must have a USEA number. All riders and horses must be members of the USEA in order to compete at the Beginner Novice level. Beginner Novice horses can be registered with a Limited registration, which allows the horse to compete at Beginner Novice through Training for the duration of its lifetime, and riders will need a Junior, Collegiate or Full membership which is renewed annually. Scratches & changes must be e-mailed. Change of horse or rider requires a new entry to be mailed or e-mailed. Change Fee: $35 change fee for each change made to entry and/or stabling at any time. No changes will be allowed after 1/17/23. Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. Do not send original Coggins. Check entry status list at www.stableviewfarm.com. No other notification method will be used. Check website & contact immediately if in wrong division, etc. Do not wait until times are posted, check status after you enter.

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

Cross Country Courses designed by Mogie Bearden-Muller (MD) P - 2800 m @ 520 MPM. M - 2500 m @ 490 MPM.T - 2200 m @ 450 MPM. N - 2000 m @ 400 MPM. BN - 1600 m @ 350 MPM. All courses: Easier to Average for horses with experience at level. Courses will be good season starter courses. There will be water, banks and ditches appropriate for each level on the courses. Cross Country Track is established, irrigated and aerated turf with established Bermuda and Celebration grasses on slightly rolling sandy loam soil. Cross-country Course is closed year-round for schooling.
Volunteers can choose to receive a free XC schooling pass for one of the Eventing Academy Open Schooling Dates.

Awards

6 ribbons per division. $100 Gift Certificates will be awarded to all first place finishers. Embroidered VTO saddle pads for 2nd and 3rd as well as other prizes. Ribbons to 3rd for CTC and IEL. TIP Awards and Prizes for the highest placed Thoroughbred Horse at each level. Register your off the track Thoroughbred at http://tjctip.com/default.asp?page=7. If ribbons are not picked up at the event, they will be mailed to riders only upon request, after riders pay the invoice they will be sent for the shipping cost.

Stabling/Veterinarian

200 stalls available - enter early to ensure your spot. Stabling - $100/night. Separate stall stripping check in the amount of $50, must be included in stall reservation for each stall, or the deposit will go on your credit card if you enter through Event Entries. Check will be destroyed if stall is stripped. Cards will only be charged by EE if stalls are not stripped. Stalls MUST BE STRIPPED, NOT JUST CLEANED. Please pre-order shavings - they will be discounted to $8/bag if purchased by the closing date.$10/bag if purchased on-site. Shavings will also be available for sale on grounds during the competition. 12x12 stalls with stall doors and rubber mats. Contact the Stable View office (484) 356-3173 for more information. Veterinarian: Southern Equine, (803) 644-1544. Farrier: Chris McElyea, (803) 645-2774.

Accommodations

Limited RV sites and apartments available for rent on site. Please contact the Stable View Office (484) 356-3173 for more information. Do NOT try to reserve an RV site through EventEntries.com. Fairfield by Marriott Aiken (803) 648-7808. 12 miles.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M- 2022 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. All dressage will be ridden in Attwood footing arenas, including warm-up.

Cross-Country

Cross Country Courses designed by Mogie Bearden-Muller (MD) P - 2800 m @ 520 MPM. M - 2500 m @ 490 MPM.T - 2200 m @ 450 MPM. N - 2000 m @ 400 MPM. BN - 1600 m @ 350 MPM. All courses: Easier to Average for horses with experience at level. Courses will be good season starter courses. There will be water, banks and ditches appropriate for each level on the courses. Cross Country Track is established, irrigated and aerated turf with established Bermuda and Celebration grasses on slightly rolling sandy loam soil. Cross-country Course is closed year-round for schooling.
Volunteers can choose to receive a free XC schooling pass for one of the Eventing Academy Open Schooling Dates.

Other Information

Show Jumping will be in the Tree arena with Attwood synthetic footing Size is 350X270 feet. Warm up will be on the Glass arena, with same footing, size is 240X121 feet. There is additional warm up available on grass. Entry limit - 150 horses per day. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Please note updates and changes to USEF rules, including all dogs MUST remain on leash and in control as per GR1301. Please visit www.stableviewfarm.com and USEF website for most current COVID-19 policies. Gaze and Graze - complimentary drinks and appetizers at the Pavilion Friday and Saturday 5-7:00 pm. EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders 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 which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. “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.” Non-member participants in the role of riders, drivers, handlers, vaulters, lungers, owners, lessees, and agents must pay a Show Pass fee. Show Pass purchases can only be made online. Non-member participants in the above roles are limited to obtaining no more than one (1) Show Pass per competition year. To be eligible to participate at Federation Licensed Competitions, all persons acting as coaches or trainers, and legal guardians signing entry blanks as coaches or trainers on behalf of their minors must be Senior Active Members in good standing.