Full Moon Farms H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18260
Event Date: Jul 23, 2023
Open Date: June 6 | Close Date: Jul 4
Location: Finksburg, 4326 Louisville Rd, MD 21048 (AREA 2)
Directions
From Westminster, MD and points North:
Follow Rte 140 East from Westminster or West from Reisterstown to Rte 91 (Gamber Road) in Finksburg.
Take Rte 91 South toward Gamber.
Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road.
Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile.
Full Moon Farm is on the right.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
From Interstate I-70:
Take I-70 East from Frederick or West from Baltimore to Rte 32 North.
Proceed approximately 8 miles North on Rte 32 where you will cross over Liberty Reservoir and go up a long hill.
Turn right onto Bollinger Mill Road.
Go ONLY 50 yards and turn left onto Louisville Road.
Follow Louisville Road approximately 0.8 miles.
Full Moon Farm is on the left.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
From Baltimore:
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) take I-795 North to Rte 140 West (Exit (9B).
Turn left onto Rte 91 (Gamber Road).
Turn left at the first light onto Deer Park Road and proceed 1 mile to Louisville Road.
Turn right onto Louisville Road and proceed approximately 1 mile.
Full Moon Farm is on the right.
Turn into the driveway by the Full Moon Farm sign.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,T,TN,N,BN
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro,Tadpole
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Intro,Tadpole
Tentative Schedule
SAT: Cross Country course open to walk at 3pm.
SUN: Dressage (MT/T/TN/N/BN) starting at 7:30 am; Show Jumping (MT/T/TN/N/BN) starting at 8:30 am; Cross Country (MT/T/TN/N/BN) starting at 9:00 am.
Other recognized divisions may be running concurrently in separate arenas/courses (Intro/Starter/Poles).
***Note: All riders' XC times will be listed as being approximately 5-30 min after their SJ ride time; riders are expected to go directly from SJ to XC warm-up.
Event Officials
TD: Carolyn Borgert, KY
Pres: Sara Miller Leary, VA
Dressage Judges:Peggy Pariso, MD
SJ:Kathy White, VA
XC Course Designer:Daniel Clasing, VA
XC Course Builder: Eric Bull, VA
Starting Times
Available THURSDAY, July 21st at https://fullmoonfarm.com/competitions/horse-trials/; posted by 2:00 pm. DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE/SECRETARY FOR TIMES.
Times are TENTATIVE and subject to change.
Entry Information
Electronic entries accepted via Event Entries.
Entries needing modified payments (i.e., FMF Bucks, entries won via auction) can be sent to [email protected]
Please note that there will be a $10 admin fee for any mailed/paper entries.
C/O Secretary
Full Moon Farm
4326 Louisville Road
Finksburg, MD 21048
Organizer
Stephen and Karen Fulton,
4326 Louisville Road,
Finksburg, MD 21048. [email protected]. 410-795-8371.
Fees
Jackpot: For each USEA-recognized division, $25 from each entry will go into a jackpot pool to be divided among the top 6 finishers at each recognized level!
Electronic entries accepted via Event Entries.
Entries needing modified payments (i.e., FMF Bucks, entries won via auction) can be sent to [email protected]
Please note that there will be a $10 admin fee for any mailed/paper entries.Checks should be made payable to Full Moon Farm.
ENTER EARLY TO AVOID LATE FEES!!
Entry Fees:
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for COMPLETEDEntries received June 7th - June 21st.
MT/T:$215.00; TN/N:$210.00;BN:$210.00; plus USEA Starter/D&M; Intro: $125.00; Starter: $125.00; Tadpole (Poles):$125
COMPLETED Entries received June 22nd - July 4th.
MT/T:$265.00; TN/N:$260.00;BN:$260.00; plus USEA Starter/D&M fees: Intro: $175.00; Starter: $175.00; Tadpole (Poles): $175
IF ACCEPTED, POST Entries received July 5th - July 22nd - Post entries must be paid when entered
MT/T:$290.00; TN/N: $285.00;BN:$285.00; plusUSEA Starter/D&M fees. Intro: $200.00; Starter: $200.00; Tadpole (Poles): $200
Intro, Starter, Tadpole (Poles): USEA Membership not required. USEA fees do not apply.
Fees will be assessed based on the date that the entry is COMPLETE. Incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled. Missing Paperwork:If ANYpaperwork/forms (Coggins , signatures, USEA #..., etc.) are incomplete after theCLOSING DATE,there is an additional $25 admin fee that must be paid with the paperwork before the packet is released.
Refunds:
Before Closing Date (CD): Entry fee, less $25 non-refundable office fee.
After the CD: NO REFUNDS.
Competition cancellation: No refund.
USEA Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/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.
MT/T:$215.00; TN/N:$210.00;BN:$210.00; plus USEA Starter/D&M; Intro: $125.00; Starter: $125.00; Tadpole (Poles):$125
COMPLETED Entries received June 22nd - July 4th.
MT/T:$265.00; TN/N:$260.00;BN:$260.00; plus USEA Starter/D&M fees: Intro: $175.00; Starter: $175.00; Tadpole (Poles): $175
IF ACCEPTED, POST Entries received July 5th - July 22nd - Post entries must be paid when entered
MT/T:$290.00; TN/N: $285.00;BN:$285.00; plus
Fees will be assessed based on the date that the entry is COMPLETE. Incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled. Missing Paperwork:If ANYpaperwork/forms (C
Entries
Please email [email protected] for assistance. Please do NOT call for info; our barn office cannot help you.
Entry includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.
COVID-19 Related information: Management reserves the right to expel persons not following the local COVID-19 restrictions that are in place at the time of the event.
All entries should be made and paid electronically.Entries needing modified payments (i.e., FMF Bucks, entries won via auction) can be sent to [email protected]. There will be an additional $10 admin fee for any mailed/paper entries.Checks should be made payable to Full Moon Farm.As much paperwork as possible will be submitted electronically. Photos, scans, and e-signatures will be accepted as originals for legal purposes.
Riders must bringpinneyholders and bridle tags/pins for dressage. Paper numberpinneyswill be provided for cross-country.
Riders are responsible for including a current email address on entry. All correspondence from secretary will be via email.
Course maps will be available online only. Please print your own copies.
Ride Times, Entries to Date, and Course Maps will be posted on the Horse Trials page of the FMF website (https://fullmoonfarm.com/competitions/horse-trials/).
Results will be posted online only.
REFUNDS:
Before Closing Date (CD):Entry fee, less $25 non-refundable office fee.
After the CD:NO REFUNDS.
Competition cancellation:No refund.
USEAFee Refund Policy:TheUSEAStarter/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.
CHANGES:Changes (including change of rider, horse, or division) must be made via email ([email protected]). No changes, withdrawals, or stabling requests will be accepted by telephone.
Changes made before CD: No change fee.
Changes made between CD and July 22nd: $50.
Changes made between July 23 and the event conclusion: $70.
POST ENTRIES: If space allows and post entries are accepted, they will be charged the fees as listed above; all other refund/scratch/change fees still apply. ANY entry received after the CD will be considered LATE and are subject to the fees as listed above.
Any electronic entry made prior to CD must be complete within 5 days after CD or will be considered LATE with the appropriate fees as listed above; incomplete entries will not be scheduled until all paperwork and fees are collected.
Missing Paperwork:IfANYpaperwork/forms (Coggins, signatures,USEA#..., etc.) are incomplete after theCLOSING DATE,there is an additional$25 admin feethatmust be paid with the paperwork before the packet is released.
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
Speed will be posted and adjusted as is appropriate for conditions.
We have excellent XC footing thanks to our fabulous Aggravator-- the best footing in Area 2!
MT/T- 2400m. TN/N- 2200m. BN- 1600m. Intro-1200m.All courses feature rolling terrain and water. Intro and above are timed!
Starter-800m, Tadpole (Poles)-400m.Tadpole (Poles) and Starter on enclosed course, featuring rolling terrain. Starter & Poles are NOT timed.
See our website for additional information as the date approaches. Cross-country course open for schooling until approximately July 1st (exact date subject to change).
Awards
Prize and 8 ribbons per division.
$25/entry goes into a jackpot pool for the top 6 finishers at each recognized level.
1st 40%
2nd 20%
3rd 16%
4th 12%
5th 8%
6th 4%
Stabling/Veterinarian
If interested in stabling please email [email protected] before sending in stabling payment.
Very limited on-site stabling: $150 per night.
Limited off-site stabling: price per night TBD.
Muck Fee: $50 - Must be paid via separate check.
Veterinarian: TBA.
Vet and Farrier will be on-site.
Accommodations
Hampton Inn Owings Mills- 410-654-2780. Hyatt Place Owings Mills- 410-998-3630. Days Inn Westminster- 25 South Cranberry Road Westminster, MD 21157 410-857-1407
Dressage
Test and arena sizes: MT-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. TN/T- 2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N- 2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN- 2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Intro- 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Starter- 2023 USDF Intro Test A-Sm. Tadpole (Poles)- 2023 USDF Intro Test A-Sm.
Cross-Country
Speed will be posted and adjusted as is appropriate for conditions.
We have excellent XC footing thanks to our fabulous Aggravator-- the best footing in Area 2!
MT/T- 2400m. TN/N- 2200m. BN- 1600m. Intro-1200m.All courses feature rolling terrain and water. Intro and above are timed!
Starter-800m, Tadpole (Poles)-400m.Tadpole (Poles) and Starter on enclosed course, featuring rolling terrain. Starter & Poles are NOT timed.
See our website for additional information as the date approaches. Cross-country course open for schooling until approximately July 1st (exact date subject to change).
Other Information
Cross-country course open for schooling until approximately July 1st (exact date subject to change).
Pets:Must be leashed. Unleashed pets will incur a $50 fine.
Vendors:We will post any food/vendor info on our website. No promises for food on grounds!
Photography: GRC.
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.
The above rule also applies to all unrecognized divisions.
“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”.