Spring Gulch H.T.

Comment

7.13.23: A PT division has been added. 

6.14.23: Secretary change - See Omnibus

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18285

Event Date: Aug 5, 2023

Open Date: June 20 | Close Date: Jul 18

Location: Littleton, Hwy 85, CO 92065 (AREA 9)

Directions

From Denver & points North: I‑25 South to C‑470 West. Exit Santa Fe Drive (Rte. 85). Turn South (left) at top of off-ramp. 1.5 miles to Spring Gulch Equestrian Area on east side of highway, across from George T. Sanders Co. Pass through orange gates. $5 parks use fee will be charged per day.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: PT,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Intro

Tentative Schedule

Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 PM. Sat: P/T/N/Intro Dressage, Show Jumping then Cross-country.

Event Officials

TD:Ana Schravesande, TX Judges:Pres: Bobby Stevenson Dressage Judge:Sharron Sarchett, CO SJ Judge: Cathy Simm, CO XCCD:Alessandra Allen-Shinn, MTSJ CD:Alessandra Allen-Shinn, MT

Starting Times

ASAP after C.D. if entries received in a timely fashion. Check website WWW.SPRINGGULCHHORSETRIALS.COM for ride times or send a clearly written email address and times will be emailed.

Entry Information

Heather Petersen, 22750 County Rd 37, Elbert, CO 80106, phone: 719.338.0854 Email: [email protected] Register Online at: www.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted. Entries will not be processed without payment. Late payments by credit card only. EVENT ENTRIES PREFERRED THERE IS A LIMIT OF 120 ENTRIES Draw checks to Central Colorado Eventing.

Organizer

Org:Allison D. Murphy, Organizer 307-640-9222 [email protected] and CCEOrganizing Committee. Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Jones, [email protected], 720.346.4478 - email preferred contact.

Fees

Entry Fees forP/PT/T/N/BN:$240.00 (after OD postmark)Intro (Elem):$225.00. All applicable USEF/USEA fees (see 2023 entry form). Entrant must provide USEF and/or USEA member and horse registration numbers. All mandatory signature lines must be signed with original signatures or electronic signatures. Entrant must use the 2023 USEA Entry Form and USEA/USEF Waiver and Release Form. Intro competitors are exempt from USEA membership and non-membership fees and USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Entries preferred at www.evententries.com Draw checks to MSEA/CCC. Entry fees include a$25 non-refundable office fee. Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund. Please notify sec'y by email. Competition cancellation-No refund.USEA Starter/D&M 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.

Entries

PLEASE ENTER VIA EVENT ENTRIES OR XENTRY Double entries: Accepted. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Intro. Intro participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.- Less $50 ONLY if place can be filled from waiting list. Otherwise, no refund. Please notify sec'y by email or phone. Competition cancellation-No refund. Proof of Neg. Coggins within 12 months and Health Certificate required for out‑of‑state horses only. Post entries accepted if space permits with $30 post entry fee. Electronic Entries PREFERRED via evententries.com and Xentry system. 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

P-2300 m @ 520 mpm. PT/T-2200 m @ 450 mpm.N-2000 m @ 375 mpm.BN-1800 m @ 325 mpm; 14‑16 jumps, max. height 2'7".Intro (Elem)-1600m @ 300 mpm. Terrain: Rolling hills with sandy footing. All courses: Will be inviting. Water on course for all divisions. Cross‑country course closed 6AM JULY 24.

Awards

Trophy & ribbons to 8th place per division. Special Prizes for all division winners.

Stabling/Veterinarian

No Stabling is offered for this event. Veterinarian: On site during competition only. # will be posted in secretary's office. Farrier's hours posted on grounds during show, otherwise on call.

Accommodations

Comfort Suites Castle Rock (303) 814-9999. Hampton Inn, (303) 989-6900. Residence Inn by Marriott (303) 683-5500. Fairfield Inn (303) 290-6700. Hotels are within 10-15 minutes of Spring Gulch Equestrian Area. Camping: Chatfield State Park, (800) 678-2267.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes: P/PT-2022 USEF Preliminary Test C - Large.T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm.N-2022 USEF Novice Test B-Sm.BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.Intro (Elem)-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: Sand.

Cross-Country

P-2300 m @ 520 mpm. PT/T-2200 m @ 450 mpm.N-2000 m @ 375 mpm.BN-1800 m @ 325 mpm; 14‑16 jumps, max. height 2'7".Intro (Elem)-1600m @ 300 mpm. Terrain: Rolling hills with sandy footing. All courses: Will be inviting. Water on course for all divisions. Cross‑country course closed 6AM JULY 24.

Other Information

Cross‑country course closed 6AM July 24. No one may ride any horse, walk or otherwise view the cross-country course. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section and birth date on entry. If experience level not completed, higher will be assumed. Concessions on grounds. No horse may be ridden on dam. Dogs must be leashed; $50 fine will be assessed to owners of unleashed or troublesome dogs. Increased supply of water again this year - water will be available for horses in large troughs. Highlands Ranch Metro District Rules: Currently $5/vehicle parking fee will be charged. USEA Medical card/armband must be worn; limited supply for sale on grounds. 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”.