United States Eventing Association

Address: UNH Equine Center, 278 Mast Rd, Durham, NH 03824. To UNH from Portsmouth (Rte. 95): Rte. 4 west for 10 miles to Rte. 155-A (UNH exit), left off ramp. First left on Mast Road. Follow signs to stabling & parking. From West: As above, except turn right off ramp. Follow show signs and directions for parking.

Friday:Show office opens at 2:00 PM. Cross-country course opens at 3:00 PM. Saturday:ALL Divisions (M, T, N, BN, Starter). Dressage-7:30 am, Show Jumping- 10:00 AM, Cross Country- immediately after show jumping. Starter is a combined test and therefore will NOT run XC. We are planning for a different schedule this Fall to maintain less wait-time between dressage and jumping phases.Competitors will jump their show jumping first and may wear cross-country attire. There will be about 20-25 minutes in between riders' show jumping rounds and cross-country start times. Any significant departures to this schedule will be published online. Tentative times will be published 9/19/2023.

TD:Emily Holmes (FL) Judges: Pres:Carol Kozlowski (NY) Dressage Judge:Jeri Nieder (NH) Show Jumping Judge:Katherine Cooper (NH) CD:Dr. James Gornall (MA)

Available September 19 at www.area1usea.org and https://www.onthebitevents.com/. Cross country and show jumping schedules may be adjusted as entries warrant, please verify your ride times online at the start of the competition.

Kat Kilcommons, Secretary University of New Hampshire Equine Center 278 Mast Road Durham, NH 03824 603-862-0027 (ph) [email protected] IS PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT. **ELECTRONIC ENTRIES THROUGH USEA XENTRY ARE PREFERRED AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGED**

Liz Johnson, Manager and Chair of Organizing Committee, UNH Equine Program, 278 Mast Road, Durham, NH 03824, (603) 862-0027 days, [email protected]. Email is the preferred method of communication.

If you must enter through pen/paper, draw checks to UNH and include a separate check for each horse. Entry: M/T: $225.00; N/BN: $200.00;Starter: $180.00 Starter (Combined Test): $100.00 Stabling:Nostalls available - please contact organizer for local stabling suggestions -- payment and other logistical details will be made directly between competitor and stabling site. Post Entry Fee:$50.00 for any entry accepted after the closing date. Change Fee:$25.00 for each change made to entry after the closing date. Incomplete Fee:$20.00 assessed to each incomplete entry, which has not been resolved by the closing date. This include missing/invalid horse health documents, signatures, etc.) Refunds: Before C.D.: Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.: No refunds unless accompanied by a vet or medical note AND spot can be filled off of wait list. All withdrawals must be in writing; best is to email [email protected]. Withdrawals or changes will not be accepted by phone. Competition cancellation (Act of God, weather)-Only USEF/USEA fees refunded. Competition Cancellation due to a change in UNH's COVID policies regarding external events: Partial refunds granted on a pro-rated basis after fixed/non-refundable expenses are paid. USEA Starter/D&M 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.

Entry fees per division include a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee.USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels except Starter. **UPDATED HORSE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNH EQUINE FACILITY:**Coggins test dated within 12 months of the competition date,Rabies Vaccination dated within 12 months of the competition date,Rhino (EHV1 & EHV4) and Flu booster dated within 6 months of the competition date.Horse health documents must be received BEFORE competition - May be emailed, but must be legible. Entries with invalid health paperwork, upon closing date will be assessed an incomplete fee. UNH will restrict entries from USDA confirmed Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) affected states. No horses from VS affected states are allowed to enter. UNH will accept online entries submitted through Xentry (may pay here by credit card). Online throughEvententries.com acceptable IF paid with credit card and paperwork isimmediatelyemailed or mailed to the secretary. Completed entries include payment, electronically signed release form, USEF waiver and negative Coggins. To avoid incomplete or late fees, entries must be completed by the closing date. If there are COVID-related changes to normal operatingprocedures on campus, this will be published on our social media, website and emailed to competitors prior to the start of the competition. Preference will be given to complete entries mailed on opening date. Incomplete entries will be accepted as space allows, butall issues (including invalid Coggins) must be resolved by closing date.Entries not complete at close risk being replaced by a complete entry that is on wait list. Any entry that is not complete at close for any reason (including missing emergency contact info) will be assessed a $20 incomplete fee. Any changes to entry made after close, if able to be accommodated, will incur a $25 fee. Post-closing date entries may be accepted at organizer discretion but will incur an additional fee of $50. Please do not expect to be able to enter this competition post-closing date as we make decisions regarding show staffing based on closing date entry numbers.Management reserves the right to restrict the number of entries per rider per level. Please contact secretary directly if you are planning to enter more than two horses at the same level. Entry status, times, live scoring and results will be available. Link posted at www.onthebitevents.com and www.area1usea.org. Secretary correspondence will be via email.
Double entries:Not accepted. 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.

Modified-2500m @ 490 mpm.Training‑2100 m @ 420 mpm.Novice-2000 m @ 350 mpm.Beginner Novice-1800m @ 325 mpm.Starter -jumps not to exceed 2'3"; XC will not include water or ditch elements for the starter level. The starter courses will be easy, inviting and run in accordance with the rules governing this sport. Timing and scoring will be in effect. M/T/N/BN courses: Easy to average, for horses with some experience at these levels. The fall tracks are intended to be a level-appropriate challenge, to suit horses who have been competing at their given level during the course of the season and are not intended as move up courses. Expect drops/banks, water and ditches as appropriate for each level. Courses go through wooded trails and agricultural fields. Maps with actual speeds and distances will be available Friday by 3pm online and at the show office. Cross-country course closed September 13. **NEW** Cross-country warm-up will be on grass, adjacent to the XC startbox for some divisions. Other divisionswill have XC warm-up in the 100x200' sand/rubber warm-up arena.

1st place prize & 8 ribbons per division. Special Awards:Lowest and Second Lowest Scoring Pony Clubber;Lowest Scoring UNH Student/Alumni;Best Scoring Connemara(sponsored by the American Connemara Pony Society).Please indicate which award you are eligible for (and the name of your Pony Club/year of graduation, whichever is relevant). Connemaras must include a copy of their rider or owner's ACPS membership and registration papers. The University of New Hampshire Horse Trials is proud to be a part of the Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P).The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P)is offering ribbons, prizes and prize money to the top placing Thoroughbred at each level. The reserve highest placed Thoroughbred will receive a ribbon. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. numbers to event organizer with entry. For more information, visitwww.tjctip.com

Stabling:No stabling.Contact manager for local stabling suggestions-- payment and other logistical details will be made directly between competitor and stabling site. Veterinarian: (on site for jumping phases only) Deerfield Vet Clinic (603) 463-7775. Farrier:(on site for jumping phases only) located in the UNH main stable. Page from show office if needed.

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Test & arena sizes: M-2022 USEF Modified Test B;T-2022 USEF Training Test B;N-2022 USEF Novice Test B;BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B; Starter - 2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: All dressage divisions will compete in a 20mx40m sand competition arena. Warm-up is in a 100'x200' arena with a sand and rubber mix footing.

Modified-2500m @ 490 mpm.Training‑2100 m @ 420 mpm.Novice-2000 m @ 350 mpm.Beginner Novice-1800m @ 325 mpm.Starter -jumps not to exceed 2'3"; XC will not include water or ditch elements for the starter level. The starter courses will be easy, inviting and run in accordance with the rules governing this sport. Timing and scoring will be in effect. M/T/N/BN courses: Easy to average, for horses with some experience at these levels. The fall tracks are intended to be a level-appropriate challenge, to suit horses who have been competing at their given level during the course of the season and are not intended as move up courses. Expect drops/banks, water and ditches as appropriate for each level. Courses go through wooded trails and agricultural fields. Maps with actual speeds and distances will be available Friday by 3pm online and at the show office. Cross-country course closed September 13. **NEW** Cross-country warm-up will be on grass, adjacent to the XC startbox for some divisions. Other divisionswill have XC warm-up in the 100x200' sand/rubber warm-up arena.

We will be following all local, regional and national COVID guidelines, as well as those required by USEF and UNH campus administration, to ensure a safe and fun competition. COVID information and specific guidelines will be available online. UNH will restrict entries from USDA confirmed Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) affected states. No horses from VS affected states are allowed to enter. All programs and cross country maps will be available digitally at www.onthebitevents.com and emailed to competitors. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Please take care when selecting your preferred divisions. Whoa Nellie food truck will be available on-site Saturday & Sunday! Dogs welcome but MUST be leashed. PARKING IS EXTREMEMLY LIMITED AT UNH. Competitors are encouraged to trailer-pool if they are shipping in. Follow all posted signs and parking staff directions regarding parking. Bring a bike. The popular paved lot is designated student parking, and despite repeated requests UNH Parking will NOT ALLOW US TO CLOSE THE LOT or remove the student cars from it for the Trials. We have no control over this. Please respect the multiple uses at our facility and approach our parking with a sense of humor! 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. SHARPS Container will be located in the show office and with the on-site veterinarian. 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.