Larkin Hill Fall H.T.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18315
Event Date: Sep 10, 2023
Open Date: Jul 25 | Close Date: Aug 22
Location: Nassau, 114 Woodward Rd, NY 12123 (AREA 1)
Directions
NOTE: Competition Entrance address is different than Farm and Stabling entrance addresses.
Competition Entrance Address: 114 Woodward Rd. Nassau. NY 12123
From South: Either: I-87 N to Exit 21A (Mass. Pike) Get off Exit B-1/ take first Exit after Toll Booth = Exit 12,Rt. 9. Turn left onto Rt. 9 south. Go approx. 1 mile to left onto County Rt. 32. Approx 2 mi. to left onto Woodward Rd. Comp. Entrance on right.
OR: Rt. 22 N to Austerlitz; Turn left onto St. Rt. 203. Follow 8 mi to Chatham. At light, turn right onto Rt. 66 N. follow to Chatham Center, across red metal bridge. In approx 1/2 mi. Rt. 66 goes right, stay straight onto Rt. 17. Follow to Stop. Turn right onto Rt. 203. go thru hamlet of N. Chatham approx. 1 mi to left turn onto Rt. 32 W. Approx 1/2 mi to right onto Woodward Rd. Comp. entrance on right.
From North: Either: I-87S to I-90 E. Take Exit 12. Turn right onto Rt. 9 south. Approx. 1 mi to left onto Rt. 32E. Approx 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. Entrance on right. Or: Rt. 22 south to Rt. 20 West to Nassau. At light turn left onto Rt. 203. Follow 4 mi to right onto Rt. 32 W. Approx. 1/2 mi to Woodward Rd. on right. Comp. entrance on right.
From East: Mass Pike West to Exit B-1. Take Exit 12 after toll booth. turn left onto Rt. 9 so. Approx. 1 mi. to left onto Rt. 32 E. Appox. 2 mi to Woodward Rd. on left. Comp. entrance on right.
From West:I-90 E to Exit 12 (Rt.9) Turn right at end of Exit ramp. Go 1 mile to left turn onto County Rt. 32. Follow 2 miles to left onto Woodward Rd.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: MT,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule
FRIDAY: Onsite Stabling opens at 12:00 pm
SATURDAY3:00 pm: Courses Open For walking
SUNDAY:7:30 am: Dressage: Starting with P/MT/T and working down the Levels Approx. 9:30: Stadium; Approx. 10:00 - XC
Event Officials
TD:Laurie Hudson, VT
Pres. Ground Jury:Mikki Kuchta, NY Dressage Judges:Melanie Cerny, MA; Rebecca Coffin-Vickery, NY; Katie Rocco, MA
SJ Judge:Jim Gornall, MA
CD:XC/SJ:John Williams, NYXC Builder: Chris Milanesi
Starting Times
Times available at: www.larkinhill.com andwww.area1usea.org, no later than Wed. Sept. 6.
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
Erin Keehan
105 Willow Ln
Scotia, NY 12302
E-mail: [email protected]
Event Info at: www.larkinhill.com
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
Enter On-line at www.evententries.com CC accepted for on-line entries only.
Organizer
Org: Margie Hutchison (518) 441-2176[email protected]PO Box 300, North Chatham NY 12132.
Fees
Draw checks to Larkin Hill.
Entry: P: $225.00; MT:$200T/N/BN: $195; StarterEventing Test: $150.00.
Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer. 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.
Entries
Entry includes $25 non-refundable Office Fee. Divisions may be divided; state age and experience on Entry Form. Refunds: Before CD: Entry and Stabling In Full less $25 Office Fee;After CD: Less $25 Office Fee only if place/stall can be filled. Competition cancellation: No refund unless circumstances allow partial refund at discretion of Organizer.
Starter Test is full HT w/XC,max. ht. 2'. Starter entries do not need to be USEA members,non-membership fee and Starter/D&M fee does not apply.
Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all entries. All non-competing horses must receive permission from Organizer, pay $50 fee, sign all waivers as if entering and get a number from the Sec.
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.
NOTE: ENTRY LIMIT 165 Several riders have transferred their canceled July Entries to this HT so there could be limited space for New Entries..so sign up soon!
Competitor Information
P: 2900m @ 520mpm. MT &T: 2450m @ 450mpm.N:2100m @ 400mpm.BN: 1950m @ 350mpm. StarterEventing Test: 1400m @ 325. All courses open and inviting onmostly flat terrain. Water for all levels and appropriate types of jumps and questions for the level as outlined by USEF Rules for Eventing
Photos of several jumps on Larkin Hill website. Cross Country course Closed.
Awards
Prizes and ribbons to 6th place in all divisions.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons, prizes to the top two placing Thoroughbreds at each level. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to event secretary with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.
Preliminary Prize $$! and "Larkin Legends'" Award for BN Riders over 60 yrs. Cash and other prizes!
Stabling/Veterinarian
Limited Portable stabling on grounds: $245. These get sold FAST..get your entries in Early!$25 Clean Stall Deposit required - Separate Check
**We have some less expensive Off-Site Stabling Options...contact Organizer for details
Shavings may be pre-ordered through Secretary $6 per bag Also available on site as long as supply lasts
Veterinarian:TBDStabling Address: 115 Bunker Hill Rd. Nassau, NY 12123
Accommodations
Comfort Inn: 10 mi. Schodack (518) 479-3217
;Fairfiled Inn, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn etc..al Exilt 9 loff I-90East Greenbush 12 miles
Also check out Airbnb listings for North Chatham, Malden Bridge, Old Chatham, Chatham Center or Valatie.Dressage
Test and arena sizes:All small arena:P: 2022 USEA Preliminary Test B.MT:2022 USEA Modified Test B.T: 2022Training Test B. N-2022 USEA Novice Test B. BN:2022 USEA Beginner Novice Test B. StarterEventing Test: 2022 USEA Starter Test. Dressage arenas on sand; warm-up on sand or grass.
Cross-Country
P: 2900m @ 520mpm. MT &T: 2450m @ 450mpm.N:2100m @ 400mpm.BN: 1950m @ 350mpm. StarterEventing Test: 1400m @ 325. All courses open and inviting onmostly flat terrain. Water for all levels and appropriate types of jumps and questions for the level as outlined by USEF Rules for Eventing
Photos of several jumps on Larkin Hill website. Cross Country course Closed.
Other Information
MT Division = Modified Test A Dressage and Modified Stadium but rides Training XC and is officially part of the Training Division in terms of points
Cross Country course Closed.
Parking will be tight - cars and trailers cannot and will not be parked together. Please follow Parking Attendants directions. Dogs must be kept on leash and under control at all times, including on XC. Food Concession on grounds. Please no E-Bikes on XC course while horses are on course. Thank you!
We will be using the Permanent Pinny holder system. Riders willbe responsible for purchasing their own holder, the event will supply the numbers. They can be purchased thru Bit of Britain or most tack stores.
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.”