MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18342

Event Date: Oct 18 - 22, 2023

Open Date: Aug 22 | Close Date: Sep 19

Location: Elkton, 400 Gallaher Rd, MD 21921 (AREA 2)

Directions

Address: 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD 21921. From North: I-95 S. or NJ Turnpike S. over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 N. to right on Rt. 273 E (Telegraph Rd), show grounds entrance on your right From South: I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 N, 5 mi. to right on Rt. 273 E (Telegraph Rd), travel approx. 6 mi., show grounds will be on right immediately beyond Rt 213 Be advised that there are tolls on I-95 - North and South! Only Cash and EZPass accepted.

Divisions


USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI5-L,CCI3-L
USEA Recognized Tests: YEH-4-CH,YEH-5-CH

Tentative Schedule

Horses may arrive Monday,October 16th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Tuesday, October 17th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Earlier arrivals must be cleared through secretary. Please Note: CCI horses stabled in fenced enclosure with 24-hour security. All CCI horses must be examined BEFORE ENTERING CCI stables. (Examination upon arrival-FEI Rules). Arrival Exams will take place in the veterinary compound at stabling on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Arrivals on Monday after 5:00 pm or Tuesday after 5:00 pm, or any horses without proper papers will be held in holding stalls, provided by management until examined & approved. FEI rules allow only the following persons connected with horse access to CCI stables: the Rider, one (1) Groom/horse, one (1) partner, two (2) Owners as listed on the FEI Passport by October 1, 2023.In the case of multiple owners, the athlete must designate which owners are to receive accreditation. An additional owner accreditation per horse is available for $300 per accreditation. This allows access to stabling, warm up arenas, vet box and the Taylor Harris Insurance Services Owner/Competitor Chalet. One additional support staff per athlete will be allocated on request at no charge. This allows access to stabling, warm up arenas, vet box and the competitor lounge. Additional support staff passes are available at $200 per accreditation. This allows access to stabling, warm up arenas, vet box and the competitor lounge. All accreditation will be processed through Hippobase. Only official Event Farrier allowed in CCI stables. Personalized credentials employed for ID access to CCI stables at all times. Wednesday: Competitor Briefing - 10:00 am First Horse Inspection - CCI3*-L: 12:00 pm; CCI5*-L: 1:00 pm Cross Country Course Open after Briefing at 11:00 am Thursday: CCI3*-L Dressage - 8:00 am CCI5*-L Dressage - 1:00 pm YEH 4-year-olds - All Phases (Dressage, Conformation, Jumping & Galloping) - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm YEH 5-year-olds - Dressage & Conformation - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: CCI3*-L Dressage - 8:00 am CCI5*-L Dressage - 1:00 pm YEH 5-year-olds - Jumping & Galloping Phase- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Riders Meeting (3* and 5* Athletes) – 30 minutes after the completion of 5*-L Dressage Saturday: CCI3*-L Cross Country - 9:00 am CCI5*-L Cross Country - 1:00 pm Sunday: CCI3*-L Second Horse Inspection - 8:00 am CCI5*-L Second Horse Inspection - 8:30 am CCI3*-L Show Jumping - 10:00 am CCI5*-L Show Jumping - 1:00 pm All times are TENTATIVE and subject to change.

Event Officials

TD: CCI: Gary Parsonage (GBR) Asst TD:Ataide Pereira (BRA) Judges: CCI5*-L Pres: Judy Hancock (GBR)Members: Andrew Bennie (NZL), Robert Stevenson (USA) CCI3*-L Pres:Gretchen Butts (USA)Member: Christina Klingspor (SWE),Beatrice Di Grazia (USA) SJ Judge: Charlotte Skinner (USA) and GJ.

YEH Judges: 5-Year-Olds: Marilyn Payne (USA), Christian Schacht (GER); 4-Year-Olds: Linda Zang (USA), Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (USA), Peter Gray (USA), Pam Wiedemann (USA)

CD: X-C:Ian Stark (GBR); SJ: Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) FEI Steward:Chief Steward: Nicola Salmon (GBR), Asst Chief:Eileen Pritchard-Bryan (USA); Assts: Marjorie Molloy (USA), Kathleen Barker (USA), Alexandra Ambelang (USA), Helen Bowler (GBR), Beth Davidson (USA), Jeff Legg (USA).Stabling Manager: Emma Ford (USA) FEI Vet Delegate:Dr. Debbie Williamson (USA); Add'l:Dr. Charles Arensberg (USA) Veterinary Services Manager: Dr. Julia Hecking (USA) Chief Medical Officer: Rusty Lowe (USA); Medical Services: Tom Coulter (USA) Farrier: Benjamin Groves (USA)

Starting Times

CCI times available Wednesday, October 18, after first horse inspection on event website (www.maryland5star.us). YEH times availablenoon Tuesday, October 17, on event website (www.maryland5star.us).

Entry Information

IMPORTANT– All entries will be processed electronically. You must use the FEI Entry System to make your entries for this Event (https://entry.fei.org), as well as the event's Event Entries (https://evententries.com/#Welcome)listing. Preferred method is payment via Credit Card online using entry system on Evententries.com. Athletes have the option to wire transfer their entry fee by closing date of entries as well. For more information, please inquire within to Marissa Melzer at [email protected] All transfers have to be made in US DOLLARS. Event Secretary: Mary Coldren 378 Fair Hill Drive Elkton, MD 21921 (302) 547-0695 sec'y, email sec'y: [email protected]

Organizer

Org:The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an Affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland,351 W. Camden St, Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21201,410-MD5-STAR (410-635-7827). Show Secretary: Mary Coldren President of the Event: Jeff Newman Press Officer: Ashley Cottrell

Fees

Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions MUST be submitted through the FEI Entry System (https://entry.fei.org) or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process on the event's Event Entries (https://evententries.com/#Welcome) listing. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation. Electronic payment is preferred. Contact Secretary for additional payment method options. Event Fees Directory: see individual section for details. Entry: Per entry (U.S. dollars only): CCI5*-L: $550.00; CCI3*-L: $550.00;YEH:$250.00. Stabling: $300.00 Clean Stall Deposit: $35.00 Tack Stall: $300.00 Camping: $50.00 per night with hook-up.

Refunds:On or before September 19, 2023 – full refund all levels.

5*:On or before October 3, 2023 - 50% refund for 5* horses only. No refunds on stabling. After October 3, 2023 – no refund and the athlete or the respective NF will be held liable and have to pay full fees.

3* and YEH:After closing, ONLY If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund.

The USEA Starter fee ($30) is not subject to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not present at the first horse inspection.

Entries

Refunds:On or before September 19, 2023 – full refund all levels. On or before October 3, 2023 - 50% refund for 5* horses only. No refunds on stabling. 5*:On or before October 3, 2023 - 50% refund for 5* horses only. No refunds on stabling. After October 3, 2023 – no refund and the athlete or the respective NF will be held liable and have to pay full fees. 3* and YEH:After closing, ONLY If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund. The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($30) are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not present at the first horse inspection. Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. (Copy must accompany entry & horse). CCI horses must be accompanied by a valid Passport. Maximum Number of Horses per Athlete: 5;Riders may be limited to 2 horses per level if event is oversubscribed. Otherwise, limited to 3 per level, as schedule permits.Riders must submit entry with payment as well as enter via the FEI Entry system. Only PAID entries will be accepted. Wait List Policy: Entries will be accepted based on the date that the electronic payment ismade or postmark of mailed payment. Electronic payment is preferred. Additionally, the entry must have been done throughthe FEI system. Entries will be accepted from the wait list by division as space allows. Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Qualifications:Closing date will be on September 19, but horses may obtain qualifications until October 9, 2023. Event management will accept up to 40 horses in the 4-year-old division, and 55 horses in the 5-year-old division. The event management will accept entries based on the order they are received, whether the entry has obtained qualifications or not. Shall the entry not receive qualifications by October 9, their entry will be removed and fully refunded. The open spots will be filled from the wait list, in order of highest qualifying scores.


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

CCI5*-L - 6500m @ 570 mpm, 45 efforts.CCI3*-L - 5500m @ 550 mpm, 35 efforts. Tall Fescue Blend Turf on rolling terrain, will require fit horse.

Awards

$325,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY!CCI5*-L - $300,000; Trophy, ribbons and prize money awarded through 20th place. CCI3*-L - $25,000; Trophy, ribbons and prize money awarded through 14th place. US Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 to be filled out before Prize Money is distributed. All prize monies are awarded to the Owners, or lessees of Horses, or Athletes if designated by Owner. Trophies: CCI5*-L: The "Fair Hill Bronze Presented by Trish Gilbert"- Winning Athlete and Horse in CCI5*-L; "The Beale Wright Morris Trophy"- Owner of Winning Horse in CCI5*-L; "The Amanda Pirie Warrington Trophy"- Highest Placed Rider in their First CCI5*-L; "The Retired Racehorse Project Trophy"- Highest Placed American Thoroughbred in the CCI5*-L; Best Presentation Award CCI3*-L: The "Heartwood FarmTrophy"- Winning Athlete and Horse in CCI3*-L; The "Seahorse Farm Trophy"- Owner of the Winning Horse in CCI3*-L; The "Combined Training Trophy"- Highest Placed US Rider (18 & over). The "Jonathan R. Burton Trophy"- US Young Horse (6 & 7 yo) Championship;The "John H Fritz Trophy"- Highest Placed Competitor in the Young Rider Championship; The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Highest Placed Rider in their First CCI3*-L; The "Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue Trophy"- Highest Placed American Thoroughbred in CCI3*-L;Best Presentation Award. Prize-Giving Ceremony:Ten (10) athletes will be invited for the prize giving ceremony for the CCI5*-L division. Six (6) athletes will be invited for theCCI3*-L ceremony, if time permits due to live TV start times for the 5*. USEF 3* Eventing National Championship Presentation.

Stabling/Veterinarian

$300.00 from Monday to Monday.Parking price for fee of $50 per night includes electric hook-up and access to water tank refill in close proximity to stables. Primitive camping for anyone living in their lorry/caravan for the duration of the event without a need for power or water supply is at no charge with close proximity to stables. Unhooked trailers parked in remote lot for no charge. The first 2 bales of straw or 4 bags of shavings are provided by the Event/Organizing Committee. Notation of which option you would prefer is REQUIRED with your entry.Please indicate any additional initial shavings or straw needed for PRE-ORDER as well. Additional shavings can be requested on site from Stabling Office. Additional straw can be purchased through Fair Hill Saddlery for $7/bale. Hay prices start at $9.75/bale and hay PRE-ORDER is required with entry.Fair Hill Saddlery offers various hay choices depending on your needs. For more information, please inquire directly at 443-406-3456 or [email protected]. All horses will be stabled in temporary stalls provided by FEI Stabling LLC or the permanent race barns. Stall doors provided. Bring stall guards. Veterinarians:FEI Vet Delegate: Dr. Debbie Williamson; FEI Additional Vet Delegate: Dr. Charles Arensberg; FEI Veterinary Services Manager: Dr. Julia Hecking. Treating Vets: Equine Veterinary Care - Office: 410-392-6646, Emergency: 443-309-0776. Sampling Procedure for Prohibited Substances (Vet Regs, Ch. V&VI and Annex IV) Regular sampling is carried out in CCI 5/4*, CCIOs, World Cup Qualifiers and Finals, Championships and Games, whereas at other CCIs sampling is recommended. When testing takes place, the number of horses tested is at the discretion of the Testing Veterinarian/Veterinary Delegate; however, a minimum of three is recommended (Vet Regs Art. 1016).

Accommodations

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill recommends the Great Wolf Lodge hotel at 1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville MD 21904, USA, which is 15 miles and 20 minutes away from the Fair Hill Special Event Zone. The Great Wolf Lodge has an indoor water park, multiple dining options, bars and a coffee shop on site. Athletes, owners and team members are encouraged tobook at a reduced rate with Event partner, Great Wolf Lodgevia the following link:https://www.greatwolf.com/maryland/plan?numberOfAdults=2&kidsCount=0&arrival=2023-10-15&departure=2023-10-24&offerCode=1023M5S2&location=PERRMD&kidsAges= NOTE: if you need to book outside of the window of October 15, 2023 - October 23, 2023 the above link will not work. In this case, please visitwww.greatwolf.comand use theOffer Code: 1023M5S2or call central reservations at888-983-9653, againusingOfferCode:1023M5S2.The Great Wolf Lodge resort is brand new, just having opened this summer, and is convenientlylocated only 20 minutes from the venue.GWL features food, fun, and Hollywood Casino right next door! If you have any questions regardingbooking, please contactMarissa Melzer at[email protected] If you are interested in local housing rental options, we recommend utilizing AirBnB or VRBO. If you have any other questions on rental options, please contact the Organizer. Camping: $50/night with electric hook-up and access to water tank refill; no charge for primitive camping, limited sites w/out hook-up adjacent to stables. Advance reservations & payment required with entry. Specify preference. Only competitors SLEEPING IN THEIR LQ, will be allowed to park trailers in Camping Area. Meals: For Athletes, lunch will be provided from October 18th to October 22nd in the Athlete Lounge in stabling at the expense of the Organizer. For Grooms, lunch will be provided from October 18th to October 22nd in the Athlete Lounge in stabling at the expense of the Organizer.Some breakfast and dinner options available. Food available for purchase onsite. Meals provided by the OC will be served in the athlete lounge in stabling.

Dressage

Test & Arena size: CCI5*-L -FEI CCI 5 Star Dressage Test (A) - Std;CCI3*-L -FEI CCI 3 Star Level Dressage Test (A) - Std. Arena:Attwood Equestrian Surfaces 5 Star Footing Eurotex Blend, 90m x 80m

Cross-Country

CCI5*-L - 6500m @ 570 mpm, 45 efforts.CCI3*-L - 5500m @ 550 mpm, 35 efforts. Tall Fescue Blend Turf on rolling terrain, will require fit horse.

Other Information

Dogs must be leashed. Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources requires proof of rabies vaccination. Owners WILL BE FINED $50/dog per incident by MD DNR for unleashed dogs anywhere on grounds INCLUDING STABLE AREA. Motorized vehicle use will be restrictedwith further information to be released to competitors prior to the event. The Scoring and Timing of the Event will be performed by HippoData, with the assistance of their partners Rechenstelle and Longines Timing. Tickets for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill can be purchased on the event website at maryland5star.us/tickets/. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https//data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found in this prize list. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.