Miami Valley H.T. at Twin Towers

Dressage and Show Jumping will be held Saturday October 5 at the Champion's Center in Springfield, OH Address:4122 Laybourne Rd, Springfield, OH 45505 Cross Country will be held on Sunday October 6 at Twin Towers Park in Yellow Springs, OH Address:501 W Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

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9.18.24 Post entries accepted through September 24 - NO LATE FEE applied

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 18602

Event Date: Oct 5 - 6, 2024

Open Date: Aug 20 | Close Date: Sep 17

Location: Hanoverton, 31407 Schneider Rd, OH 44423 (AREA 8)

Directions

Address: Champion's Center -4122 Laybourne Rd, Springfield, OH 45505 Twin Towers Park - 501 Yellow Springs Fairfield Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 For Twin Towers - 675 North or South: Exit 235, turn EAST. Turn LEFT onto Byron Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Yellow Springs/Fairfield Road. Twin Towers Park is on the RIGHT. Do not Google Twin Towers Park for directions. It will send you to another location.

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN

USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,Tadpole

Tentative Schedule

Fri:Cross‑country course open 3 pm. Sat: 8:00am All Dressage, 10:00am All Show Jumping Sun: 8:00 am All XC Dressage and Show Jumping will be held Saturday October 5 at the Champion's Center in Springfield, OH Address:4122 Laybourne Rd, Springfield, OH 45505 Cross Country will be held on Sunday October 6 at Twin Towers Park in Yellow Springs, OH Address:501 W Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please watch the website (https://www.mvequestrian.org) and FB page for updates.

Event Officials

TD:Jeri Fuller-Matheny, KY Judges: Pres: Debbie Boeh, OH Dressage Judge:Julie Congleton, KY SJ Judge: TBD C.D. X-C:CathyWieschhoff, KY SJ:CathyWieschhoff, KY

Starting Times

Ride Times & Stabling Assignments: Available one week prior on StartBox.https://www.startboxscoring.com/showcalendar.php

Entry Information

ELECTRONIC ENTRIES ONLY - Entries accepted through Xentry and EventEntries. Xentrypreferred.All communications via email.No phone or fax info accepted. During Competition Emergency contact only: call (859) 621-2479. Late scratches must be done via email to Secretary! All questions on entry status, scheduling and stabling to Secretary only at [email protected] Organizer: Mary Fike - [email protected] Secretary: Erin Murphy - [email protected]

Organizer

Mary Fike, 914 Harrington Mill Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Email: [email protected] questions on entry status, ride times and stabling to Secretary onlyat: [email protected] Secretary: Erin Murphy: [email protected]

Fees

Event Fees Directory: Electronic entries only through Xentry or Event Entires. Any difference remaining in the refund total be $10 or less, the remainder will be donated to the XC jump fund. Entry: T/N/BN Divisions: $245.00; Starter/Tadpole Division: $210.00 (U.S. funds) before Close. Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund/stabling-No refund. 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. Any entries that are accepted after Close - Entry Fee $310, plus stabling and Assn. Fees. Event website will state at Close whether this option will apply, and only COMPLETE entries with all FEES will be considered.ALL payments received after Close must be paid via Credit Card, Venmo, or Cash.Riders please Note: ANY entry received and not COMPLETE (including all fees due) at Close, will be removed from the Entry List and Late Charges of $50 will apply to this entry in order to start the event. Entries lacking signature pages upon arrival at the event will be assessed a $20 fee before the packet can be picked up. Stabling: $130 for Fri-Sun. All stalls at the Champion's Center. Haul in fee:$35 per horse.

Competition cancellation: To be determined by organization and communication to riders will be made via email.

Entries

Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Double entries: Not accepted.USEA current membership (Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels, except Starter and Tadpole.Starter and Tadpole participants are exempt from USEA membership and the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Levels will be further divided by if entries warrant.Please check ALL boxes for divisions you want to be considered for.Please note:All entry fees deposited upon receipt. Refunds will be made the week after the competition is completed.Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund/stabling-No refund unless the spot is filled from wait list. Competition cancellation-No refund if competition has begun. Anychanges requested after C.D. made only as schedule permits and will incur a$65 fee(incl. stabling changes). Be sure to check Startbox often to confirm all your entry information is correct: Level, Stabling Requests, Horse Info. All changes after Close Date will incur a $65.00 change fee each. A current Neg. Coggins must accompany the entry form. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ONLINE COGGINS TO MAKE THINGS EASY! Please provide legible Email forcommunications and questions. You MUST provide a Stabling form - filled out completely - to ensure your requests are properly addressed. Anychanges requested after C.D. will incur a$65 additional fee(incl. stabling changes). Entries lacking signature pages upon arrival at the event will be assessed a $20 fee before the packet can be picked up. 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 atwww.usef.org

Competitor Information

T-2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2000 m @ 350 mpm.BN-2000 m @ 300 mpm.Starter-1400m-2000m m @ 250 mpm (Max Height 2'3)Tadpole- 1400-2000m @225mpm (Max Height 2'0) Terrain: Rolling hills, mostly open; water & up/down banks at all levels. All courses: Good mid-seasonor move up courses; Banks at all levels and some type of coffin at Training and Novice levels. Cross-country course closed Sept 23rd.

Awards

8 ribbons per division, Prizes

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling/Veterinarian: Stall or Tack stall - $130 : Fri - Sun. Stalls do not have to be stripped. Feed/Hay/Bedding available for purchase. Available through: Champion's Center. Shavings are $9.00/bag. Please pre-order by calling this number: 939-450-3325. No outside shavings permitted. Veterinary Info and Contact info posted at Sec'y office at event.

Accommodations

Hampton Inn Springfield - 6mi. 937-325-8480 Courtyard by Marriott - 6mi. 937-322-3600 Red Roof Inn - 4mi. 937-328-1655 Camping available on grounds at the Champion's Center. $40/night. https://www.championscenter.com/amenities Absolutely NO camping at Twin Towers Park. Violators may be escorted from the grounds and subject to $100 fine

Dressage

Test & arena sizes:T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. StarterTest-USEA 2022 Starter Test-Sm.Tadpole Test - USEA2022 Starter Test-Sm. Arenas: Sand

Cross-Country

T-2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2000 m @ 350 mpm.BN-2000 m @ 300 mpm.Starter-1400m-2000m m @ 250 mpm (Max Height 2'3)Tadpole- 1400-2000m @225mpm (Max Height 2'0) Terrain: Rolling hills, mostly open; water & up/down banks at all levels. All courses: Good mid-seasonor move up courses; Banks at all levels and some type of coffin at Training and Novice levels. Cross-country course closed Sept 23rd.

Other Information

Cross-country course closed SEPTEMBER 23rd. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant. Food on grounds days of event. Dogs must be leashed.All fees must be paid at time of entry.Withdrawals must be in writing (post or email) and received by midnight September 17th.No phone withdrawals accepted. Horse or Rider substitutions made only within division. Change fee will apply to all changes, including stabling. Entries wishing to change divisions must do so before C.D.- September 17th. After CD - changes will be made as schedule permits. Change fee will apply. Check event website and/or event Facebook page for updates www.mvequestrian.org. “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”. SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes 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. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801. Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. “Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be “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”.