Woodside Fall International
<strong>New Open 2-Day Format N/BN/S</strong> on Saturday & Sunday! Limited space available.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19098
Event Date: Oct 2 - 4, 2026
Open Date: Aug 18 | Close Date: Sep 15
Location: Woodside, 3674 Sand Hill Rd., CA 94062 (AREA 6)
Directions
Address: 3674 Sand Hill Rd., Woodside, CA 94062
From I-280: Exit Sand Hill Rd, go west approx. 1 mile. Turn right into the Horse Park.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,T-Am,TH,TJr-Rider,TSr-Rider,N ,N-Am,NJr-Rider,NSr-Rider,BN,BNJr-Rider,BNSr-Rider
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,StarterJr-Rider,StarterSr-Rider,Intro
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S,I,P,M
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter,StarterJr-Rider,StarterSr-Rider,Intro
Tentative Schedule
Wed: Barns open-1 pm. FEI Arrivals 1-7 pm. Thurs: FEI Arrivals 8:30-1. Cross-country course opens-2 pm. Dressage & Show Jumping Schooling Tests 10-4. Fri: Dressage-8am. Show Jumping: FEI-1:30 pm. Sat:Dressage N/BN/S Open 2 Day-8am, Cross-country -9:00am I/CCI3*S/CCI4*S/CCI2*S/P/CCI1*S/M/T; Show Jumping N/BN/Starter/Intro-8:30am. Sun:Cross-Country N/BN/S/Intro -8:30 am. Show Jumping: I/P/M/T 9:00 am.
Woodside Fall International reserves the right to change the schedule. Ride times available Sept. 29th atwww.horsepark.org.
Event Officials
FEI TD: Mary Duenow, USA; FEI Assist. & HT TD: Wendy Wergeles, USA
FEI Pres: 4*/3*/2* Robyn Fisher, USA; Member: Lynda Ramsey, CAN.FEI 1*/HT Pres: Joan Fleser, NY;Member:Vicky Stashuk-Matisi, CA
Dressage Judges: Creeky Routson, CA; Rebecca Armstrong, CA; Anne Howard, CA
FEI Steward: Dana Diemer, USA; Linda Paine, USAFEI Vet: Jennifer Miller, CAN
CD:XC:4*/3*/I: Derek diGrazia, USA; 2*/1*/P-Starter: Bert Wood, CA.SJ:William Robertson, NV
Starting Times
Available Sept. 29th at www.horsepark.org
Entry Information
Woodside HT Secretary,
Christina Gray
P.O. Box 130
Templeton, CA 93465
[email protected]
805-239-3930 ext. 3
Overnight mail must be sent by Express Mail through US Post Office. Please waive signature requirement. Draw checks to Horse Park at Woodside or HPW; CANADIAN checks are not accepted, must pay with credit card through Xentry or mail a cashier's check! All changes/scratches must be made via online form:2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item.
Organizer
Org: Christina Gray & Horse Park at Woodside.
Fees
Make checks to Horse Park at Woodside.
Entry: CCI4*S:$765; CCI3*S:$700; CCI2*S: $650; CCI1*:$615; I/P: $465; M: $415; T/N/BN: $390; Starter: $315; Intro: $275; NEW Open 2-Day Format for N/BN/S - same price, held only Saturday & Sunday.
Stabling:$310
Tack Stalls:$310
Shavings:$16
Trailer-in Fee:$150
Non-competing Horse Fee:$100/horse/weekend
Teams: $5/member
Saturday Competitor's Dinner: $50/ticket. One ticket included with entry.
RV Hookup:$500 Thursday-Sunday. Additional nights $125. Camping:Dry Camping no charge, no tents.
Refunds: Before C.D.: Full Refund less $35 office fee; after C.D. No refund unless entry or stabling can be filled from wait list, if either are filled either will be refunded less $70 office fee. Refunds will be mailed 30 days after the competition via check.USEA Starter/D&M FeeRefund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35) 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. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Entries
Entries limited to 350. ALL entries MUST include payment in full to be accepted. ALL entries include a $35 non-refundable office fee. ALL entries must be received on or before closing date to be on time. ALL accepted entries postmarked on or after closing date will be assessed a $50 post entry fee until 9/20; $100 post entry fee 9/21 to Event. Any entry sent incomplete and not complete by closing date will be assessed the incomplete entry fee. ALL CHANGES/SCRATCHES MUST BE DONE IN WRITING via:2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item.Changes after C.D. $25 change fee. Incomplete Entries - $15.
All horses must have their vaccine records submitted to:2026 Horse Trials Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Vaccinationand with them to enter show grounds. PER USEF GR845 horses must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus within 6 months of entering show grounds! Out of State Horses: copy of current neg. Coggins within 12 months and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days; not required for in-state horses.ALL Modified and above Rider, Owner and Trainer must be members of USEF, including parents signing as trainer and Canadians.
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.
Awards
1st-10th ribbons, prizes 1st-3rd per HT division. CCI $1,500 per division in Woodside certificates. Founders Cup winner of CCI4*S winner. Directors Cup winner of CCI1*S.
Stabling/Veterinarian
$310/stall from 1 pm Wednesday to 8am on Monday. 400 stalls on grounds. Stall doors & initial bedding only provided. $150 - Trailer In Fee for the weekend. If horse park member please mail a copy of your membership card with your entry. $100 non-competing horse fee for the weekend in addition to stabling. Feed/bedding/hay available for purchase. Shavings $16/bag, please pre-order with Entry via: 2026 Horse Trials Scratch/Change/Add/Cancel an Item. Veterinarian: Fallon Haig. # will be posted at show office.
Trailer Parking Policy: Trailer parking is extremely tight, you will not be able to tie horses to your trailer or put awnings out. Tack Stalls are HIGHLY recommended. All parking must be done with attendant guidance. Late night arrivals be prepared to move to designated spot the next morning.
Accommodations
Stanford Park Hotel-5 mi. (650) 322-1234; Sheraton, Palo Alto-5 mi., (650) 328-2800. Hilton Garden Inn, Palo Alto-6mi., (650) 843-0795. Camping: R.V. hook-ups w/ water & electric hook-up only: $500 Thursday-Sunday, $125 for additional nights, sign up with your entry.No Tent Camping & no open fires on the property.
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: CCI4*S-2026 FEI Four Star Test B-Std. CCI3*S-2026 FEI Three Star Test B-Std. CCI2*S-2026 FEI Two Star Test B-Std. CCI1*-2026 FEI One Star B-Std.I-2026 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. P-2026 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. M-2026 USEF Modified Test B-Sm.T-2026 USEA Training Test B-Sm. N-2026 USEA Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter-2026 USEA Starter Test B-Sm. Intro-2026 USEA Starter A-Sm. Arenas: Sand all weather footing.
Cross-Country
CCI4*S-3800m @ 570 mpm. CCI3*S-3350m @ 550 mpm. CCI2*S-3000m @ 520 mpm. CCI1*S-2600m @ 500 mpm.I-3100m @ 550 mpm. P-2700 m @ 520 mpm. T-2100 m @ 470 mpm. M-2600 m @490 mpm.N-1800 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1500 m @ 325 mpm. Starter-1400m @ 300 mpm max height 2'3". Intro-1000m @ 250 mpm max height 18". Above Average, for horses/riders with some experience at these levels, more terrain than most CA courses. Cross-country courses closed September 21 at sundown.
Other Information
Cross-country courses closed September 22 at sundown.
Levels may be divided as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food on grounds.
Dogs must be leashed a $100 fine will be assessed for any dogs not on a leashed.
Team Competition: Teams of 3/4, best 3 scores to count, all team members at same level. $5/person.
Show Jumping:GGT all weather footing.
NEW TWO DAY FORMAT Novice, Beg. Novice, Starter Divisions. Only one open division will be offer with a Saturday/Sunday Schedule. Limited space for this schedule.
Thursday Welcome Social, appetizers & refreshments, everyone welcome. FEI Ringside Happy Hour Friday 4:00 pm, everyone welcome. Saturday Competitor's Party and CCI-S Awards 6:00 pm, one ticket included with entry additional tickets $50.
Dressage & Show Jumping Schooling Test of Choice Thursday 10:00-4:00 for $45 signup at www.horsepark.org. Sign up starting on Monday, September 28.
Please use sharps container per the USEF rules.
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.
“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.”











