United States Eventing Association

Address:750 Gallaher Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 From North:I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over Delaware Memorial Bridge, take exit 109A (Rt. 279 Elkton) to Rt. 213, right on 213 North to right on Rt. 273 East. Go past Fairgrounds on right to Gallaher Road. Turn right onto Gallaher Rd. Parking is on the right. From South:I-95 to Exit 100. Left off ramp on Rt. 272 North, 5 mi. to Rt. 273 East 6 mi., go through intersection of Rt. 213. Go past Fairgrounds on right to Gallaher Road. Turn right onto Gallaher Rd. Parking is on the right.

Horses may arrive Tuesday,October 14th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm and Wednesday, October 15th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Arrivals outside of the designated times need approval from the Vet Delegate (or their designee) please contact the stable manager directly. Those arriving outside of the designated hours without prior approval may be sent to isolation stabling. Please Note: 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 Tuesday and Wednesday as listed above. Arrivals on Tuesday after 6:00 pm or Wednesday 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, 2026.In the case of multiple owners, the athlete must designate which owners are to receive access. Thursday: FEI Competitor Briefing - 10:00 am First Horse Inspection - CCI3*-L: 1:00 pm Cross Country Course Open after Briefing YEH Rider Meeting - tentatively 6:00pm Friday: CCI3*-L Dressage - 8:00 am YEH 4-year-olds - All Phases on Friday: Dressage 8:00 am, Conformation 8:20 am, Jumping & Galloping 10:00 am YEH 5-year-olds - Dressage8:00 am, Conformation 8:20 am Riders Meeting (3* Athletes) – 30 minutes after the completion of Dressage Saturday: CCI3*-L Cross Country - 10:00 am YEH 5-year-olds - Jumping & Galloping Phase- 8:00 am Sunday: CCI3*-L Second Horse Inspection - 8:00 am CCI3*-L Show Jumping - 10:00 am All times are TENTATIVE and subject to change.

TD:Andrew Temkin (USA) Judges:CCI3*-L Pres:Debbie Adams (USA);Member:Valerie Pride (USA). SJ Judge: GJ. YEH Judges: 5-Year-Olds:Marilyn Payne (USA), Chris Ryan (IRE); 4-Year-Olds:Peter Gray (CAN), Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck (USA), Debbie Rodriguez (USA), Phyllis Dawson (USA) CD: X-C:Pierre Le Goupil (FRA);SJ: Chris Barnard (USA) FEI Steward:Chief Steward: Marjorie Molloy (USA);Assts: Jeff Legg (USA), Trish Scott(USA). Stabling Manager: FEI Vet Delegate:Dr. Julia Hecking (USA) Veterinary Services Manager: Dr. Charles Arensberg (USA); Treating Vets: Dr Bernie Smith (USA);Dr. Charles Arensberg (USA) Chief Medical Officer: Tom Coulter(USA) Farrier: Nick Vidal (USA) 610-858-6809

CCI times available Thursday, October 15, after first horse inspection on www.evententries.com YEH times availablenoon Wednesday, October 14, on www.evententries.com.

IMPORTANT– Attention US riders: Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry systemhttps://athletes.usef.org/fei-entryor they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system.AthletesMUSTalso enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process on the event's Event Entries (https://evententries.com/#Welcome) listing. Preferred method is payment via Credit Card online using entry system on Evententries.com. Event Secretary: Mary Coldren, 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. Phone 302-547-0695. Email [email protected]

Org:Select Event Group, 8610 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707,240-856-0861. Show Secretary: Mary Coldren President of the Event: Alex Corgan Event Director:Marissa Melzer Competition Director: Jonathan Elliott Press Officer:

Attention US riders:Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI through the USEF online entry systemhttps://athletes.usef.org/fei-entryor 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): CCI3*: $750. Includes some breakfast and lunchin competitor lounge. YEH: $450. Includes some breakfast and lunch in competitor lounge. Stabling $350. Tack Stall: $350.00 Camping: $50.00 per night with electric hook-up and access to water tank refill. Late Fee:Entries received after closing may be accepted if space permits but will be subject to a$100 late fee. Refunds:On or before Closing Date – full refund less $25 office fee.After closing, ONLY If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refund less a $25 processing fee. If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund. The USEA Starter and D&M fees 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.

Refunds:On or before Closing Date – full refund less $25 office fee. After closing, ONLY If there is a waitlist and your spot is filled upon cancellation, you will receive a refund less a $25 processing fee. If not accepted or withdrawn from the waitlist – full refund. The USEA Starter and D&M fees 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: Only paid entries will be accepted.CCI 3* :4 total if schedule permits;Riders may be limited to 3 horses if event is oversubscribed. Riders must submit entry with payment as well as enter via the FEI Entry system for FEI entries. YEH: Riders may be limited to 4 horses depending on total number of entries and scheduling. 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 (if applicable). Entries will be accepted from the wait list by division as space allows. Young Event Horse East Coast ChampionshipsEntry Process:
Provided they are complete, event management will accept entries for the USEA YEH East Championships in the order in which they are received, including a qualifying score, by no later than the closing date. 40 horses will be accepted in the 4-year-old division; 50 horses will be accepted in the 5-year-old division. For each age group, the remaining entries that have been accepted will be placed on a wait list and pulled off the wait list in order of highest qualifying scores. Entries must be fully complete in order to be accepted, with a qualifying score at time of entering/acceptance (per USEA YEH rules).

Age Verification Requirements for YEH Championships:
Age verification must be submitted with entries. The following are suitable forms of age verification that must be received: Registration Papers, (or) Certificate of Pedigree, (or) passport issued by a breed or sport horse registry approved by the Federation, (or) horse identification documents issued by a breed or sport registry, approved by the Federation that states the registered name of the horse, the registry number of the horse and age. There will be no exceptions.


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.

$25,000 PRIZE MONEYCCI3*-L - $25,000; Trophy, ribbons and prize money awarded through 10th 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: 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

$350.00 from Tuesday 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 bale of straw or 2 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 $9/bale. Hay prices start at $10/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. Stall doors provided. Bring stall guards. Veterinarians:FEI Vet Delegate: Dr. Julia Hecking; FEI Veterinary Services Manager & Treating Vet: Dr. Charles Arensberg. Treating Vet: Dr. Bernie Smith. 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).

Hotel/Motel: La Quinta Inn and Suites, Elkton, MD-7 mi, (410) 620-9494; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD-7 mi, (443) 350-9154; Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD-7 mi, (410) 398-7777; Comfort Inn, North East, MD-12 mi, (410) 656-8807; Holiday Inn Express, North East, MD-12 mi, (410) 287-0008; Best Western, North East, MD-12 mi, (410) 287-5450; Motel 6 -7 mi, (410) 392-5020; Econo Lodge-7 mi, (410) 398-9400Bed & Breakfast: Fairwinds Farm & Stables, North East, MD-8 mi, (410) 658-8187; Elk Forge Inn, Elkton, MD-6 mi, (410) 392-9007 If you are interested in local housing rental options, we recommend utilizing AirBnB or VRBO. Camping: $50/night with electric hook-up and access to water tank refill; no charge for primitive camping. Limited sites available. 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 15th to October 18th in the Athlete Lounge in stabling at the expense of the Organizer. For Grooms, lunch will be provided from October 15th to October 18th in the Athlete Lounge in stabling at the expense of the Organizer. Some breakfast options available. Food available for purchase onsite. Meals provided by the OC will be served in the athlete lounge in stabling.

Test & Arena size: CCI3*-L -2026 FEI CCI 3 Star Level Dressage Test (A) - Std. YEH-5: YEH 5-year-old Championship test - Std. YEH-4:YEH 4-year-old Championship test - Std. Arena: Stonedust/rubber 120m x 100m

CCI3*-L - 5000m @ 550 mpm, 33 efforts. Tall Fescue Blend Turf on rolling terrain, will require fit horse. YEH Jumping Test: 15 obstacles (5 SJ and 10 XC). Max jump height (except for the option fence in the show jumping section):YEH-4 2'11", YEH-5 3'3".

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. Disclaimer: The official FEI Schedule (https//data.fei.org/calendar/search.aspx) supersedes information found in this prize list. 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 RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.