SNOWFIELDS HORSE TRIALS (USEA)
nationally recognised since 1992
AUGUST 9-10, 2008
Opening Date: June 24 Closing Date: July 22
Location: Snowfields, 450 Lawrence Rd, Pownal, Maine
Divisions: Saturday - Training and Jr Novice; Sunday - Sr Novice and Beginner Novice
Send Entries To: Sheila Haggan, Secretary
During event: (207) 944-1948
TD: Tom Ordway, ID
Judges: Pres: Judy Travers-Lawless, MA; Dressage Judge: Jane Sheehan, MA
CD: X-C: Alan Bellows SJ: MeCTA
Org: Peggy Paine, 19 Woods Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105 (207-781-4189).
Comp Mngmnt: Maine Combined Training Association, (MeCTA)
Event Fees – see individual sections for details. Draw checks to MeCTA.
- Entry: All divisions: $110.00 ($10.00 discount for MECTA Members-section 1)
- Double entries:$ 10.00
- Stabling:$ 35.00 (section 5) Separate check
- Muck fee:$ 25.00 (section 5) Separate Check
1) ENTRIES: Entry fee includes a $10 non-refundable office fee. Absolutely complete entries with all required signatures and documents included, will be rewarded day of competition. Incomplete entries will be assessed a $10 fee. Change of horse +/or rider assessed a $10 fee.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $10 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry-Less $10 only with med/vet. note & your slot is filled by Secretary from the wait list. Stabling-No refund after CD without vet/med note. Competition cancellation-None.
Lost pinny fee=$25.
Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for in-state horses/6 months for out-of-state. Copy must accompany entry.
2) TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE:
Fri: Cross-country open-3 pm.
Sat/Sun: Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-10:30 am; Cross-country-2 pm.
3) AWARDS: Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
5) STABLING/VETERINARIAN: $35/stall/night. $25 stall deposit, separate check - will be destroyed if stall is left clean. Permanent stabling available off grounds at varying locations. Stall doors/initial bedding only provided.
For stabling location send SASE with entry or check web site: www.maine-eventing.org. Veterinarian: On grounds.
6) ACCOMMODATIONS: Harraseeket Inn-9 mi. (207) 865-9377 EconoLodge-10 mi. (207) 865-3777. Super 8 Motel-10 mi. (207) 865-1408. Freeport Inn-12 mi. (207) 865-3106. Camping: All within 8 miles. Desert of Maine-7 mi (207)-865-6962. Big Sky Acres-6 mi. (207)-688-4288. Blueberry Pond Campground-5 mi., (207) 688-4421.
7) DIRECTIONS: Address: 450 Lawrence Rd., Pownal, ME 04069.
From I-295: Exit 22/Freeport (Note: road has been renamed, formerly I-95 Exit 20). From north turn left, from the south turn right at ramp end. At next stop turn left. Go 4.5 miles to a blinker; go straight for 1.2 miles to the first cross-road. Turn Right (Lawrence Rd.) Snowfields is 1/2 mile on the left.
8) DRESSAGE: Tests & arena sizes: Small arenas, sand.
T/TR-2006 USEF Training Test B-Sm.
N/NR-2006 USEF Novice Test B-Sm.
BN/BNR-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.
9) CROSS-COUNTRY: T/TR-2200 m @ 450 mpm. N/NR-2000 m @ 350 mpm. BN/BNR-1600 m @ 325mpm,. Terrain: Hilly fields. All courses: Average difficulty. Show jumping: grass, rolling field & challenging terrain.
10) OTHER INFORMATION:
Cross-country course closed July 10 @ 8 pm.
Entry limit 60/day. Rider limit 2 horses/entire event. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Water and food on grounds.
Loose dogs will be made into sandwiches!
NOTE: this is a USEA event. You must use the USEA entry form and all USEA rules will apply.
