SNOWFIELDS HORSE TRIALS (USEA)
nationally recognised since 1992
AUGUST 7 & 8, 2010
Opening Date: June 22, 2010 Closing Date: July 20, 2010
Location: Snowfields, 450 Lawrence Rd, Pownal, Maine
Divisions: Saturday - Training, T/N, Jr/Sr Novice;
Sunday - Jr/Sr Novice, N/BN, Beginner Novice
Send Entries To: Sheila Haggan, Secretary
During event: (207) 944-1948
TD: Linda Bland, VT
Judges: Pres: Margie Hutchinson, NY; Dressage Judge: Willette Brown, ME
CD: X-C: Alan & Wendy 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: $125.00 ($10.00 discount for MECTA Members-section 1)
- USEA: All divisions: $19.00 For Non-USEA members for BN, N/BN: $25.00
- 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. Keep the Event Secretary, Sheila,
happy and smiling; make
sure your
entry is complete with all required fees, Coggins, and stabling form,
if needed. Incomplete entries will be
assessed a $10 fee.
Change of horse or rider assessed a $10 fee; must submit new entry form.
Refunds: Before C.D - Less $10
non-refundable office fee. After C.D. -
Entry fee less $10 office fee only with vet/med
note AND if your
slot can be filled by event secretary. Stabling No refund after
C.D. without vet/med note.
Competition cancellation - No Refund. 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.
Daily Pony Club Award sponsored
by Clay Brook Farm. Danny Trophy & Figure Trophy. See
MeCTA Omnibus for
details.
Send SASE with entry if no internet access.
5) STABLING: Please include stabling form. $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) VETERINARIAN & FARRIER: on grounds.
7) ACCOMMODATIONS: EconoLodge - 10 mi.
207-865-3777. Super 8 Motel - 10 mi.
207-865-1408. Harraseeket Inn - 9 mi. 207-865-9377.
Hampton Inn - 10 mi. 207-865-1400.
Comfort Suites - 10 mi.
207-865-9300. Freeport Inn - 12 mi. 207-865-3106.
Camping - all within 8 miles. Desert of Maine - 207-865-6962.
Big Sky Acres- 207-688-4288.
Blueberry Pond Campground -
207-688-4221.
8) 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 blinking light; go straight for 1.2 miles to the first cross-road. Turn Right (Lawrence Rd.) Snowfields is 1/2 mile on the left.
9) DRESSAGE: Tests & arena sizes: Small arenas, sand. All tests are 2010 USEF Dressage Tests for Eventing.
Training - 2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm
Training/Novice - 2010 USEF Training Test A-Sm
Novice - 2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm
Novice/Beginner Novice - 2010 USEF Novice Test A-Sm
Beginner Novice - 2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm
10) SHOW JUMPING: In new location on the grounds. Mostly flat surface on grass.
11) CROSS-COUNTRY: OT/T - 2200 m @ 450mpm. ON/N - 2000 m @ 350mpm. OBN/BN - 1600 m @ 325mpm. Terrain: Hilly fields. All courses: Average difficulty.
12) OTHER INFORMATION: Cross-country course closes July 11 at 8pm.
Entry limit 60/day. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Water and food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Volunteers welcome! For permission to school XC, must call Patsy O'Brien, (207) 688-4748 or email dobrien@maine.rr.com
NOTE: this is a USEA event. You must use the USEA entry form and all USEA rules will apply.
Active Link to STARTBOX SCORING
click for Draw List, Ride Times, and Scores as they become available. StartBox Questions? Errors?
Contact Event Secretary.
Hybrid
divisions of T/N & N/BN. Dressage & Show-Jumping ridden
at higher level and cross-country ridden at lower level. Final
score is at lower level. N/BN riders do not need to be USEA members,
but must pay USEA non-member fee of $25. Horses do not need to
be registered with USEA.
