Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials        

Location: Plantation Field, Rt.#82, Unionville, PA    

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2008 Plantation Field STARTER HORSE TRIALS

All 3 phases are being held at the Plantation Field, Rt.#82, Unionville, PA

Organizer: Fair Hill Equestrian Events, Inc.

Location: Mr. and Mrs. Cuyler Walker's Plantation Field, Rt.#82, Unionville, PA

Officials

Manager: Fair Hill Equestrian Events, Inc.

Secretary: Bambi Glaccum, 1420 Doe Run Rd., P.O. Box 82, Unionville, PA 19375

Home: (610)347-2024(phone) (610)347-1001(fax)

Judges: TBA

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Class 1 - Elementary Division: 1A Horse and/or 1B Rider. For the Beginning Horse Trial Enthusiast or the Beginning Horse. Dressage: 2007 USDF Introductory Level--Test A (small arena)(Walk-Trot); Cross Country: 6-10 fences approximately 18", Speed not to count; Stadium Jumping: fences 18".

Class 2 - Beginner Novice Division: 2A Horse and/or 2B Rider. Introduction to eventing for people or horses. Dressage: 2006 USA Equestrian Beginner Novice Test A (small arena); Cross Country: 9-12 fences, 2'4-7", No time; Stadium Jumping: fences 2'4-7".

Class 3 - Novice Division: 3A Horse and/or 3B Rider. Novice Horse Trials. Dressage: 2006 USA Equestrian Novice Test A (small arena); Cross Country: 10-14 fences 2'6-11", No time; Stadium Jumping: fences 2'6-11".

Class 4 - Training Division: 4A Horse and/or 4B Rider. Introduction to Training Level Horse Trials. Dressage: 2006 USA Equestrian Training Test A(small arena); Cross Country: 10-16 fences 3'3", No time; Stadium Jumping: fences 3'3".

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1. Enter online at www.evententries.com or Use 2008 USEA entry blanks or use the enclosed modified entry blank. All entry blanks must be signed and must be received on or before closing date which is always the Friday a week before the event. No one will be scheduled until payment is received.

2. Proof of negative Coggins must accompany entries.

3. Entry Fees: $80.00 all divisions. Make checks payable to: Fair Hill Equestrian Events "FHEE" and mail entries to: Bambi Glaccum, 1420 Doe Run Rd., P.O. Box 82, Unionville, PA 19375 (610)347-2024(phone) 610-347-1001(fax).

4. Entries will be accepted based on postmark date. Management reserves the right to cancel or divide entries as deemed necessary. Refunds: Before Closing Date minus $5.00 office fee. No refunds after Closing Date. Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds if the event is cancelled.

5. The management is not liable for any injury to person or horse at any time, which includes going to, coming from, and in any ring. Neither will the management be responsible for vehicles, or any articles that may be lost or damaged. All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage incurred by them or their agents to properties on the show grounds.

6. There will be food on the grounds. There will not be any blacksmith or veterinarian. Dressage tests or ribbons will only be mailed if we are provided with a stamped self-addressed envelope or you can pick up an envelope at the Secretary's office and enclose $1.00 for postage and handling.

Directions: From the East: Route #1 south to bypass at Kennett Square. Exit Route #82(Unionville/Kennett Square), right off ramp north on Rt. 82 North for about 6 mi.  From the South: Route #1 north to Rt.#82 (Unionville/Kennett Square)exit. Left off ramp onto Rt.#82  north for about 6 miles.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES AND JUMPS: All courses are designed to be introductory courses for either riders or horses.  They will include for Training and Novice: logs, stream crossing, small oxers, jumps up hill, jumps down hill, and possibly a simple non revetted ditch.  Pre-novice and elementary are very straight forward introducing horses to going cross country and requiring riders to go uphill and downhill jump fences and logs in a very easy manner. Pre-novice may have a water and a simple ditch.