Elysian Hills 2013 Event Schedule

Event Date	Event	Opening Date	Closing Date
Sunday, April 21	HT, CT and D*	March 25	April 15
Saturday, May 11	HT, CT and D	April 15	May 6
Wednesday, June 5	Afternoon Evening Dressage Schooling Show	May 13	May 31
Wednesday, June 19	Afternoon Evening Dressage Schooling Show	June 3	June 14
Sunday, June 30	Pairs Race over cross country obstacles	June 3	June 24
Sunday, July 21	HT, CT, D and Jumping Derby	July 24	July 15
Saturday, August 3	HT, CT and D	July 8	July 29
Sunday, September 22	HT, CT and D	August 26	September 16

 

* HT (schooling Horse Trial)  CT (Combined Test)  D (Dressage test of choice)

April 21 Horse Trial will have all courses at all levels perfect for "first time at this level". Any "difficult" obstacles will be flagged as optional.

Elysian Hills fosters an atmosphere of learning and fun allowing you and your horse to gain experience, challenge yourself and have a great time.

All horse trials allow for 2nd trip around cross country or cross country schooling as time permits.

We run the competitions in a very relaxed atmosphere. Every emphasis will be placed on safety, fun and completing courses. Flexible entry options allow you to select from the eventing disciplines of dressage, stadium jumping and cross country. If you are technically eliminated in stadium or cross country, we will allow you to continue as long as you and your horse are considered safe. Time permitting; horse trial competitors will be allowed to ride the cross country course and stadium a second time. We want you and your horse to have a positive learning experience.

 

Schooling Horse Trial Levels, Heights and Dressage Test

 

• Entry Options Horse Trial, Combined Test (dressage/stadium), Single Discipline (select one discipline ~ i.e. stadium~ ride course twice or do two dressage tests), Two Disciplines (create your own combination of disciplines ~for example, stadium and cross country)
• $95 per horse trial entry
• $75 per Combined Test, Single Discipline (including 2 dressage tests of choice), Two Disciplines

 

For Horse Trial entries: Stadium will follow dressage. Stadium competitors will compete in cross country attire and start cross country after finishing the stadium phase. Each division will be judged and placed in accordance with USEA rules.

For Combined Test entries: Stadium will follow dressage and run in conjunction with the same division of Horse Trial entries. Each division will be judged and placed in accordance with USEA rules.

For Dressage Only: You may enter any two tests of choice. Please note we are using a 20 x 40 m ring.

For other entries: Dressage, stadium jumping and cross country will run in conjunction with the same division of Horse Trial entries.

Entry Fees:

• Horse Trial entries $95 for all divisions
• Combined Test $75
• Dressage only (two tests) $75
• Cross country only $75
• Stadium only $75
• Other combination of two phases $75

Refunds:

Scratches made via email (no phone calls or messages) 24 hours prior to horse trial will be given a credit for use toward fees at any other Elysian Hills event or cross country schooling. No cash refunds.

Entry Submission:

• Please use separate entry forms for each horse
• Indicate the show date on the entry form
• All entries must include a current (within 12 months) Coggins Test
• Entries must include a signed release form (adult or minor) which is available on the website www.elysianhills.com (see below)
• All competitors will need to have a signed release prior to receiving competitor packets
• If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent or guardian sign the release prior to the event and submit with entry or bring to show grounds
• Please note that no dogs are permitted at the show
• Make checks payable to "Elysian Hills"

Submit your entry form, fee, current negative Coggins Test and release form to:

Elysian Hills Starter Horse Trial
5571 John Barton Payne Road
Marshall, VA 20115

Ride Times: times be emailed to address included on entry form not later than the Thursday prior to competition.

For competition information, please email cbrickley@wildblue.net

Printable Forms for Entries:

• Starter Horse Trial Entry Form
• Dressage Schooling Show Entry Form
• Adult Release Form
• Minor Release Form

The links for the USDF Dressage Tests are: http://www.usdf.org/docs/tests/dressage/introa.pdf and http://www.usdf.org/docs/tests/dressage/introb.pdf

Course Walk: The cross country course will be open for walking after 5:00pm on Friday (for Saturday dates) and 5:00pm Saturday (for Sunday Dates). Please do not block the driveway when you come to walk the course. Stadium will be posted by the morning of the show.

There will be no food service vendor on the grounds. Please bring your refreshments for the day. Picnics are permitted and encouraged.

Please be supportive of other competitors and please thank the volunteers. They are giving you their time and assistance.

Please note that for the safety of competitors NO DOGS and NO SMOKING are permitted at any time on Elysian Hills premises.

• No dogs permitted on the grounds at any time under any circumstances (this includes in your car or trailer or crate)
• We will have to ask you to leave if you bring a dog
• Please make sure your trainers, family and friends are aware that they are welcome but their dogs must stay at home
• No smoking on the grounds at any time

Cross Country Schooling: Cross country course open for schooling by appointment only. $35 per horse. Please, no dogs and no smoking. To schedule an appointment, please email cbrickley@wildblue.net

 

 

Thank you for helping us to keep a safe environment.