Save the dates!
Seneca Valley Pony Club Fall Horse Trials
September 7-8, 2019
As requested by our competitors, we will be running the new Modified Division at both spring and fall events, in addition to our usual Intermediate through Elementary.
This fall will be our 30th year of horse trials at Bittersweet Field! Join us as a competitor, volunteer or sponsor.
Watch our website for information on entering the event. Visit the Eventing Volunteers website to volunteer. Contact us if you're interested in being a sponsor of our 2019 events.
Below is the information from the Omnibus for the event:
Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T.(Sep 2019)
Celebrating the thirtieth year of recognized horse trials at Bittersweet Field! Come join in the fun!
Comment: Modified will ride the 2018 USEF Modified Test A in the small arena.
USEA Event ID: 17154Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. | Poolesville, Maryland (AREA 2)
Event Date: Sep 7 - 8, 2019 Open Date: Jul 23 Close Date: Aug 20
Directions:
Address: 14401B Partnership Road, Poolesville, MD 20837. From 270 North or South: Exit 15, Rt. 118 South, to Germantown. Go 6 mi. to Rt. 28. Turn left. Go 0.7 mi to Rt. 112, Seneca Road (gas station on corner). Turn right. Go 4.2 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. From Beltway 495: Take River Rd exit #39, toward Potomac. Go 11.3 mi to stop sign. Turn left at stop sign (still River Rd) & continue 1.4 mi. Turn right onto Partnership Rd. Go 0.7 mi. to Bittersweet Field on right. Alternate VA Route: Take White's Ferry to MD side. Go through Poolesville. Take Rt. fork outside Poolesville onto Partnership Rd. Bittersweet Field on left. No large rigs allowed on Ferry.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: M,T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: I,P
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule:
Fri:Cross-Country course open-3 pm. Sat: Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross-Country (I, P, M and T). Depending on entries, Training may run on Sunday. Sun: Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross-Country (N, BN, Elementary). Times are tentative and subject to change. Check website for status.
Starting Times:
Available Sept. 4 at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org. Do not call for routine times please ENTRY STATUS: on-line at www.senecavalleyponyclub.org
Event Officials
TD:Karen Winn (KY) Judges: Pres:Sara Miller Leary (VA)Dressage Judges:Deirdre Bierbauer (MD); Karyn Rainey (MD); Karen Adams (MD) SJ Judge: Kathy White (VA) CD:XC -Morgan Rowsell (NJ);SJ -Kathy White (VA)
Entry Information
Send Entries to:
Candace Gerrety/Tricia Tripp 16621 Comus Rd. Dickerson, MD 20842 (240) 505-9411 before 9 pm. Email: svpchorsetrials@gmail.com Field site during event (day): 240-601-7127 http://www.senecavalleyponyclub.org/ Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials.
Organizer:
Org: SVPC Organizing Committee, c/o Nancy Jones, (240) 601-7127 or Debby Price (301) 580-4666.
Fees:
Draw checks to SVPC Horse Trials. Late Fees apply to any entries postmarked or submitted through Xentry after August 20th. Entry Fees :I: $250; P: $240; M: $230; T: $220; N: $215; BN: $200; Starter (Elementary 2'3"): $100; plus applicable USEA/USEF fees. LATE FEES: For recognized divisions, after closing date and thru August 31 = $50; after August 31 (if space permits) = $75. For Starter entries: $25. All fees must be received by Secretary before ride times will be assigned! Stabling: No sponsored stabling; check website for list of local barns who are willing to provide stabling. Refunds: All entry fees include $25non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date -less $50ONLYif place can be filled from wait list. Wait list expires 8/31/2019.USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 daysof the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.Competitioncancellation-refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses.
Entries:
SOS - Save Our Secretary by entering and paying on-line via Xentry! Please note that online entry to Seneca isnotavailable through Event Entries. Incomplete entries subject to late fees if not completed by close date and will be put on wait list. Xentry entries must e-mail/mail signature page, coggins and payment (if necessary) to Secretary within five (5) days of on-line entry or before closing date, whichever occurs first. Double entries not accepted. Copy of current negative coggins must accompany entry: negative Coggins requiredfor all horses. Please print a legible email address for notification purposes. BN competitors must be USEA members and horses registered with a Limited Status (T,N,BN) or Full status.Starter (Elementary) entries-please use theUSEA Horse Trials Entry Formand select "Test" as your level: Starter riders are waived USEA membership/non-membership fees and the USEA Starter/D&M F. Return check fee $30. If participating in the Jockey Club TIP program, please include copy of TIP card/TIP registration number with entry. Changes:After close date-$50 per change; After 8/31-$75 per change.Late Entries:See Fee schedule. For entries withANYpaperwork received after 8/20, you must pay the late fee entry price. Refunds: All entry fees include $25non-refundable office fee. Before close date - full refund minus $25 office fee. After close date -less $50ONLYif place can be filled from wait list. Wait list expires 8/31/2019.USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 daysof the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.Competitioncancellation-refunds or rebates will be provided - amount will be determined after payment of expenses. All withdrawals must be e-mailed (svpchorsetrials@gmail.com) or faxed(301-721-1886) - NO FAXES ACCEPTED AFTER 9/3/18. No phone or answering machine scratches accepted. Check weekly status of entries updates online atwww.senecavalleyponyclub.org.
Please remember, all riders/trainers/owners who are USEF members must be in compliance with USEF's SafeSport rules in order to participate.
Competitor Information
Awards:
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division, plus Jockey Club TIP awards; lots of great new prizes this year!
Stabling/Veterinarian:
No sponsored stabling available. See list of local barns willing to provide stabling on our website.Veterinarian: Haley Kostinas, (301) 473-4114.
Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Express, Germantown-9 miles, (301) 428-1300,Courtyard by Marriott, Gaithersburg-10 mi., (301) 670-0008. Hilton, Gaithersburg, (301) 977-8900. Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg-10 mi., (301) 948-8900. Camping: Hook-ups not available.
Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: All I-2018 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. All M- 2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm. All T-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. All N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. All BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. All Starter/Elementary-2018 Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas and warm-up areas: Grass.
Cross-Country:
I-3000 m @ 550 mpm. P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M-2500 m @ 490 mpm.T-2200 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @375 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 325 mpm. Starter/Elementary-1200 m @ 275mpm. Note: All distances and speeds are approximate. All courses on rolling, established turf and include water, I-Nwill include banks, ditches and moguls. INT- moderately difficult; P-BN- average for horses with some experience at this level. Starter/Elementary - appropriate for those with limited experience, a friendly introduction to cross-country. See website for photos of recent courses. Cross-country competition course closed after August 15.
Other Information:
Cross-country competition course closed after August 15. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant: state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds; limited water on grounds - please bring some of your own. Dogs must be leashed. No non-competing horses on grounds;no hacking out on grounds.No motorbikes on x-c while horses are on course. Official schooling daysSeptember 11, 14 and 28, from 9 am to 4 pm (off your horse by 4 pm) = $50. No advance registration necessary. Ground person and copy of current negative Coggins required. Minors must have parent/guardian signatures. For further information on schooling days, call Debby Price. 301-580-4666.. Horse Trials volunteers - sign up on-line at eventingvolunteers.com to be included in the USEA VIP program. Volunteersreceive a free schooling pass or Bittersweet Bucks and commemorative gifts and are eligible for end-of-year VIP prizes and recognition; contact HT Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Case(203) 247-5098orlesliecase@aol.com.
Stabling:
Below is a list of area barns that may have stalls available for competitors. Competitors may contact the barns directly to discuss fees and arrange for stabling.
Harkaway Farm - 2.8 mi
16003 Partnership Rd Poolesville MD 20837
Contact: Susan Porter (301) 367-8067 Email ssnuzen@aol.com
Docks Haven Farm - 5.8 mi
16315 Budd RD Poolesville MD 20837
Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld (301) 452-6420 Email info@docshavenfarm.com
Nothing Fancy Farm - 7 mi
18205 Darnestown RD Poolesville MD 20837
Contact: Amy (301) 349-2011 Email NFFstables@aol.com
Destination Farm - 13 mi
6731 Dickerson Rd Dickerson MD 20842
Contact: Natalie (410) 615-3673 Email nataliedestination@gmail.com
Southwind Stables - 22 mi
11415 Bethesda Church RD Damascus MD 20872
Contact: Sheri Thornley (301) 704-5676 Email sherithornley@gmail.com
Sponsorship and advertising details
Become a Sponsor!
Our spring and fall recognized USEA Horse Trials are great opportunities to get your name in front of potential customers. Take a look at the demographics of horse trials participants and attendees and opportunities to sponsor our event. Contact Leslie Case for more information.
Our spring and fall recognized USEA Horse Trials are great opportunities to get your name in front of potential customers. Take a look at the demographics of horse trials participants and attendees and opportunities to sponsor our event. Contact Leslie Case for more information.