Opening date for Greater Dayton Horse Trials: April 3, 2012.
Closing date is: May 1, 2012.
Here is the link to find your Ride Times/Stabling Info.
Our stabling configurations had a few glitches, so we had to shuffle a few people around. Be sure to double check the stall charts at the park when you arrive. The stabling info on STARTBOX is correct, I just don't have the corrected charts to post here for you now.
**Tanya Jordan of The Equestrian Shoppe has informed me that she will be having a big 50% off sale during the event. Be sure to stop by and Shop til you Drop!
Attention Volunteers! Email address for Volunteer Coordinator: gemwoodvolunteers@yahoo.com Please let us know if you can help.
Looks like we could use some more x/c jump judges!
To find a map to show the location of Twin Towers Park, click HERE.
Just a little experiment with www.mycoursewalk.com. So, I don't have pics up, sorry. But, I was playing with the iPhone app and have "shared" the BN course map at: http://www.mycoursewalk.com/course_walk/show/203 and the Training course map can be found at: http://www.mycoursewalk.com/course_walk/show/204
If possible, I'll get more maps up. Pretty cool app. (okay.. Novice is up as well. No time for the Prelim or Starter.. you'll just have to wait til the event.)
Helpful Event Info:
Please don't park directly in front of the Porta-potties or they won't get cleaned Sunday morning. Eww!
The first electrical hook-up is for The Equestrian Shoppe to use. DO NOT unplug that trailer at any time day or night during the event!
*Note regarding scoring procedures ~ Internet access is required for us to score using STARTBOX. We absolutely LOVE this system, however, our internet connection at Twin Towers is extremely slow. Our office was flooded with people who were watching the results come up LIVE and then, question or complain that a placing wasn't accurate. The placings aren't final until all the scores are uploaded and that process is painfully slow sometimes depending on our signal strength. Having competitors interrupting the scorers only slows down the process more. Please be patient and let them do their jobs. It is our goal to be accurate with the scoring and post in a timely manner, but, we are only as fast as our internet connection will allow us to be.
There are also sometimes riders with multiple horses within a division. This means that they may have to complete their x/c ride during another division..(at the same level) and waiting on that score to come in can delay the division being posted and finalized. I ask that all competitors will be patient and considerate of these situations during the scoring process and not interrupt the scorers during the Horse Trials.
*New Note: We are trying a new "hotspot" for our internet. Keep your fingers crossed that this will work a little faster for us!
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Gemwood Events is approved by The American Horse Trials Foundation.
Donations are 100% tax deductible according to IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). The American Horse Trials Foundation was established in 1987 to assist 3-Day Event Riders and Organizers in raising tax deductible financial support for national and international competition. In 1996 the Bylaws were revised so that the Foundation could assist riders competing in the related disciplines of dressage and show jumping. I have recently established grant eligibility with the AHTF. By making a tax deductible contribution to the AHTF, you will be helping us to make course construction and facility improvements possible.
For more information, you may contact the Foundation directly:
American Horse Trials Foundation, Inc.
221 Grove Cove Road
Centreville, MD 21617
443-262-9555-phone
443-262-9666-fax
Email: ahtf@att.net
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You can order your photos by using the link to our photographer's website.
Official Horse Trials Photographer is Suzanne Fischer: www.suzannefischer.com
The Equestrian Shoppe will be on the grounds during both events this year. Owner Tanya Jordan is a long time supporter of eventing in Area VIII. We are grateful for her continued support. Tanya also brings several of her rescued puppies to the events to be adopted into their forever homes. Please check out: His Hands Extended Sanctuary.
*Check the Twin Towers page for information on other shows being held at Twin Towers.
Any Questions, please email me .