MAY 19, 2012-MAY 20, 2012
GREATER DAYTON HORSE TRIALS
Twin Towers Park, Fairborn, Ohio (Area 8)

ENTRY PERIOD
Open Date: 4/3/2012
Close Date: 5/1/2012
LEVELS/DIVISIONS

USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
SEND ENTRIES TO: Paula Wells, Secretary
7791 Allen Rd. N.W.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
gemwoodevents@aol.com
www.gemwoodevents.com
ORGANIZER:
Org: Laura Beaver, address same as above, 614-306-0457, Email: HorsSports@aol.com. Please communicate via email when possible.
OFFICIALS: TD: Dave Emmons, MI. 
Judges: Pres: Deborah Boeh, OH Dressage Judge: Joni Abney, TN.
CD:X-C/SJ: Laura Beaver, OH
EVENT FEES: Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Gemwood Events. 
Entry: All divisions/per division: $145.00
Haul-in: $25.00 (non-stabled horses)
Non-compete: $ 50.00 (non-competing horses)
Stabling: $135.00 
1) ENTRIES: Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. Online confirmation will be available through link on website. Double entries: Not accepted. BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry. Starter entrants are exempt from the USEA starter/D&M fees and non-member fee. If oversubscribed, priority given to USEA members. Refunds: Before C.D. Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry/stabling-No refund, unless spot can be filled from a waiting list. All scratches must be in writing, received by CD 9 pm. $20 change fee for any changes made between May 2-13. May 14 thru event, $40.00 change fee will apply. $25.00 return check fee. Competition cancellation-No refund.
Neg. Coggins required within 12 months for all horses. Copy must accompany entry. 
Non competing horses must be registered with secretary, have a current coggins and pay a $50.00 fee and stabling or haul-in fee. Please use USEA entry form including signed release on back.
2) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Fri: Stables open 1pm. Cross-country courses open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage- 7:30am.Show Jumping-10 am. All divisions.
Sun: Cross-country-9:00 am. All divisions.
3) AWARDS: Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. Highest Placed Thoroughbred award for each division. Sponsored by New Vocations Horse Adoption.
4) STARTING TIMES: Available online by Weds. May 16th through Startbox link at www.gemwoodevents.com.
5) STABLING/VETERINARIAN: $ 135/stall for duration of event, from 1pm.Fri. to 6pm Sun. 120 temp. Stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided. Veterinarian: John Nenni # will be posted at scoreboard, at secretary's booth, and in program. NO BEDDING PROVIDED. Some straw available for purchase at event.  Shavings are permitted for use, bring your own.
6) ACCOMMODATIONS: Baymont Inn  3mi. (937)754-9109. Holiday Inn-10 mi., (937) 426- 7800. Fairfield Inn (937) 427-0800. Comfort Inn-7 mi., (937) 237-7477. Ramada Inn-10mi., 937-490-2000. Hampton Inn-10 mi., (937) 429-5505. Red Roof Inn-9 mi. (937) 426-6116. Primitive Camping Only: Twin Towers. Bring your own generator if you must have power.  Hook ups are for vendors and tent lights.  Your cooperation is appreciated!!
7) DIRECTIONS: Address: Twin Towers Park, 501 W. Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd., Fairborn, Ohio. 45324
To Twin Towers Park from North, east or west: I-70 to I-675 south. Exit for Rte. 235. Right from exit ramp to first right on Fairfield - Yellow Springs Rd. Park 5 miles on right. 
To Twin Towers Park from South: I-75 to I-675 north to Rte. 235. Left from exit ramp. Continue to first right on Fairfield - Yellow Springs Rd. As above.
Map link can be found on website.
8) DRESSAGE: Test & arena sizes: P-2010 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter - 2010 USEF Beg. Novice Test A-Sm.  Arenas: 2 Sand.
9) CROSS-COUNTRY: P-2600 m @ 520 mpm. T-2100 m @ 450 mpm. N-1800 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1500 m @ 350 mpm Starter x/c not timed. All courses: P/T/N-.Moderate to average for horses with some experience at this level. BN-moderate to easy, good first time courses. Starter - logs, straw, coops, not to exceed 2'3".
10) OTHER INFORMATION: Cross Country course closes May 1st.
Time schedule changes &/or Divisions combined/divided if entries warrant; state birth date on entry. Please state experience on entry. 
Food on grounds.  Dogs must be leashed.
For updates & information: www.gemwoodevents.com.
Starter Horses may not have competed above BN. Starter Riders may not have competed above BN.
To volunteer contact: gemwoodvolunteers@yahoo.com or Laura Beaver at: HorsSports@aol.com or call 614-306-0457. 
NOTE: Vendors & Tents/stabling lights have priority for hook-up use. Primitive camping only. If staying overnight, horses must be stabled. NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers overnight.