Greater Dayton H.T. Twin Towers Park, Fairborn, OH (AREA VIII)

Event Date
May 15-16, 2010
Event Registration Dates
Open: Mar 30
Close: Apr 27

Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter

Send Entries to:
G.D.H.T. Secretary
65 Flintlock Way
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
gemwoodevents@aol.com
www.gemwoodevents.com

TD: Jackie Smith, OH 
Judges: Pres: Debbie Boeh, OH,
CD:X-C/SJ: Laura Beaver, OH


Org: Laura Beaver, address same as above, 614-306-0457, Email: HorsSports@aol.com. Please communicate via email when possible.

Fees:
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to Gemwood Events.
Entry:
All divisions/per division: $145.00
Haul-in: $ 20.00 (non-stabled horses)
Non-compete: $ 40.00 (non-competing horses)
Stabling: $135.00 
1. Entries:
Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. Email confirmation will be sent if address is legible. 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 April 27-May 9. May 10 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 $40.00 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-11 am. All divisions.Sun: Cross-country-9:00 am. All divisions.
3. Awards:
Prizes & 8 ribbons per division. Dressage ribbons 1st- 3rd per division.
4. Starting Times:
Available online by Weds. May 12, 2009 at www.gemwoodevents.com.
5. Stabling/Veterinarian:
$ 135/stall for duration of event, from 1pm.Fri. to 7 pm Sun. 120 temp. Stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided. Veterinarian: # will be posted at stabling, at secretary's booth, and in program. NO BEDDING PROVIDED. Some straw available for purchase at event.
6. Accommodations:
Hawthorn Inn  3mi. (937)754-9109. Holiday Inn-10 mi., (937) 426- 7800. Fairfield Inn (937) 427-0800. Comfort Inn-7 mi., (937) 237-7477. Hampton Inn-10 mi., (937) 429-5505. Red Roof Inn-9 mi. (937) 426-6116. Primitive Camping: Twin Towers.
7. Directions:
Address: Twin Towers Park, 501 W. Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd., Fairborn, Ohio. 45324To 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.
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, 1 grass.
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 closed May 3.Divisions further 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: Laura Beaver at: HorsSports@aol.com or call 614-306-0457. NOTE: Some hook-ups may be available in parking area, first come first serve. No extra charge. However, Vendors & Tents/stabling lights have priority for hook-up use. If staying overnight, horses must be stabled. NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers overnight.