Gemwood Horse Trials

Fairborn, OH (AREA VIII)

Event Date
Jul 25-26, 2009

Event Registration Dates
Open: Jun 09
Close: Jul 07, extended closing date: Jul 10.

Divisions

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

Send Entries to:

Gemwood Secretary 65 Flintlock Way Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Email: Gemwoodevents@aol.com www.gemwoodevents.com

TD: Karen Winn, KY Judges: Pres: Debbie Boeh, OH; Ken Levy, IN.
Stadium Judge: Helen Sproat, OH.
CD:X-C/SJ: Laura Beaver, OH


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

Fees:

Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Gemwood Events. Entry: Per division: $145.00 (section 1) Stabling: $130.00 (section 5) Haul-in fee: $ 20.00 (non-stabled horses). Non-compete: $ 40.00 (non-compete horses-section 1) FEH Entry fee: $50.00 , plus USEA $10.00 starter fee.
Entries:

Entry fees include 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. 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. All scratches must be in writing, received by CD 9 pm. $20 change fee for any changes made between July 8-19. $40.00 change fee from July 20 to start of event. . $25.00 return check fee. Competition cancellation-No refund. Neg. Coggins require for all horses within 12 months. Copy must accompany entry. Non-competing horses – must be registered with secretary, have a current neg. coggins and pay a $40.00 fee and stabling or haul-in fee. Please use USEA entry form including signed release on back.
Tentative Schedule:

Fri: Stables open 1pm. & Cross-country course open-3 pm. FEH classes TBA. Sat: All divisions: Dressage; Show Jumping. Sun: All divisions: Cross-country.
Awards:

Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. Dressage ribbons 1st –3rd per division. New overall Horsemanship award. New Vocations sponsored: Highest placed TB award; one given at each level.
Starting Times:

Available July 21. Online: www.gemwoodevents.com.
Stabling/Veternarian:

$130/stall for duration, Fri & Sat. night. Open 1pm. on Fri. Stall doors provided. NO BEDDING PROVIDED. Some straw available for purchase at event. Temporary stabling on grounds. . Veterinarian: Dr. John Nenni.# will be posted at the scoreboard, barn, sec´y trailer, and in program.
Accomodations:

Hawthorn Inn – 3 mi., (937) 754-9109. Holiday Inn-9 mi, (937) 426-7800. Fairfield Inn, (937) 427-0800. Comfort Inn-7 mi, (937) 237-7477. Red Roof Inn-9 mi, (937) 426-6116. Best Western-7 mi, (937) 879-3920. Primitive Camping: Twin Towers, on site.
Directions:

Address: Twin Towers Park, W. 501 Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd., Fairborn, OH 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 approx. 5 miles on right. To Twin Towers Park from South: I-75 to I-675 north to Rte. 235. Left from exit ramp. Continue under overpass to first right on Fairfield-Yellow Springs Rd. Continue as above.
Dressage:

Test & arena sizes: P-2006 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. T-2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Starter - 2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A - Sm. arena. Arenas: 2 sand arenas, 1 grass, if entries warrant.
Cross-Country:

All courses: P/T-Moderate to average for horses with some experience at this level. N/BN Good for move up/first time at this level. Terrain: Mostly flat. New fences at all levels. Starter = logs, straw, coops, not to exceed 2'3". Starter x/c will not be timed.
Other Information:

Qualifications for Starter: Starter Horse = Horse may not have competed above BN. Starter Rider = Rider may not have competed above BN. Cross-country closed July . 6th. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed See for updates & information at: www.gemwoodevents.com 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 & tent/stabling lights have priority for hook-up use. If staying overnight, horses must be stabled. NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers overnight.