Celebrate!

USEF/USEA Horse Trials September 17-18, 2011

Join us for our 20th year!

This year The Marlborough Horse Trials will be back better than ever!  Please join us for a very special year as we celebrate our 20th year.  See below for detailed event information or visit http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=calendar&event=14812

 

 

The Marlborough Horse Trials is celebrating 20 years in 2011!

Two new divisions this year: PT (Prelim-Training) and Intro Test (2'-2"3)

 

Send complete entries to:
MHT Secretary, Lydia Wainwright                                                                                              10C Greystone Ct, Annapolis MD 21403

Questions and emails to marlboroughht@gmail.com 
443-474-3631 (during competition). 
Please see our website for the USEA Omnibus for more information; http://www.marlboroughhorsetrials.org 

 

TD: Kathy White, VA
Judges: Pres: Gretchen Butts, MD; Dressage Judges: Susan Graham-White, R, MD; Peggy Pariso, r, MD;
CD:XC: Roger Haller, GA   SJ: Ray Wheeler

Org: Donna R. Bottner, 2945 Cassidy Place, Waldorf, MD 20601, (301) 503-8549 eve, Email: bottners@verizon.net, fax (301) 638-1952.

Event Fees Directory - see individual section for details. Draw checks to Marlborough H.T.
Entry: P: $190.00; PT: $185; T: $180; N: $170.00; BN: $160.00; Intro: $100
Stabling: $40.00

 

1. Entries:

Double entries: Not accepted. BN competitors who are not USEA members must pay extra $25 with entry.  INTRO Test - will be run the same as a USEA/USEF horse trial and, unless otherwise stated, will follow USEF rules.  Maximum height in SJ and XC will be 2'3" -- most obstacles will NOT be at max height.  Membership in USEA or USEF not required for horse or rider.  No USEA or USEF drug or starter fees required.

ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PRINTED AND VALID EMAIL ADDRESS; ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE VIA EMAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON ENTRY Lost pinny fine=$35. $30 fee for returned checks. Entries are considered accepted when all Paperwork/Signatures/ Coggins and fees are received.  Refunds: Before C.D.-Entry/Stabling-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-Entry-Less-$25 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. $30 fee for any change of entry after CD. Scratch/withdrawals accepted via email or fax only with acknowledgment from office – No phone messages will be accepted. Competition cancellation: refunds or in lieu of offers at organizer's discretion. Post entries accepted after Closing Date at Organizer’s discretion and will include $35 late fee. Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses.

 

If Young/Junior rider or AREA II Adult Rider, please indicate on entry if interested in Adult Rider or Young/Junior Rider Team Competition.

 

2. Tentative Schedule:

Fri: Stables open-Noon. Cross-country course open-3 pm.

Sat: (All P/N) Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9:30am; Cross-country-10:30 am.

Sun: (PT/T/BN/Intro) Dressage-8 am; Show Jumping-9:30am; Cross-country-10:30 am.

All times and days tentative and may change depending on number of entries at each level.

 

3. Awards:

1st place prize & 8 ribbons per division.  Additional prizes donated by sponsors and awarded to top placings in each division.  See website for details; www.marlboroughhorsetrials.org.

 

4. Starting Times:

Start times available on the web site after 5PM on 14 September.  No phone calls please. All entries and scores will be available via our website, www.marlboroughhorsetrials.org

 

5. Stabling/Veterinarian:

Hidden Spring Stables. 6005 McKendree Rd., Lothian, MD 20711, (410) 867-3933, approx. 8 miles from event (off of Route 4). $40/stall/night. Perm stalls. Stall doors & initial bedding, full service barn (Indoor arena) only provided. Veterinarian: on site and phone number will be posted at sec'ys office.

 

6. Accommodations:

Closest accommodations to the event are: Sleep Inn, Upper Marlboro, (301) 599-9400 and Executive Inn & Suites, Upper Marlboro, (301) 627-3969.  Additional accommodations in Clinton, MD Colony South Hotel (301) 856-4500 or in Bowie, MD Comfort Inn-15 mi., (301) 464-0089. Check website for additional accommodations, www.marlboroughhorse.org.

 

7. Directions:

Address: Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Park entrance is on Marlton Road West, off Rt. 301 South.

From South: I-95 to MD, Rt. 4 east to US Rt. 301 south 4 miles to Rosaryville State Park on the right.

From North: I-97 to MD Rt 3 south becomes MD Rt 301 south. Same as above.

 

8. Dressage:

Test & arena sizes: P-2010 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm; T-2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm; N-2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm; BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm; Intro- 2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.  Arenas: Grass.

 

9. Cross-Country:

P-2700 m @ 520 mpm, good, confidence building course. T-2400 m @ 450 mpm, solid course for level;  N-2100 m @ 400 mpm; average for horses with some experience. BN- 1900 m @ 350 mpm; average for horses with some experience.  INTRO- 1500 m @275 mpm; easy and fun introduction to eventing.  All courses: Varied terrain with woods; gently rolling terrain with excellent galloping tracks. Expect water, banks and ditches at all levels, except Intro.  Intro: water, bank, and ditch optional. Inviting spectator venue.

 

10. Other Information:

Please help us celebrate our 20th year!

Great food available for purchase on grounds featuring "Turkeyman" and the "Smoothie Lady".

Maryland Tack on the grounds for all your riding needs!

Dogs must be leashed with person attached! A $25 fine will be collected and donated to the MHT Course Bldg. Fund for all loose dogs.

No water on grounds - Please Bring own water!

$30 fee for non-competing horses on the grounds.  Non competing horses will not be allowed in warm up areas.

Full-day volunteers will enjoy a free cross-country schooling.  Email mhtvolunteer@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.

Cross-country closed except for schooling day on Tues. Sept 20, 8 am-6 pm. Entry gate closes at 5 pm. Call Janice Binkley-Cole (443) 336-7662 or Donna Bottner (301) 503-8549 for info- All courses same as competition courses on Sep 17 & 18. $50 fee per horse and rider combination. Check the web site before coming to check state of course if weather is questionable: www.marlboroughhorsetrials.org.  Safety vests, proper footwear and helmet must be worn. No vest, no helmet--no school. Grounds person on foot, must accompany single riders.

 

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Please support our Sponsors

Special prizes donated by our very special sponsors

MHT is honored to have the support of prizes from several sponsors each year.  Please visit our Sponsor Page for more information.