GVRDC Spring Horse Trials
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. (June 2024)
USEA Event ID: 18488
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. | Geneseo, New York (AREA 1)
Event Date: June 2nd 2024
Open Date: April 16th
Close Date: May 14th *Extended through May 21st*
Directions:
Address: Hideaway Farm, 4130 Roots Tavern Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. From East & West: Thruway Exit 46 to 390 South to Exit 9/Lakeville. Left off exit (Rt.15 S) for 9/10 mi. to first right on Triphammer Rd. to end. Left on Rt. 39 to second right on Roots Tavern Rd.Show grounds and stabling 1/2 mile on left. From South: Rt. 390 to Exit 7/Geneseo. Right off Exit. Follow signs to Geneseo. Left on Main St. (Rt. 39). Second left after High School to Roots Tavern Rd. Grounds 1/2 mile on left. Roots Tavern Rd. is approx. 4 miles from Geneseo.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: TN, N, BN
USEA Recognized Tests: Starter
Tentative Schedule:
Sat: Stabling open at 3 PM; Cross-country course open at 3 PM. Sun: Dressage begins at 8 AM. Show Jumping at 9:30 AM. Cross-country 10:00 AM. All divisions will complete show jumping prior to cross-country. Please ride in cross-country gear for Show Jumping.
Starting Times:
Available May 30 on www.gvrdc.org or www.AreaIUSEA.org.
Event Officials
TD:Rick Caldwell “S”, CT Pres: Michelle Brochu “r”, SC Dressage Judge: Leonie Fernandes, "r", NY SJ Judge: CD:X-C:Noll Smith “r”, MACD:SJ: Carol Kozlowski, NY
Send Entries to:
Kathleen Hart, Secretary 5303 Lima Road Geneseo, NY 14454 hartsecretary44@gmail.com, Web: www.gvrdc.org ONLINE ENTRIES USING XENTRY PREFERRED! Evententries.com entries accepted IF paid by credit card and paperwork immediately emailed to secretary. Note: Entries will not be considered complete and accepted without proof of negative coggins and payment in full.
Organizer:
Carol Kozlowski, phone: (585) 317-6906, email: mothersfield@aol.com
Event Fees Directory: Draw checks to GVRDC. Entry: TN/N/BN:$200 Starter: $180 Stabling: $60.00 per night. Clean Stall Deposit: $40.00 (separate check). Changes Made After Close Date: $50 per entry. ONLINE PAYMENTS WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY. Refunds: Before CD: less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD: no refund unless entry can be filled from wait list; Stabling Refund: only if stall can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation: partial credit refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30) is not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries:
ELECTRONICALLY ENTRIES ENCOURAGED!! XENTRY PREFERRED. Evententries.com acceptable IF paid with CC and paperwork is immediately emailed to the secretary. Completed entries include payment, electronically signed release form, USEF/USEA waiver and negative coggins. Stabled competitors must submit a USEA stabling form. Please state division preference on entry form as levels may be further divided. Rider and Horse Divisions will be offered in accordance with the Rider & Horse definition under Appendix 31.5 & 1.6 of the 2024 USEF Rules for Eventing, if entries warrant. Entry status, times, live scoring and results will be available from StartBox Scoring. Link posted at www.gvrdc.org and www.startboxscoring.com. Secretary correspondence will be via email. Please include legible email on entry form. It is the competitor's responsibility to be familiar with qualification requirements and to elect the proper divisions. Please check website regularly to confirm entry status and contact immediately if you have been placed in the wrong division. All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Entry confirmation and status will be posted on www.gvrdc.org and www.startboxscoring.com. Double entries: Not accepted. USEA membership and horse registration required for all levels except Intro. Intro riders are exempt from USEA membership and horse registration, and the USEA Starter/D&M fee does not apply. Neg. Coggins required for all out of state horses within 12 months of competition; Neg. Coggins for New York State horses dated on or after January 1, 2023, Coggins must accompany entry. Please note that entries are not considered complete until signed, paid in full, and include complete paperwork (i.e., coggins and signatures). In fairness to all, incomplete entries will not be placed in draw until complete. Changes: $25 fee for all entry changes after CD. Incomplete Fee: $25 for entries not completed by the C.D. Post Entries: If event is undersubscribed by CD, post entries will be accepted. Post Entry Fee: $50 will be assessed to each entry and must be received by secretary by May 17th. Refunds: Before CD: Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After CD: only if entry can be filled from wait list; Stabling only if stall can be filled from wait list. Competition cancellation: partial credit refund. Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org.
Competitor Information
Awards:
Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Awards: Champion and Reserve Champion ribbon and prize awarded at each level. TIP Eligibility: Riders/owners must submit a TIP number with entry for all horse/rider combinations to the secretary prior to the start of competition.
Stabling/Veterinarian:
USEA stabling form required! Assign ONE NAME to each barn/stable group. Add additional notes if you preferred to be stabled directly with another individual. Stabling is limited to permanent on grounds with overflow to off grounds near-by, on a first come first serve basis. $60/stall includes one complimentary bale of shavings Please be sure to conserve your water usage. THERE ARE NO HOSES OR HYDRANTS AVAILABLE!Our water source is trucked in for the event and therefore limited. Enclose separate $40 refundable check payable to GVRDC as clean stall deposit (check will be destroyed when stall is stripped). 48 permanent stalls on grounds. Stall doors. Additional shavings available for purchase. Further info from secretary. Veterinarian: Genesee Valley Equine Clinic (585) 889-1170. Emergency telephone numbers are posted at the event scoreboard and stabling.
Accommodations:
Book your accommodations early! Geneseo is a college town and hotels fill up quickly. Quality Inn-5 mi., (585) 243-0500). Hampton Inn-5 mi., (585)-447-9040). Camping: Parking for RVs, but no hook-ups.
Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: T/TN-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Starter-2022 USEA Starter Test-Sm.Arenas: Sand and grass. Warm-up: Grass.
Cross-Country:
Approximate: TN-2000 m @ 400 mpm. N-2000 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1800 m @ 350 mpm. Intro-1200 m 300 mpm. Terrain: Water, ditches & banks. All courses: inviting and appropriate for first time out.Intro will include logs and miniature versions of traditional cross-country fences not to exceed 2'2", with no water or ditches.Cross-country course closed until after event. CROSS-COUNTRY MAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR 2024 by 3 pm Friday, May 31
Other Information:
Cross-country course closed until after event. Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and list birth date on entry.Food on grounds. Dogs leashed. Owners of loose dogs will be fined $25. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED! IF YOUR DOG IS IMPOUNDED ON GROUNDS, BE PREPARED TO PAY! Photographer Paul Rehbock will be onsite during competition www.PaulRehbock.com We love our volunteers! If you are able to help, please contact Organizer at mothersfield@aol.com. Food, entertainment and GVRDC bucks/schoolings are available! SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801) b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a Horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801. “Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.