Announcing the 2010 Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials Series

Organizer: Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc.

Location: Mr. and Mrs. Cuyler Walker's Plantation Field, Rt.#82, Unionville, PA

Dates:

1. Sunday, June 6, 2010
   • Opening date:  April 30, 2010
   • Closing date: May 28, 2010
   • Times posted: June 3, 20109
2. Saturday, July 24, 2010
   • Opening date: June 25, 2010
   • Closing date: July 17, 2010
   • Times posted: July 22, 2010
3. Saturday, October 30, 2010    
   • Opening date: October 1, 2010
   • Closing date: October 22, 2010
   • Times posted: Octber 28, 2010

Officials:

Manager - Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc.

Secretary - Bambi Glaccum
1420 Doe Run Rd.
P.O. Box 82
Unionville, PA 19375
Phone: (610)347-2024
Fax: (610)347-1001

Judges - TBA

• For the Beginning Horse Trial Enthusiast or the Beginning Horse.
• Dressage: 2007 USDF Introductory Level--Test A (small arena)(Walk-Trot).
• Cross Country: 6-10 fences approximately 18", Speed not to count.
• Stadium Jumping: fences 18".

• Introduction to eventing for people or horses.
• Dressage: USEF  2010 Beginner Novice Test A (small arena).
• Cross Country: 9-12 fences, 2'4-7", No time
• Stadium Jumping: fences 2'4-7".
• *Cross Country Timed, Rider judged on closest to Optimum Time (pace 325 mm) Penalty points given for being either faster or slower by 5 sec @ .5 per sec (No watches allowed), Rider must not have ridden in level above entered division in last 24 months.

• Novice Horse Trials.
• Dressage: USEF 2010 Novice Test A (small arena).
• Cross Country: 10-14 fences 2'6-11", No time.
• Stadium Jumping: fences 2'6-11".
• **Cross Country Timed, Rider judged on closest to Optimum Time (pace 375 mm) Penalty points given for being either faster or slower by 5 sec @ .5 per sec (No watches allowed), Rider must not have ridden in level above entered division in last 24 months.

• Introduction to Training Level Horse Trials.
• Dressage: USEF 2010 Training Test A (small arena).
• Cross Country: 10-16 fences 3'3", No time.
• Stadium Jumping: fences 3'3".
• ***Cross Country Timed, Rider judged on closest to Optimum Time (pace 420 mm) Penalty points given for being either faster or slower by 5 sec @ .5 per sec (No watches allowed), Rider must not have ridden in level above entered division in last 24 months.

1. Enter online at www.evententries.com, use a 2010 USEA entry blank or use the modified current starter trials entry blank. Please put birthday in on entry blank. All entry blanks must be signed and must be received on or before closing date which is always the Friday a week before the event. No one will be scheduled until payment is received.

2. Proof of negative Coggins must accompany entries.

3. Entry Fees: $90.00 all divisions. Make checks payable to: Plantation Field Equestrian Events "PFEE" and mail entries to: Bambi Glaccum, 1420 Doe Run Rd., P.O. Box 82, Unionville, PA 19375 (610)347-2024(phone) 610-347-1001(fax).

4. Entries will be accepted based on postmark date. Management reserves the right to cancel or divide entries as deemed necessary. Refunds: Before Closing Date minus $5.00 office fee. No refunds after Closing Date. Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds if the event is cancelled.

Please click here to download the current starter trial entry form (PDF).  Please print out the form, fill it in, and either fax or mail it to :

Bambi Glaccum
P.O. Box 82
1420 Doe Run Rd.
Unionville, PA 19375
Phone: 610-347-2024
Fax: 610.347.1001

Official forms and documents (including Dressage Tests) from the FEI, USEA, and USEF can be found here.