MAY 5-6

DIFFICULT RUN SPRING HORSE TRIALS

*Redesigned BN course  & improved warm-up area*

Herndon, Virginia (Area II)                         AHSA Recognized

Open        Mar 20           Draw       Apr 3                      Close        Apr 17

 

AHSA/USCTA Recognized Division: OP

AHSA Endorsed/USCTA Recognized Divisions: OT; TH; TR; ON; NH; NR; RN; BNH; BNR

 

Send Entries To:

                  Steve Symansky, Secretary

                  10419 Wickens Rd.

                  Vienna, VA 22181

                         (703) 938-4426

                         Email: [email protected] or  [email protected][email protected]drht@DRHT.Bizland.com

 

TD:     Nini Hapworth, VA

Judges: Pres:  Susan Graham White, MD; Lucy Eddins, VA; Heidi Berry, VA

CD:X-C: Morgan Rowsell                SJ: Georgina Winslett  

Org:  Difficult Run P.C. Organizing Committee, Renie Freedman, Chairman, 12200 Thoroughbred Rd., Oak Hill, VA 20171, (703) 620-3576.

 

1)ENTRIES:  a)OP=$95; All T=$85 . All N=$85; BN=$80 per division. Double entries: Not accepted.  BN competitors who are not USCTA members must pay extra $25 with entry. If oversubscribed, priority given to USCTA members. b)Draw checks to DRPC. c)$20=Lost pinny. d)Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $20; After C.D.-Entry less $20/Stabling-Less $5 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Each change after CD-$15 fee.  All scratches must be given to the sec’y directly, preferably by email or call (703) 938-4426. Not responsible for scratches or changes left on answering machine. e)Competition cancellation-Less $25. f)Neg. Coggins required for all horses within 12 months. g) Please include email address.

2)TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE:  Fri: Stables open-2 pm; Cross‑country course open‑3 pm. Sat: Dressage (OP//AllAll T//AlAll N)‑8 am; Cross‑country (All N)‑11 am; Show jumping (All N)‑2 pm. Sun: Dressage (All BN)‑8 am; Cross‑country (OP/T)‑8:30 am; Cross‑country (BN)‑11:30 am;  Show jumping (T/OP)‑8:30 am; Show jumping (BN)-1 pm.

3)  AWARDS:  8 ribbons per division. OP‑Freedom Flight Trophy. JNR‑TGIF Trophy.

4)   STARTING TIMES:  Avail. May 23 on http://drpc.8k.com/  or http://drht.bizland.com/ Drpc.8k.com or from sec’y’s Email: [email protected] or [email protected][email protected]drht or call before 10 pm (703) 938-4426. Postcards will not be sent.

5)STABLING/VETERINARIAN:  $45/stall from 2 pm Friday to 6 pm Sunday. 160 perm. stalls on grounds. Day stalls may be available, see sec’y at event.  Stall doors & bedding provided. Veterinarian:  # will be posted at sec’y.'s stand.

6) ACCOMMODATIONS: Days Inn‑2 mi., (703) 471‑6700. Comfort Inn‑3 mi., (703) 437‑7555.  Marriott Courtyard‑3 mi., (703) 478‑9400. Marriott Suite-2 mi., (703) 709-0400. Directions available from sec’y.

 7)DIRECTIONS: From I‑495 (Washington Beltway): South exit Dulles Airport/ Toll Road West (Rte 267) to Exit 10 ‑ Herndon/Chantilly ‑ to left on Rte 657 for 1.6 miles to West Ox Road. Left to Frying Pan Park - one block on left. From West: Dulles Greenway to Dulles Toll Rd. (Rt. 267) to Exit 10-Herndon/Chantilly to Rt. 657, turn right 1.5 miles to West Ox Rd. As before. Rte 50 East to Rte 28 North; or Rte 7 East to Rte 28 South to Frying Pan Rd. to right on Centreville Rd., to left at West Ox Rd., to F.P.P. on left.

 8)DRESSAGE: Test & arena sizes: OP-1998 AHSA Preliminary Test A-Sm arena. T-1998 AHSA Training Test A-Sm arena. N-1998 AHSA Novice Test B-Sm arena. BN-1998 AHSA Novice Test A-Sm arena. Arenas: Sand mix.; Improved warmup area should be ready for horse trial

 9)CROSS‑COUNTRY:  OP‑2800 m @ 520 mpm. OT/TR/TH‑2500 m @ 425 mpm. NR/NH/RN‑1800 m @ 350 mpm. BN‑1600 m @ 300 mpm/jumps approx. 2’6”. P/T-New jumps & redesign of course. OP-Average for horses with some experience at this level. P/T new jumps & redesign of course. All T-Moderately difficult. N/BN-Average, for horses with some experience at these levels. BN – Course has been redesigned . New XC warmup area available for all levels (weather permitting).

10) OTHER INFORMATION:  a)Cross-country course closed April 22 at sundown. b)Entry limit 200 riders. Divisions further divided/combined if entries warrant; state birthdate/ experience on entry.  c)Prize list from sec’y. d)Food on grounds. e)Dogs must be leashed.  Warning County Animal Control monitors this facility. f)Pictures of most of the jumps on course & all of the new jumps can be seen at: http://drpc.8k.com/  or http://drht.bizland.com/