These Simulated Starter Horse Trials consists of all three phases (dressage, show jumping, cross country) in an unrecognized/starter format with coaching throughout all 3 phases. The trials have opening and closing dates, just like the USEF/USEA Recognized Horse Trials.
We had such a blast at our first Intro to Eventing on Sunday, June 18th. Keep an eye out for our next date coming soon!
Starter: USDF 2023 Introductory Test B – small arena (20m x 40m) (Walk, Trot) 18” jumps
Introductory: USDF 2023 Introductory Test C – small arena (20m x 40m) (Walk, Trot, Canter) 18” jumps
Elementary: 2022 USEA Starter Test – small arena (20m x 40m) (Walk, Trot, and Canter) 2’ jumps
Beginner Novice: USEF 2022 BN Eventing Test B- small arena (20m x 40m) 2’3” jumps
ENTRY PROCEDURES:
Entries will be accepted ONLY through StriderPro. No paper or emailed entries.
You can enter, scratch, change horse, rider or level until the closing date for free, without having to contact the secretary.
After the closing date, you will contact the secretary to make changes. Changes are $25 for horse or rider; changing levels is free.
All early bird and final closing dates will be posted on StriderPro.
StriderPro does not allow unpaid or incomplete entries. You must pay in full, submit a current coggins and digitally sign your Southern Heritage Farm waiver at the time of entry.
FEE SCHEDULE:
Payment: All payments must be completed on Strider Pro. No checks, no cash, no website or Venmo payment.
Horse Trial: $150 (late fee after closing date is $25);
Dressage Fix-A-Test (Small Arena Only USEF Introductory – Second Level and USEA Tests Starter-Training Level allowed): $60
Tentative Schedule:
This schedule is tentative. Please check website for day/time changes.
Sun: Course Walk – 8 AM; Dressage – 9 AM; Show Jumping – 10 AM; Cross Country 11 AM.
Final competition schedule will be determined by the number of entries in each division. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CHANGES!
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds: Scratch through the close date with a full refund. AFTER THE FINAL CLOSING DATE, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED.
Wait list: If there is a wait list, a full refund or credit will be issued to any scratch whose spot can be filled off the wait list. Entries may not be transferred or sold to others if there is a wait list.
Show cancellation: If for any reason the show is canceled, there is no refund. Credits may be issued as circumstances allow.
OTHER RULES and NOTES
All riders required to wear ASTM/SEI approved helmet when mounted and a protective vest when going cross country.
No water or banks on the cross country course.
Scheduling requests must be submitted with your entry. Not all requests can be fulfilled. Put your requests in your StriderPro entry!
Ride times will be posted on the THURSDAY before the show on the homepage at southernheritagefarm.com.
Vet and farrier will be on call. Numbers will be posted at the show office. Inquire for number at office if help is needed.
No unauthorized motor vehicles of any kind allowed on course or near dressage area.
NO unleashed dogs. Unleashed dogs will incur $100 fine and competitor elimination.