Annual Middleburg Horse Trials

June 8-9, 2024
Great Meadow Foundation
The Plains, VA (USEA Area 2)

2023 Results
Entry Info
Ride Times
Plan Your Stay
Volunteer
Results

Photos by Erin Gilmore Photography who is our 2023 & 2024 show photographer!

Competitor Notes:

  • Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry, otherwise Senior is assumed.
  • If event is oversubscribed, preference given to higher levels.
  • Division days may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website. Depending on the number of entries at the different levels, some Training may run Sat and some Sunday. We anticipate Training will be Saturday. If you have a Training entry, please let the secretary know if you can not ride one of these days.
  • Show jumping warmup and competition arena will be on all weather footing.
  • Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT.
  • All of the Stadium jumps and poles that are marked as MOPC will be sold — not the ones owned by Great Meadow. Please let the Secretary know what jumps/poles you want and leave a check for those jumps. They can be picked up anytime after the competition concludes on Sunday.
  • We need volunteers; please go to USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program: https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/3280 Shirts, hats, and gifts for volunteers will be distributed.
  • Great Meadow Foundation is planning to host a schooling day on the Tuesday after the competition. The levels that will be available will be Beginner Novice, Novice and Training.
  • The Great Meadow Foundation will provide information on their website https://www.greatmeadow.org/ with the details once they are worked out.
  • Erin Gilmore will be the official photographer.
  • You should bring water – there will be limited access to water in the trailer parking area.The closest dependable water may be far away.
  • Food Truck on grounds for lunch and possibly breakfast.
  • Vendors on grounds during event.
  • No loose dogs anywhere on the grounds including on XC course. Dogs must be leashed and attached to a person or vehicle per USEF Rule GR1301.6.
  • Refund checks not mailed until after event and check has cleared. Watch the MOC Pony Club website (here) for additional information.
  • Live scores can be found at: https://www.coursewalkapp.com/livescores/
  • All trailers and spectators please go in Gate 2 and follow signs back to trailer parking.
  • All volunteers please go in Gate 7 and follow signs.
  • NO CARS OR TRUCKS will be allowed up by competition area during competition – it is .2 mile walk from trailers.
  • In addition to USEA/USEF waivers, the USPC and the Great Meadow foundation requires Middleburg HT to have additional signed waivers. They must be electronically submitted and not paper copies. These can be signed digitally with the links below
  • We will be guided by USEA/USEF and the State of Virginia Covid-19 protocols at the time of the event.
  • We will notify all entries if we need to make any changes for health concerns.
  • The Sharps container will be placed at the Secretary stand which is near the trailer parking.
  • Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
  • 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”.

Entries

**Information below is subject to change. Please view Omnibus for most up-to-date information.**

Open Date: Apr. 23, 2024
Close Date: May 21, 2024
Starting Times: Available June 5

Divisions

June 8-9, 2024

  • USEF/USEA Recognized: P, M
  • USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T, N, BN

Secretary

Melinda Rozga-Moore
melrozga@gmail.com
703-328-6173 (no calls after 8:30pm)

Organizer

Max Corocoran
maxcorcoran@msn.com

How to Enter Middleburg Horse Trials

1

Be a USEA member, you and your horse.

2

Check the most recent information:

Omnibus Link

3

Enter online & pay electronically.

Entries are accepted through Xentry or Evententries. We strongly prefer credit card payments. Please contact the secretary to pay by Zelle or Venmo. Entry date is the date of payment.

Enter Online Xentry
Enter Online Event Entries

4

Submit all required documents & information:

5

Entry Stats
Times
Live Scores

Awards

  • Six ribbons per division with neck ribbons for first place.
  • Product awards by sponsors.
  • Ribbons & prizes for TIP registered horses.

Officials

  • TD: Emily Holmes (FL)
  • Judges: Pres. Hellen Brettell (VA)
  • Dressage: Nicky Vogel (VA), Sara Miller Leary (VA)
  • SJ: Kathy White (VA)
  • XC CD: Jonathan Wells (TN)
  • SJ CD: Kathy White (VA)
**Information below is subject to change. Please view Omnibus for most up-to-date information.**

Fees

  • Preliminary $275
  • Modified $265
  • Training $245
  • Novice $235
  • Beginner Novice $220
  • Office Fee $25

    Included in entry fee and non-refundable.

  • Returned Check $50
  • Non-competing horses. $20

    Must register & upload negative coggins.

  • Post-Entry/Late Fee $50

    Payment received after closing date & before June 1.

  • Post-Entry/Late Fee $100

    After May 31.

  • Change Fee $25

    Division, horse, or rider before closing date. By email only.

  • Change Fee $50

    Division, horse, or rider after closing date & before June 5. By email only.

  • Change Fee $100

    Division, horse, or rider after June 4. By email only.

  • Show Pass Fee $45

    Non-USEF members

  • Ribbon Mailing Fee $3

Refunds

  • Before CD Less $25
  • After CD Less $100

    Only if place can be filled from wait list.

  • After June 1, 9pm NONE
  • Competition Cancellation NONE
Entry Scratches

Photos by Erin Gilmore Photography who is our 2023 & 2024 show photographer!

Plan Your Stay

Location

Great Meadow Foundation
5089 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198

Directions

COVID-19 Protocols

We will be guided by USEA/USEF and the State of Virginia.

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Tentative Schedule:

**Information below is subject to change. Please view Omnibus for most up-to-date information.**

Friday

  • 3:00 pm XC Course Open
  • 4:00 pm Showing Jumping Course Open

Saturday

  • 8:00 am All P/M/T - Dressage
  • 10:00 am P/M/T Show Jumping
  • 10:30 am P/M/T Cross-Country

Sunday

  • 8:00 am All N/BN - Dressage
  • 10:00 am N/BN Show Jumping
  • 10:30 am N/BN Cross-Country

Depending on the number of entries at the different levels, some Training may run Sat and some Sunday. We anticipate Training will be Saturday. If you have a Training entry, please let the secretary know if you can not ride one of these days.

Omnibus Link
**Information below is subject to change. Please view Omnibus for most up-to-date information.**

Prohibited

  • Cars or trucks near competition area
  • Dogs off-leash or unattached to a person or vehicle

Bring

  • protective headgear
  • water

Available for purchase

  • breakfast & lunch
  • beverages
  • ice (nearby)
  • supplies (by vendors)

Stabling

  • No stabling on-grounds
Request Local Stabling List

Veterinarian

Photographer

Horse jumping stone table

Accommodations

Hampton Inn, 9.2 miles
540-349-4200

Baymont Inn & Suites, 9.4 miles
540-216-0720

AirBnb
VRBO

Trailer Parking

Gate 2, follow signs.

Volunteer Parking

Gate 7, follow signs.

Questions about the Middleburg Horse Trials?

Contact Secretary

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As a non-profit, we rely on the generous support of our community to fundraise for our event.

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