2023 MDHT Twilight Eventing Series

  April 5, April 19, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 14, August 2, August 16, August 30

Twilight Eventing with all 3 disciplines (M-Elem). Scheduling backwards from dusk: We will start as early as entries warrant.

We have an Elementary division, too, so bring the youngsters (4-legged and 2-legged)!

We will be running multiple dressage rings and will offer CTs (Combined Test: Dressage and SJ only).  (No fix-a-tests this year, sorry!)

Horse Trials Divisions:

Elementary: 2'-2'3" + some Intro options on XC. USDF 2023 Introductory Test A - OR - 2022 USEA Starter Test  - note NEW 2023 USDF Intro test and NEW USEA Starter test

Beginner Novice: USEF 2022 BN Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2022 BN Eventing Test B

Novice: USEF 2022 Novice Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2022 Novice Eventing Test B

Training: USEF 2022 Training Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2022 Training Eventing Test B

Modified: USEF 2022 Modified Eventing Test A  ONLY - Prelim SJ offered only if we have at least 6 entries, some prelim options on XC.

Combined Tests Divisions:

Preliminary - Elementary offered - Dressage Test A for each level from Prelim - Beg. Novice.

Elementary CT has the option of  USDF 2023 Introductory Test A - OR - 2022 USEA Starter Test  - note NEW 2023 USDF Intro test and NEW USEA Starter test

**Combined tests must ride the dressage test listed for the level. No substitutions.**

Policies:

-No Ribbons given out

Enter via Compete Easy (app or website - competeeasy.com). Uploaded waivers and coggins are good for all of 2023 or until your coggins expires. All paperwork and payment must be in our hands before entry is scheduled.

Fees:

• Twilight HT - all 3 phases: $100
• CT - dressage and SJ: $65
• XC only: $65
• Dressage Only - test of choice (small or large arena): $40

There will be a $25 late fee on EACH entry if you enter after midnight the Friday (closing date) before the show.

Scratches:

• Before the closing date (the Friday before the show) recieve a full refund minus $25.
• After the closing date, no refunds!

Please note: A rider MAY NOT enter more than ONE horse per level without prior approval from the secretary. 

Can't ride? Sign up to volunteer at eventingvolunteers.com!! We love our volunteers! 

About The Twilight Eventing Series

• Have ALL your gear required for the three phases and your horse.  You should be finished your entire event within 45 minutes of your dressage time.
• After your warm up, proceed to your Dressage arena ready to start at your appointed time. Late arrivals will not be honored. Dressage is run and scored under the same rules as for USEA events.
• Put on your horse's SJ boots, warm up over a few jumps in the warm up area and proceed to the SJ arena.
• SJ is run and scored under the same rules as USEA events.
• Change your horse's boots, put on your vest and proceed to the start of the cross-country course.
• If riding multiple horses, bring a groom to handle your horses between rides. The compressed format makes it difficult to be on time for multiple rides without assistance.
• You may ride your entire event (including dressage) in your XC attire (bridle, saddle, vest, boots etc.)

The cross country course is made up 14 to 18 jumps with a length up to 1700m with scoring being the same as USEA events.

*(Each XC Jump effort has a choice of Elementary (2'-2'3"), BN .79m (2'-7"), N  .90m (2'-11"),  T  1.0m (3'-3"), or P/T up to 1.1m (3'-7"). Choose any 1 of these at each jump number. A fall and you are eliminated.  If you are having trouble at a particular fence, and another rider is coming up, please move to the side to allow the other rider to continue. Riders may jump any obstacle including water, banks, ditches on their way to the next numbered jump.

• You should have completed your whole event within 1 hour of the start time.
• Dress for all phases the same as you would for Cross-Country.
• The course maps will be available at http://www.mycoursewalk.com
• The course will not be the same for each event
• This is a schooling experience. No ribbons.

General Event Conditions & Information

• You must print two copies of your pinny number based on what is assigned to you with the ride times. Bring your numbers and pinny holder with you! Use an old bridle number or buy a universal bridle number.
• Run under USEA eventing rules, except as noted above in "About Twilight Eventing"
• Each rider may enter only ONE horse per level. To request special consideration, please email the secretary at mdhorsetrials@gmail.com. Additional horses entered without permission will be waitlisted regardless of entry date or entry status.
• Medical arms bands/bracelets are required for all jumping phases
• Entry status will be emailed to you and posted on the website.

Special Event Conditions

• You can ONLY enter via Compete Easy. No paper, email or PayPal entries.
• Refunds – Before final closing, refunds less $25 office fee. After closing, refunds will only be given if someone fills your place from the wait list. If there is no wait list there will be NO REFUND and NO CREDIT after closing!
• Timetable – to be run in a shortened eventing format as explained below. Event starts at approximately 3:00 pm depending on # of entries.
• Additional dates for the Series may be announced. Check calendar at www.themarylandhorsetrials.com. Space is limited.

Times are emailed or posted the Monday before the event. 

• Scores will be posted on the website.
• Once a class is full or you are a late entry, you may be wait listed until a scratch occurs.