2026 MDHT Twilight Eventing Series

   April 29, May 13, June 3, July 29, August 19

Twilight Eventing with all 3 disciplines (M-Introductory). Scheduling backwards from dusk: We will start as early as entries warrant (usually 2:30-3:00 pm).

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

Horse Trial Divisions:

Introductory: 18"-2'.  USDF 2023 Intoductory A -OR- USDF 2023 Introductory B

Starter: 2'-2'3".  2026 USEA Starter Test A - OR 2026 USEA Starter Test B

Beginner Novice: USEF 2026 BN Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2026 BN Eventing Test B

Novice: USEF 2026 Novice Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2026 Novice Eventing Test B

Training: USEF 2026 Training Eventing Test A - OR - USEF 2026 Training Eventing Test B

Modified: USEF 2026 Modified Eventing Test A  ONLY

Combined Tests Divisions:

Preliminary - Introductory offered - Dressage Test A for each level from Prelim - Intro.

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

Policies:

-No Ribbons given out

Enter via Compete Easy ONLY (app or website - competeeasy.com). All paperwork and payment must be in our hands before entry is scheduled. 

Fees:

• Twilight HT - all 3 phases: $130
• CT - dressage and SJ: $90
• SJ only: $40
• XC only: $85
• Dressage Only - test of choice (small or large arena): $50

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

Scratches:

• Before the closing date (the Wednesday before the show) receive a full refund minus a $25 office fee.
• 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. Please email us at [email protected] for approval. Any rider entering more than one horse without approval will not receive a refund if the entries cannot be properly accomodated. 

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

About The Twilight Eventing Series

• 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 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 approved to ride 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 12 to 16 jumps with a length up to 1700m. Riders may choose which level to jump at each marked obstacle (Intro - Modified). As long as you jump clean on the first attempt, you will accrue no XC faults.  You may circle around and jump the same set of jumps at a higher level if desired and this will not result in a TE.  You may also jump any unflagged jump on the way to your next numbered obstacle.  These will not be judged but are part of the schooling event. If another rider is coming while schooling a numbered jump, please move to the side to allow the other rider to continue.

*Each XC Jump effort has a choice of Intro (18"-2'), Starter (2'-2'3"), BN (2'-7"), N  (2'-11"),  T (3'-3"), or M (3'-5"). Choose any 1 of these at each jump number. A fall and you are eliminated. Riders may jump any obstacle out on course, including water, banks, ditches on their way to the next numbered jump.

• The course maps will be available on Cross Country App (link will be emailed).
• The SJ & XC courses will be different 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 if you'd like for dressage.
• 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 [email protected]. 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 2:30 - 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 and posted by Monday evening 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.