Huntington Farm H.T.(Jul 2025)
USEA Event ID: 18786
Huntington Farm H.T. | South Strafford, Vermont (AREA 1)
Event Date: Jul 12 - 13, 2025
Open Date: May 27
Close Date: June 24
Divisions
P, M, T, N, BN, S
Tentative Schedule:
Fri:Cross-country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Prelim, Modified, Training, all three phases
Sun: Novice, BN, Starter, all thee phases
Schedule is tentative and may be altered depending on entry numbers.
Event Officials
TD: Sharon Antico, MA Judges: Pres: Heather Gillette, NJDressage Judge:Keith Angstadt, MA SJ Judge: Dr. James Gornall, MA CD: XC & SJ: Beth Perkins, NC
Entry Information
COMPETE EASY IS PREFERRED METHOD OF ENTRY! PLEASE DO THE SECRETARY A FAVOR AND ENTER VIA THIS METHOD IF POSSIBLE, THANK YOU!
Send Entries to:
ONLINE entries: Compete Easyhttps://www.competeeasy.com/
All major credit cards accepted. Entries will not be processed without payment.
Late payments by credit card only.
MAIL-IN entries and stabling/scheduling questions to:
Eliza Haun, Secretary
130 Justin Morrill Highway, South Strafford, Vermont 05070
Make checks payable to Huntington Farm.
Phone: 802-281-2723, Email: [email protected].
Fees:
Entry: Per division:
P:$255.00
M/T: $245
N/BN/S: $235.00
$35 fee for entries postmarked after closing.
Stabling: $135.00/stall/night. Please specify on entry which nights you require stabling.
Refunds: Scratches received in writing (email is okay) on or before the closing date will be refunded the cost of entry fees minus a $30 office fee.
Huntington Farm will not refund credit card fees or processing fees. No refunds of entry fees after the closing date.
In the event the competition has to cancel, there will be no refunds.
Stabling will be refunded ONLY if management can fill your stall.
USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy:The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($35), and the USEF admin. fees ($8), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries:
Preferred method of entry through CompeteEasy https://www.competeeasy.com/
Please use USEA 2025 Horse Trials entry form, USEA Signature/Waiver page.
Coggins test and proof of RABIES (certificate, vaccine record from vet invoice, or titer results w/vet note accepted), and applicable membership card copies. Negative Coggins and proof of RABIES dated after 7/14/24. If mailing paper entry and support documents, postmark must be before or on closing date.
Divisions may be divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
NOTE: USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. These association fees must be added to your entry fee, per the itemized Fees Enclosed section of the Entry Form; totaled with the other applicable fees, and sent to the event with your entry. Entry fee includes a $30 non-refundable office fee.
Entry Confirmation status will be posted on www.huntington-farm.com and www.area1usea.org.
Double entries: Not accepted.
Membership: USEA membership required at Beginner Novice Level and above.
Preliminary and Modified Competitors(rider, owner, trainer, coach) must submit copies of USEF membership card OR pay USEF show pass fee for each non-member.
Exception: Riders and owners are eligible for one Show Pass per competition year; trainers and coaches are no longer eligible to participate under a show pass and must be active USEF members.
Fees: Checks will be processed as entries are received. All changes must be made in writing by email.
There is a $50 fee for any entry accepted after closing date (if space allows).
There will be a $35 change fee for ANY change to an entry after the closing date; ex. change of horse or rider, change of division (if space allows).
There is a $35 fee for any bounced checks.
Incomplete Entries: $20 incomplete fee for entries that are missing Coggins/Rabies/Signatures after the closing date.
Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found atwww.usef.org.
Competitor Information
Awards:
Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
Essie Perkins Memorial Trophy: Low Score OT Lady Rider.
Read Perkins Memorial Trophy: Low Score Preliminary Rider.
Stabling/Veterinarian:
Onsite stabling $135/stall/night. Stall doors provided, approx 10'x10'. Stabling will be assigned based on date of entry. Stabling locations will be e-mailed. Bring your own bedding. Please strip your stall upon departure. The competitor will be billed $50 for a stall left dirty. No non-competing horses on grounds.
Veterinarian: Dr. Sam Scheu, Fieldstone Equine Clinic
Farrier:Jason Cathcart, on grounds Saturday and Sunday.
Dressage:
P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test A -Sm.
M-2022 USEF Modified Test A-Sm.
T-2022 USEF Training Test A-Sm.
N-2022 USEF Novice Test A-Sm.
BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm.
S - 2022 USEA Starter Test -Sm.
Arenas: Sand & Perma Flex rubber.
Cross-Country:
P-2600 m @ 520 mpm.M- 2500 m @ 490 mpm. T-2400 m @ 450 mpm.N-2100 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1900 m @ 325 mpm. S-1200m @ 300 mpm.
Courses: Hills, ditches, water on all courses. Good galloping. All courses true to the level while offering positive educational questions.Cross-country course closed prior to the event. We are excited to be making more improvements and adding some new jumps (including new MIMs technology jumps for upper levels) at all levels.
Other Information:
THE BEST food available on-grounds during show hours from Farmhouse Catering.
Competitors Party on Saturday night, tickets available for PRE-PURCHASE ONLY.
Available as part of your entry through CompeteEasy or directly from Secretary via email before closing date.
Cell phone coverage is unreliable in Vermont and nonexistent at Huntington and there is no public WIFI so please plan accordingly!
Horses must wear bridle number when out of stall.
Please bring your own pinny holder!
Dressage arenas are Permaflex rubber and sand, all warmups and SJ are on grass.
Statement regarding motorized and wheeled vehicles on XC: NOATVs, motorbikes, scooters, strollers, wagons, golfcarts, etc. allowed on XC at any time.No bicycles or E-bikes, Segways, etc. on the XC course when XC is running.Bicycles and E-Bikes permitted on course walking days .
Strict Dog Policy: Pets must be leashed at all times, $50 fee for each off-leash occurrence. No dogs allowed on cross county course on cross country day.
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.EV114 Dress: At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders 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 which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.See GR801. SHARPS CONTAINER: Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. “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”.