USEF Licensed

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T.
Geneseo, NY (AREA I)

Event Date: 
Jul 10-12, 2009

Event Registration Dates
Open: May 26
Close: Jun 23 Extended to Tuesday, July 7

Divisions 

USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN 
USEA Recognized Tests: YEH-5,YEH-4

Send Entries to:
Karen Berger 3270 West Blood Road East Aurora, NY 14052 Phone: (716) 462-7015 after 3P.M. Email: gvh.trialentries@yahoo.com
 http://www.geneseevalleyhunt.org/

TD: Jackie Smith, OH:  
Pres: Gale Fox, CT
CD:XC: John Williams, NC
SJ: Leigh Fischer;
DJ, Leonie Fernandes;
YEH Organizer, Peter Anderson, email Andersonmay@msn.com; 716-572-4209

Org: Genesee Valley Hunt Committee, Bob Rosenberg 5233 Twitchell Road, Rushville, New York, (585) 330-9592, fax, 585 554 4881, email Bob at bobrosenberg49@aol.com Web: http://www.geneseevalleyhunt.org

Fees:
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Genesee Valley Hunt
Entry: P/T: $150.00; N/BN: $125.00;
YEH, 1st/2nd Yr: $80.00 - YEH include a $10 USEA Starter Fee. $90.00 both tests(section 1)
Stabling: $100.00; $50.00 (section 5)
Muck fee: $ 40.00 (separate check, section 5)

Entries:
Please check website (http://www.geneseevalleyhunt.org) for updates and additional information. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. YEH Test: $80 entry fee is non-refundable. YEH Entry form and additional information can be found at http://www.useventing.com and in the Omnibus. 1st/2nd Year Event Horse Test: $80 entry fee is non-refundable. Entry form can be found on Area1 web site. Open to horses of ANY AGE who are in their 1st or 2nd year of competition @ USEA events. The test will be the same as the YEH tests. Horses in their 1st year will do the 4-year old test. Those in their 2nd year will do the 5-year old test. Horses that are eligible for both the YEH & the 1st/2nd Year Test will compete once but will be eligible to be placed in both classes for an additional $10 fee. Any horse over the age of five is ineligible for the championships at Lamplight. Double entries: Not accepted. Multiple entries may be limited Preliminary competitors must include copy of USEF membership for rider; owner and trainer with entry. Divisions may be further divided/combined or cancelled as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section, birth date and if amateur rider on entry form. Copy of current negative Coggins (dated 1/1/07 or later) must accompany entry, or entry considered incomplete. Incomplete entries will be placed on bottom of draw pile. Entry confirmation status will be posted on http://www.geneseevalleyhunt.org CHANGES: Each rider/horse/division change after July 7, 2009 is $50. Each rider/horse/division change after C.D. but before July 4, 2009 is $25. All changes must be in writing, by fax or email (ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS). Please advise us of withdrawals ASAP. REFUNDS: Before C.D. – less $25 office fee. After C.D. – no refund. Competition Cancellation – No refund.

Tentative Schedule:
Fri: USEA YEH Test, 1st/2nd Yr Test-1 PM; Cross-country open-3 PM. Sat: Dressage-7:30 AM., check posting on Area1 web site Sun: Show Jumping 7:30AM - Cross-country-8:00 AM; Competitors be prepared - All divisions will do show jumping before cross-country.

Awards:
Prizes & 8 ribbons per division.

Starting Times:
Times posted on Area I web site at http://www.area1USEA.org July 9, 2009

Stabling/Veternarian:
Limited on site Friday to Sunday only. $100 Friday noon to Sunday night. $50 Saturday night only (if available). 50 perm stalls on grounds – cross-country course approx. 1/2 mile from stabling. Mandatory muck deposit $40, separate check to GVH to accompany entry. Stall doors & initial bedding only provided. Feed/hay/bedding available for purchase, further info from sec´y. Alternate stabling or for early arrivals prior to Friday, late departures after Sunday - Off-grounds only, contact Judy Bromley at jbromley231@hotmail.comVeterinarian: Genesee Valley Equine Clinic (585) 889-1170. Stabling form must accompany entry.

Accomodations:
Web: http://www.geneseony.com – Out-of-town competitor liaison – Linda Gibbs, genspix@gmail.com, (585) 243-2950.

Directions:
Address: Roots Tavern Rd and Nations Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 From NY State Thruway: Exit 46 Rochester to I-390 south to Exit 8 to right (west) on 20A. Turn right at Main Street Rte. 39 at light. Go thru town, then about 3-4 miles Roots Tavern Rd. is second left (after leaving town) turn left to stabling & dressage. Cross-country is 1 mile west of Roots Tavern location; turn left on Nations Rd.

Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: P-2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: 2 sand & 1 grass. Warm up grass.

Cross-Country:
P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. T-2370 m @ 420 mpm. N-1950 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 350 mpm/max. height 2´7’. Terrain: Open, rolling, banks, water (all levels). Improved footing & jumps. All courses: Average for horses experienced at these levels. Course revised in 2006 with water complex.

Other Information:
Elimination Policy – absolutely no ride upon elimination Cross-country course closed June 2, 2008 Great spectator opportunities. Be a patron, sponsor a division or fence; enjoy the patron tent. Please contact Sharon Presutti (585) 243-2846 or Celeste Grace (585) 243-4503. Schooling Date: May 26, 2008 weather permitting. For course information contact Marion Thorne (585) 451-8143. Prize list from secretary. Food on grounds. Dogs must be leashed. Volunteers welcome, please contact Annette Brenner, Volunteer Coordinator, (585) 615-1743. Competitors´ Party: Complimentary come as you are Party-Saturday, 5:00 pm at cross-country course. Good Fun. Come down and have a wonderful time in our beautiful Genesee Valley!