Ramsey, Minnesota (Area IV)            USEF Recognized
Open: July 21                                         Close: August 18

USEF/USEA Recognized Divisions:  P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized Divisions: HT:   T, N, BN

Send Entries To: Pat Ness, 12167 – 87th St. N.E.  Elk River, MN 55330

                                 (612) 991-7192      patness@earthlink.net

Organizer:              Kim Voller, Trott Brook Farm,

                                 17902 St. Francis Blvd, Ramsey, MN  55303

TD:                           Jackie Smith

Judges:                   President of the Ground Jury: Brian Ross

                                  Dressage Judge: Nena Denman, IA CD:X-C

CD: X-C:                 Jonathan Wells, TN

Veterinarian:          Anoka Equine Veterinary Services  (763) 441-3797

 1) ENTRIES:  HT: Prelim=$150   T= $130   N=$110    BN: $100.   Double entries, Faxed entries and Online Evententries.com are not accepted.  NOTE: USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. These association fees should 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. Please use the 2009 entry forms. 
• Draw checks to: Trott Brook Horse Trials.
• Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25; Withdrawals will not be honored unless  E-mailed or mailed on or before C.D.  NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After C.D.-Entry-no refund. Stabling refunded only if stall can be filled.  Any entries (if space allows) or changes made to entry after C.D. will be charged a $25 processing fee.  Competition cancellation-No refund.  
• $35=lost pinny.
• Copy of current negative Coggins within 12 months must accompany entry.

2) TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE:     • Fri: Cross-country course open-3pm
• Sat: Dressage- 7:30am                     • Sat: Cross-country- 10:30am
• Sun: Show Jumping- 9am
 

3) AWARDS: Trophy & 8 ribbons per division. 

John Sloot award for oldest rider to complete the horse trials.

Marty Trophy for the oldest Novice level horse to complete all 3 phases.

Nutrena Novice Level Triple Challenge Trophy.

“Worth The Wait” Trophy – Training Level Award given to the Horse/Rider combination that has been together the longest and completes all 3 phases.

The Minnesota High School Equestrian Association's annual Eventing Team Challenge will be held in conjunction with this event; see www.mhsea.org for more information

4)  STARTING TIMES: Times will be emailed and also available before show at www.TrottBrookHorseTrials.com

5)  STABLING: On-grounds tent stabling: $150/stall duration of show.   Shavings available for purchase.  Please strip stalls at end of show.

6) ACCOMMODATIONS: Elk River: Americinn: (763) 441-8554, Country Inn/Suites (763) 241-6990 Anoka: Comfort Suites (763) 323-4800 Super 8: (763) 422-8000

7) DIRECTIONS: Approx. 6.5 miles north of Anoka on Hy 47 (St. Francis Blvd.) to 17902 St. Francis Blvd. on left (west). Driveway is directly across from the intersection w/ Cty Rd. 27. If you get to a stop sign at Cty Rd. 22, you are too far.

8) DRESSAGE: Test & arena sizes: P-2006 USEF Preliminary Level Test B-Sm. T-2006 USEF Training Level Test B-Sm. N-2006 USEF Novice Level Test B-Sm. BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Level Test B-Sm. Arenas: grass

9) CROSS-COUNTRY: P-3000m @ 520 mpm. T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-1900 m @ 400 mpm. BN-1600 m@ 350mpm. Distances are Approximate.   All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at this level.  Moderately hilly with water, bank and ditch at all levels.

10) OTHER INFORMATION:

• Cross-country course closes  August 6.

• Levels will be divided into sections as entries warrant.   State preferences under the Eligible Section and put birth date on entry.

• Food available on grounds.

• Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed; if caught loose, $50 fine.

• Volunteers needed---lunch and other goodies provided! Contact Elizabeth Coombs at: tbvolunteer@embarqmail.com

• Volunteer/Competitor’s party with dinner, music, entertainment, raffle and other prizes Saturday following completion of cross-country.  Free for volunteers & competitors---all others $10.

Show sponsorship opportunities available for individuals or for businesses.  Contact Jen Johnson at jlj@umn.edu  or Shauna Paul at shauna.paul@gmail.com