Classic Three Day Webstore now open!!

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We are pleased to announce that the Waredaca Classic 3 Day store is now open!  Shop for Waredaca Classic logo wear and show your support the Waredaca Classic 3 Day.  Orders must be placed by October 1 and will be available for pick up during the Waredaca Classic 3 Day –  October 21-25, 2020.  If you will not be able to pick up your order at the event, or if you have questions about the store, please contact Chris Arthur ([email protected]) to make arrangements for pick up or shipping. 

TAB here for all the options and get your Classic LOGOWEAR NOW!!

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Wanna be a 2020 Classic competitor!?

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Get comfy and read the first of many notes to follow:

Preliminary Summary of Classic Protocol:

The Waredaca Committee has given this much consideration over the past few months and have developed a plan approved by the USEA and USEF to conduct the event.  Waredaca has already successfully held 2 Recognized and 1 Unrecognized event this year, being the first Maryland equestrian activity to be permitted by our County.  

Check our website or the USEA Classic section to be sure you are qualified and be a ROAD TO THE CHALLENGE participant as you do your final prep! Enter early to claim a space too!

We also gratefully thank those Beginner Novice riders who requested us to consider adding the BN level this year too. After further discussion, the committee decided that we probably have enough on our lists for our Classic without adding a brand new level! BUT do encourage all of those BN hopefuls to instead volunteer at the Classic and take advantage of observation of the educational sessions and activities. This will be the perfect prep for you competing next year!


Preliminary Summary of Classic Protocol:

The Waredaca Committee has given this much consideration over the past few months and have developed a plan approved by the USEA and USEF to conduct the event.  Waredaca has already successfully held 2 Recognized and 1 Unrecognized event this year, being the first Maryland equestrian activity to be permitted by our County.  


Prior to the Closing Date, date and time TBA, everyone will be required to participate in a ZOOM call with our Waredaca Committee to review a day by day description of activities with the overlying COVID 19 safeguards which will be in place.  While this written summary will take you thru each phase and area, having the ability to dialogue about and discuss anything you are unclear or particularly concerned about can be addressed during that call. EVERY rider entered will be required to be on the call OR have a suitable representative identified in advance. 


Communication will be shared via email from the Opening Date on, as our intention is to have everyone as informed as possible as the event date approaches.  As you read the summary, note any questions that come to mind and please reply back.  Be mindful that this is indeed a summary and not a detailed description.


From the USEF COVID 19 Action Plan for ALL competitions:
https://www.usef.org/media/covid19-toolkit
Everyone is responsible for reading and complying with these recommendations.  Facial covering and physically distancing are two that are most important.  Upon arrival, everyone must wear  a facial covering (unless mounted on a horse and then having a mask in a pocket or neck buff ( which are still acceptable this this moment ) in place to apply.  Everyone must also physically distance themselves from anyone near you—6 feet minimum.  There is an exemption for families and same ‘pod’ contacts but since we do not know you, simply plan to stay apart.  
We all know there are times when distancing is going to be challenged  ie care during the 10 minute box ( which will be the subject of future communication ).  If and when, complete whatever task is occurring and then resume distancing.  Masks remain in place.  
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Wear a face mask or cloth face covering at all times
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Practice PHYSICAL distancing–stay 6 feet away from EVERYBODY REGARDLESS OF WHO THEY ARE
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Frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer
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If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days, you cannot enter any competition grounds-STATE REQUIREMENT



Stabling: This year we are using FEI Stabling (feistabling.com) . These stalls are top of the line.  In addition to being larger, they also include wide, covered aisles.   See additional details in the Omnibus.  This is an area where greater risk of Covid transmission can occur UNLESS everyone is diligent about properly wearing masks and remaining distanced from anyone nearby at all times.  Self accountability will be expected.  We will also have volunteers around to assist you with anything you may need as well as providing a friendly reminder.


Briefing and unmounted educational sessions:  Small groups will be scheduled and staggered in start/end times—ie course walks.  Our evening sessions will be held in our large indoor arena-everyone will bring their own chair and space apart when getting food and in placement for the discussions.


Mounted activities and phases:  Same principle and plan.  Warm up areas will be managed accordingly.  As no spectators are permitted, only essential people should be with you at the farm.  Ideally no more than 2 per rider but that is the topic of a future chat.


Veterinary issues:
Again, same as above.  Here are the Guidelines that our Vet Dr. Chad Davis and the committee have developed.  While not absolute, we feel these will work for everyones safety:
CLASSIC Eventing Long Format COVID-19 Plan
Objective: Maintaining ideal welfare of each horse while minimizing risk of Covid transmission for people.


In Barns:
– By appointment for soundness (Fit to Compete) and TPR
– Mandatory human temps prior to on ground arrivals
– Safety bracelets to identify approved competitors and support teams (no more than 2 additional people)
When possible and affordable, separate horses by one stall for those not from the same farm.
– Farrier by appointment to encourage social distancing
– Hand Sanitizer outside of each barn; require all in stabling to bring and use their own frequently as well.
– All required documentation must be provided 7 days prior to competition in electronic form. No day off form submission – to include coggins, health certs, proof of vaccinations etc.
– Competition meeting held either outdoors or indoor arenas with social distancing rules 
– Stable office and communications done electronically
– Veterinarian and rider only to meet to during in-barns unless another individual is needed to trot the horse for examination or rider is a junior.


Horse Inspection:
– Only GJ, Vet, Announcer and Photographer along with rider plus horse; TD can supervise distancing and flow
– Holding area: rider support member and additional holding vet
– Assign times for small groups to proceed for horse inspection so as to reduce crowding of people


10 min vet box and finish
– Each competitor will have an assigned area for their vet box and finish (based on timetable and identified by competitor number to reduce confusion.  Vet box and finish can be sectioned into multiple  areas.
– Vet box and finish will be roped off so no one other than competition rider, 2 support members, veterinarian, 2 scribes (runners) will be in the area at any one time
– Water troughs will be assigned to different sections of the vet box and finish so as to reduce foot traffic and social distancing.  
– Unless indicated based on in-barn exams or occurrences requiring veterinary examination horses in the 10-min vet box will be sent onto XC 7-8mins after entering the vet box to reduce traffic.  The same will be true for the finish box where the horses will then proceed back to stabling.
– No veterinary mandate for mandatory TPR at the beginning or end of 10-min vet box, as well as the finish.  


Goal/Commentary:
– Education of horse owner/rider on the discipline of Eventing and the care required to maintain their horse’s fitness/health from beginning to end of competition
– Education can be accomplished in limited capacity to just rider and support team members (2) in an open-air space using loudspeakers.
– Limited interactions with the veterinarian will be required except in cases where veterinarian deems intervention   needed/required throughout the event including the 10-min vet box and the finish
– Maintain COVID-19 rules per the Federal, State and USEF/USEA mandates throughout the competition area/grounds
– No social gatherings — post-competition parties or gatherings,  Any planned activities would be conducted outside in large space while strictly enforcing physical distancing. 
– Communications with veterinarian and veterinary support team can be made via cellular, electronic or radio


By this point, you are probably feeling information overload!!  One of the most important things to remember is that this is both an educational and competitive experience.  You have worked hard to be here and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable Classic!!! And, even with all the extra layers, you, your horse and your team will have a fabulous experience!! That is as much our objective as anything is!!


On behalf of my very experienced and dedicated committee, we hope to see you in October galloping the Chase course and smiling from ear to ear!!!

Committee: Gretchen Butts, Pat Mansfield, Cindy Wood, Chris Donovan, Michele Schwartz, Lorraine Hutson, Chris Arthur, Kelley Williams, Steph Kohr and (honorary)  Beth Sokohl 

For this year, use your imagination and add masks and distancing !

SPREAD THE WORD!!

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THE ONLY 2020 CLASSIC BEING HELD IS AT WAREDACA AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT!!  

AS of 9/1/20 we received the approval of both the USEA and USEF to conduct the Classic!! And, for various reasons, we will be running the ONLY Classic in 2020!!  We are very excited to announce this and are planning accordingly, implementing COVID-19 recommendations that were part of the approval process from the organizations.  For those wishing to enter the Classic Three Day, we suggest you visit our Waredaca.com website and review what we have planned for the competition, first the Omni listing and in the Latest News Classic section, from a participant perspective:  https://waredaca.com/main-menu-page/competitions/classic-three-day-event/   

Our 2020 Lead Clinician is Sharon White! Just some of the other ‘NEW for 2020’ include…FEI stabling…….our ROAD TO THE CHALLENGE offering close to $1000 in entry fees to the lucky winner, and our online Classic Webstore and Preliminary, Training and Novice levels of competition !!

Plus that dedication the Waredaca team brings to each Classic, 15 + years strong!!

2020–COVID 19 management of competitions at Waredaca…

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Looking forward to seeing everyone again! New fences, New Course Designer (Jeff K) this year, New logistics, same crew to welcome everyone!!

As you prepare for your arrival at the farm please remember this… If YOU want eventing competitions to continue, it will only happen thru active participation and full compliance by all. As Dr. Mark Hart says….There is no middle ground and there are no grey areas. As a community, we cannot just apply what we want and ignore what is seen as an inconvenience. In no uncertain terms, we absolutely require the consistent application of all guidelines and recommendations regarding the wearing of face masks, appropriate social distancing and regular and thorough hand sanitising for a successful return to our sport. This is not just the responsibility of competition Organizers, it applies to every individual attending our events. Athletes, their extended support teams, volunteers, and vendors must all be held to the same level of accountability.

If we want eventing competitions to continue, you will make a difference by your actions.  Thanks for being smart! While at the farm this weekend, in order to minimize the risk of transmission, it is imperative that ALL individuals comply with the following:

•Wear a face mask or cloth face covering at all times
•Practice PHYSICAL distancing–stay 6 feet away from EVERYBODY REGARDLESS OF WHO THEY ARE
•Frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer
•If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days, you cannot enter any competition grounds-STATE REQUIREMENT

Enforcement Authority is the job of the competition management and any USEF Stewards and Technical Delegates.  Waredaca will have specific COVID ROVERS…near the central area, cross country start and in the parking field.  They will inform individuals when they are not in compliance with the regulations and requirements in effect at the competition and shall report such situations to the Competition Organizer. The Competition Organizer has the authority under GR 702.1 and GR914 to remove from the facility any person who does not comply with the regulations and requirements in effect at the competition. 

And further adding his own message is Dr. Mark Hart, a name familiar to most of us. In his role as the FEI Medical Committee Chair…
 
We understand the frustration caused by this worldwide pandemic. We have all faced the intrusion on our daily lives, our jobs, our finances and what many of us perceive as our freedoms. Like an unwelcome guest at a party, this is a situation we have no choice but to confront head on. We must be bigger, smarter and united in our response. 
 
Now we have all been called upon to play a greater role in society than we have been accustomed to. We must now make some sacrifices and adapt our habits for the benefit of the greater good. This pandemic demands these changes as it will be with us until an effective vaccine is developed and distributed around the world.
 
Our social responsibility far outweighs our professional and sporting goals – but they are not incompatible. We can reach these goals and ensure the safety of others, but it will require some modifications to our behaviour. If we want competitions to resume, then we need to show that we as a community are responsible and can be counted on.
 
We have outlined what needs to be done through a thoughtfully developed and public health based policy; and now we need you. We need everyone to apply these guidelines as they will only be effective if they are followed by all.
 
We all love this sport. Let’s work together and give our sport and the amazing animals that inspire us a platform on which to shine in these difficult times.
 

OPEN NOW…OCTOBER Horse Trials and CLASSIC THREE DAY

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Waredaca Farm

At this time, we are planning to run this event subject to all Covid regulations in effect at the time. The safety of everyone involved is paramount and to that end, we will be strictly following our county, USEF, USEA, and any additional state recommendations related to the COVID-19 health status. Our intent is to follow the best practices put forth by all relevant governing bodies. THIS MEANS MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS, PHYSICAL DISTANCING REGARDLESS OF FAMILY OR CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS AND PROPER HAND WASHING TECHNIQUE FOR EVERYONE VISITING FARM.

We are also using an all-electronic entry and payment that was 100% successful for our recent August competition. Any on-time entries still incomplete one week before the event will be charged $20 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, coggins, muck deposits, horse or rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced and no one will be scheduled until the entry is complete–documents and all fees. In addition to the required USEF and USEA documents for a complete entry, our Waredaca Waiver of Liability is also required-completed and electronically filed via our website for everyone on the farm-NO hard copies accepted. ONCE FILED, this COMPLETED document remains current ‘forever’. ALL non-competitors are also required to sign the USEF/USEA Waiver to be on grounds. Stay tuned to our website as to details about spectators and food vendors. VTO saddlery will be on site. Expect to find our revised dressage layout since August too! And with the popularity of our new Jumping phase Logistics, that will continue! 

NEW this year…DRESSAGE TEST OF CHOICE!!Now, have the opportunity to ‘practice’ a test, National or FEI if you want to practice before Virginia or before doing your competition ride ! Riders can perform whatever test they wish, in a different arena and under a different judge before riding their competition test! Get exposure to the dressage area and a chance to do your own test ride first! Sign up under ‘other’, identifying your test of choice and including your fee with the total! Easy!! AND a great opportunity for Virginia FEI practice!! 

Organizers:
Gretchen and Robert Butts (301 774 7123/Home; 301 570 4191/Waredaca Office) Assistant Organizer: Steph Butts Kohr

Omni details for your review:

OCT 22, 2020-OCT 25, 2020 Waredaca Classic Three Day Event & Horse Trials Gaithersburg, Maryland(Area2)


EVENT COMMENT:
AS of 9/1/20 we received the approval of both the USEA and USEF to conduct the Classic!! And, for various reasons, we will be running the ONLY Classic in 2020!!  We are very excited to announce this and are planning accordingly, implementing    COVID- 19 recommendations that were part of the approval process from the organizations.  For those wishing to enter the Classic Three Day, we suggest you visit our Waredaca.com website and review what we have planned for the competition, from a participant perspective:  https://waredaca.com/main-menu-page/competitions/classic-three-day-event/      The safety of everyone involved is paramount and to that end, we will be strictly following our county, USEF, USEA, and any additional state recommendations related to the COVID-19 health status.  Our intent is to follow the best practices put forth by all relevant governing bodies. We are also using an all-electronic entry and payment that was 100% successful for our recent AUGUST competition. Any on-time entries still incomplete one week before the event will be charged $20 per missing item. This includes, signature pages, coggins, muck deposits, horse or rider numbers, etc. Missing Items fees will be enforced and no one will be scheduled until the entry is complete–documents and all fees.   In addition to the required USEF and USEA documents for a complete entry, our Waredaca Waiver of Liability on our homepage, top banner, ‘waiver’, is also required-completed and electronically filed via our website for everyone on the farm.  ONCE FILED, this COMPLETED document remains current ‘forever’.  ALL non-competitors are also required to sign the USEF/USEA Waiver to be on grounds.    Stay tuned to our website as to details about tack and food vendors. VTO saddlery will be on site.  Spectators are still prohibited.  Also NEW since August…Dressage warm up on grass and Dressage performance arenas for all levels will be on all weather footing.  Also note improved attention to cross country footing too!    NEW this year… DRESSAGE TEST OF CHOICE–FEI or National!! AS TIME AND SCHEDULE ALLOWS….Now, have the opportunity to ‘practice’ a test before doing your competition ride ! Riders can perform whatever test they wish, in a different arena and under a different judge before riding their competition test! Get exposure to the dressage area and a chance to do your own test ride first! Sign up under ‘other’, identifying your test of choice and including your fee with the total! Easy!!    

RECENT OMNIBUS CHANGES:


3 Day Event: Open Date: 9/8/2020 Close Date: 10/6/2020
ENTRY PERIOD:
Open Date: 9/8/2020 Close Date: 10/6/2020

LEVELS/DIVISIONS:

USEF/USEA Recognized: P3D,P,PR,M USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T3D,T,TR,N3D,N,NR,BN,BNR



SEND ENTRIES TO:
Cindy Wood 64 Smallwood Trace  Camden SC  29020 Phone: 410 726 8926 

Cindy: E mail: [email protected]
Farm website: http://www.waredaca.com

Event Entries and Xentry: Entries accepted by check or credit card payment until Closing Date. Competitors are financially responsible for all entries. Final cost dependent on date entry is ‘complete’.
If Post Entries accepted after Closing Date, payments will only be accepted via credit card for all divisions starting on October 7th.

SELLING of ENTRIES: We  DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Waredaca Inc
Draw checks to Waredaca, Inc

ORGANIZER:
Org: Gretchen & Robert Butts, 4015 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882, (301) 570-4191 days
Assistant Organizer: Steph Kohr


Classic Three Day Organizing Committee: Gretchen Butts, Pat Mansfield, Cindy Wood, Chris Donovan, Michele Schwartz, Lorraine Hutson, Chris Arthur, Kelley Williams, Steph Kohr;    (Honorary ) Beth Sokohl    

EVENT WEBSITE:
http://www.waredaca.com

Send Entries To(Email):



OFFICIALS:

Horse Trials Officials:
TD: Pam Wiedemann PA
Judges:  GJP:  Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck, MD
Dressage Judges: Anne Marie Cochran, PA;   Karyn Rainey, MD
SJ Judge: Kathy White, VA
CD:  XC:  P, M and T: Jeff Kibbie; N and BN: Robert Butts MD  SJ: Kathy White, VA

Classic 3 Day Officials:
TD:  John Williams
Judges: Ground Jury President: Janis Linnan, UT  Ground Jury Member:  Debbie Rodriguez, VA
CD:  XC: N/Robert Butts, MD and Steph Kohr, MD;  P, T/Jeff Kibbie PA  SJ: Kathy White, VA

EVENT FEE:
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Waredaca, Inc.
Fee determined by date of COMPLETED (ALL PAPERWORK AND FEES) ENTRY
All entry fees to add USEA starter fee of $25.00
SELLING of ENTRIES: We DO NOT honor entries sold or otherwise transferred in private transactions. All entries must be paid directly to Waredaca Inc. 

Dressage Test of Choice National or FEI; and Jumping TESTS:  
Dressage scheduled in Fix a Test mode with discussion afterward.   Dressage: $50 per ride; Jumping Rounds:  $25 per round; enter for one or multiple rides

Horse Trials:  
Early Entries completed by 9/28/20:  Preliminary $230; Modified $225; Training $215; Novice: $205; Beginner Novice $190
Standard Entries complete 9/29-10/6:  Preliminary $255; Modified $250; Training  $240  Novice $235; Beginner Novice $215
Post Entries complete 10/7-10/20  (includes late fee):  Preliminary $305; Modified $300; Training  $290; Novice $285; Beginner Novice $265
 
Stabling: $50.00 per night per horse. 
Muck Fee: $50.00 (separate check) PER STALL. NO initial bedding provided.  Shavings can be pre-ordered ($10/bag E: [email protected]) for on site location.
STABLING ASSIGNMENTS AND DIRECTIONS POSTED ON WEBSITE October 21.  Limited ONSITE stabling; 40 stalls within a 10 mile radius-contact info shared via Secretary

Classic Three Day Preliminary, Training and Novice:
Early Entries complete by 9/22/20: $465
Standard Entries complete 9/23-10/6  Entry Fee: $495
Post Entries (if accepted) complete 10/7-10/16: $545. Professional Entry Fee: $300 (See Considerations for Professionals below).  Professional Entries must be complete by 10/6. Entry fee includes ALL educational sessions presented by Lead Clinician Sharon White, also featuring Max Corcoran and an all-star cast of local professionals, 1 full dinner, 1 ‘heavy h’ordeuvres evening, Saturday afternoon ‘beverage’ and cheese Purina reception and lots more!!!   COVID management planned for and strictly enforced throughout all activities and competitive phases.  Classic Three Day Stabling will all be on site.  New for 2020: Upgrade to FEI stabling with covered aisles (FEIstabling.com)! 
Stabling: $260 per horse for duration.
Muck Fee: $50.00 (separate check) PER STALL. No bedding provided but shavings can be pre-ordered ($10/bag E: [email protected]).
Tack stall: $260 per rider.  Tack stalls may only be shared with family members and proof of relationship may be requested.  Friends and stablemates cannot share
No Day Stabling. NO stabling refund after OCTOBER 6.

***For experienced riders who have completed a Classic Event or the equivalent of a long format at Preliminary or above and cannot have USEF/USEA Amateur status, contact Gretchen about doing a course walk either Thursday or Friday afternoon and be compensated for your expertise and support of the Classic!!


HT and 3 Day Refunds: Before C.D.-Entry/Stabling less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.-No refunds entry or stabling.  USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Competition cancellation- No refund.

1)ENTRIES:
HT and Classic Three Day: Use regular HT Entry Form.  Fees stated above. 

USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.   Competition cancellation- No refund. 
  
ALL Entries will be SCHEDULED when all the paperwork and fees are received = A COMPLETED ENTRY ALL CLASSIC ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 16 TO BE INCLUDED IN COMPETITION
Incomplete Fee: $20 per item for any missing information as of 6:00 PM Monday October 19-signature pages, coggins, missing USEF/USEA numbers

Any change to entry must be in writing…email preferred..Cindy:  [email protected]
Absolutely NO telephone withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted

Riders are responsible for providing a CURRENT PRINTED EMAIL ADDRESS ON ENTRY–ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH ENTRY SECRETARY WILL BE VIA EMAIL

SCRATCHES/CHANGES…with any simple change to entry–change of horse or rider ( not both ) and/or division –no charge; any change to entry after 9 PM SUNDAY 10/18 and event conclusion:  $75

POST entries: if space allows and post entries are accepted, see fee schedule above.  All other refunds/scratches/change fees still apply.

2)TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Schedule is and will be adjusted according to entry numbers. Check website on October 19 for more definite schedule. HORSE TRIALS
Fri: Cross-country course open-3 pm. Sat: All P, M and TR: Dressage-8 am; Tentative time: Show jumping-11:00 pm; Cross-country-1:30 PM   ANY TEST OF CHOICE FEI Dressage  Saturday morning at 8:00 AM
Sun: All OT, N and BN Dressage-8 am; Cross-country-10:00 am. Show jumping-12:30 pm. *NOTE SEQUENCE*  

CLASSIC; 3-Day Event; SPECIFIC DETAILS TO FOLLOW after CLOSING DATE.  Keep checking Classic Three Day under ‘Competitions’ section of Waredaca website.  ALL COVID 19 GUIDELINES–FACIAL COVERINGS AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING WILL BE PLANNED FOR AND ENFORCED THROUGHOUT EVENT.

Check In and Arrival details: Wednesday, 10/21 after 10 AM and before 6 PM; Thursday morning 10/22 before 8:00 AM  Wednesday: 6:15 Welcome Briefing in person or Zoom
 Thursday:  First Horse Inspection. Full day of activities and prep sessions. Dinner presentations. Friday: Dressage. Evening Mandatory Riders Meeting before Cross Country held that evening. Saturday: Cross-country. Purina Beverage and Cheese in the afternoon. Sunday: Final Horse Inspection, Show Jumping; mounted awards ceremony.                                  
SHARON WHITE/Lead Clinician; dinners, educational seminars and demonstrations will occur throughout the event.

3)AWARDS:
HT:  Prizes & 8 ribbons per HT division. Cash certificate 1st–3rd. Special prizes detailed in program. CLASSIC AWARDS DETAILED IN 3D PACKETS; Prizes and 10 Ribbons per division.  MANY SPONSORED PRIZES!

4)STARTING TIMES:
HT: STARTING TIMES: Available October 21 BY 3 PM ON WEBSITE: www.waredaca.com.

CLASSIC THREE DAY: TENTATIVE DRESSAGE TIMES available October 19 by 3 PM on Website: www.waredaca.com

5)STABLING/VETERINARIAN:
HT: $50/stall/night–14  perm. stalls on grounds.  Off site stabling available within 10 miles.
Classic Three Day:  See details above for shavings, muck fee, etc.
On Call Vet: Damascus Equine Associates, (301) 253‑3992. Competition Vet: Drs. Stephanie and Chad Davis, DVM.
    All stabling assignments WILL BE EMAILED AND POSTED ON WEBSITE by 10/21.  ON site stabling determined by date of completed entry with stabling request.
Weekend Horse Trial riders: NOT EVERYONE WILL BE STABLED ON GROUNDS SO PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO THE POSTED LIST ONCE COMPLETED! No initial bedding.  Shavings ($10/bag) can be pre-ordered via [email protected] $50 muck fee per stall (separate check) required for ALL stabling.  

6)ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations: Waredaca: 
 
Special Rate for Waredaca Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD  20877, (301) 330-0023 or toll free (888) 605-9100 for reservations. 
Check our neighboring farm Tusculum for their B and B options too: Tusculumfarm.com    

7)DIRECTIONS:
Address: 4015 Damascus Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882 (GPS may identify Gaithersburg instead of Laytonsville; either is correct)
From Baltimore/Frederick: I-70 to Rt. 97 South; Approx. 8 mi. to right onto Rt. 650/Damascus Rd.,corner parking field, 1 mi. on right.
From VA/Washington, DC Beltway (495): To I‑270 N. Exit Shady Grove Rd. east. Continue east on Shady Grove to right on Rt. 124. At fourth light, turn right on Brink Rd. Go 5 mi. to left on Howard Chapel Rd. At stop sign, turn left on Damascus Rd. Entrance immediately on right. OR Route 15 north of Leesburg, to Rt 340 East to I 70 East to Route 97 south, follow directions above.**suggested route from NO VA 
OR Washington, DC Beltway (495) to I‑270 N. Take ICC  Rt 200 East(toll road) to Georgia Ave/Route 97 north toward Olney; Continue approx 6 miles north of Olney to the traffic light at Route 650; turn left onto Route 650/Damascus Rd; continue 1.5 mile to entrance on right.
From PA/North:  I-70 west to Rt. 97 south, 8 miles to right onto Rt. 650 Damascus Rd., parking field 1+ mile on right.  From SE Maryland: Washington Beltway to Rt. 650 north, crossover Georgia Ave/Rt. 97, entrance 1 1/4 mi. on right OR Route 97 to Route 32 to Clarksville; follow local directions via GPS.   

8)DRESSAGE:
Test & arena sizes:   P -2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. M-2018 USEF Modified Test A-Sm; T -2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.   P3D:  2018 USEF Preliminary Three Day Test-Std; T3D: 2018 USEF Training Three-day Test-Std; N3D: 2018 USEF Novice Three Day Event Test-Std.  Arenas:  All weather footing

9)CROSS-COUNTRY:
HT:  P-2800 m @ 520 mpm. M– 2550 @ 500 mpm;  T-2400 m @ 450 mpm. N-2000 m @ 375mpm. BN-1800 m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.
CLASSIC PRELIMINARY, TRAINING AND NOVICE LEVEL 3-DAY: Participants should expect a championship level course to include water, banks, ditches and suitable combinations.  Specific details for A, B, C, and D on website.
Cross-country course closed Sept. 15.

10)OTHER INFORMATION:
COVID MANAGEMENT STRICTLY ENFORCED; FACIAL MASK/COVERING AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF EVERYONE AS PER CDC DIRECTIVES Cross-country course closed Sept. 15.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
Food available on grounds. Dogs must be leashed.
Weather and footing permitted–motorbikes allowed anywhere on the cross-country course Friday after 3 PM, Saturday and Sunday morning until XC phase begins.
Many extra activities planned for 3-day participants; more details available, including qualifications on USEA Area II website.

Cross-country schooling available Tuesday thru Thursday following weekend…weather/footing permitting.


 UNRECOGNIZED EVENT AND DR/CT Saturday November 7 PRIZE LIST ON WEBSITE.

METS

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The Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) is a statewide equine safety net initiative of the Maryland Horse Council that provides safe alternatives for horses needing homes by helping owners identify and select the best transition options for their horses. METS is a mobile service, meaning we don’t have a farm facility and we never take ownership of the horses we assist. Horses in need of transition come in every shape, size, breed, color, age, training level, and temperament. METS provides individualized services for these horses, including equine assessment, marketing assistance, end-of-life support, and facilitating the transition of horses to new homes. The program is unique because it works with a wide network of industry organizations and professionals to source the best options – from retraining to retirement – for these horses because no horse in Maryland should ever be at-risk of entering the slaughter pipeline. Many obstacles to placing horses in new homes can be removed when the industry works together to create a network of options for horses, to educate owners about these options, to assist owners when needed, and to select options that are based on the horse’s individual needs. With new national initiatives such as The Right Horse Initiative, the effort to provide options for “horses in transition” is on the rise. Maryland has taken the step to create and share resources to help both owners and horses as they transition into different stages of life.

Taproom Thursdays…Fall dates starting at 2 PM.. last one September 24

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1- Time requests will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.

2- The show is rain or shine. If we cancel due to weather we will refund everyone but if we run there will be no refunds after noon Monday (dressage) and 6pm Weds (SJ)

3- If you sign up for XC it must be used that night. It cannot be changed to another night or refunded if you decide not to ride.

Plan your schooling with these details!

REMEMBER REGISTRATION DETAILS…. NO DRESSAGE TESTS ACCEPTED AFTER NOON MONDAY UNLESS SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE; JUMPING CLOSES AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY; ADDITIONAL JUMPING ROUNDS AND/OR XC SCHOOLING CAN BE ADDED THAT NIGHT

Sign up details here

Sponsored by the Waredaca Brewing Company—come visit the Tasting room when you are finished!

Thursdays   June 25      July 2, 23      August 6, 20 September 10 and 24 

The emphasis of our Schooling Evenings will be on a relaxed experience for you and your horse!

Dressage Ride a Test , Jumping Schooling Rounds and Cross Country Schooling all in one evening!

Create your own schedule!  Do as much as you wish!

***Anyone that participates in the Jumping Rounds has the option to school cross country at a reduced rate

**Different portables and questions will be arranged for each evening***

Time requests will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.

The show is rain or shine. If we cancel due to weather we will refund everyone but if we run there will be no refunds after noon Monday (dressage) and 6pm Weds (SJ)

If you sign up for XC it must be used that night. It cannot be changed to another night or refunded if you decide not to ride.

  • EVERYONE MUST HAVE A CURRENT WAIVER OF LIABILITY ELECTRONICALLY FILED VIA OUR WEBSITE TO BE ON THE PROPERTY
  • All registration done in advance using the then ENTER HERE tab provided above
  • Required–vests, medical armband or bracelet and grounds person to accompany you if schooling cross country afterward.   
  • EMT, VET and Farrier ON CALL
  • All horses must have a current negative Coggins to be filed electronically.   File HERE
  • YOU design your evening — do as much as you want…it is as easy as that!

FORMAT: Choose from the following options:

Dressage RIDE A TEST:  Choose any test you wish; receive a judged test with written comments and scores as well as verbal suggestions for your progress – $32

Show Jumping Rounds: $32 for the first two rounds at any height –2 round minimum. Add additional rounds with an open check, credit card or cash payment at show-$11 each additional round

Cross Country Schooling:  $57 horse or $47 if also show jumping; 

Jumping Schedule: Starting with 18 inches and then progressing to 2’0, 2’3, 2’7, 2’11, 3’3, 3’5, 3’7 and higher. A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED/EMAILED WEDNESDAY BASED ON ENTRIES RECEIVED. 

**Based on entry requests, there may be adjustments to the schedule so accommodate everyone in a timely matter. This info will be E mailed to everyone Wednesday evening.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS:

Deadline for registration is the week of the Schooling Evening: : Dressage tests by NOON on MONDAY BEFORE.  Specific times for Dressage will be assigned and emailed Wednesday evening. Anyone entering late will be accommodated only if space allows.

Any Jumping by Wednesday at 6PM.  Jumping Block times will be based on registrations and emailed later Wednesday evening

If the weather is questionable, all riders will be emailed IF the schooling evening is cancelled by 12 noon day of.

  • No Ribbons will be awarded —this is strictly a schooling opportunity for you and your horse!  Your dressage test is available that evening after you complete the test and/or talk with the judge.
  • Casual boots, breeches, polo or other conservative shirt, and protective headgear with harness are required. 
  •  If cross country schooling, additional check in Waiver to be signed.
  • Parking  in the corner parking field.
  • Check-in at JUMPING AREA. 
  • Dogs welcome, but must be leashed at all times. 
  • Bring your own water. 
  • No food available for purchase, but a soda machine is present. 
  • Bridle Numbers will be given out for JUMPING ONLY
  • Waredaca Brewing products for sale
  • Questions?? Please email [email protected]

Summer Camp Update

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Guess what Gayle has planned for this summer! With the impact of Covid 19, Bar T has had to adjust their summer camp program significantly, with staffing and transportation being two major issues. We are instead going to offer our own educational Morning with Horses! Here is the link with all the details!!