MDHT Highland Series HT

• We do abide by the USEA Eventing Rules for everything else, so please familiarize yourself with them. Here is the link for your convenience: Rules – USEA, United States Eventing Association, Inc. (R) US National Combined Training, Horse Trials: Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping | United States Eventing Association® (useventing.com)

  THERE IS NO COACHING ALLOWED while your student is
  competing!  If you are coaching, your rider will risk being eliminated
  from the competition.

• For the Highland Series, there will be a Championship on the November weekend.

• There will be a Championship division and regular divisions for each level. To run a Championship division at the Championships, there must be at least 3 qualified entries.

• Championship schedule to be determined.

• In order to qualify for a Championship division, the same horse/rider combination must place 1st – 6th in at least 2 of the prior Starters, at the same level.

• Each qualifying score MUST equal 60.00 or fewer penalty points.

• The level the rider qualifies at will be their Championship level.

• Combined Tests do not count towards qualifying placings.

Rules for Team Challenge, Lesson Horse of the Year, and Instructors Recognition Program are found at the link below.

Rules for Annual Awards 

• All payments must be completed on Compete Easy.
• No checks, no cash, no website or Venmo payment.
• Certificate/vouchers holders, email the show office at [email protected] for entry instructions.

• Refunds: Scratch through the final close date with a refund less $25 office/scratch fee. AFTER THE FINAL CLOSING DATE, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Wait List: If there is a wait list, a refund or credit less the $25 office/scratch fee will be issued to any scratch whose spot can be filled off the wait list. Entries may not be transferred or sold to others if there is a wait list.
• Show cancellation: If for any reason the show is cancelled, there is no refund. Credits may be issued as circumstances allow.

• You must print 2 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.
• Don’t wait until closing date to enter! We fill early. 
• Scheduling requests must be submitted with your entry. Not all requests can be fulfilled. All scheduling requests should be emailed to [email protected]
• Enter Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) numbers, series team names, and requests for accommodation where specified. 
• Ride times will be posted on the THURSDAY before the show at www.themarylandhorsetrials.com.
• Vet and farrier will be on call. Numbers will be posted at stabling and on the scoreboard. Inquire for number at office if help is needed.

• Use standard bio security practices:
  • Don’t let horses touch or share equipment, drink out of the same bucket, etc.
  • If your horse has a fever, don’t come.
  • Don’t touch other people’s horses.
  • Wash your hands frequently if you must touch other horses e.g. a trainer with multiple students who don’t board in the same barn.
• The EDCC recommends a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for out of state horses and a health declaration for all. We encourage people to take temps and do a self assessment. Safety for all. One wash stall open.
• Check for the most recent outbreak reports at: equinediseasecc.org/alerts

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