Join us October 14-18 for a Week with the Pros on Competition Course
Riders pay the $75 schooling fee to LMF.
Monday, October 14
Sharon White Sign Up
Tuesday, October 15
Tim Bourke Sign Up
Wednesday, October 16
Stephen Bradley Sign Up
Thursday, October 16
Kelley Williams Sign Up
Martin Douzant Sign Up
Friday, October 17
Caiti Kuczynski Sign Up
Join us for a showjumping clinic with 5* Rider Jan Byyny at Loch Moy Farm, Sept. 16, 2019.
July 13, August 18, & September 21
12 - 4PM
Max Corcoran has a wealth of knowledge and is considered one of the foremost experts on horse management in the world. She continues to groom at events on a freelance basis, and also works as an event organizer for competitions such as The Fork Horse Trials at Tryon and the Ocala Jockey Club International Three-Day Event. She started out as a member of the O'Connor Event team, working alongside Karen and David O'Connor for 11 years, managing their barn. While working with the O'Connors she traveled to the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, and numerous CCIs all over North America and Europe. After leaving the O'Connors, Corcoran also worked as a freelance groom and has served as stable manager for the Canadian and Venezuelan Equestrian Teams. In 2019 she will begin serving as USEA President-Elect.
Gallop Track at Loch Moy - Measured Course in Meters and 1/10ths mile. View on Coursewalk.com
Our cross country schooling course is open for schooling, by appointment. We have many elementary and beginner novice jumps, in addition to novice, training and preliminary, as well as intermediate portables. Please call 301-514-0111 to reserve a time and day.
Ground conditions sometimes dictate the use of studs. We strongly suggest you bring them along and check footing prior to beginning your schooling.
The COMPETITION COURSE will be CLOSED for schooling until after the July CCI-S 1*2*3* events.
Download Waiver/Rules On-Line Entry
Call 301-514-0111 to make an appointment to XC school:
Gallop Track w/ Sleeping Fox Farm’s Arsinoe
September 27, 2019
The clinic is open to horses of all ages, but precedence will be given to horses that are 3 and 4 years of age and are currently competing in the USEA Future Event Horse (FEH) series. This Clinic is intended to be an introduction for young horses to practice free-jumping in a jump chute. The setup will be similar to the chute that will be used in USEA Future Event Horse Championships.
Free-jumping is a wonderful way to evaluate the potential of a young horse over fences. It is also an effective and positive way to introduce a young horse to jumping without the guidance or distraction of a rider. Not only is free-jumping good for young horses, but it is also beneficial for mature horses to keep them quick on their feet and to remind them how to take care of themselves when needed.
Open: 8/2/2019
Close: 9/23/2019
Organizer:
Carolyn Mackintosh
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
301-514-0111
My name is Isabella Craft and I am 13 years old and have been riding since I was 6 years old. I have had three ponies and got my first horse “Sam” in October of 2016. I have only been eventing with Sam for about 8 months. I am so happy to have won the Year-End Derby Award. I really appreciate all my competitors who have pushed me to do my best. We travel over two hours to get to Loch Moy and it is well worth the drive. The owners, staff, and volunteers make Loch Moy a great place to school, compete, or just come to watch and get a bite to eat. I look forward to a great season ahead.
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and competitors who participated in the MDHT Cross Derby Series this winter. We are pleased to announce our winners for the season!
The February Team Winners were Royal Chaos: Heather Adams & Cold Spell, Brianna Sine & Color Coded, Nicole Smith & Royal United's Chancellor, and Hope Adams & A Fleet Spirit.
The March Team Winners are Ashland Equestrian: Crystal Sorrenti & Money is Due, Amanda Cousins & Art Imitates Life, and Bailey Wilson & Leap of Faith.
The Cross Derby Series Team Winnders are Royal Chaos: Brianna Sine & Color Coded, Nicole Smith & Royal United's Chancellor, Hope Adams & A Fleet Spirit, Britni Riffe and Girls Image, and Heather Adams & Cold Spell.
Our Individual Cross Derby Series Winners are:
Congratulations to everyone!
2019 MDHT Cross Derby Series
| Show Date | Closing Date | Snow Date |
| January 5, 2019 | December 28, 2018 | January 6 |
| February 2, 2019 | January 25, 2019 | February 3 |
| March 9 - 10, 2019 | February 25, 2019 |
Description of MDHT Cross Derby courses: All rings will have cross country obstacles you would find on a typical competition course with show jump obstacles mixed in. The objective is to establish a rhythm over solid jumps in reliable consistent footing. Optimum times will be posted on day of derby. Poles/xrails through Modified. Schooling session before each division to school over the competition jumps beforehand. We will be starting with Poles/xrails and moving up so as to allow competitors to "move up" if desired. $85/round (includes schooling session) $35 for Poles/xrails.
Poles/Xrails*** 10 - 12 ** obstacles at 200 mpm* (can be led)
Elementary (2' - 2'3") 12 - 15** obstacles @ 275 mpm*
Beginner Novice (2'7" max) 15 - 18** obstacles @ 325 mpm*
Novice (2'11" max) 20 - 22** obstacles at 350 mpm*
Training (3'3" max) 22+** obstacles at 375 mpm*
Modified (3'5" max) 23+** obstacles at 400 mpm*
*The derby speeds are slightly lower than regular XC to incorporate a better flow over the cross country jumps.
** Subject to change
*** Same rider/horse combination cannot enter into a higher division.
Rules: The MDHT Derby will follow the USEA/USEF Jumping phase rules. USEF rules for Cross Country dress and tack will be followed. All Riders must wear ASTM/SEI approved helmet, protective vests, and medical armband. Willful delay will be enforced. Competitors may enter more than one level but would be expected not to enter their horses less than one level below which they are currently competing. No coaching during competition, but highly encouraged in our schooling sessions.
There will be an audible signal to start. Fall of horse or rider during jumping phase is immediate elimination and you must leave the course.
Knock Down -- 4 points
1st Refusal -- 4 points
2nd Refusal at same fence -- 8 points
3rd refusal same fence – Elimination
Fall of Competitor -- Elimination
Fall of Horse -- Elimination
4 Refusals on Whole Course – Elimination
Skipping or missing a fence - Elimination
Circle will count as a refusal (unless before first jump)
Time Penalty – 1 Per Second Under Optimum Time; 2 Per Second Over Optimum Time
Willful Delay, as defined by USEA rules - 8 points
Leaving course (arena) -- Elimination
Combinations numbered "AB" will be as per Stadium Rules, i.e., if "B" is refused, "A" must be re-jumped on second presentation.
Riders must wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet and body protector as well as a medical armband.
Scoring: Penalties in jumping are added to determine placing for each division. Closest to optimum time and lowest score wins. Ties will be broken by the better time
8 Ribbons per division
All horses must have a current negative Coggins submitted with entry.
Closing Date: Entries must be received by the Sunday prior to the event day
Download Entry Form Enter Online via EventClinics Enter Online via EventEntries
On DERBY DAY please join us in supporting Platoon 22 with a donation of cash or check to support their wonderful charitable organization.
Description of MDHT Cross Derby courses: All rings will have cross country obstacles you would find on a typical competition course. The objective is to establish a rhythm over solid jumps in reliable consistent footing. Optimum times will be posted. $85 per division, Elementary through Modified. $25 per poles division.
|
Level |
Jumping Efforts |
Course Length |
Speed* |
| Poles/Small Xrails |
10-12 ** |
TBD |
225 mpm |
|
Elementary 2’ – 2’3” |
12 - 15 ** |
TBD |
275 mpm |
|
Beg. Novice 2’7” max |
15 - 18 ** |
TBD |
325 mpm* |
|
Novice 2’11” max |
20 - 22 ** |
TBD |
350 mpm* |
|
Training 3’3” max |
22+ ** |
TBD |
375 mpm* |
|
Modified 3'5" max |
23+ ** |
TBD |
400 mpm* |
*The derby speeds are slightly higher than regular SJ to incorporate a better flow over the cross country jumps.
** Subject to change
Rules: The MDHT Derby will follow the USEA/USEF Jumping phase rules. USEF rules for Cross Country dress and tack will be followed. All Riders must wear ASTM/SEI approved helmet, protective vests, and medical armband. Willful delay will be enforced. Competitors may enter more than one level but would be expected not to enter their horses less than one level below which they are currently competing. No coaching during competition, but highly encouraged on our schooling days.
There will be an audible signal to start. Fall of horse or rider during jumping phase is immediate elimination and you must leave the course.
All horses must have a current negative Coggins submitted with entry.
