The Starter Event consists of all three phases (dressage, show jumping & cross country) in an unrecognized/starter format. The starter horse trials have opening and closing dates, just like the USEF/USEA Recognized Horse Trials. However, the jumping portions are not timed and you are not required to be members of the USEA or USEF to enter.
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.
The Starter Horse Trials Series also includes a team challenge. Teams of 3 or 4 different horse and rider combinations compete for prizes and medals to be awarded following the Fall Championship competition.