2008 Updated Omnibus

LONGLEAF PINE HORSE TRIALS
APRIL 19-20, 2008
at The Carolina Horse Park
Raeford, North Carolina (Area II) USEF License

Part of the Nunn Finer Than Carolina Eventing Series

Open Mar. 4         Close Apr. 1

USEF/USEA Recognized Divisions: P
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized Divisions: T; N; BN

• TWO WAYS TO ENTER:
  • ON-LINE Entries accepted with credit card payment only Visa/MC, Discover, AmEx - NO CHECKS      www.evententries.com
    
    OR
    
  • SEND “paper” ENTRY with check to:
      
    Abbey Dondanville - LLPHT
    917 Cameron Court
    Monroe, NC 28112
    NOTE: If you are paying with credit card and not using the online entry, please call the CHP office with your CC info (910-246-9808), as Abbey cannot process these.
      
    704-282-1118 Home 704-233-8365 Fax
    704-221-1311 (Cell available during event)
    During competition only: (910) 848-7799
    Email: lecoeurtriste@earthlink.net
    www.carolinahorsepark.com
    Competition Address (during event only): 2814 Montrose Rd. Raeford, NC 28376
      
• OFFICIALS:
  • TD: Sue Smithson (R), NC
  • Judges: Pres: Robin Brueckmann (R), NC, Lucy Eddins (r),VA, Brigette Simmons (R), NC, Jackie Lewis (r), NC
  • CD:X-C -John Williams, NC; SJ: Marc Donovan
  • Org: Dana Diemer PO Box 2468 Southern Pines, NC 28388
  • Competition Management: Carolina Horse Park, (910) 246-9808, fax (910) 246-9807, www.carolinahorsepark.com
      
    
• Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to CHP.
  Only ONE Check needed for all horses/stabling/grounds fee! (U.S. dollars only)
  • Entry:
      P: $165.00
      T/N: $150.00
      BN: $135.00
  • Stabling: $140.00 (see section 5) NEW Permanent Stabling
  • Grounds fee: $ 25.00 (each non-stabled horse)
  • Tack stall: $155 NEW Permanent Stabling
  • Non-compete: $155.00 (each horse) NEW Permanent Stabling
  • Extra nights: $ 15.00
  • Muck deposit: $ 40.00 (one check for all muck deposits)

1. ENTRIES:
   • Please go to www.carolinahorsepark.com for updated Omnibus listing before entering!
   • All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
   • $35 fee for any changes after C.D. Absolutely NO changes after April 14!
   • Fax coggins and signature/release page to 910-246-9807. Include your name and phone #.
   • $50 Charge for lost pinney – no deposit required
   • BN Competitors who are not USEA members must pay an additional $25 non-membership fee with entry.
   • Double entries: Not accepted.
   • Refunds:
     • Before C.D. - Entry/stabling - Less $25 non-refundable office fee;
     • After C.D. - Entry/stabling - No refund. Scratches accepted by fax, email, phone, NOT answering machine.
     • Competition cancellation - No refund.
   • Neg. Coggins required within 12 months - Please fax coggins to 910-246-9807and bring it with you!
   • Check entry status starting on March 14 at www.carolinahorsepark.com
       
2. TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE:
   • Fri: Cross-country open - 3pm.
   • Sat: Dressage - 8am; Cross-country - 9am.
   • Sun: Show jumping-8am.
   • This schedule is tentative. Please check website for days/times changes.
            
3. AWARDS: Trophy & 8 ribbons per division.
   Nunn Finer Than Carolina Eventing Series: This is the last event in the 2008 Nunn Finer Eventing Series. Riders may compete at the Ark, Southern Pines I, the Fork II, and Longleaf Pines. Series prizes provided by Bit of Britain for Beg Novice, Novice, and Training Divisions for both open/adult and Jr/YR. Horse/Rider combinations must have competed AND placed (1st-5th) at two of the four events to be eligible for Series Awards
      
   
4. STARTING TIMES: Available no later than noon April 18 at www.carolinahorsepark.com. No postcards will be sent.
      
   
5. STABLING/VETERINARIAN:
   • $125/stall 8 am Friday to 6 pm Sunday.
   • 96 Permanent Stalls.
   • Stall doors/1 bag bedding provided Additional bedding may be purchased on grounds during event.
   • NOTE: “STABLE WITH” REQUESTS - PLEASE USE ONE PERSONS NAME TO IDENTIFY STALLS TOGETHER.
   • Veterinarian: Southern Pines Equine, (910) 692-8640. # will be posted at office.
        
6. ACCOMMODATIONS: RESORT AREA! RESERVE EARLY!
• Host Hotel: Country Hearth Inn. See website for complete listings.
• Camping: Limited, electric/water hookups, $35/night. Include $ with entry and indicate exact amp requirements (50; 30 or 20).
     
7. DIRECTIONS:
• Park address: 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford, NC 28376, (910) 848-7799 during event.
• From Rt. 1 & Rt. 211 in Aberdeen, follow signs toward Raeford- Take 211 East 8 mi. to Right on Montrose Rd. 1 mi. to Park entrance.. Watch for signs/flags to stabling (Gate 8). Check website for directions / map .
    
8. DRESSAGE: Arenas & Warm-up: grass with natural sand base, all-weather footing.
   Test & arena sizes:
   • P-2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm
   • T-2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm
   • N-2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm
   • BN-2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm
        
9. CROSS-COUNTRY: All courses true representation of their level. Rolling, sand-based turf, all-weather footing.
   • P-2800 m @ 520 mpm.
   • T-2400 m @ 420 mpm.
   • N-2000 m @ 375 mpm.
   • BN – 1800 m @350 mpm.
        
10. OTHER INFORMATION:
    • Cross-country course open only for “Friends of the Park” on scheduled schooling days.
    • Entry Limit 250 - Divisions may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
    • Dogs must be leashed! $50 Fine
    • No wheeled or motorized vehicles allowed beyond start box or on cross-country.
    • Management reserves the right to limit # of horses per rider per division.
      Food available on grounds.