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Poplar Place Farm November Horse Trials

An eventing show that offers levels from Beg. Novice to Preliminary.

What
When Nov 08, 2008 07:45 AM to
Nov 09, 2008 06:00 PM
Where Hamilton, GA
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Poplar Place Farm November H.T.

Hamilton, GA (AREA III)

Event Date
Nov 08-09, 2008

Event Registration Dates
Open: Sep 23
Close: Oct 21

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

Send Entries to:
Donna Stegman, Secretary
Poplar Place Farm, LLC
8191 US Hwy. 27
Hamilton, GA 31811-5637
Phone (706) 582-3742 ext.209; Fax (706) 582-3880 -- use during competition also
Email: donna@poplarplacefarm.com

Enter On-Line: www.EventEntries.com (credit cards accepted). Mail original signatures, copy of
coggins, copies of USEF memberships (if applicable) & checks (if necessary) to Secretary.

TD: Malcolm Hook, OR Judges: Pres: Roger Haller, GA; Amy McElroy, SC; Mary Lewis, GA; Jumping: Mindy Friesen, GA
CD: X-C: Tremaine Cooper, MA SJ: Jan Brodkin

Org: Donna & Gary Stegman (same as above)

Fees:
Event Fees Directory – see individual section for details. Draw checks to Poplar Place Farm, LLC.
One check per horse. Foreign/Canada checks add $5 (U.S. dollars only).
Entry: P: $180.00; T/N/BN: $165.00 (section 1)
Stabling: $140.00 (section, 5)
Clean Stall Deposit: $ 25.00 (separate check, section 5)
Additional Nights: $ 25.00 (section 5)
Grounds Fee: $ 30.00 (non-stabled horses, section 5)
Camping: $ 30.00 per night (section 6) Entries are accepted when received. Priority is based on “postmark date” – date on envelope or
online submission date. Payment is due when entry is submitted. If payment is not submitted
with the entry, payment must be received within 7 days or the “postmark date” will be changed
to reflect the date payment is received.
Entries:
Please check Website www.poplarplacefarm.com for updates & additional information.
Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee.
Double entries: Not accepted.
$25 stall stripping deposit drawn on separate check is required with entry. Stall deposits
cannot be paid online. Check or cash only.
Returned checks - $30 fee.
If postmarked after C.D., subject to a $25 fee.
Changes: Any change to an entry subject to $25 fee and must be in writing (email, fax or mail).
Before C.D.-change of horse and/or rider and/or division allowed. After C.D.-change of horse or
rider (not both) and/or division allowed, space permitting.
Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 no-refundable office fee. Withdrawals MUST be emailed, faxed or
mailed & postmarked on or before C.D. After C.D.-No refunds, unless entry and/or stall can be
filled from wait list, less $25 non-refundable office fee.
Competition cancellation-No refund.
Lost or damaged pinny = $50 (no deposit required).
Include copies of USEF membership cards for rider, trainer & owner (Preliminary & above).
Copy of neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses & must accompany entry.
After October 9, check www.poplarplacefarm.com for entry status & other information.
Tentative Schedule:
Fri: Cross‑country course open-3 pm.
Sat: Dressage-8 am. Show Jumping-10 am. Competitors’ Party-6 pm. (tickets required – section 10).
Sun: Cross-Country-8 am.
Awards:
Prizes & 8 ribbons per division
Starting Times:
Available November 6 at www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Stabling info also available.
Stabling/Veternarian:
$140/stall from Thurs. through Sun. Additional nights-$25/stall.
224 permanent stalls & temporary stalls available if entries warrant. If temporary stabling is utilized,
barn assignments will be based on postmark date of entry (not “stable with” requests). Stall
doors/initial bedding (shavings) provided. No stabling changes without permission of sec’y or $50
fine. Grounds fee for non-stabled horses-$30 for entire event. Hay/Shavings available for purchase
on grounds. Email prior to November 6 to order shavings & have them waiting at your stall when
you arrive. $25 stall cleaning deposit required & must be included with entry ON A SEPARATE
CHECK. Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving (check will be destroyed if stall is stripped).
Veterinarian: Rachel Burlton, DVM (706) 663-2128. # will be posted on bulletin board at restroom
building.
Accomodations:
Columbus: Staybridge Suites-14.2 mi, (706) 507-7700. Residence
Inn-13.6 mi, (706) 494-0050. Holiday Inn Express 13.3 mi, (706) 507-7222. Country Inn & Suites
at Bradley Park -14.2 mi, (706) 256-6390. Wyndham Gardens-13.2 mi, (706) 507-1111. Hometown
Suites-13.3 mi, (706) 561-1795.Pine Mountain: Valley Inn‑5.9 mi, (706) 628‑4454. Pine Mountain
Chalets-18.7 mi, (800) 535-7622. Callaway Gardens-9.3 mi, (800) 225-5292. Camping: Limited
camper hook-ups (water & electric) $30/night, reserve early. NO electric or water hookups permitted
from barns.
Directions:
Address: 8191 US Hwy 27, Hamilton, GA 31811
Traveling Tips: Do not take “Alt. US Hwy. 27” (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping
sites may route you to Lynn Dr. – do not turn here (dead end road with limited turnaround). If
approaching from the south, do not take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights).
From North: I-85 south to Exit #21, I-185 south. Exit #42, US 27 south (left). 21.7 miles to right at
Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Look for Poplar Place Farm Show Entrance sign. Follow
Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead.
From South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to
traffic light, then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12.0 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd. (pass farm main
entrance), then as above.
From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy./US 27 (exit #4) north, then as above.
Dressage:
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 A-Sm.
Arenas: Cushion Track Premier waxed sand, with ample warm-up.
Cross-Country:
P‑2880 m @ 520 mpm. T‑2180 m @ 450 mpm. N‑1800 m @ 375 mpm.
BN-1930 m @ 325 mpm.
All courses: Average for horses with some experience at these levels.
Other Information:
Cross‑country course closed October 29.
Levels may be divided/combined as entries warrant; state preferences under Eligible Section
and birth date on entry.
Food concession on grounds – open early for breakfast.
Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed during competition. If caught loose, $25 fine.
No cars or trucks on course. No motorized vehicles allowed on course Sunday.
Party: Saturday evening Food, beverages and entertainment. For food, everyone (including
competitors) must purchase a meal ticket. All meal tickets purchased with entry & through
Friday 6:00 = $5. Meal tickets purchased after Friday 6:00 = $10, subject to availability.
Complimentary beverages & entertainment.

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