2023 MCTA Starter Horse Trials
Sunday October 8, 2023
Tranquillity Manor Farm, 4101 Stansbury Mill Rd, Monkton, MD
A great starter level horse trials for horses and riders newer to eventing or looking for more experience in an inviting setting. This show offers special MCTA Member trophies and double points toward Year End awards.
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Closing Date: Oct. 1st, 2023
Divisions (Open/Jr):
Introductory (2023 Intro Test A; Stadium mostly Xs; XC up to 18” of mostly logs/poles near the rings, will have terrain). Rider safety and having fun are the two primary goals of this division. A horse handler may lead and/or accompany to ensure the mount stays on its best behavior (example).
Elementary (2022 USEA Starter Test A; Stadium and Cross Country up to 24”, XC will have terrain and options)
Starter (2022 USEA Starter Test A; Stadium and Cross Country up to 2’3”; XC may include an up bank, terrain, a faux ditch, and option at water)
Beginner Novice (2022 BN Test A; Stadium and Cross Country up to 2’7”)
Novice (2022 Novice Test A; Stadium and Cross Country up to 2’11”)
Open/Jr Divisions may be divided or combined if entries warrant. If not noted on entry, rider will be put into Open Division.
Awards: Trophies and Overall ribbons to 6th place. Ribbons awarded if there are 3 or more starters per division. Trophies are awarded to MCTA members, if you want scores to be considered for trophies you MUST JOIN BEFORE the closing date. MCTA members will also qualify for an MCTA high point award for each division. TIP prizes will be awarded for each division.
Fees:
HT Entry Fee: $150 – non-MCTA Members, $120 – MCTA Members
Combined Test (D/SJ/no XC): $70
Dressage only (Test of Choice): $35 per test or two tests for $60. Ribbons awarded if 3 or more starters per division.
Tentative Time Schedule:
Sat: Cross country course opens for walking on Saturday Oct 7 at 4pm.
Sun: Dressage 8am, Stadium 9:45am, Cross country 10:00am
Ride Times will be posted to www.mdcta.com in the week prior to the event.
Important Information:
Vet and Farrier on call. * Limited water, bring your own. * Food available. * No unleashed dogs. * Event will follow USEF rules for Eventing * Body protectors required for XC and Helmets required when mounted * Organizer reserves the right to divide divisions into sections based on age and experience. * Medical armbands are recommended. * No standing martingales. * We are using Paper Pinnies, you will need a pinny holder!!
Course Maps:
Introductory – Course maps to be posted here Oct. 7 after 4pm.
Elementary
Starter
Beginner Novice
Novice
MCTA Starter HT Trophies
Perpetual trophies are awarded at the Starter Event for the highest placed MCTA member at each level. To be eligible for these lovely trophies riders must be MCTA members before the competition closing date, so be sure your membership is up to date or join us as a new member by the time you enter. Your membership may pay for itself in your discounted entry fee!!!
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STARTER EVENT TROPHIES
The Scavenger’s Choice Trophy (Elementary)
The Blackberry Bowl (Introductory)
The Valerie Hunt Memorial Trophy (Jr/YR, BN)
The Buttermilk Sky Memorial Trophy (Sr, BN)
The Sunstone Creek Memorial Trophy (Jr/YR, N)
The Sunwood Spring Trophy (Sr, N)
2022 MCTA Starter Horse Trials Trophy Winners
The Scavenger’s Choice Trophy (Introductory)
Isabel Dukes / High and Mighty
The Blackberry Bowl (Elementary)
Sophia Corigliano / Double Dutch
The Valerie Hunt Memorial Trophy (Jr/YR, BN)
Ella Jensen / Pineapple Prince
The Buttermilk Sky Memorial Trophy (Sr, BN)
Lisa Flynn / Giovanni
The Sunstone Creek Memorial Trophy (Jr/YR, N)
Lily Kuhr / ZenZero
The Sunwood Spring Trophy (Sr, N)
Veronica Mallett / Southern Bay
