Across the Levels Team Challenge Sponsored by Tack & Treasures

Teams consist of three or four riders of any age/division competing in any three or four consecutive levels (i.e. one rider each at Preliminary, Training, Novice, and BegNovice).  The best three scores will be used to determine final team standings.  If a team has only three members, they must ride in consecutive levels.  Riders will continue to earn individual awards and USEA points in their respective divisions.  Please remember to write your team name on your entry form--team captains should also email the secretary a list of riders/levels competing on their team.  If you wish to ride on a team, but do not have enough riders to form one, please email the secretary (we will keep a list of interested riders to help make teams).  There is no additional fee to compete as a team.  Prizes will be awarded to all members of the top three teams.  Thank you to Advanced rider Christan Trainor and Tack & Treasures for supporting this class!

Nunn Finer Than Carolina Eventing Series

Preparations are underway for the 2nd annual Nunn Finer Than Carolina Eventing Series sponsored by Bit of Britain.  Horse/Rider combinations can earn points by placing 1st-5th at four North Carolina shows at BegNovice, Novice, Training, and Preliminary in Junior/YR and Adult divisions.  Participating events include:  WNAAA, Southern Pines I, The Fork, and Longleaf Pines.  All riders are automatically entered (you must place at two of the four events to win series awards).

Future and Young Event Horse Classes Sponsored by Somerset Saddlery have been added to the Spring HT at the Ark

Both FEH and YEH classes have been added to the Spring Horse Trials at the Ark--these divisions will be held on Friday, February 29th beginning at approximately 9am (they will conclude before the xc course opens at 3pm, and are limited to the first 20 horses entered).  YEH participants are allowed to cross-enter into the Horse Trials  (different riders allowed).   Special rate layover stabling available for HT horses who ship in early for this event; contact organizer for details.

"Sample" FEH jumping tests using the WNAAA xc course and show jumps.

Send Entries To:

Abbey Dondanville

917 Cameron Ct.

Monroe, NC  28112

Entry Fee:  YEH  $75; FEH $50

Grounds Fee:  $15 (waived for yearly pass holders)

Stabling Thurs. night:  $25 (includes 2 bags of shavings; regular $80 stabling rate applies Friday-Sunday)

Dress:  casual (medical armbands, helmets, heeled boots, and collared shirts required; vests recommended for the jumping phase)

Boots and Braiding:  braiding optional; boots and bandages not allowed during confirmation inspection or dressage

Future Event Horse Entry Form

Young Event Horse Entry Form

The Ark would like to Welcome EventEntries!

Horse Trials at the Ark can now be entered On-Line through EventEntries.com!  While you must still send a check with your signature page and coggins, you can now pre-select your preferred division (Open, Junior, or Rider).  We hope you will take advantage of EventEntries' FREE service when entering!  Payment and signature pages are due within 5 days of on-line entry.

The Ark would like to thank John Williams for serving as our Cross Country and Show Jumping course designer! 

The significant 2007 cross country course changes on both the Training and Preliminary courses will remain unchanged for the 2008 season, but the other three levels will see new tracks!  While the Preliminary and Maiden courses are average for their level, the Training, Novice, and BegNovice courses are a bit more challenging.  However, they all ride very well with plenty of room to gallop between fences.

Prize Packages for Spring HT at the Ark

We would like to thank wonderful vendors for their generous donation of prizes for the Spring HT at the Ark!  In addition to dressage and event ribbons through 8th place, all first, second, and third place riders will win a special Ark gift.  We will also be giving four special awards:

• Low Score Adult Rider  ~  HoofClix Photography Package

• Low Score Junior Rider  ~  Commemorative Award Plate donated by the Farm House Tack Store

Professional Photography Provided by HoofClix ~ Please visit their site for a special message!

“SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM MARK AT HOOFCLIX!”

Preparations are underway for the 5th Spring Horse Trials at the Ark!

We would also like to welcome two wonderful vendors who will be on-site for the duration of the event:  First,  is bringing their mobile tack store to sell you that "must have" and assist you in an "oops" moment; and Second, HoofClix Photography returns as the official event photographers.  Please show these vendors your support!

The Organizing Committee hopes that you will make the Spring Horse Trials at the Ark your competition destination! 

Thank you for your support!

Do you want to come to the Spring Horse Trials at the Ark?

Spectators are always welcome at Why Not An American Ark!  Bring your favorite chair or simply sit back and enjoy the comfort of our large covered porch (there's even a swing).  And why stop at just watching when you can join the action as a VOLUNTEER!  No experience is necessary to help at one of our events--we are always grateful for jump judges, stewards, and jump crew.  As a special "Thank You" for your time, each full day volunteer will receive a $25 voucher to use toward ANY Ark event or trail ride.  Groups are encouraged to volunteer together and pool their vouchers to use toward a special day at the Ark. 

Please email for more information about volunteer opportunities at the Ark.

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