Spring Horse Trials Update (1/29/2010):

On behalf of the entire Organizing Committee and the Facility Owners, we are sad to announce that the Spring Horse Trials has been condensed to one day (Saturday, February 27th). WE ARE 100% COMMITTED TO RUNNING!  The revised phase schedule will be: dressage, show jumping, and then cross country. Riders will be given 15-20 minutes between their SJ and XC rounds, and will be encouraged to show jump in their cross country attire. The Waxhaw Tack Exchange Across the Levels Team Challenge will still be held as planned. For those of you who are stabling on-site, you will be given a $50 refund (cash/check)and allowed to stay Saturday night free of charge to school the facility on Sunday. If you prefer to come back to school another time, we will be happy to give you a pass instead.

We hope the condensed schedule will save riders money (fewer hotel and gas expenses), and still allow us to put on a quality event.  Again, we apologize for the change, and appreciate your support. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.

While the FEH classes will run, the YEH has been canceled.  We apologize for the inconvenience!
 

Across the Levels Team Challenge Sponsored by Waxhaw Tack Exchange

Waxhaw Tack Exchange Across the Levels Team Challenge: Teams consist of three or four riders of any age/division competing in ANY three or four levels. The best three scores representing three DIFFERENT levels will be used to determine final team standings. If a team has only three members, they must  ride at DIFFERENT levels. Riders will continue to earn individual awards and USEA points in their respective divisions.  Maiden, PT, and TN riders are also eligible to compete on teams.  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. 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 Waxhaw Tack Exchange for supporting this class!  Teams will be found here.

Nunn Finer Than Carolina Eventing Series

Preparations are underway for the 4th 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).

Young and Future Event Horse Classes have been added to the Spring HT at the Ark

YEH and FEH classes have been added to the Spring Horse Trials at the Ark to be judged by Charlie Musco (NC)--based on entries, these divisions will be held on Saturday, February 27th. Entries are also 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.  Please contact organizer if you are planning to enter.

"Sample" YEH 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 and stabled horses)

Stabling Thurs. night:  $40 (includes 2 bags of shavings; special Thursday $25 rate for horses laying over for the weekend or competing in the horse trials)

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!  You may now pay with a credit card on-line or send a check with your signature page and coggins.  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! 

John was back in December 15th and designed  modified tracks for 2010!  Maps are posted and are in place for the January 9th Frostbite--the first and last chance to school them before the Spring Horse Trials!

New Maps are here!

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 6th 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,  VTO Tack 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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