Directions:

Address: The Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24435 From I - 81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I - 64 West for 1 mile to Exit 55 (follow signs for VA Horse Center). Right to Route 11 North. First left to Route 39, Maury River Rd. VHC 3/4 mile on left.
From I-64 East: To Exit 55, Turn Left. Go 3/10 mile, turn left on Route 39, Maury River Rd. As above.

Tentative Schedule:
Thurs: In Barns start for CCI1* and CIC2* at 10 a.m. Cross-country courses open-3 pm.  CCI1*, CIC2* briefing 3p.m. CCI1* Horse Inspection 5p.m.
Fri: Dressage - CIC2*, CCI1*, Intermediate 9 a.m. Show jumping Intermediate 1 p.m. 
Sat: Dressage  ALL P, T, N, BN 8 am. Cross-country Oakhill side of the facility - I, CIC2*, CCI1* 8 a.m. All P, OT and possibly some T divisions will run on the main complex side approx 1:00;  Show Jumping All other T/N/BN -10 am.
Sun: CCI1*, CIC2* Horse Inspection 8 a.m. Show Jumping: OT & T that ran cross country Saturday & P, 8 am; Cross-country T (that did show jumping Saturday) N, BN-8 am.

Starting Times:
HT &  CIC2*/CCI1*, Check Website for times 3 days prior www.vahorsetrials.com. CCI1*  time schedule will be tentative, made final after the first Horse Inspection. Include on entry form current e-mail address for entry status notification. Please no extra phone calls.

Entries:
Entry fees include $25 non-refundable office fee. Please use the 2013 entry form located on line, http://www.useventing.com  or www.vahorsetrials.com  Double entries: Not Accepted.  CIC2*, CCI1*: Foreign Horses must have an Official FEI Passport. FEI passport is not required, but a USEF National Passport is required for all U.S. CIC2*, CCI1* Horses. VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI: All horses and ponies for which an FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued, must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinarian, stating that it has received two injections for primary vaccination against equine influenza, given between 1 and 3 months apart. In addition, a booster injection must be recorded as having been given within each succeeding 6 months, subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination. None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables. The above are the minimum requirements for influenza vaccination. Both primary and first and subsequent booster injections should be given according to the manufacturer's instructions which will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. All CCI1* Riders & Horses must be recorded with the FEI, USEF, USEA. Refunds: Before C.D. In full less $25 non-refundable office fee; after C.D. (CCI1*: 4/23/12; HT: 5/7/2013;  after closing date-No refund unless filled from waiting list less $25. Competition cancellation -No refund.
Neg. Coggins within 12 months required for all horses  . Health Certificates (CVI)required for The Virginia Horse Center.
Non competing horses are welcome on grounds; $ 50.00 per horse, plus appropriate stabling fees. Must sign waiver in office and be issued a non competing horse number. Riding will be restricted to published times and areas All withdrawals must be made in writing, postmarked, e-mailed or faxed not later than C.D . Attn: VHT on entry envelope. Absolutely No Telephone Withdrawals, changes or stabling requests will be accepted. Absolutely no changes to stabling, Monday prior to competition.

Awards:
CCI1*:  Special award for Best Turned Out. Trophy 6 ribbons. CIC2*& HT: Trophy and 6 ribbons. Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge:  Prizes, Team ribbons thru 6th place. HT: Prizes and 6 ribbons.

Stabling/Veterinarian:

All Horses Checking in at Stabling office MUST show a current cogs and Health Certicate on horse traveling over state line, before be allowed to unload.  Horses requiring additional stabling nights  must e-mail ahead for arrangements; early arrival fee $75.00. ALL tack stalls $50.00 per night. HT $50.00 per night /day all stalls from noon thursday to 9 pm Sunday. Layover additional fees require call ahead to arrange. 800 permanent stalls on grounds. Stall doors provided, no initial bedding provided. Feed/hay/bedding available for purchase. All entries must have a stabling form. All stabling requests must be in writing by closing date. Additional requests after CD subject to $30 processing fee. Absolutely No changes in stabling, after Oct. 29. Any horses found in unassigned stalls will be fined $100.00 must move and pay fine before Dressage! Bedding-Straw & shavings only! Veterinarian:   FEI Veterinarian Delegate-Dr Mike Sigman. Treating Vet: Dr. Brent Hall. office 540 377 9270, cell: 540 280 7070, # posted stabling office & on time schedule.

Accommodations:
Book early, busy college weekend. Complete listing of accommodations can be found on website, www.vahorsetrials.com. 1000 rooms up to 5 miles from event. Camping: The Virginia Horse Center has 78 Camping Spots with 30/50amp electric and water hookups. Reservations can be made online at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. under the facilities link, as well as reservations for Golf Carts.  Selection of reserved site is still first come, first served upon arrival. Camping without reservations will be permitted if there are vacancies. Questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    or 540-464-2966. NO prepay or reservations accepted via entry form.

Dressage:
Test & arena sizes: CCI1*-2009 FEI  Eventing One Star Test A-Std.  CIC2*:  2009 FEI  Eventing Two Star Test A-Std, AI: 2009 FEI Eventing Three Star Test A-Std. All I-2010 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. All P-2010 USEF Preliminary Test B-Sm. All T-2010 USEF Training Test B-Sm. All N-2010 USEF Novice Test B-Sm. All BN-2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.  Arenas: Bluestone/Perma-flex mix.

Cross-Country:
CCI1*: Cross-Country - 3800 meters @520 mpm. Good introduction to the * level. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates,coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated if necessary. CIC2*: Cross-Country - 3600 meters @ 550mpm. Expect two water complexes, corners, banks, drops, gates,coops, brushes, and rolling terrain. All tracks will be aerated if necessary. AI/I-3300m @ 550mpm, Expect rolling terrain, good move up course , P-2600 m @ 520 mpm; expect water, banks, ditches, corners and skinnies.  All T-2300 m @ 450 mpm, expect water, banks, ditches, angled combinations. All N-2000m @ 400 m, expect water, banks , ditch/log, combination. All BN- 1800m @ 350mpm, expect water, intro ditch, step up. All courses: rolling terrain.

Other Information:

Absolutely NO ATVs allowed at VHC. No motorized vehicle on the cross country course
Cross-country courses only available for schooling at VHT Starter HT - Sept 1 & 2
Riders limited to total of 5 horses. Levels may be divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry.
PH open to horses never to have completed above the Intermediate level.
TH open to horses never to have completed above Preliminary level.
JT open to competitors through the end of their 18th birthday year.
NH open to horses never to have completed above the Training level.
JN open to competitors through the end of their 18th birthday year.  
Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge information found on website.
Dogs must be leashed. Unleashed dogs will be fined $50 . Will be enforced by security.
Check official VHT website www.vahorsetrials.com for further info and updates.