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2008 Fall Classic
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2007 was the inaugural year for the Groton House Farm Fall Classic Three Phase, to benefit the MSPCA and Nevins Farm. It is an excellent way for beginner eventers to end their summer showing season. We offer courses at the Elementary and Beginner Novice levels. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your horse to Groton House Farm's beautiful terrain.

This year we are also offering the Area I Adult Team Challenge for the BN and Elementary 3-phase divisions. Teams can be made up of 3 or 4 riders who must be members of the Adult Riding Program. See the USEA Area I Website for more information on how to join the program. Indicate your team affiliation on your entry form.

2008 Date: September 28th

Revised Entry Forms are available. Opening Date: August 26th 2008

Click Here to Download the 2007 Fall Classic XC Course Map to get an idea of what you might find on this year's course (which will be published the week before the event)

Stay informed of any last-minute changes by joining the GHF email list.

NOTE: The Highland Street and the Asbury Street bridges are still CLOSED coming from Ipswich due to 2006's floods. The only way to reach GHF is via Wenham Center / Asbury Grove. Please check the Directions page and plan accordingly!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. Please contact Gail Majauckas if you can help out for the Fall Classic Three Phase.

The following divisions will be offered in 2008:

Three Phase Divisions
Elementary
Beginner Novice
All divisions are open. If entries warrant, divisions may be divided by age.
Tentative Time Schedule: Dressage 8:00, Stadium 10:20
proceed directly to Cross Country

Dressage Only
USEF Eventing Tests Beginner Novice through Preliminary,
and USDF Dressage Intro A & B
Tests will be ridden in a small arena (20x40m)
Dressage only division will be scheduled for after 12:30 Noon

ENTRIES
Closing Date: September 23, 2008
a) Three Phase Entry Fee: $85
Dressage Schooling Show:  $30 per dressage test. (separate from 3-phase)
e) Please draw checks to order of NEFESE/Groton House Farm
b) You will have time to walk both courses after Dressage
c) For Stadium, please wear Cross Country gear as you will go
straight to Cross Country after your stadium ride.
d) Cross Country is untimed.
Please use safe and appropriate speed on course
e) Ribbons awarded 1st-6th for 3-phase
f) Multiple Horses will be allowed if space is available. Please submit
only one horse per entry form.
g) Medical armbands, vests, and ASTM helmets
are required for all jumping phases
h) To be held in accordance with current USEA / USEF rules
i) Refunds: Before C.D. - Less $15 office fee… After C.D.- None.
j) Negative Coggins within 12 months required with entry

THREE PHASE DIVISIONS

Division

Dressage Test

Arena Size

Jump Height

Elementary

2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A

small / grass

2' 3"

Beginner Novice

2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test B

small / grass

2' 7"

USEF Tests can be downloaded from http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=docs

DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW DIVISIONS

Eventing Dressage Tests
2007 USDF Intro Test A or B, small arena
2006 USEF Beginner Novice - Test A or B, small arena
2006 USEF Novice - Test A or B, small arena
2006 USEF Training - Test A or B, small arena
2006 USEF Preliminary - Test A or B, small arena

USDF Tests can be downloaded from http://www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/dressageTests.php

STARTING TIMES
Will be available on this Web site around Friday September 26th.
Secretary: Jill Morris (978-465-4347) j-gmorris@verizon.net

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ENTRIES VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (sorry :-( )

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