The Event Derby and Clinics and Young Event Horse Series July 4-5 at Cottonwood Ranch

Please join us July 4-5 for The Event Derby and Clinics at Cottonwood Ranch. This event will also include the Young Event Horse series, for more information please see the link on the left of the page.

The Event Derby® competition consists of a Dressage Test followed by a Jumping Course combining both stadium and cross-country fences. There are approximately 12-22 obstacles, on varied terrain that may include banks, ditches and water. The Event Derby® is a registered competition, adhering to USEA and US Equestrian Federation Rules providing a safe and inviting venue for first-time competitors, green horses, as well as seasoned competitors through the Advanced level. The Event Derby® provides cross-training for both horse and rider, regardless of their equestrian discipline. Riders are encouraged to enter more than one class (see discount information below).


Limited stabling Friday and Saturday nights at $55 per stall per night (includes first bedding).
Facilities fee mandatory in addition to stabling: $35 per day
CA Drug fee: $5

Entries:
Competitors are encouraged to enter more than one class! See discount info. below. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 23. Send to: Erin Lange P.O. Box 68, Santa Maria, CA 93456. Checks payable to The Event Derby®.
$120.00 per division for The Event Derby® (ride in two full T.E.D. divisions and get the second ride for $90.00)
$80.00 for Jumping Course only.
$45.00 for Dressage Test only.
POST ENTRY FEE/LATE FEE/INCOMPLETE ENTRY FEE $20.00
Questions to: Wendy Wergeles (877) 625-0209.
Please download entry and release forms from the links on the left of the page.

Divisions/Classes

DIVISIONS/CLASSESUpdated: 3/2008
NEW CLASSES ADDED FOR 2008- Scroll all the way down

1. The Event Derby® Beginner Novice – INTRO: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 18”-20”, approx. 12-15 obstacles (water and ditches are optional), approx. 500-700 meters in length, speed 250 mpm.
1.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
1.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

2. The Event Derby® Open Beginner Novice – INTRO: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 275 mpm.
2.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
2.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

3. The Event Derby® Beginner Novice: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 2’7”, 12-15 obstacles, approx. 600-800 meters in length, speed 275 mpm.
3.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
3.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

4. The Event Derby® Open Beginner Novice: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test B. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 300 mpm.
4.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
4.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

5. The Event Derby® Novice: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Novice Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 2’11”, approx. 14-16 obstacles, approx. 700-900 meters in length, speed 300 mpm.
5.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
5.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

6.The Event Derby® Open Novice: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Novice Test B. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 325 mpm.
6.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
6.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

7. The Event Derby® Training: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Training Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 3’3”, approx. 16-18 obstacles, approx. 700-1000 meters in length, speed 325 mpm.
7.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
7.D. Dresage Phase Only (no jumping)

8. The Event Derby® Open Training: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Training Test B. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 350 mpm.
8.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
8.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

9. The Event Derby® Preliminary: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Preliminary Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 3’7”, approx. 15-20 obstacles, approx. 800-1100 meters in length, speed 350 mpm.
9.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
9.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

10. The Event Derby® Open Preliminary: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Preliminary Test B. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 375 mpm.
10.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
10.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

11. The Event Derby® Intermediate: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Intermediate Test A. Jumping Course: Maximum height 3’9”, approx. 20 obstacles, approx. 800-1100 meters in length, speed 375 mpm.
11.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
11.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

12. The Event Derby® Open Intermediate: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Intermediate Test B *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 400 mpm.
12.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
12.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

13. The Event Derby® Advanced: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Advanced Test A *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: Maximum height 3’11”, approx. 22 obstacles, approx. 800-1100 meters in length, speed 400 mpm.
13.J.Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
13.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

14. The Event Derby® Open Advanced: Dressage Test: USEF 2006 Advanced Test B. Jumping Course: Same as Division above, except speed 425 mpm.
14.J. Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
14.D. Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)

15. Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse- 4 Year Olds:Conformation: Section IUSEA Young Event Horse Series Dressage Test: Section IIJumping Test/Gallop: Section III & IVJumping Course: Max. height 2'11", approx. 6-12 obstacles, speed not limited

16. Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse- 5 Year Olds:Conformation: Section IUSEA Young Event Horse Series Dressage Test: Section IIJumping Test/Gallop: Sections III & IVJumping Course: Max. height 3'3", approx. 6-12 obstacles, speed not limited