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2016 HEART OF THE CAROLINAS Table of Contents Welcome Letter………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Event Schedule…………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Facility Map………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Officials, Staff, and Clinicians………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………6 Team Bios……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Course Maps..………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………12 Sponsors………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………17 Media Partners………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….18 Volunteers………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………19 Eventing Explained……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….20 Area Map and Dining…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………...23 Guide to Safe Spectating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Cover photo: 2015 competitor Alanna Regan and Rupert; by Brant Gamma Photography 2 A Welcome From Your Hosts Welcome All, We are glad you could join us for the sixth anniversary of the Heart of the Carolina’s 3-Day Long Format and Horse Trials. There is no other equestrian event that requires as much discipline, conditioning, teamwork and heart, from both horse and rider, as the Long Format does. We are proud to be the only venue in the world that provides the opportunity for all levels of riders to experience the traditional form of Eventing. This past year has been especially productive for the event’s long term future: A group led by Cindy DePorter and Leslie Threlkeld have established a not-for-profit educational enterprise to ensure the event’s long-term viability. This new 501(c)(3) organization, Heart of Carolina Classic Three Day Eventing, is officially the owner of the event and we couldn’t be more proud. We are confident that this group will take the reins and keep the dream alive for many years to come – beyond that of a few dreamers who thought it could happen. We have been lucky enough to have some of the sport’s best educators join the ranks of HOTC believers. Many thanks to Carol Kozlowski, the new incoming USEA President, and Sally O’Connor (aka Madame Eventing) for helping with the educational components of the weekend. And thanks to our veterinarian, Dr. Debbie Williamson, and our excellent Ground Jury who are here to educate as well as officiate. Next, we’re continuing to improve the venue. This year we’ve added a new sand 200’ x 300’ plus ring much nearer to the stabling for your dressage tests, as well as adding a few new permanent questions on cross country. We’ve added to the acreage, now over a square mile, as you’ll see on the new Roads & Tracks, with hopes of more growth in the future. And we have started working with land conservation and trust experts to ensure that riders will always be able to enjoy Southern 8ths and the Piedmont on horseback for years to come. So, welcome, and we hope you have the ride of your life. You have 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … have a good ride, Brad Turley & Pati Martin 3 Schedule *Full schedule details available in competitor packets and on bulletin boards* Wednesday, May 4th – Grounds Open 9:00 am Stabling opens to competitors 2:00 pm Begin In-Barn Arrival Exams Thursday, May 5th – Clinics and Demonstrations 8:00 - 9:30 am In-Barn Arrival Exams 10:00 – 11:30 am Horse Inspection Demonstration (Jog Pad by Indoor Arena) 11:30 am –2:30 pm Educational Clinics (Indoor & Dressage Arenas) 3:30 - 4:30 pm First Horse Inspection (Jog Pad) 5:00 pm Competitor’s Welcome Party (Indoor Arena) th Scan QR code Friday, May 6 – Dressage Day graphic with your smartphone for 8:00 am Dressage Test Ride live video commentary! 8:30 am Dressage Competition Begins 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Steeplechase Practice (Phase B Start Box) 3:00 – 3:45 pm Clinics: Understanding the Ten Minute Box, Cross Country Aftercare (Indoor Arena) 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cross Country Walks (meet at Phase D Start Box) 5:00 pm Mandatory Rider Meeting Saturday, May 7th – Endurance Day 7:00 am Paratrooper Jump into XC field! 9:00 am Endurance Test Begins 3:00 pm Show Jumping Course Walks (meet at Show Jumping Arena) 5:30 pm Kentucky Derby & Competitor Party (Indoor Arena) Sunday, May 8th – Stadium Jumping Day 8:00 am Final Horse Inspection (Jog Pad) 10:00 am Three Day & Horse Trial Stadium Jumping Awards given after each division 4 Facility Map 5 Officials Owner and Hosts Brad Turley Safety Coordinator Ed Madden Pati Martin Stable Manager Cindy Wood Event Organizer Cindy DePorter Farrier Jacob Eddings Co-Organizer Leslie Threlkeld Chief Veterinarian Dr. Debbie Williamson President of Ground Jury Wayne Quarles Treating Veterinary Team Dr. Skip Severt Member of Ground Jury Peter Gray Dr. Marsha Severt Technical Delegate Tim Murray Volunteer Coordinator Gammon Castellvi Cross-Country Control JJ Johnson Asst. Volunteer Coordinator Jacob Arbaugh Course Designer: Cross-Country Tremaine Cooper Photographer Brant Gamma Course Designer: Stadium Jumping Marc Donovan Sponsorship Coordinator Brena Jones Tyson Rementer Cross-Country Course Builder Sponsorship Assistant Erica Pawlak Rob Mobley Dressage Judge Nanci Lindroth Dressage Test Ride Dr. Kim Keeton/Accolade Announcer Charles Pinnell Hospitality Melissa Beasley Rundt Southern Eighths Staff Farm Foreman Avery Davis Farm Staff Jason Covington Chad Davis Donald Sellers Spencer Pegues Jeffery Jacobs Equine Manager Manuel Roncallo Clinicians Carol Kozlowski Sally O’Connor Jessica Bortner-Harris Tremaine Cooper Marc Donovan Peter Gray Sam Henley Wayne Quarles Dr. Debbie Williamson 6 Meet Your Team Jessica Bortner-Harris Jessica took her first event horse from racetrack to start box in 1999, competing him through Training before going on to begin an Equestrian Studies degree at Wilson College in 2003. There she helped found their eventing team & since 2005, she has been competing her OTTB, Win The War, through the upper levels of FEI. She continues to teach, train, & further her own education just over the border in NC. Gammon Castellvi Gammon grew up in Venezuela where she rode jumpers with her Grand Prix partner, "Tex". She completed her first CCI* in 2005 & she teaches & rides a string of young event horses through Advanced. She currently instructs the Virginia Military Institute Eventing team & is also the Volunteer Coordinator for the Virginia Horse Trials. Gammon is a licensed "r" Eventing TD & "r" Eventing Dressage Judge. Tremaine Cooper Tremaine is the man behind the courses at Southern 8ths Farm. He is a graduate “A” Pony Clubber & started Eventing in 1984. Tremaine has since then competed through the CCI*** level. He started building seriously through college & constructed courses such as Morven Park, Fair Hill CCI***, Puinui CCI*** NZ, & helping at Badminton CCI****. Tremaine now focuses more on design, earning his FEI “I” license over ten years ago. He designs at some of the premier equestrian sites around the country. He is also one of the USEF national course advisors, is involved in the educational design seminars & testing, & is co-chairman of the USEA building/design committee. 7 Meet Your Team Cindy DePorter Cindy is our USEA National Adult Rider Coordinator & a licensed official. She has competed through Preliminary with her horse, Drop the Buck. As evidenced by organizing the Heart of the Carolinas for six years, among others, she is a devoted fan of the long format, believing strongly that it provides an important foundation & base for both the competitor & the horse. Even if riders are not interested in moving up the levels, the long format provides a destination event for competitors of all ages. Marc Donovan Marc has designed innumerable Show Jumping courses, including the Southern Pines Horse Trials, the Fork 2006 & 2007 World Cup Qualifiers, the 2004 - 2006 & 2009 - 2011 American Eventing Championships, the Boston Fidelity Jumper Classic, & the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. He assisted Richard Jefferies at the 2011 National Horse Show & assisted Richard & Conrad Homfeld at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Currently, Marc operates a training facility in Southern Pines, NC, along with organizing events at the Carolina Horse Park. Peter Gray Peter works as a clinician & runs training centers for dressage, equitation, jumpers, & eventing in Ontario, Canada & Ocala, FL. An Equine Canada certified Level 4 coach, he guided Canada’s Olympic Eventing from 1996-2000, PanAm teams for Venezuela (2011) & Guatemala (2015), & Ontario’s Young Rider team. Peter has competed at international events in Europe & North America, including three Olympic Games, along with a debut in FEI Grand Prix dressage. Active on education, safety, & high performance committees, he joins us as a Member of the Ground Jury this weekend. Peter is a USEF “r” Eventing Judge, Equine Canada Level 2 Judge, & is working towards his FEI Judge’s card. Sam Henley Sam is the Head Trainer/Facility Manager at Sandy River Equestrian Center Axton, VA, teaching & training for many rising young horses & riders, as well as adults. She arrived 10 years ago following her job as Competition Manager for the O’Connor Event & David O’Connor’s Head Groom. Sam has also been Head Groom for the 2004-2006 Area II NAYRC Teams & the 2006 Canadian WEG Team. JJ Johnson JJ served as a member of the Control Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, & has served as Chief of Communications at the Rolex for the past 25 years. She also has been a part of Control Teams at the ‘04 Athens Olympic Games & Test