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 Explained……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….20 Area Map and Dining…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………...23 Guide to Safe Spectating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24

Cover photo: 2015 competitor Alanna Regan and Rupert; by Brant Gamma Photography

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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 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

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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 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

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Facility Map

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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

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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.

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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 & . 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, , 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 , 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 Event, the ‘12 London Olympic Games & Test Event, the World Equestrian Games in ‘10, not to mention multiple CCI/CIC Events, & Horse Trials at all levels in the U.S.

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Meet Your Team

Brena Jones Brena is a freshwater endangered species biologist, squeezing rides into “spare” time. While it took 26 years for her to have her own, she nonetheless pursued horses as soon as she was old enough to recognize one. She competed her partner, Solaris, through Training level, as well as a CANTER Mid- Atlantic OTTB. She is dedicated to the long format & its irreplaceable lessons in horsemanship & has been helping run 3DE’s for seven years.

Carol Kozlowski Carol is an experienced competitor through the 3* level, former coach of Area 2 Young Rider Team & is now serving on several USEA & USEF committees. Equally happy to be bringing a young horse up the ranks, sitting in the judges’ box, coaching a nervous adult rider or coaxing the best out of a seasoned competitor, she also enthusiastically teaches an annual eventing camp for Area II Adult Riders.

Nanci Lindroth Based in NC, Nanci is a USEF-licensed Eventing & Dressage judge, as well as a sport horse breeder & ICP Level 3 instructor. She has coached riders including WEG & Pan Am medalists, Young Rider teams in USEA Areas III & VIII, & Carolina Region teams at US Pony Club Championships. Nanci rode to Team Gold herself at the PanAm Games & currently campaigns at Prix St George dressage.

Ed Madden Ed is a semi-retired health care administrator from one of the country’s premier health care organizations, recently relocated from Seattle. He managed all financial reconciliation of over $2 billion annually. Prior to his tenure at Group Health, Ed audited large Medicare plans in the Northwest for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He is currently taking on health plan consulting work around the country. Ed & his wife Annie enjoy living in Cheraw, S.C. & are the proud parents of 5 grown children, 7 grandchildren, & 8 great grandchildren. He continues to grow his appreciation & love for horses.

Pati Martin Pati co-hosts Heart of the Carolinas each year, along with assisting in keeping Southern Eighths at its best. She is Brad’s longtime girlfriend & enjoys riding the beautiful facility year-round.

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Meet Your Team

Rob Mobley Rob joins our course building team from TN. His work appears at a wide array of events, including Chattahoochee Hills, Pine Top, Windridge and more. Rob also designs courses for eventing’s lower levels

Tim Murray Tim began eventing competing in 1970, riding through Intermediate, and his wife & daughter have been active competitors at the upper levels as well. More recently, Tim’s competitive focus has shifted to re-training young OTTBs to become event horses. He enjoys giving back to the sport as a licensed TD, based in Boston, MA.

Sally O’Connor Sally O’Connor has enjoyed a lifetime involvement with horses both in Eventing and Dressage & is an F.E.I judge in both. She is a prolific writer, having written Practical Eventing & Common Sense Dressage, as well as numerous articles on both dressage & combined training. Eventing extensively in the 1960s & 1970s, her dressage horse, Open Road, was also Prix St. George Champion in FL. Sally has served on many boards, including the USDF, US Pony Club, & USCTA as Vice President of Education, written Eventing Dressage tests, & headed a USEA Task Force to develop guidelines for Cross Country design at BN - Prelim to bring the levels back into proper relationship.

Charles Pinnell Charles was born & raised in rural South Africa into a family immersed in horses. He began competing at age 5 & achieved his Pony Club A Test. “Back in those days our ponies and later horses were versatile & tough. I played on my jumpers and raced (amateur) on my event horses.” Eventing was always his main focus though & he competed at the higher levels in South Africa & England. He also began announcing at 14 & has logged many hours behind a microphone. 10 Years of thoroughbred race calling, a TV sports show host & thousands of events later we are excited to welcome Charles as the new voice of The Heart of the Carolinas 3-Day.

Wayne Quarles Currently Director of Activities for the US Pony Club, Wayne also serves as Chair of the USEF Eventing Committee, a member of both USEF’s Connemara Committee & the American Connemara Assoc. Board of Governors. He also is on USEA’s Eventing Officials Committee, co- author/panelist for the Training Program for Eventing Officials, Eventing Continuing Education Panelist, USPC representative to USEA & a founding member of the Masterson Park Equestrian Trust Foundation. Wayne is an FEI & USEF licensed official for Eventing, Dressage, & Connemaras. He has officiated for 3*/4* FEI events including Rolex, Fair Hill, Galway Downs, Richland Park, Tattersalls, Adelaide, the 2011 & 2015 Pan Am Games, 2014 Central American Games, & the World Equestrian Games Normandy’s Appeal Committee.

Tyson Rementer Tyson has built courses on both coasts, in over 20 states. His experience includes the construction tracks from Beginner Novice to Rolex. A lifelong horseman & three-day event competitor himself, he brings a great deal of insider equestrian experience, along with dedicated passion, to his work.

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Meet Your Team

Dr. Marsha Severt Marsha & her husband, Skip, have built their own Ambulatory Large Animal practice on their combined years of local & national experience. They have been HOTC’s Treating Vets since the event’s inception.

Leslie Threlkeld Leslie is a lifelong eventer, an equine journalist & photographer, & an aspiring Technical Delegate. She’s here this weekend as our Co-Organizer & Media Coordinator.

Dr. Debbie Williamson Dr. Debbie is a mobile equine practitioner, who began working in eventing in 1992. She was a treating veterinarian at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, shortly thereafter obtaining her FEI license in eventing. She works anywhere between 6-12 events a year as a veterinary official. Dr. Debbie is also a member of the USEA Safety Committee.

Cindy Wood For over 45 years Cindy has been involved with horses, eventing for the past 30. She went to the World Championships in 1978 & rode Training level at Waredaca in 2007. Cindy went on to the P3D in VAHT in 2009 & won it in 2010 with her homebred partner, Unbelievable. She is also the Stable Manager for Waredaca’s 3DE every October.

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*PHASE B (STEEPLECHASE) INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RIDERS UPON ARRIVAL & COVERED BY CLINICIANS*

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Thanks To Our Generous Sponsors!

NATIONAL CLASSIC SERIES SPONSORS

JIM WOFFORD

SALLY O'CONNOR

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Thanks To Our Media Partners!

Chesterfield County News

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Thank You, Volunteers!

Thank you to each and every volunteer for your time and effort contributing to Heart of the Carolinas and the sport of eventing: it could not exist without you!

A group of HOTC cross-country volunteers

We’d like to extend a special thanks to the All Veteran Group and President, former elite US Army Golden Knights paratrooper, Mike Elliot, for not only sharing their skydiving display to kick off Endurance Day, but remaining to serve as cross-country jump judges.

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Eventing Explained

A Brief History The sport of eventing originated in the military, where the object of the competition was to test the fitness and suitability of Army cavalry officers and their Army mounts. The military chargers were tested on precision, elegance and obedience on parade ground; stamina, versatility and courage on marches and in battle; Cross- Country jumping ability and endurance in traveling great distances across difficult terrain and imposing obstacles in the relaying of important dispatches; and jumping ability in arena to prove the horse's fitness to remain in service.

The sport made its Olympic debut under the name "The Militaire" in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden, where the US squad won team bronze. At the Paris Olympics of 1924, the format of the competition was established as a Dressage Test on the first day; an endurance test on the second day; the third and final day was the Show Jumping test.

The Tests and Ground Rules

Dressage Test This test begins every competition. It requires precision, smoothness, suppleness, rhythm, balance, and obedience in performing the required movements at a precise point in an enclosed area. This element is an important evaluation of the horse's obedience to their rider, even while full of exuberance at the peak of their fitness.

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Eventing Explained

Cross Country Test The object of this phase is to test the horse’s speed, endurance, and jumping ability over varied terrain and obstacles. The horses need to be at peak condition to accomplish this.

The first Roads and Tracks (Phase A) portion is a warm-up phase that occurs on trails throughout the woods and along the sides of the courses. Steeplechase (Phase B) requires a horse and rider to gallop at high speed over large brush obstacles on an oval course. The Beginner Novice level follows a figure eight pattern and does not include jumps. The second Roads and Tracks (Phase C) is a cool-down phase that also occurs on marked trails. At the end of these phases is a "10-minute hold" where a veterinarian checks the health and soundness of each horse before they can continue to Phase D, the Cross-Country course itself.

By studying the Cross-Country course map, you can determine which locations may provide your preferred views. Popular spots include the water complex (near the tower) or northeast of the Steeplechase field, where you can view several obstacles without moving.

There is a lot of action happening & it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. Because of this, we ask you to read the spectator safety rules at the end of the program before entering course areas.

Jumping Test The Show Jumping competition ends the event, asking if the horse and rider have truly prepared in terms of fitness and soundness. This test requires meticulous skill while riders negotiate a course scattered with jumps that will be various heights, widths and appearances. A single dropped rail can change the competition standings for a rider.

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Scoring And Penalties

CROSS-COUNTRY SCORING

Disobediences First disobedience 20 penalties Second disobedience at same obstacle 40 penalties Third disobedience at same obstacle Elimination Fourth disobedience on entire course Elimination

Falls First fall of rider Elimination First fall of horse Mandatory Retirement

Time Speed Faults Exceeding Optimum Time 0.4 point per second Exceeding time limit* Elimination

*The time limit is calculated by doubling the optimum time.

SHOW JUMPING SCORING

Disobediences Obstacle knocked down while jumping 4 penalties First disobedience 4 penalties Second disobedience anywhere on course 8 penalties Third disobedience anywhere on course Elimination

Falls Fall of rider Elimination Fall of horse Mandatory Retirement

Time Exceeding the time allowed 1 point per second Exceeding time limit* Elimination

*The time limit is calculated by doubling the optimum time.

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Area Map And Dining

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Spectator Guidelines And Safety

We hope everyone will have a good time at Southern Eighths Farm’s Heart of the Carolinas 3-day event! To ensure your safety and that of the riders, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines below. Do not hesitate to ask questions of volunteers or staff. Enjoy your time spent on the farm and we can't wait to see you again next year!

HORSES ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY Stay behind marked barriers and ropes, which have been placed for your safety. The horses and riders will be moving across the property at high speeds; please keep your eyes and ears open at all times and stay alert for warnings from staff or officials.

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED We welcome family participation, but if you are attending the event with a child, please do not leave them unattended for their safety and ours.

BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS We love our property and hope to carry on for years to come, so please do not run over our neighbors and only put trash in the trash receptacles located throughout the property.

AVOID ASSISTING COMPETITORS There are strict rules governing unauthorized assistance to competitors. Doing so may unintentionally cause a competitor to be eliminated.

DOGS MUST BE LEASHED Sorry, no exceptions to this rule. We love dogs and would like them to go home with you in one piece.

QUIET ON THE COURSES Cheering is welcome after the competitor has exited the arena or finished the course. Sudden or loud noises can distract or frighten a horse, potentially causing an accident.

2015 competitor Lisa Fouche’ and Carlos; by Brant Gamma Photography

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