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JULY 27, 2015 AUGUST 24, 2015OPENING DATE FOR ENTRIES CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES

USEF/USDF # 1953 FEI / AQHA Recognized

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundaySeptember 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2015

Great American Insurance Group / United States Dressage FederationREGION 8 DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Licensed by US Equestrian Federation Inc.presented by

NEW ENGLAND DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION #436FALL FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE

A Level 5 USEF Competition for benefit ofUNITED STATES PARA-EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION

CDI-W Y/J SAUGERTIESOfficial Qualifying Competition

2015 DUTTA CORP / USEF GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP2015 DUTTA CORP / USEF NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE 1

CHAMPIONSHIP2016 FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE FINAL –

NORTH AMERICAN LEAGUE2016 ADEQUAN / FEI NORTH AMERICAN JUNIOR AND YOUNG

RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIPSpresented by

GOTHAM NORTH2016 USEF PONY RIDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

2016 AGCO / USEF NATIONAL JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS

presented byGOTHAM NORTH

2016 YOUNG ADULT “BRENTINA CUP” DRESSAGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

USDF Regional Championships program qualifying competition for2016 US DRESSAGE FINALS

Qualifying Competition and Championship FinalsGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE GROUP / United States Dressage Federation

BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIPS NEW ENGLAND SERIESOPEN DRESSAGE AND BREED COMPETITION

NEDA Dressage $5,375 Sweepstakes ~ NEDA $2,100 Breed Sweepstakes ~ $300 Three Year Old Prospect Award

NEDA $1,075 Adult Amateur Championships ~ NEDA $1,075 Junior Young Rider Championships

$48,000 PURSENOTES FOR 2015

FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE USING THE ENTIRE HITS GROUNDSFall Festival will not be running contiguously with the Marshall Sterling Hunter /

Jumper FinalsENTRIES WILL BE PROCESSED BY ENTRY DATE:

DATE RECEIVED NOT BY POSTMARK OR FAX DATEHITS on the Hudson – 454 Washington Avenue Ext – Saugerties New York 12477

UNOFFICIAL PRIZE LISTJanuary 7, 2015

NEDA Fall Festival will be run by the Official Prize List posted at www.neda.org

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MANAGERBeth Jenkins Home (508) 655-6490 (Before Monday 9/16)Cell (508) 733-3672 (Only show week: Monday - Monday)Fax (508) 655-3456Email: bjenkins@ix.netcom.com

SECRETARYDebra Reinhardt160 Woods Way DriveSouthbury CT 06488Home (203) 264-2148 (pre show only)Cell (203) 671-0904 (Only show week: Monday – Sunday)Fax (203) 264-0086 (pre show only)Email: debra@centerlineevents.com

USEF TECHNICAL DELEGATES Camille Kopcik NY / USA USEF RRebecca Lewis CA / USA USEF R

FEI STEWARDSLisa Gorretta OH / USA

LEVEL ONE STEWARDSSally Davenport MA / USATwo more TBA

JUDGESJayne Ayers WI / USA FEI 4*Lilo Fore CA / USA FEI 5*Dolly Hannon CO / USA USEF SPeter Holler / Germany FEI 5*Bo Jena / Sweden FEI 4*Gary Rockwell FL / USA FEI 5*Bev Rogers AZ / USA USEF S Lisa Schmidt NJ / USA USEF SSusan Graham White MD / USA USEEF RCara Whitham / Canada FEI 5*Lois Yukins MA / USA FEI 4*One or two more TBA

BREED SHOWJayne Ayers WI / USALilo Fore CA / USASusan Graham White MD / USA

FEI VETERINARY DELEGATEHeather Hoyns VT / USA

CONCOURS DE DRESSAGE INTERNATIONALE CDI-W Y/J SAUGERTIES

This is an unofficial abbreviated Prize List – Show will be run by the Official Prize List as posted at www.neda.org

Latest FEI test versions will be used

Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Rider/Qualifying Prize Money281C FEI Junior Team Fri. Junior/Qualifying $150/None

Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

Qualifying Class for 2016 AGCO Ferguson/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider Championships282C FEI Young Rider Team (PSG) Fri. Young Rider/Qualifying $150/None

Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

Qualifying Class for 2016 AGCO/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider Championships283C FEI Prix St Georges Fri. Open/Qualifying $200/None

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Intermediate 1 Championship285C FEI Grand Prix Fri. Open/Qualifying $300/$2,000

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Grand Prix Championship

381C FEI Junior Individual Sat. Junior $150/$300Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider

ChampionshipsQualifying Class for 2016 AGCO Ferguson/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider

Championships

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Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Rider/Qualifying Prize Money382C FEI Young Rider Individual Sat. Young Rider $150/$300

Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

Qualifying Class for 2016 AGCO/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider Championships383C FEI Intermediate 1 Sat. Open/Qualifying $200/$1,500

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Intermediate 1 Championship384C FEI Intermediate A Sat. Open $250/None (1)385C FEI Grand Prix Freestyle Sat Open $300/$2,000

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Grand Prix Championship

481C FEI Junior Freestyle Sun. Junior $150/$300Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider

ChampionshipsQualifying Class for 2016 AGCO Ferguson/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider

Championships482C FEI Young Rider Freestyle Sun. Young Rider $150/$300

Qualifying Class for 2016 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

Qualifying Class for 2016 AGCO/ USEF National Junior and Young Rider Championships483C FEI Intermediate 1 Freestyle Sun. Open/Qualifying $200/$1,500

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Intermediate 1 Championship484C FEI Intermediate B Sun. Open/Qualifying $250 / $750 (1)485C FEI Grand Prix Special Sun. Open /Qualifying $300/$1,000

Qualifying Class for 2015 USEF Grand Prix Championship(1) New in 2014: FEI “Medium Tour” for Intermediate A and Intermediate B.

SPECIFICATIONS FEI RECOGNIZED CDI-W Y/J CLASSES

COMPETITOR REQUIREMENTSCompetitors must be licensed by their National Federation, and may only take part under the jurisdiction of the National Federation of the country from which they hold their passport. If not a U.S. citizen they must be nominated by an invited foreign National Federation (NF) via a Letter of Permission to Compete in the USA from their NF, sent to USEF and then to the Event OC. Riders must include either a copy of their current NF membership card (in English) or their current USEF membership card. The name on the entry must be the same as appears on the card / letter.

FEI ENTRY SYSTEM. NEW IN 2014.CDI competitors are required to enter CDI classes using both: (1) the FEI Entry System by using a new USEF web based portal and (2) the standard NEDA Fall Festival entry form. USEF, NEDA show management and all invited National Federations will use the FEI Entry System to manage their CDI entries. See NEDA website for important details. Further info can be obtained from the FEI: http://www.fei.org/hub/national-federations/fei-entry-system.

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HORSE / PASSPORT REQUIREMENTSEach horse must have an official FEI passport, or a national passport validated by the FEI, as a means of identity with this exception: the requirement to have an FEI passport is waived if Juniors / Young Riders compete in CDIs in their home country and if these riders hold a USEF National Passport and their horses provide valid vaccination history.

FEI REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR HORSE AND RIDEREach horse and rider must have an annually renewed ($15 per rider / $15 per horse) FEI Registration number, used by the FEI to track and post global results. USEF must receive application forms no later than four weeks before the first day of competition. Application form available on USEF website. Entry will not be processed until these numbers are available.

FEI VETERINARY FITNESS INSPECTION (FEI JOG)All CDI horses will be inspected starting Thursday morning and finishing by mid afternoon Thursday. Each horse must be prepared to jog at the FEI Veterinary Fitness Inspection (FEI Jog) on Thursday at 4:30 PM in the schooling ring at the FEI stabling.

STARTING ORDERA draw (FEI Rules for Dressage Events Articles 425 and 456) will be held late afternoon each day to determine the starting order for the next day’s classes, exact time and location published at Headquarters. A rider may not withdraw except as specified by FEI rules. Check details in Entry Considerations for Junior Tour, Young Rider Tour, Small Tour, Medium Tour, Large Tour. A draw order cannot be changed.

CROSS ENTERING CDI SAUGERTIES AND OPEN SHOW AND/OR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSHorses entering the CDI may enter national classes on Thursday, before the FEI Jog Thursday late afternoon. They may enter national classes on day(s) after their last CDI class.

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Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation REGION 8 DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Licensed by United States Equestrian Federation Inc.

This is an unofficial abbreviated Prize List – Show will be run by the Official Prize List as posted at www.neda.org

Class Test Day Rider Level Entry Fee/Prize Money 109A USEF Training Level Test 3 Thurs. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA109O USEF Training Level Test 3 Thurs. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA129A USEF Second Level Test 3 Thurs. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA129O USEF Second Level Test 3 Thurs. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA219A USEF First Level Test 3 Fri. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA219O USEF First Level Test 3 Fri. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA259A FEI Prix St Georges Fri. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA259O FEI Prix St Georges Fri. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA259J FEI Junior Rider Team Fri. Junior $95/Ch/Res TBA259Y FEI Young Rider Team Fri. Young Rider $95/Ch/Res TBA319J USEF First Level Test 3 Sat. JrYR $95/Ch/Res TBA339J USEF Third Level Test 3 Sat. JrYR $95/Ch/Res TBA339A USEF Third Level Test 3 Sat. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA339O USEF Third Level Test 3 Sat. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA359J FEI Prix St Georges Sat. JrYR $95/Ch/Res TBA369A FEI Intermediate 1 Sat. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA369O FEI Intermediate 1 Sat. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA379J FEI Intermediate 2 Sat. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA389A FEI Grand Prix Sat. Adult Amateur $95/Ch/Res TBA389O FEI Grand Prix Sat. Open $95/Ch/Res TBA4M9A USDF Jr Medal Semi Final Sun. Junior / 13 Under $95 / None4M9B USDF Jr Medal Semi Final Sun. Junior / 14-18 $95 / None409J USEF Training Level Test 3 Sun. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA429J USEF Second Level Test 3 Sun. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA449J USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Sun. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA449A USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Sun. Adult Amateur $95 / Ch / Res TBA449O USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Sun. Open $95 / Ch / Res TBA469J FEI Intermediate 1 Sun. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA479A FEI Intermediate 2 Sun. Adult Amateur $95 / Ch / Res TBA479O FEI Intermediate 2 Sun. Open $95 / Ch / Res TBA489J FEI Grand Prix Sun. JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA499U USDF Freestyle (First Level) Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA499V USDF Freestyle (Second Level) Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA499W USDF Freestyle (Third Level) Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA 499X USDF Freestyle (Fourth Level) Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA499I FEI Intermediate 1 Freestyle Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA499G FEI Grand Prix Freestyle Sun. Open / AA / JrYR $95 / Ch / Res TBA

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CROSS ENTERING THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP / CDI SAUGERTIESHorses entering the CDI may enter national classes on Thursday, before the FEI Jog Thursday late afternoon. They may enter national and / or Regionals classes on day(s) after their last CDI class.

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION DATES: AUGUST 26, 2014 – AUGUST 24, 2015Qualifying scores for Championship Classes must be earned between August 26, 2014 (Closing Date for 2014 Fall Festival was August 25th) and August 24, 2015.

CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY DETAILSEntry Date is date entry is received by Show Secretary

Show Secretary must receive Entry, complete to all specifications in the Official Prize List as posted at www.neda.org, for Championship class(es) on or before Closing Date. This applies to all horse / rider combinations, both those already qualified and those which have not yet qualified. No post entry (after Closing Date) to any Championship classes. Indicate clearly on Entry Form qualification data already earned and intentions to complete qualification, if incomplete.No refunds after Closing Date. See General Competition Specifications for important details. For those horses entered but still unqualified on Entry Date, notify Secretary, on or before Closing Date, by Written Notification (in writing to Secretary and/or Manager AND with reply in writing from Secretary and/or Manager) of how to process entry. If this Written Notification is not received on or before Closing Date, Secretary will (1) assume horse has qualified and (2) will process the entry and (3) there is no refund of Championship Class entry fee(s). See additional details and Written Notification procedures in Official Prize List at www.neda.org.

CHAMPIONSHIP WINDOWThe Championship Window consists of six days: Opening Date and the next five days during which all rides and stabling for Championships entries will be scheduled for those entries which are complete. After this Championship Window, Championship rides and stabling will be sched-uled as follows: open rides may be placed on the Wait List: stabling will be assigned, to “Front Barns” or to “Back Barns”, according to Entry Date. See Official Prize List at www.neda.org for important details.

VERIFY QUALIFICATION STATUS WITH USDFVerify qualification status with USDF before submitting entry. Be sure that your qualifying rides have been accurately reported to and recorded by USDF.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CEREMONIESRiders placing in Great American / USDF Regional Championship classes must be present, mounted and in full riding attire, including competitor number, for awards ceremonies, wheth-er ceremony is mounted or unmounted (due to inclement weather etc.). Excused absence is only allowed with permission from the Show Manager, in consultation with Technical Delegate, the Awards Coordinator and the USDF Representative. In all other instances, failure to be present before ribbons are placed on horses (or, if unmounted, distributed to winners) and properly attired will eliminate the official score and placing and the next highest score will move up in placing.

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CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY SCHEDULEA tentative schedule for Awards Ceremonies will be printed in the Show Program and the confirmed schedule in the Show Secretary Office by noon on the day prior to the beginning of the competition. Unless unforeseen events force otherwise, mounted Awards Ceremonies will be held. Inclement conditions may force moving them to unmounted in the VIP or Food Pavilion. In either case (mounted or unmounted) for each class which completes before the Lunch Break, its Awards Ceremony will be held during the Lunch Break. For each class which completes after the Lunch Break, its Awards Ceremony will be held at the completion of classes. Note that on Thursday this is around 4:30; on Friday and Saturday around 5:30; on Sunday around 4:00.

USDF DRESSAGE SEAT MEDAL SEMI-FINALSUSDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Finals: All junior riders through age 18 who have qualified at any level for the Regional Championships (excluding freestyle) are automatically eligible to compete in the Semi-Final classes of the USEF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program. Additionally any rider that earns a score of 70% or higher during the qualifying period from August 1 through July 30 will be qualified to participate in the USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Semi-Finals. One Semi-Final class will be offered for juniors, ages 13 and under, and a second Semi-Final class for riders 14 through 18 in each Great American/USDF Regional Championship. A regional champion and reserve champion for each age group will be named in each USDF region. Protective headgear as described in the USEF Rule Book GR801 will be required for participation in these classes. For more details of this program, see the USEF Rule Book, DR133, visit the dressage page of the USEF Web site at www.usef.org. For information on the Dressage Seat Medal Semi- Finals, please contact USDF.

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USEF/USDF RECOGNIZED OPEN DRESSAGE COMPETITION Open/NEDA Sweepstakes/Adult Amateur and

Junior Young Rider ChampionshipsThis is an unofficial abbreviated Prize List – Show will be run by the Official Prize List

as posted at www.neda.orgRider/Qualifying/ Entry Fee/

Class Test Day Sweepstakes Prize Money102. USEF Training Level Test 2 Thurs. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)103. USEF Training Level Test 3 Thurs. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4)112. USEF First Level Test 2 Thurs. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)113. USEF First Level Test 3 Thurs. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4)122. USEF Second Level Test 2 Thurs. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)123. USEF Second Level Test 3 Thurs. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4)132. USEF Third Level Test 2 Thurs. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $65/None (1)133. USEF Third Level Test 3 Thurs. Open/Qualifying $65/None (4)142. USEF Fourth Level Test 2 Thurs. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $65/None (1)143. USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Thurs. Open/Qualifying $65/None (4)151. FEI Test of Choice Thurs. Open/Qualifying $90/$1,650 (2) (4)

(8)NEDA $1,650 Stake Class

171. USEF Brentina Cup Thurs. Young Adult $90/None (6)Qualifying Class for 2016 USEF Brentina Cup Championships

Rider/Qualifying/ Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Sweepstakes Prize Money201. USEF Training Level Test 1 Fri. Open $55/None 203. USEF Training Level Test 3 Fri. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)211. USEF First Level Test 1 Fri. Open $55/None213. USEF First Level Test 3 Fri Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)221. USEF Second Level Test 1 Fri. Open $55/None223. USEF Second Level Test 3 Fri. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $55/None (1)231. USEF Third Level Test 1 Fri. Open $65/None233. USEF Third Level Test 3 Fri. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $65/None (1)241. USEF Fourth Level Test 1 Fri. Open $65/None 243. USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Fri. Open/NEDA Sweepstakes $65/None (1) 251. FEI Test of Choice Fri. Open/Qualifying $90/None (2) (4) 261. FEI Para Test of Choice Fri. Open (non Freestyle) $90/None (3)

Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Rider/Qualifying Prize Money302. USEF Training Level Test 2 Sat. Open $55/None303. USEF Training Level Test 3 Sat. Open $55/None312. USEF First Level Test 2 Sat. Open $55/None313. USEF First Level Test 3 Sat. Open $55/None322. USEF Second Level Test 2 Sat. Open $55/None323. USEF Second Level Test 3 Sat. Open $55/None332. USEF Third Level Test 2 Sat. Open $65/None333. USEF Third Level Test 3 Sat. Open $65/None342. USEF Fourth Level Test 2 Sat. Open $65/None

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Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Rider/Qualifying Prize Money343. USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Sat. Open $65/None351. FEI Test of Choice Sat. Open/Qualifying $90/None (2) (4)352. USEF/FEI Freestyle Sat. Open/Qualifying $65/None (2) (4)

Test of Choice 361. FEI Para Freestyle Sat. Open (Freestyle) $90/None (3)

Test of Choice 371. FEI Pony Team Sat. Pony $90/None (7)

Qualifying Class for 2016 USEF National Pony Rider Championships

Entry Fee/ Class Test Day Rider/Qualifying Prize Money401. USEF Training Level 1 Sun. Open $55/None403. USEF Training Level 3 Sun. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4)411. USEF First Level Test 1 Sun. Open $55/None413. USEF First Level Test 3 Sun. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4)421. USEF Second Level Test 1 Sun. Open $55/None423. USEF Second Level Test 3 Sun. Open/Qualifying $55/None (4) (5)431. USEF Third Level Test 1 Sun. Open $65/None433. USEF Third Level Test 3 Sun. Open/Qualifying $65/None (4)441. USEF Fourth Level Test 1 Sun. Open $65/None443. USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Sun. Open/Qualifying $65/None (4)451. FEI Test of Choice Sat. Open/Qualifying $90/None (2) (4)461. FEI Para Test of Choice Sun. Open (non Freestyle) $90/None (3)471. FEI Pony Individual Sat. Pony $90/None (7)

Qualifying Class for 2016 USEF National Pony Rider Championships

(1) Specify and pay additional $50 Sweepstakes entry fee (covers both required rides) to be included in Sweepstakes.

(2) Not FEI Recognized; FEI Saddlery Rules apply. Passport not required. No jog. On Thursday USEF FEI classes will be completed prior to the FEI Jog. Only latest versions of FEI tests may be ridden. No freestyles or para equestrian tests. Specify test clearly on Entry Form. FEI Pony tests must be ridden by a junior (12 – 16). Ponies will not be measured. Entries to any FEI Young Horse tests will be scored and pinned separately as another class. Stakes Class 151 will not be divided. Classes 251, 351 and 451 will be divided by test if entries warrant.

(3) Not FEI Recognized. FEI Rules for Para Equestrians apply. Latest versions of FEI tests will be used. Passport not required. No jog. Submit Para Equestrian documentation with Entry. All tests will be held in large arena, as much as FEI rules allow; small arena will be used only when there is no FEI option to use a large arena. Classes 261 and 461 are non freestyle tests; class 361 is freestyle test only.

(4) Qualifying class for 2015 Great American Insurance Group / United States Dressage Federation Regional Dressage Championship. Include $10 (beyond entry fee) to have ride score reported. Only classes so specified may be used as qualifiers.

(5) USDF / Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal class. See www.usdf.org for additional program details.(6) Current USEF National Young Adult “Brentina Cup” Test. For Young Adults: riders are eligible from

the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 20 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 28.

(7) Current FEI Pony Team and Individual Tests. Riders aged 12-16 per USEF DR119.8.(8) If Class 151 is split prize money will be split equally between the classes.

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NEW ENGLAND DRESSAGE FALL FESTIVAL DRESSAGE SWEEPSTAKES

There are five Sweepstakes competitions: Training, First, Second, Third and Fourth Level. Sweepstakes competitors enter the two highest Open classes of their level, the first on Thursday and the second on Friday. Pay additional $50 fee to compete for cash awards. Sweepstakes classes, therefore, are a combination of Open and Sweepstakes riders. A horse may compete only at one level. A rider may ride no more than two horses in each level. The same rider must ride both tests. Whips allowed. Tests may be called. All riders (JrYR, Adult Amateur, Open); no residency, membership, or qualifying scores required. Placing determined by totaling each ride’s final percentage then dividing by two. Ties broken by highest scoring second ride. Entrants are designated in Show Program.

NEW ENGLAND DRESSAGE FALL FESTIVAL JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP –

ADULT AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPHigh score championships, one for Adult Amateurs and one for Junior/Young Riders using rides (non Freestyle / non Young Horse) ridden on Thursday, Friday, and / or Saturday. Winners will be selected using only the highest percentage score of each rider regardless of horse. Only the highest score per rider will be considered. Cash awards.

USEF/USDF RECOGNIZED BREED COMPETITION Thursday September 17th and Friday September 18th

GREAT AMERICAN / USDF BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 NEW ENGLAND SERIES QUALIER AND FINAL

This is an unofficial abbreviated Prize List – Show will be run by the Official Prize List as posted at www.neda.org

CLASSES 1–20 WILL BE HELD IN NUMERICAL ORDER ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17Classes will start at 8:00 AM and run in class order

DRESSAGE BREEDING DIVISION – MATURE HORSEClass Entry Fee/Prize Money1. Broodmares, four years old and older, with or $45/$200 Born in America

without foal +2. Mares, four years and older. Maiden and Yeld $45/$200 Born in America

(not nursing) +3.* Mare Championship None/Ch $100 Res $50

Open to 1st & 2nd places in classes 1 and 24. Stallions, four years and older, not currently $45/$200 Born in America

standing at stud +5. Stallions, four years and older, currently $45/$200 Born in America

standing at stud +6.* Stallion Championship None/Ch $100 Res $50

Open to 1st & 2nd places in classes 4 and 57. Mature Horse Championship None/Ch $150 Res $75

Open to 1st and 2nd places from classes 3 and 6

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DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE PROSPECTS DIVISION – FOALSClass Entry Fee/Prize Money8. Current Year Foals (Fillies). May be accompanied by dam. + $45/$200 Born in America9. Current Year Foals (Colts). May be accompanied by dam. + $45/$200 Born in America10.* Current Year Foal Championship None/Ch $100 Res $50

Open to 1st & 2nd places in classes 8 and 9

DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE PROSPECTS DIVISION – YOUNG HORSEClass Entry Fee/Prize Money11. Three year old Fillies + ** $45/$200 Born in America12. Two year old Fillies + $45/$200 Born in America13. Yearling Fillies + $45/$200 Born in America14.* Filly Championship None/Ch $100 Res $50

Open to 1st & 2nd places in classes 11, 12, 1315. Three year old Colts and Geldings + ** $45/$200 Born in America16. Two year old Colts and Geldings + $45/$200 Born in America17. Yearling Colts and Geldings + $45/$200 Born in America18.* Colt/Gelding Championship None/Ch $100 Res $50

Open to 1st & 2nd places in classes 15, 16, 1719. Sport Horse Division Young Horse Championship None/Ch $150 Res $75

Open to Champion and Reserve winners from classes 14 and 18

NEDA GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP Class Entry Fee/Prize Money20. Grand Championship None/Ch $200.

Open to Champion and Reserve in classes 7 and 19

* Champion and Reserve eligible for Great American / USDF Breeders Championship New EnglandSeries Final held at this Fall Festival. If both Champion and Reserve have already qualified, thirdplace is qualified for the final. New England Series Qualifier ribbons will be awarded to the horse(s)which qualify at this competition. Any horse receiving 77% or greater will automatically qualify forthe series finals on Friday morning.

+ NEDA Medal to winner so long as score is 72% or greater. Born in America ($150 to Owner/Lessee / $50 to Breeder) award to highest placing horse, so long as its score is 72% or greater. Only horses indicating USA or Canada on Horse Country Birth field on Entry Form and submitting Entry on or before seven days after Closing Date will be considered. Later entries are not eligible. Awards only to list as posted on NEDA website / Fall Festival Breed Show Page.

** Eligible for the (new in 2014) Three Year Old Prospect Award. Must also enter appropriate Materiale class. See details at the end of this Breed Show section of the prize list.

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CLASSES 31 – 84 WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON INDIVIDUAL BREED CLASSES (IBC)Entry Fee for each IBC Class: $45 / No prize moneyClasses will start at 1:00 PM and will be run in two arenas.Complete breed registration documentation must accompany entry. See Official Prize List at www.neda.org for detailed specifications. See USEF rules: DR204.2.31. Oldenburg Verband32. Hanoverian33. Dutch Warmblood34. Danish Warmblood35. Rheinland Pfalz Saar36. American Warmblood Society37. Holsteiner38. Trakehner39. Saddlebred40A. Andalusian40L. Lusitano40P. PRE 41. Westfalen2A. North American Sportpony / Two and under42B. North American Sportpony / Three and older 42G. German Riding Pony 43. American Warmblood Registry44. ISR/Oldenburg NA45. Friesian Horse46. American Quarter Horse47. Thoroughbreds48. Arabian49. Morgan51. Drum52. Swedish Warmblood53. LipizzanIBC classes are for horses of the same breed or breed registry, per USEF DR 204.2.

GROUP CLASSESEntry Fee for Group Class: $25 per horse / No prize money 61. Get of Sire62. Breeders Group

AMATEUR /JUNIOR / YOUNG RIDER HANDLER Entry Fee for Amateur Handler Class: $45 / No prize money63. Amateur Handler

SPORT PONYEntry Fee for each Sport Pony Class: $45 / No prize moneyCurrent Pony Card or Ponies will be measured before class65A. Pony In Hand Fillies / Mares65B. Pony in Hand Colts / Geldings66. Pony Under Saddle

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OPEN UNDER SADDLE CLASSES Entry Fee for Open Under Saddle Class: $45 / No prize money71. Suitable to Become a Dressage Horse

USDF MATERIALE CLASSESEntry Fee for Materiale Class: $45 / No prize money81. Three year old Fillies **82. Three year old Colts and Geldings **83. Four and five year old Mares84. Four and five year old Stallions and Geldings** Eligible for the (new in 2014) Three Year Old Prospect Award. Must also enter appropriate

Age Class. See details at the end of this Breed Show section of the prize list.

CLASSES 91–95 WILL BE HELD IN NUMERICAL ORDER ON FRIDAY MORNINGClasses will start at 8:00 AM.

GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE GROUP / USDF BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES NEW ENGLAND FINALSEntry Fee for each Championship Class: $65 / No Prize Money. Recalls may be required.91. Great American / USDF Breeders Championships New England Current Year Foal Final92. Great American / USDF Breeders Championships New England Mare Final93. Great American / USDF Breeders Championships New England Stallion Final94. Great American / USDF Breeders Championships New England Filly Final95. Great American / USDF Breeders Championships New England Colt / Gelding Final

BREED SHOW SPECIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

USEF/USDF REQUIREMENTSHandlers: USEF Required: (1) USEF Membership or (2) USEF Non Member Fee

USDF Neither USDF membership nor Non Member fee required. USDF Non-Member Identification Number NM is not required.

Indicate Handler, if known, or the Owner/Lessee as Rider / Handler on the Entry Form. Handlers who handle any horse for which they are not so indicated on its Entry Form must sign an Entry Form at Headquarters and obtain / wear a blue wrist band prior to entering the ring The $20 Post Entry Fee and $100 Last Ditch Fee will not apply to change of Handler after Closing Date and at show time so long as the Handler has fulfilled these requirements.

Riders: USEF Required: (1) USEF Membership or (2) USEF Non Member FeeUSDF Required: (1) USDF Membership or (2) USDF Non Member Number

and FeeApplies only to under saddle Pony class 66, Suitability class 71 and Materiale classes 81 / 82 / 83 / 84. List Rider as Rider / Handler. The $20 Post Entry and $100 Last Ditch Fees apply to any change to Rider / Horse combination as this requires a new Entry Form and issuance of a new Bridle Number.

Asst Handlers: USEF USEF membership not required; exempt from USEF non member feeUSDF Neither USDF membership nor Non Member fee required Assistant Handlers (or any person handling non-judged horse in ring) must sign an Entry Form at Headquarters and obtain / wear yellow wrist band prior to entering the ring. See USEF DR203.15.

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Trainers: USEF Required: (1) USEF Membership or (2) USEF Non Member Fee USDF Neither USDF membership nor Non Member fee required

Owner/Lessees: USEF Required: (1) USEF Membership or (2) USEF Non Member FeeUSDF Required: (1) USDF Membership or (2) USDF Non Member Number

and Fee The Owner/Lessee in USDF BC Finals Classes 91 / 92 / 93 / 94 / 95 must be current USDF Participating or Business member.

Horses: USEF Required: (1) USDF HID or (2) USDF Horse Lifetime Registration LHR number Or (3) USEF Annual Recording or (4) USEF Lifetime Recording

USDF Required: (1) USDF HID number or (2) Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) number

All horses in USDF BC Finals Classes 91 / 92 / 93 / 94 / 95 must be Lifetime Horse Registered LHR with USDF.

See General Specifications / Entries for further specific details and exceptions for horses entered only in IBC classes.

BROODMARES ACCOMPANYING FOALEach Broodmare accompanying a foal entered in the Breed Show shall fill out her own Entry Form. Pay Office Fee with Entry. Broodmares are exempt from Drug Fee, non membership fees, and Non Compete Fee so long as she does not further perform in either Breed Show or Dressage Show. Broodmare will be assigned a Bridle Number to be worn at all times.

GREAT AMERICAN / USDF BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES FINALS CLASSESLate entries are allowed for Championship Finals class(es) 91 / 92 / 93 / 94 / 95 without pen-alty. However, Late and Last Ditch fees apply for late entry to Qualifying class at Fall Festival. Horses may finish qualification for the finals at Fall Festival. For finals classes Owner must be USDF Participating Member (include number) or Business Member (be sure correct Business Name is listed as Owner). Horse must have USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (include num-ber). Show management shall collect, if necessary, sufficient Owner membership and / or USDF Lifetime Horse registration applications and fees prior to Championships Finals class.

REFUNDSRefund policies will be followed per General Specifications. No refund if competitor misses class or is eliminated for delays.

WRIST BANDSAll Handlers must wear wrist band in Warm Up and Competition Arenas. All Assistant Handlers must wear wrist band in Warm Up and Competition Arenas. Wrist bands indicate completed entry paperwork and will be distributed by show office.

NEW ENGLAND SPORT HORSE BREEDERS FUTURITY

Open to all offspring, three years or younger, of the sires that participated, and were bid upon, in the any of the past five years of NEDA Stallion Service Auction. Enter appropriate age class on Thursday, and declare on entry to be considered for the Futurity. Eligible offspring must supply proof of parentage. Winners are six highest percentage scores, in the Thursday age classes, of all those who declare. Ties will be broken in favor of the older horse, based upon birth date.

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$5,400 Prize Monies to six places to Owner/Lessee of Horse, Breeder, and Stallion Owner/Lessee

1 Owner $700/ Breeder $350/ St Owner/Lessee $3502 Owner $600/ Breeder $300/ St Owner/Lessee $3003 Owner $500/ Breeder $250/ St Owner/Lessee $2504 Owner $400/ Breeder $200/ St Owner/Lessee $2005 Owner $300/ Breeder $150/ St Owner/Lessee $1506 Owner $200/ Breeder $100/ St Owner/Lessee $100

List of eligible stallions in Fall Festival Prize List posted on NEDA website www.neda.org

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY DURING THE COMPETITOR’S PARTY

WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT ~ THOSE NOT PRESENT FORFEIT ALL AWARDS AND NEXT IN LINE MOVES UP

See Awards Section 3.2 under General Specifications for details

NEDA BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES

Enter New England Breeders Series Qualifying Show(s). Enter into the NEDA Breed Sweepstakes by paying $50 Breed Sweepstakes Fee (per horse) at one (or more) qualifying New England Series Breed Show that is held prior to NEDA Fall Festival... Sweepstakes horses are then (1) eligible to participate in Breed Sweepstakes cash awards at that qualifying show and (2) eligible to participate in Breed Sweepstakes Thursday at NEDA Fall Festival at no additional charge. At each qualifying show, Sweepstakes Fees received are pooled and then awarded as Prize Monies to the top 6 Sweepstakes horses at that show, based on percentage received in their primary in hand age group class (foal, yearlings, 2 year olds, 3 year olds, mare, stallions). Ties will be broken in favor of the older horse, based upon birth date. Minimum award for 1st place $50-100 depending upon entries and class sponsors. Only horses that compete at the qualifying show are eligible for Sweepstakes awards at that show. If there are less than 6 entries, only the number of entries paying Sweepstakes Fees will be awarded.

Enter NEDA Fall Festival. Each horse that has paid a $50 Sweepstakes Fee at a qualifying New England Series Breed Show, prior to Fall Festival, is automatically eligible for the NEDA Fall Breed Show Sweepstakes cash awards. Each Sweepstakes horse must compete in its appropriate primary in hand age group class (1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 15 / 16 / 17) at this Fall Festival. Indicate Breed Sweepstakes eligibility on horse’s Entry Form, with note at which qualifying show(s) Sweepstakes Fee was paid.

$2,100 Prize Monies. Winners are determined from percentage received; ties will be broken in favor of the older horse, based upon birth date. Twelve Breed Sweepstakes awards will be given: to the top 6 Colts / Gelding / Stallions and to the top 6 Fillies / Mares. 1st place $300, 2nd $250, 3rd $200, 4th $150, 5th $100, 6th $50.

THREE YEAR OLD PROSPECT AWARD

(New in 2014). Three year old horses entered in BOTH the open in hand class (either class 11 or 15) and the Materiale class (either class 81 or 82) are eligible for this award. For the entire group (fillies and colts/geldings) the final scores from both classes will be added. Ties will be broken upon Movement score in the Materiale class (then In Hand class only if still tied), per

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USEF policy. If still tied, Judge(s) will break tie naming Champion and Reserve. Ribbons and cash ($200 to Champion / $100 Reserve) will be awarded. Cash will be sent to Owner on Entry unless Show Management is notified otherwise. See NEDA website for details.

GENERAL COMPETITION SPECIFICATIONS

This is an unofficial abbreviated Prize List ~ Show will be run by the Official Prize List as posted at www.neda.org

The entire Fall Festival of Dressage will be run (1) according to the latest Official Prize List, posted on the NEDA website www.neda.org and (2) according to the current USEF, USDF and FEI rules. Current FEI, USEF, USDF tests will be used.NOTE: NEDA HEADGEAR RULE THAT ALL MOUNTED PERSONS MUST WEAR APPROVED HEADGEAR. See Local Rules Section 9.1.

NOTES FOR 2015FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE USING THE ENTIRE HITS GROUNDS

Fall Festival will not be running along with the Marshall Sterling Hunter / Jumper finalsNote: Entries will be processed by Entry Date which is Date Received, not by

Postmark or Fax date

1. LEVELSTraining through Grand Prix levels, including musical freestyles. Breeding Divisions. Classeswill start each day at 8:00 AM.

2. DATES/TIMES USED IN PRIZE LISTOpening Date: Monday July 27, 2015Closing Date: Monday August 24, 2015Championship Window: Monday July 27, 2015 until midnight Saturday August1, 2015Last Ditch Date: Friday September 11, 2015Stabling Open: 4:00 PM Tuesday September 15, 2015Show Office Opening Time: 9:00 AM Wednesday September 16, 2015

3. AWARDS3.1. Awards: DistributionAll tests and prizes for each award will be given to the one person picking up and signing forthem and who accepts responsibility for further distribution. Checks will be mailed to Owner onentry after show. See below.3.2. Awards: Ceremony RequirementsNEDA Sporthorse Futurity, CDI Saugerties and Regional Championships require participationin Awards Ceremony. Riders not attending its ceremony in complete show attire and with Bridle Number, or arriving late once the ribbons have been placed on the horses and the ceremonyline up established, forfeit title and all other awards; in this case the next highest score willmove up in placing. Riders may only be excused with prior permission of Show Manager, inconsultation with Technical Delegate and the Awards Coordinator. In addition, Regionals competitors must also be excused by the USDF Representative.3.3. Awards: Post Show Mailing of Tests / AwardsChecks for Prize Monies (except for USDF Regional Championships, which are mailed by USDF) and any other post show mailing will be made out to and mailed to Owner on Entry two weeks

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after Show; For foreign competitor 30% of prize money over $600 will be withheld until they file with IRS for Social Security number, form 8283 or W-8 Certificate. For payment to any other person than Owner, Show Manager must be notified with Written Notification on or before the Saturday following show completion, with indication of Payee and address to which Prize Monies are to be sent. Anyone receiving $600 or more in Prize Monies must complete IRS W-9 form with tax information for 1099’s and Show Manager must receive it on or before the Saturday following show completion. The W-9 form is available on NEDA website, Fall Festival Prize List page. Tests, ribbons and awards not picked up during the show will not be mailed to competitor. If unavailable, have a friend pick them up. Exception for NEDA JrYR and Adult Amateur Championships and dressage show Special Awards based on scores of rides ridden Thursday / Friday / Saturday. Awards checks not cashed by 12/31 of show year will be voided.

3.4. List of AwardsBreed Class 1/2/4/5 8/9 11/12/13 15/16/17 Ribbons 6 places; 1st place Sporthorse medal if 72% or more; $200 Born in America for USA or Canada birth indicated on EntryBreed Championships Cl 3/6/10/14/18$100 to Champion; $50 to ReserveBreed Championships Cl 7/19 $150 to Champion; $75 to ReserveBreed Grand Championship Cl 20$200 to Champion; Ribbon to ReserveBreed Great American Finals Cl 91/92/93/94/95Champion Cooler and Plaque; Reserve Lead Shank and PlaqueBreed FuturityRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$1,400 2/$1,200 3/$1,000 4/$800 5/$600 6/$400Breed Sweepstakes Colts / Geldings / Stallions Ribbons to 6 places: cash 1/300, 2/$250, 3/$200, 4/$150, 5/$100, 6/$50Breed Sweepstakes Fillies / Mares Ribbons to 6 places: cash 1/300, 2/$250, 3/$200, 4/$150, 5/$100, 6/$50Breed Three Year Old Prospect Award $200 to Champion. $100 to ReserveDressage Open and CDI ClassesRibbons to 6 places; 1st place NEDA medal if 63% or moreRibbons to 6 places for JrYR riders within class Ribbons to 6 places for Adult Amateur riders within classDressage Class 423Dover Medal to high scoring Adult Amateur within Open classDressage SweepstakesOne Sweepstakes at each level (Training/First/Second/Third/Fourth)Ribbons to 6 places; cash 1/$400 2/$300 3/$200 4/$100 5/$50 6/$25Dressage JrYR ChampionshipRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$400 2/$300 3/$200 4/$100 5/$50 6/$25Dressage Adult Amateur ChampionshipRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$400 2/$300 3/$200 4/$100 5/$50 6/$25Dressage FEI Stakes Class 151Ribbons to 6 places; cash 1/$400 2/$350 3/$300 4/$250 5/$200 6/$150(Monies will be equally divided in the case that class is divided)

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Dressage CDI Junior Class 381C / 481CRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$96 2/$75 3/$57 4/$42 5/$30 Dressage CDI Y Rider Class 382C / 482C Ribbons to 6 places; cash 1/$96 2/$75 3/$57 4/$42 5/$30Dressage CDI Class 383C / 483C Ribbons to 6 places, cash 1/$480 2/$375 3/$285 4/$210 5/$150Dressage CDI Class 484CRibbons to 6 places: cash 1/$200 2/$175 3/$150 4/$125 5/$100Dressage CDI Class 285C / 385CRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$640 2/$500 3/$380 4/$280 5/$200Dressage CDI Class 485CRibbons to 6 places; cash 1/$320 2/$250 3/$190 4/$140 5/$100Dressage Region 8 Championships Ribbons to 8 places; cash TBA to Champion and Reserve

4. ENTRIESNote: Entries will be processed by Entry Date which is Date Received, not by

Postmark or Fax dateOn Line Entries may be submitted via NEDA website www.neda.org

4.1 Entry Fees$45 Each Breed Show class except for Group Classes and Breeders Championships

Do not enter and no charge for championship classes: 3 / 6 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 19 / 20$25 Each horse or foal in Breed Show Group Classes for Get of Sire and Breeders Group (61 / 62)$65 Each Breed Show Breeders New England Championship class (91 / 92 / 93 / 94 / 95)$55 Each Dressage Show Open USEF class Training through Second Level$65 Each Dressage Show Open USEF class: Third and Fourth levels; USDF/FEI Free class 352$90 Each Dressage Show Para Equestrian class (261 / 361 / 461)$90 Each Dressage Show FEI (non CDI) Test of Choice / Brentina Cup (151 / 171 / 251 / 351 / 451)$95 Each Dressage Show Region 8 Dressage Championship class $150 Each CDI class in Junior and Young Rider Tour: (281C / 282C / 381C / 382C / 481C / 482C)$200 Each CDI class in Small Tour (283C / 383C / 483C)$250 Each CDI class in Medium Tour: (384C / 484C)$300 Each CDI class in Large Tour (285C / 385C / 485C)4.2 Show FeesExceptions are detailed under Entry Form Requirements below.$40 Office Fee. Pay one fee for each Entry Form. Non refundable before or after Closing Date.$16 Drug Fee. Pay one fee per show for each horse not entered in CDI. Drugs and

Medications $8 / USEF $8. $28 Drug Fee CDI. Pay one fee per show for each horse entered in CDI. Drugs and

Medications $20 / USEF $8$30 USEF Non Member / Seniors. Pay one fee per show for each Rider, Handler,

Owner/Lessee, Trainer and Coach not currently USEF member. If USEF membership cannot be verified, exhibitor will be charged non refundable $30 non member fee.

$25 USDF Non Member Fee. Pay one fee per show for each Rider (including Breed Show under saddle classes) and each Owner/Lessee not currently USDF member.

$25 USDF HID Fee. Pay one fee for each Horse without a USDF Horse ID number$30 Reprocess Fee. Pay one fee for (1) each incomplete entry and / or (2) for each

change made to original Entry (class changes / stabling changes etc.)

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$25 Non negotiable Fee. Pay one fee for each check or Credit Card payment declined.$5 USDF Affidavit Fee. Pay one fee per show for incomplete USDF documentation. $50 Post Entry Fee. Pay one fee for each ENTRY RECEIVED after Closing Date and

received on or before Last Ditch Date.$20 Wait List Fee. Fee for entry, class, or stall to remain on Wait List. Not refunded if

ride is not accepted into show.$100 Last Ditch Fee. Pay one fee for each bridle number issued after Last Ditch Date ;

Pay one fee for each change time within a class after program sent to printer. $35 USEF HP Fee. Pay one fee for each CDI horse.$15 FEI Registration. Pay one fee per season per Rider, per Horse for FEI Registration

(tracking) number.$0 Non Compete Fee/Broodmares. Accompanying foal with no further participation in show.$65 Non Compete Fee. Pay one fee per show for each Non Compete horse$50 Dressage Sweepstakes Fee. Pay one fee to become eligible for NEDA Dressage

Sweepstakes. Cash awards.$150 RV Site Fee. Electricity, water, sewer provided.$300 Paddock Fee. Paddock Fee for duration of showFor Stabling Fees and details see Stabling section 8.

4.3. Entry FormsNote: Entries will be processed by Entry Date which is Date Received, not by

Postmark or Fax date On Line Entries may be submitted via www.neda.org

Membership Verification Sheet. USEF now offers a convenient Verification procedure with mem-bership proof (both USEF and USDF) for Rider, Owner/Lessee and Horse printed on one sheet of paper which can accompany entry. Go to USEF website www.usef.org. Click on Verification tab on home page and follow instructions. Copies of current membership cards, if not on the Verification Sheet, are needed, however, for USEF requirements for Trainers and Coaches.

Entry Form Requirements.Each completed Entry Form must have:1. Office Fee. One fee per Entry, including Non Compete Horses and Broodmares.2. Drug Fee. $16 non-CDI or $28 CDI. If horse is ridden by two riders (two Entries) pay one

Drug Fee. Exceptions: Non Compete Horses; (2) Broodmares.3. Signatures. Three signatures (four if coach is applicable); signatures on fax entries

are allowed.4. Emergency Information.5. Email. Rider Email address for show communication (entry confirmation, ride times and

other notices). No “snail mail” communications. Only Email.6. USEF Membership. For each Rider, Handler, Owner/Lessee, Trainer and Coach (if

applicable) one of the following: (1) copy of current USEF membership card; (2) copyof current membership in foreign National Federation NF in English if not US citizen or(2) payment of USEF Non Member Fee. USEF Junior Active, Senior Active or Life mem-bership required for entry to USDF Qualifying and / or USDF Regional Championshipclass(es). Note that Handlers in Breed Show In-Hand and Group classes must showUSEF membership or pay the Non Member fee. To compete as Amateur, USEF member-ship must indicate Amateur status, or USEF non member Amateur Card must be supplied.Exceptions: (1) Assistant Handlers in Breed Show; (2) Rider, Owner/Lessee, andTrainer of Non Compete Horse; (3) Rider, Owner/Lessee, and Trainer of Broodmare.

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7. USEF Horse Recording. For each Horse one of the following: (1) copy of USDF Horse HID card or (2) copy of USDF Lifetime Horse Registration LHR card or (3) copy of USEF Horse ID card or (4) copy of USEF Annual recording card or (5) copy of USEF LifetimeRecording certificate.

8. USDF Rider Membership. For each American or Foreign Rider (Dressage Show andBreed Show under saddle classes 66 / 71 / 81 / 82 / 83 / 84) one of the following: (1)copy of current USDF membership card (Participating Member PM, Group MemberGM, Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Member IM) or (2) copy of USDF Non Member NMcard and payment of the current USDF Non Member fee. USDF Participating Member(PM) status required for entry to USDF Regional Championship class(es). USDFParticipating Member (PM) status required for entry to USDF Regional Championships Qualifying (for next year) class(es). Exceptions: (1) Handlers in unmounted in-handand unmounted group classes in Breed Show; (2) Rider and Owner/Lessee of foreignowned horse competing only in the CDI; (3) Rider/Handler and Owner/Lessee of NonCompete Horse; (4) Rider/Handler of Broodmare accompanying foal and with nofurther participation in Fall Festival.

9. USDF Handler Membership. For each Handler in Breed Show in unmounted in-handand unmounted group classes. Neither USDF membership nor USDF Non Member feerequired. USDF Non-Member Identification Number NM is not required.

10. USDF Owner/Lessee Membership. For each Owner/Lessee one of the following: (1)copy of current USDF membership card (Participating Member PM, Group Member GM,Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Member IM, Business Membership BM) or (2) USDF NonMember NM card and payment of the current USDF Non Member fee. ParticipatingMember PM or Business Member BM status required for entry to USDF Qualifying class, USDF Regional Championship class, and / or USDF Breeders Series Finals class.Exception: (1) Owner/Lessees of horse competing only in IBC classes in Breed Show;(2) Owner/Lessee of foreign owned horse competing only in the CDI; (3) Owner/Lessee of Non Compete Horse; (4) Owner/Lessee of Broodmare accompanying foal and withno further participation in Fall Festival.

11. USDF Horse Status. For each Horse one of the following: (1) copy of USDF HID card or(2) copy of USDF Lifetime Horse Registration LHR card; USDF Lifetime Horse Registration LHR required for entry to USDF Qualifying Class, USDF Regional Championship Class,and / or USDF Breeders Series Finals class. USEF HID is not acceptable for USDF; how-ever, USEF will accept either USDF number above. Horses still without USDF horse HIDat the show must apply there for number and pay the current USDF fee. Exceptions: (1)horses competing only in Breed Show IBC class(es). (2) foreign owned horses competingonly in CDI classes, who will be issued HID number free of charge upon receipt of FEIpassport number or copy FEI Passport Horse ID pages.

12. USDF Affidavit Fee, if necessary. Pay one fee per show for each Entry in which USDF docu-mentation (Rider, Owner/Lessee, Horse) is incomplete. Affidavit attests current membershipsand is sent to USDF. No Affidavit allowed for Entry to USDF Regional Championships.

13. Stabling / RV / Paddock Fees as desired.14. Coggins. Every horse (except foals under 6 months) must supply non-returnable copy

of Coggins within one year.15. Full payment. Checks will be deposited, credit cards will be charged upon receipt

of Entry. Payment must be in American dollars.

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16. Delinquent Fees. Delinquent fees / paperwork must also be collected for any Entrywhose rider / handler / owner / trainer/ coach owes fees, paperwork, receipts or anyother obligation from any previous NEDA or Centerline Events function before Entry willbe considered complete and processed.

Entry Remittance. Note: Entries will be processed by Entry Date which is Date Received, not by

Postmark or Fax dateOn Line Entries may be submitted via www.neda.org

Send entries to Show Secretary. Upon receipt by Secretary, checks will be cashed, credit cards will be charged. Make checks payable to NEDA. Mastercard or Visa (no others) credit cards accepted so long as complete billing Name/Address and Security Code from back of card are included. Payment must be in American dollars; competitor will be charged for any conversion fees.Fax entries accepted, but only with complete credit card payment. Do not follow up original entry with another “just to be sure”. Waive all signatures for express delivery. Include current email address. Secretary will email confirmations to Rider on Entry; no “snail mail” confirmations. Pending USEF or USDF members and those with incomplete documentation at time of entry must pay non refundable Affidavit Fee for each document missing and then sign affidavit of membership. No number deposits; any included are non refundable. Processing of incomplete entries will be delayed until they are complete, thereby losing priority in “first come first serve” processing. Neither refunds nor schedule changes for competitor entry errors.Non Compete Horses / Broodmares. Each horse on grounds must complete an Entry Form and pay Office Fee. Each non-compete horse, except broodmares accompanying foal, must also pay Non Compete Fee. Entry is exempt from USEF Drug Fee. Rider/Handler, Owner/Lessee, and Trainer are exempt from USEF Non Member Fee. Rider/Handler and Owner/Lessee are exempt from both USDF Non Member Fee and NEDA Non Member Fee. Non Compete horses and Broodmares are subject to all show rules, and may be drug tested. All horses pay any stabling fees required. Every Horse will be assigned a Bridle Number.NEDA Dressage Sweepstakes / Championships. Pay $50 and enter two USEF level tests: test two on Thursday, test three on Friday to become eligible for NEDA Dressage Sweepstakes. All adult amateurs and junior/young riders (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) will be considered for NEDA Adult Amateur and NEDA JrYR Championships. Cash awards.NEDA Breed Sweepstakes. Pay $50 when entering one or more NEDA Breed Qualifying shows prior to Fall Festival. Compete in age classes on Thursday, paying entry fees but no more Sweepstakes Fees, at NEDA Fall Festival to be eligible for cash awards.Conflicts. Indicate potential conflict with judges; if scheduled ride cannot avoid conflict ride will be scheduled HC. No refunds.CDI Competitors. CDI competitors must indicate clearly on Entry Form: horse’s breed, sex, age, color, country of birth, present nationality (country of its owner), passport number, sire and dam and their registration numbers, and previous name of horse, if any; rider’s country for whom horse/rider is competing and rider’s citizenship; name of groom. See Table above for important details concerning the CDI Drug Fee, FEI Registration Numbers, USEF IHP fee, exemption for foreign owned horses competing in CDI only. A letter of permission must be sent from their NF to the USEF and to Fall Festival show management.Each CDI rider (foreign or American) must pay the current High Performance Discipline Fee. See USEF GR207.3. Each CDI horse and rider must provide an annually renewed FEI

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Registration number, used by the FEI to track and post global results. Application available on USEF website. Allow 30 days. Entry will not be processed without these numbers and Entry Date will be adjusted to the date they are available.CDI horses will be scheduled in restricted FEI Stabling. CDI horses are restricted to warm up area in front of FEI Stabling and NEDA Warm Up White. Non CDI horses stabled in FEI Stabling are restricted to NEDA Warm Up White outside of ring set in that area. For quarantine purposes as designated by the FEI, all horses stabled in FEI Stabling may not be hacked, schooled, led, or lunged in any other area on grounds.Para Equestrian. Include documentation with entry. If special equipment is needed, include copy of current USEF Dispensation Certificate. Riders must carry documentation throughout show for review by the TD as necessary. Riders competing in both the Dressage Open Show and the Para Equestrian classes must follow the USEF “two level rule”. Grades Ia and Ib are equivalent to USDF Intro Level; Grade II is equiv-alent to USEF Training Level; Grade III is equivalent to USEF First Level; Grade IV is equivalent to USEF Third Level. Show Management / Officials reserve right to move, if necessary, Rider into appropriate Open Show class, based on FEI test selected, and adjust Entry Fees appropriately.Grade I, II and III riders competing in both Dressage Open Classes and Para Equestrian Classes must follow USEF bridle rules; they may not ride in a double bridle any time on the show grounds. Grade I, II and III riders wishing to use a double bridle may not enter USEF classes.To enter Para Equestrian class, provide with Entry one or more of the following: (1) USEF Para Equestrian Classification Card indicating Profile and Grade based on the FEI Profile System; (2) USEF Para Equestrian Dispensation Certificate (permission for special equipment, issued annually) as determined by the USEF Para Equestrian Classification System via the Adaptive Sports Committee; (3) FEI Para Equestrian Card for Qualifying and International level compe-titions; (4) copy of application to USEF for a Para Equestrian classification, rendering competi-tor Para Equestrian Eligible as determined by the USEF classification coordinator. See USEF GR1310-GR1313 For further information contact Pam Lane at USEF directly (908.326.1153). For FEI Para Equestrian tests see FEI website: www.horsesport.org. Click on Para Equestrian / Rules to download the various tests available for each Grade. Competitor must select FEI test matching their Grade Level in documentation submitted with Entry. Grades 1a / 1b / II and III will be held in small arena; Grade IV will be held in large arena.

5. ACCEPTANCE POLICIES / TIMESNote: Entries will be processed by Entry Date which is Date Received, not by

Postmark or Fax dateOn Line Entries may be submitted via NEDA website www.neda.org

Championship Window (Opening Date and the next five days) applies only to Regional Championships entries. During the Championship Window Show Secretary shall receive and accept Regional Championships Entry Forms (which must be complete) into their Regional Championship Class(es) as well as Breed Show Classes and Open Show Classes; they will be assigned horse and tack stalls as requested. During this Championship Window, all other Entry Forms will be set aside, for processing and stall assignment, after this six day period, according to their Entry Date. Send all non-Regional Championship entries according to Opening and Closing Dates, starting on Opening Date, in order that each may be assigned Entry Date. Entries will not be assigned a Entry Date until complete. After processing Championship Window entries Show Secretary shall process Entries set aside during Championship Window, in order by Entry Date. After

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Championship Window all entries will be processed on “first come first serve” basis.Both Breed Show and Dressage Show will be scheduled and assigned specific performance times. Show Secretary will accept rides and fill classes on a first come basis depending on Championship Window (above) and Entry Date. A Wait List will be created, as necessary, class by class, on first come basis. As show fills, each entry may find some classes accepted, some classes not accepted. Before and on Closing Date, competitors may scratch unaccepted classes with full refund of class entry fees, less Office Fee, provided Secretary has been notified by Written Notification and competitor has received acknowledgment of scratch from either Show Secretary or Show Manager.Freestyles. Times for sound checks will be posted at the office. CDs must be in .MP3 or .WAV formats.

6. COMMUNICATION WITH COMPETITORS6.1 NEDA Website. The NEDA website ( www.neda.org ) will be used to keep show competitorsinformed. In the home page click on Fall Festival, red menu on left. Official Prize List changes, charts of class sizes, Wait List, stabling assignments, times and other helpful information willbe posted there by Show Manager. As show is filling, both before and after Closing Date,entry to each class will be posted. Competitors may thereby check that their entry is correctlyprocessed. Once times are set they will be posted there. Stabling assignments will also beposted about a week before the show. List of horses whose breed registry papers have beenreceived will be posted. Horses eligible for Breed Show Born in America and Sweepstakes willbe posted. Any relevant awards will use these lists, with no last minute horses added for anyreason (entry and / or show processing errors). Check these lists!

6.2 Email Only. Show Secretary will maintain as much communication with competitors aspossible using email. Be sure to include email address on each Entry Form.

6.3 Written Notification. Written Notification consists of: (1) notification to Show Secretary (pre-ferred) and / or Show Manager by email or fax and (2) reply by email or fax from Show Secretaryor Show Manager. No changes or refunds will be processed without both (1) and (2) above.

7. CHANGES/REFUNDS7.1 Scratches, Adds After Closing Date and at ShowChanges may be only done by:

(1) scratching the Time Slot, no refund; and (2) filling an available Time Slot by paying the full entry fee for the class;In addition, any Change or Add that requires issuance of new Bridle Number (and therefore new Entry Form into the computer system) will be charged post entry fee of $20 (on or before Last Ditch Date) or $100 (after Last Ditch Date and at show).Once the show schedule is set and the program is set to go to press (approximately a week after Closing Date) a rider may switch times within a class only upon paying the $100 Last Ditch Fee, and then may switch only into an already available Time Slot.

7.2. Refund PoliciesChecks are cashed and credit cards are charged upon receipt of entry. Any refund monies will be issued after show and mailed to Owner/Lessee on Entry. Be sure to supply the cor-rect Owner/Lessee address. For refund to be issued to any other person than Owner, Show Manager must be notified with Written Notification on or before the Saturday following show completion, with indication of Payee and address to which refund is to be sent. Full refunds, except for Office Fee, through Closing Date only with Written Notification (email, fax, US mail) to Show Secretary (with preferably copy to Show Manager) and with written

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receipt from Secretary. Other than stabling refunds (see below), no refunds after Closing Date except for (1) refundable portion of unfulfilled Wait List Class requests and (2) refundable portion of unfulfilled stabling requests and (3) special refunds concerning non-qualification for championship classes as detailed in Regional Championships and Breeders Championships specifications; (4) stabling fees for stalls “retaken” by show; (5) any other refund specifically described in latest version of Official Prize List on NEDA website.Any unused USEF or USDF fees will be refunded after any indebtedness is settled.No refunds for: number deposits; Affidavit fees; Breed/Discipline fees. No refunds for expulsion from show; elimination from class(es). No refunds for elimination from CDI via examination, passport errors, or FEI jog. No refunds for competitor error(s). No refunds for cancellation of Event, portion(s) of Event and / or class(es) for any reason including (but not exclusively) situa-tions resulting from: grounds (or portion of grounds) unavailable to / unusable by NEDA for any reason; inclement weather; Acts of God; local / national emergency, act(s) of terrorism. These refund policies apply to any monies received by NEDA for sponsorship / vendor space / program advertising or any other option listed in the current sponsorship flyer as posted on the NEDA website.

8. STABLING8.1 Stabling Fees$200 Stabling: Duration Only

Tuesday 4:00 PM through Sunday evening.$50 Stabling: Early Arrival

Pay $50 per night per stall for horse arriving before Tuesday. Special arrangements assuring stall availability must be made through Show Secretary and Manager.

$50 Stabling: Late DeparturePay $50 per night per stall for horses staying only Sunday night. For horses staying beyond Monday morning, $200 fee to remain on grounds, until Tuesday or Wednesday. Special arrangements must be made through Show Secretary and Manager.

$50 Stabling Scratch Fee Amount retained per stall by show for any stall scratched between Closing Date and Last Ditch Date. Remainder of Stabling Fee will be refunded to scratches between Closing Date and Last Ditch Date so long as Written Notification is followed (to Show Secretary and / or Show Manager with written acknowledgment.

$300 Paddock Fee Turn out paddock 100’ x 100’ for duration. Board fencing and grass. Bring chain and lock.

$10 Stabling ShavingsPrice per bag for shavings

$15 HayPrice per bale for hay

8.2 Stabling Details1,100 Stalls available in new barns with sliding doors. Fall Festival will be using the HITS grounds alone, not sharing with the hunter finals. Therefore the 484 stalls in the “Front Barns” 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 will be available. Show will hold 48 of these stalls in Barn 6 for Breed Show competitors. The other 416 stalls in the Front Barns will be assigned on first come basis. There are 536 stalls available in the “Back Barns” and overflow from the Front barns will be assigned there. Stalls will be assigned by Entry Date (date entry is received), first come first serve. CDI competitors will be stabled in separate barn which is not close to any other stabling.

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8.3 Stabling AvailabilityDuration Stabling: 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday evening. Unexpected early arrivals may have to wait and shavings may not be available. Make special arrangements with show management and pay extra fees to arrive early or depart late. All stalls will be stripped before arrival. No initial bedding. Pre order and pay for bedding only before or on Last Ditch Date, the Friday before the show. Night watch will be provided 6:00 PM until 6:00 AM at show expense.8.4 Bedding/SuppliesPre Show Orders will be accepted through Last Ditch Date only. No pre orders will be accepted after Last Ditch Date. Shavings will be available at the Stabling Office 6:00 PM each eve-ning where competitors may purchase bedding (cash or check only) and take it to their own stalls. If arriving late bring enough bedding until Stabling Office opens the next AM. During show order delivered shavings and hay at Show Office, paid by check or cash or credit card, or charged to Entry.8.5 Drive In Parking for Breed Show CompetitorsPending final approval from HITS there will be drive in parking as close as possible to the show rings for competitors who drive in and work out of their trailers during the show.8.6 Stabling: Refunds.After Closing Date refund of all stabling fees and pre ordered bedding fees, except $50 per stall, when competitor notifies Secretary by Written Notification on or before Last Ditch Date. No stabling / bedding refunds after Last Ditch Date.8.7 Stabling: Stall Sharing.Competitors who have not scratched may arrange privately to share stall with another party. Competitor must (1) arrange privately the details of cost, bedding, switching horses and (2) notify by email both Show Manager at FallShow@neda.org and Show Secretary at debra@centerlineevents.com of the details.

9. LOCAL RULES9.1 Headgear. NEDA requires that anyone mounted on a horse must wear USEF / USDFapproved head gear, except for approved competition head gear when competing and duringAwards Ceremonies.9.2 NEDA Areas. Before the start of competition 8:00 AM Thursday, the following areasare open for use by NEDA competitors: NEDA Warm Up Blue; FEI Stabling Warm Up (CDICompetitors only); Lunge Area next to Vet Office; Breed Show Warm Up (in hand horses only). Thursday through Sunday NEDA competitors may use only the following areas. Warm Ups:NEDA Blue / Red / Yellow / White, FEI Stabling and Breed Show Warm Up. Lunge Area nextto Vet Office. Areas around outside of dressage competition arenas, for appropriate schoolingonly, before 7:30 AM and 6:00 – 7:30 PM. NEDA Competitors may not use in any way: the far ring south of NEDA Ring 8; any other HITS competition or warm up area; inside competitionarenas, except during competition.

9.3 CDI Stabling Restrictions. CDI Competitors may ride in FEI Stabling Warm Up andNEDA White warm up; nowhere else on grounds except for Award Ceremonies. Non CDIhorses in FEI Stabling may ride in the non-ring area of NEDA White warm up; nowhere elseon grounds. Per FEI restrictions to quarantine FEI Stabling horses as much as possible.9.4 Photographer / Videographer. NEDA Official Photographers / Videographers are onthe grounds. No one else may market / sell any event photographs / videos, nor submit to anywebsite or publication.

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9.5 Flames. No flames of any kind in barns, including cigarettes and BBQs.9.6 Mounting. No horse may be mounted within any barn.9.7 Dogs. Dogs must be leashed.

9.8 Manners. Please treat NEDA volunteers and show management with respect.9.9 Enforcement. TDs, in consultation with Show Management, will enforce these rules. $100 fine with option for expulsion from Fall Festival.

10. ACCOMMODATIONSBlock of hotel rooms is available at:Garden Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn)503 Washington Avenue Kingston NY 12401845-338-0400 / Fax 845-340-1908www.hikingston.comNEDA Volunteers will also be staying at this hotel. See detail list of accommodations and res-taurants in Official Prize List at www.neda.org. In addition there are 50 full service (water / 220electric / sewage) RV hookups on site. Include $150 with entry for use duration of show.

11. DIRECTIONSFor large vans,From north take I-87 (NY Thruway) to Exit 20 Saugerties. Turn right onto Route 32 north.** Go one half mile past Peoples Road to Y intersection. Bear right at Y intersection toCounty Route 34 and go one tenth mile to 4 way stop. Turn right onto Malden Turnpike /County Route 34 and go 1 and six tenths mile to intersection of Route 9W. Turn right ontoRoute 9W south. Go four tenths mile to Krout Road. Turn right onto Krout Road, with cau-tion for steep downhill after turn. HITS will be on your left at base of the hill. For FEI sta-bling turn in at Gate A. For Open Stabling continue to next Gate, after bridge over stream.From the south take I-87 to Exit 20 Saugerties. Turn left at traffic light after tollbooth.Immediately move to right lane and bear right onto Route 32 north and pick up directionsat ** above.For cars and trailers,From I-87 South (NY Thruway) to Exit 20 Saugerties. Turn right onto Route 32 north.From I-87 North (NY Thruway) to Exit 20 Saugerties. After paying toll turn left and proceed300’ and then at light turn right onto Route 32 North.Go one half mile north to Peoples Road.Turn right onto Peoples Road.Go one mile, crossing RR tracks till Peoples Road ends, just beyond the RR tracks.Turn left onto Krout Road. Travel one mile to facility.First entrance is to long term trailer parking.Cross Washington Avenue Ext coming in from right.Next entrance is Gate B to Barns 7-13.Next entrance is Gate A Entrance to Show Grounds. “Front Barns” and FEI Barn.

Map is on NEDA website www.neda.org/Fall Festival/Hotline

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12. FOOTINGAll classes will be scheduled in seven large sand arenas with all weather sand footing. Twoall weather sand warm ups for Open competitors. One all weather sand warm up for FEI Levelcompetitors. One all weather sand warm up for Regionals competitors. One all weather sandwarm up for Breed Show competitors. Special separate all weather sand warm up within FEIstabling area for CDI competitors. Lunging available. Unusual conditions may force showmanagement to alter these arrangements. Water trucks available in dry conditions. All perfor-mance arenas are solid (not chain) arenas.

13. ENTERTAINMENT

13.1 Performance HighlightsNew England Breeders Championships will take place Friday morning. International classes willrun Friday, Saturday and Sunday, highlighting the Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday afternoon.Regional Championship classes will run throughout the four days, with freestyles on bothSaturday and Sunday. Show will be completed at approximately 4:00 Sunday.

13.2 “Open Tent” PartiesThe Party at the Breed Show late Thursday afternoon during presentation of Breed ShowFuturity winners. The Party at the Dressage Show late Saturday afternoon. All Fall Festivalcompetitors, volunteers, spectators are welcome to both parties.

13.3 VIP PerksVIP perks are extended to all Fall Festival Patrons / Sponsors who are any person or businessinvolved with Fall Festival beyond being a competitor. Including: all NEDA Premier Sponsors,Fall Festival Sponsors, vendors, advertisers in the show program, donors of prizes or specialawards at any level, those who pay to hang banners or have their flyers inserted in competitorpackets. Tables of 8 are available for $600 for entertainment of clients. These perks includeadmission, all four days of the dressage show, to the VIP Pavilion, with full hospitality duringthe daytime, from breakfast time thru afternoon wine and cheese. Grab and Go refreshmentsare available to take back to stabling or to watch other rings.

13.4 VendorsThere is a large trade fair on grounds. In 2014 Vendors will be located next to Show Secretary’s Office and alongside area where scores will be posted.

13.5 Patron/Sponsor ContactContact Fall Festival show management at FallShow@neda.org. Full information and signup forms are available for program advertising, sponsorships, VIP seating, vendors, ban-ners, flyers is available on the NEDA website: www.neda.org. Click on Compete / FallFestival / Sponsorship.

14. OTHER

14.1 Vet and FarrierVeterinarian and Farrier on grounds throughout the competition. Access numbers posted atHeadquarters and stabling area.

14.2 Golf Cart Rental and PoliciesUpon arrival at grounds Golf Carts will be available for rent. Details are available on NEDAwebsite www.neda.org. Click on Fall Festival then Hotline. Pre reservation is recommendedat www.deverinc.com. Any person driving a golf cart on the grounds must have a validdriver’s license.

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14.3 DogsAll dogs must be leashed. Show Management reserves right to fine ($100) owner of any loose dogs, per Local Rules.

14.4 Admission PoliciesNo admission fees.