Combined Test & Event Derby
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Judge: Diane Owen
Dressage and Jumping!! Join us for a great day, whether you're just in it for the fun of the day or are gearing up for the fall season.
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$10 from each entry will go towards CASH PAYBACK for any class with 3 or more entries! Payback will be split 60% for first place, 25% for second place, 15% for third place.
Entries open now -- Closing date is July 13!! ​
Make checks payable to: Serenity Valley Farm
Mail entry/checks to:
2119 S. Union Rd, Dayton OH 45417
CT Entry Fees: $70 per class
Event Derby Entry Fees: $85 per class
Dressage Only Class Fees: $30per class
Schooling Fee: $25 per horse ($15 for horses who are also competing)
Grounds/Office Fee: $15 per entry
Late Fee: $20if postmarked after closing date and/or fees are not paid on time
No refunds after closing date unless filled by wait list.
Ride times posted online by Wednesday before show (facebook).
Show update information will be posted on Facebook.
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Entry methods: Entry form can be printed and mailed with a check, or emailed with paypal or venmo for payment.
note: payment must be received for entry to be considered complete.
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Paypal to: tleventer@gmail.com
Venmo to: @Tamara-Makela
2025 Entry Form
Class List & Descriptions
1. Tadpole Combined Test
Dressage Test: USDF Intro B - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 12"
Course speed and approximate length: 200mpm, 420 meters
Course will be a mix of ground poles and crossrails 12" or less. Course will be timed but no time limit.
Coaching from the rail is ok in this division only.
2. Grasshopper Combined Test
Dressage Test: USDF Intro C - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 18"
Course speed and approximate length: 230mpm, 420 meters
Course will be a mix of crossrails and verticals, 18" or less. Course will be timed.
3. Starter Combined Test
Dressage Test: USEA Starter - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'3"
Course speed and approximate length: 275mpm, 420 meters
Course will be a mix of verticals and oxers, 2'3" or less, no combinations. Course will be timed.
4. Beginner Novice Combined Test
Dressage Test: USEA Beginner Novice Test A - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'7"
Course speed and approximate length: 300mpm, 420 meters
Verticals and Oxers, 1 combination. Course will be timed.
5. Novice Combined Test
Dressage Test: USEA Novice Test A - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'11"
Course speed and approximate length: 320mpm, 420 meters
Verticals and Oxers, 2 combinations. Course will be timed.
6. Training Combined Test
Dressage Test: USEA Training Test B - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 3'3"
Course speed and approximate length: 325mpm, 420 meters
Verticals and Oxers, 2 combinations. Course will be timed.
7. Grasshopper Event Derby
Dressage Test: USEA Starter - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 18"
Course speed and approximate length: 230mpm, 650 meters
Crossrails and Verticals, no combinations. Course will be timed.
8. Starter Event Derby
Dressage Test: USEA Starter - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'3"
Course speed and approximate length: 275mpm, 700 meters
Verticals and oxers, no combinations. Course will be timed.
9. Beginner Novice Event Derby
Dressage Test: USEA Beginner Novice Test B - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'7"
Course speed and approximate length: 300mpm, 800 meters
Verticals and oxers, 2 combinations. Course will be timed.
10. Novice Event Derby
Dressage Test: USEA Novice Test B - test may be memorized or read
Jump height: 2'11"
Course speed and approximate length: 320mpm, 800 meters
Verticals and oxers, 3 combinations. Course will be timed.
11. Dressage Only - Test of Choice
Dressage Test: any regular, eventing or western dressage test - test may be memorized or read
NOTE: Test MUST be able to be run in a small (20x40 meter) arena.
Note test on entry form.
Show Information
Dressage - All tests may be read. All tests will be held in a small (20x40) arena.
Combined Test courses - Standard show jumping course at heights and speeds listed. All courses will be timed. Tadpole CT will be timed but there will be no Time Limit (competitors will accrue time faults but there will be no maximum that results in elimination). Unauthorized assistance/coaching from the rail is not allowed, except for Tadpole level. Combinations and types of fences will follow USEF Rules for Eventing as much as possible, including scoring.
Derby courses - A combination of show jumps and cross country fences. Combinations and types of fences will follow USEF Rules for Eventing as much as possible. Scoring will be penalty points added to the dressage test score as follows:
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.4 point per second over optimum time
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4 points per show jumping fence knockdown
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10 points for refusal/runout
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Elimination at 3rd refusal for any single fence; 5th refusals across the entire course
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Mandatory retirement for any rider or horse fall on course
Courses will include a variety of cross country fences include bank and ditch (or faux ditch) at all derby levels. There is no water jump on any course. Courses in the past contained 16-20 numbered fences.
Course Maps - will be posted (here and Facebook) no later than Thursday prior to the event. Course Maps will be posted near the show jumping arena and at the secretary's area. Individual maps will not be printed.
Coggins Requirement - proof of a negative Coggins test within the previous 12 months is required. It can be submitted with entry, prior to the event, or upon check in. Failure to produce a negative Coggins will result in being asked to leave the show grounds immediately and forfeiture of all fees.
Dress - Helmets are required on the farm at all times when mounted. No exceptions. Safety vests are recommended for Derby entries. Neat and clean attire, shirts with sleeves and collar, jackets are not required, boots with a heel (tall or with half chaps/jodhpur straps)
Saddlery - we will be following saddlery rules for Eventing per USEF. Rules are online at usef.org
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Please, no dogs at the farm. We will have a concession stand.
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Any questions, please ask -- email tleventer@gmail.com