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Octoberfest

Presented By Champagne Run at the Park

Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023

Open: 9/12/2023
Close: 10/17/2023

Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, KY

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Octoberfest Mini Trial, Combined Test and Dressage show is the perfect opportunity for the beginner rider or horse or those looking to move up a level as well as being a good show for the horse or rider's first time showing at The Kentucky Horse Park.

We offer Mini trial divisions from Starter through Training/Novice, Combined Test class from Ground Poles through Modified and our Dressage Percentage classes are available for all USEA and USEF tests as well as Western Dressage.


All dressage and stadium jumping will run on Saturday with all Cross country on Sunday.


COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! You may dress up for all dressage as well as all jumping phases. Ribbons awarded to the best costumes. Be sure to stop by the show office for judging and have your picture taken,


STALL DECORATING PRIZE: Join the fun and decorate your stalls! Prizes for "spookiest" and "un-spookiest". Judging throughout the day on Saturday. Sign up at the show office for the contest.


OPTIMUM TIME CHALLENGE:

Fun chance to ride your XC course again (or for the first time) at the same or different level. Held as soon as the last competition horse on XC finishes. Offering Starter, Beginner Novic and Novice. Ribbons 1-6 to rider in each level that finishes closest to the optimum time. You must ride without a watch! Fee is $45/ride. Signup will be on Signup Genius and will be available for signup on October 24th when ride times for Octoberfest are posted.


NOTE: All entries must either pay for a stall or non-stabled ground fee.


DIRECT ALL ENTRY AND SCHEDULE QUESTIONS TO THE SHOW SECRETARY AT:

nanclink56@gmail.com

Octoberfest Mini Trial, Combined Test and Dressage show is the perfect opportunity for the beginner rider or horse or those looking to move up a level as well as being a good show for the horse or rider's first time showing at The Kentucky Horse Park.

We offer Mini trial divisions from Starter through Training/Novice, Combined Test class from Ground Poles through Modified and our Dressage Percentage classes are available for all USEA and USEF tests as well as Western Dressage.


All dressage and stadium jumping will run on Saturday with all Cross country on Sunday.


COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! You may dress up for all dressage as well as all jumping phases. Ribbons awarded to the best costumes. Be sure to stop by the show office for judging and have your picture taken,


STALL DECORATING PRIZE: Join the fun and decorate your stalls! Prizes for "spookiest" and "un-spookiest". Judging throughout the day on Saturday. Sign up at the show office for the contest.


OPTIMUM TIME CHALLENGE:

Fun chance to ride your XC course again (or for the first time) at the same or different level. Held as soon as the last competition horse on XC finishes. Offering Starter, Beginner Novic and Novice. Ribbons 1-6 to rider in each level that finishes closest to the optimum time. You must ride without a watch! Fee is $45/ride. Signup will be on Signup Genius and will be available for signup on October 24th when ride times for Octoberfest are posted.


NOTE: All entries must either pay for a stall or non-stabled ground fee.


DIRECT ALL ENTRY AND SCHEDULE QUESTIONS TO THE SHOW SECRETARY AT:

nanclink56@gmail.com

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Competitions and Levels

  • Dressage

    • Dressage Choose Your Test - 1 Ride
      $40
      Ride any USEA test of your choice
    • Dressage Choose Your Test - 1 Ride
      $40
      Ride any USEF test of your choice
    • Dressage Choose Your Test- 2 rides
      $80
      Ride any 2 USEA test of choice. Must be same horse/rider combination.
      List your 2nd test choice in the special instructions area.
    • Dressage Choose Your Test - 2 rides
      $80
      Ride any 2 USEF tests of choice. Must be same horse/rider combination.
      List your 2nd test of choice in the special instructions area.
    • Dressage Choose Your Test - 3 rides
      $120
      Ride any 3 USEA tests of choice. Must be same horse/rider combination.
      List your 2nd & 3rd test of choice in the special instructions area.
    • Dressage Choose Your Test - 3 rides
      $120
      Ride any 3 USEF tests of choice. Must be same horse/rider combination.
      List your 2nd & 3rd test of choice in the special instructions area.

  • Eventing

    • Mini Trial Training/Novice
      USEF Training Test A
      $220
      3'3" Max Stadium
      2"11" Max XC
      350 MPM
    • Mini Trial Novice
      USEF Novice Test A
      $220
      2'11" Max Stadium
      2'11" Max XC
      350 MPM
    • Mini Trial Beginner Novice
      USEF Beginner Novice Test A
      $200
      2'7" Max Stadium
      2'7" Max XC
      300 MPM
    • Mini Trial Starter
      USEA Starter Test
      $195
      2'0" Max Stadium
      2'0" Max XC
      250 MPM
    • Combined Test Ground Poles
      USDF Introductory Level Test B
      $95
    • Combined Test Cross Rails
      USDF Introductory Level Test B
      $95
    • Combined Test Starter
      USEA Starter Test
      $95
      2'0" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Beginner Novice
      USEF Beginner Novice Test A
      $100
      2'7" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Novice
      USEF Novice Test A
      $100
      2'11" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Training
      USEF Training Test A
      $100
      3'3" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Modified
      USEF Modified Test A
      $115
      3'5" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Preliminary
      USEF Preliminary Test A
      $115
      3'7" Max Stadium
    • Combined Test Ground Pole/Cross Rail Combo
      USDF Introductory Level Test B
      $170
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test Cross Rail/Starter Combo
      $170
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test Starter/BG Novice Combo
      $175
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test BG Novice/Novice
      $180
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test Novice/Training Combo
      $180
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test Training/Modified Combo
      $210
      Same horse/rider combination
    • Combined Test Modified/Preliminary
      $210
      Same horse/rider combination

Fees and Extras

  • Extras

    Non-Compete Horse
    $60.00/unit
    Non-stabled grounds fee
    $50.00/unit

  • Stabling

    Reg Stall
    $55.00/night
    Tack Stall
    $55.00/night

Event Details

Policies

Braiding and coats are not required. Rider must wear approved helmet at all times when mounted. Protective vest must be worn for cross country. We will supply paper pinnies. USEA medical card/armband required for jumping.

Negative coggins within 12 months of the show dates required. Be sure to carry a copy of your coggins and a health certificate when entering the park.

In full less $25 office fee if withdrawal is received by show secretary on closing date. After closing date no refund for entry, stall refunded less $15.

Logistics

Devers Hay, Grain and Bedding. Suggest you book early as the National Horse Show shares our weekend at the park. Contact at deverrentals.com or 859-233-9702. Located by barn #21.

Devers hay, Grain and Bedding at deverinc.com or 859-233-9702. Located by barn #21.

Will be posted on at champagnerun.com or on startboxscoring.com on Tuesday Oct 24th. Please check the Champagne Run website for any updates and additional information.

Stall assignments will be posted on champagnerun.com or at startboxscoring.com on Tuesday Oct. 24th.

Always looking for cheery volunteers. If interested contact the show organizer at maggiewright1@windstream.net!

Other

Ribbons 1-10th. We are a TIP registered show and offer TIP ribbons and prizes. Be sure to include your horse's TIP number on your entry.

It is the rider's responsibility to check their entry to ensure they are in the correct division.

Have fun!

Quick Links

Champagne Run Facebook Champagne Run Instagram Champagne Run Website

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Parkway

Lexington, KY 40511

Champagne Run at the Park
Organizer of Octoberfest