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Official Qualifying Competition for:

  • 2023 USEF Children Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 Horseware Ireland/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 Adequan®/USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 USEF Para Dressage National Championship
  • 2023 USDF/GAIG Regional Championships
  • 2023 CBLM Championships

Judges

  • Lilo Fore (S)
  • Bev Rogers (S)

Prizelist & Program

Classes Offered

Ribbons will be awarded 1st through 6th place per class.
Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.

Sat. Sun. Test
101 201 USEF Training Level, Test 1
102 202 USEF Training Level, Test 2
103 203 USEF Training Level, Test 3*
111 211 USEF First Level, Test 1
112 212 USEF First Level, Test 2
113 213 USEF First Level, Test 3*
121 221 USEF Second Level, Test 1
122 222 USEF Second Level, Test 2
123 223 USEF Second Level, Test 3*
131 231 USEF Third Level, Test 1
132 232 USEF Third Level, Test 2
133 233 USEF Third Level, Test 3*
141 241 USEF Fourth Level, Test 1
142 242 USEF Fourth Level, Test 2
143 243 USEF Fourth Level, Test 3*
144 244 USDF Musical Freestyle Test of Choice*
145 245 Dressage Seat Equitation
151 251 FEI Prix St. George*
152 252 FEI Intermediate I*
153 253 FEI Intermediate A
154 254 FEI Intermediate B
155 255 FEI Intermediate II*
156 256 FEI Grand Prix*
157 257 FEI Musical Freestyle*
170   FEI Pony Team Test
171 Materiale 3/4/5 YO Colt/Stallions/Geldings
174   Young Horse Test of Choice
176 7YO Horse Test of Choice
177 FEI Prix St. Georges*
178 FEI Prix St. Georges*
179 FEI Para Grand Prix A Test of Choice
184 284 USEF YH 4YO Test
185 FEI YH 5YO Preliminary Test
186 FEI YH 6YO Preliminary Test
187 FEI YH 7YO Preliminary Test
188 FEI Developing Horse Prex St. Georges
270 FEI Pony INdividual Test
271 Children Individual Test
272 FEI Junior Individual Test
273 FEI Junior Freestyle Test
274 FEI Young Rider Individual Test
275 FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test
276 FEI Grand Prix 16-25 Test
277 FIE Intermediate I Test*
278 FEI Grand Prix Special Test
279 FEI Para Grand Prix B Test of Choice
280 FEI Para Grand Prix Freestyle Test of Choice
285 FEI YH 5YO Final Test
286 FEI YH 6YO Final Test
287 FEI YH 7YO Final Test
288 FEI Developing Horse Grand Prix
  • *GAIG/USDF qualifying optional
    (add $15 to class fee)

Entry Information

**Online entries open June 10 & close July 10 **
Day of show entries will be accepted by show secretary.

  • Link to enter July 22 (Saturday) show online will be posted soon
  • Link to enter July 23 (Sunday) show online will be posted soon
  • Release Links (May be completed with online entry form)

Entry Requirements Include:

  • Complete and signed entry form
  • Proof of negative Coggins certificate
    • Certificate must indicate date drawn which must be within one year prior to date of show
  • Proof of EHV-1 (Flu-Rhino)
    • Vaccination administered within 6 months prior to day of show as required by USEF Rule GR845
  • Proof of USEF & USDF membership

Freestyle Competitors Requirements

  • Please include your name, horse's name and freestyle level
  • Your music may be submitted via the upload link on the entry confirmation or it may be emailed.
  • Be present for your sound check.
  • Know the rules for the level you are riding. This includes forbidden and permitted movements for your level.

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Exhibitor Quick Links

Tap or click to open document or call a number. Links will be available and updated as show draws closer.

Show Officials & Staff

  • Technical Delegate: Joyce Hardesty (R)
  • Competition Manager: Ellen Brindle-Clark (Phone) - Email
  • Competition Secretary: Stephanie Warner (Phone) - Email
  • Announcer: TBD
  • Vet On-Call: Coastal Equine Veterinary Service (Phone)
  • Farrier On-Call: Marshall Riggins (Phone)
  • Show Photographer: Melinda Brown Photography
  • EMT: TBD (Phone)

Show Fees

Item Fee
Training Level through Fourth including USDF Musical Freestyle $55
Dressage Seat Equitation $40
FEI Test including FEI Musical Freestyles $75
USEF/NAYC Qualifying
Double judged, classes 170-179, 270-280
$110
USEF Drugs & Medication Fee
Mandatory for all entries except Opportunity
$23
Office Fee
Mandatory for each entry - Non-Refundable
$30
Incomplete Entry Fee
Entries submitted without proper documentation
$25
USDF Non-Member Fee $35
Non-Compete Fee $40
Post Entry Fee
Any entry received after closing date
$20
Stabling for weekend
Price is from Friday arrival through Sunday departure
$150
Bedding - Per Bag
Must be purchased at show. Outside bedding is not permitted
$15
Return Check Fee $40
Spectator Parking - Per vehicle per day
Located just inside entrance and may be limited. Overnight parking is not permitted.
$5

Submitting Show Fees

  • Pay through online entry form until June 4 , 2023
  • Mailed along with entry and check to:
    • Ellen Brindle-Clark
      13 Bunting Av
      Burlington, NJ 08016
  • Pay day of show at Secretary Stand
  • Please make checks payable to: Whispering Miracles Dressage

If show is cancelled due to lack of entries, full refunds will be issued. If show is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions (i.e. State of Emergency declaration) no refunds will be issued. There will be no refunds after the closing date for any reason. Scratches received prior to closing will receive a full refund.

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Show Grounds

Arena Specifications:

  • 65m x 40m - Warm up arena - sand/clay mixture
  • 65m x 40m - One competition arena - sand/clay mixture
  • 65m x 80m - Two competition rings in one arena - Dust Free - Travel Bright Footing
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Stabling:
  • Night watch is available
  • 50 permanent stalls (12x12) with gated doors, matted flooring with adequate lighting and power.
  • Stall Chart will be available Thursday prior to show. And may be subject to change.
  • Stall reservations should be made early as stalls may be limited.
  • Exterior wash stalls
  • Parking for horse trailers & vehicles adjacent to stalls
  • Stall Bedding:
    • Bedding fee is not included in stabling charge.
    • Bedding is $15.00/bag.
    • Bedding can be ordered in advance through the Online Entry Form.
    • No outside shavings is permitted.
    • Whispering Miracles will charge a $100 fine for anyone bringing in shavings from outside the facility.
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Sharps Container:
  • Located at the Show Secretary stand.
  • Please use them appropriately or fines will be assessed per USEF guidelines.
  • All exhibitors and their agents are responsible for the proper disposal of this waste.
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Main Barn Access
  • Only active Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center staff and boarders are permitted inside main barn while show is in progress.
  • If you would like to schedule a tour of the facilities, please ask a member of the Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center staff.
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Parking
  • Follow signs or see map for exhibitor & spectator parking
  • Exhibitor parking is located adjacent to the exhibitor stall area.
  • Spectator parking is located just inside entrance to grounds and is $5 per vehicle.
  • Parking area in front of barn is reserved for Whispering Miracles' personnel and show staff.
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Pets
  • Dogs are not permitted on Whispering Miracles show grounds.
  • Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles
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Attending our shows with children
  • We love children and welcome them to the Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center.
  • All children MUST be supervised at ALL TIMES without exception.
  • For the safety of your child, our competitors, horses, and other spectators, should your child create any kind of disruption, you will be asked to leave the premises with your children.
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Insurance/Liability
  • All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons or property caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses.
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USEF/USDF Information

May be found in the prizelist and the USEF/USDF websites.

GPS: 2508 W. Landing Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

Directions

From I-64 (approx. 13 miles)
  • Take the Indian River Rd Exit #286B
  • Continue on Indian River Rd to W. Neck Rd
  • Turn right onto W. Neck Rd
  • Turn right onto W. Landing Rd.
  • The equestrian center will be just down road on the right.
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From Town Center area (approx. 13 miles)
  • Travel south on S. Independence Blvd
  • Go to the right at the split to continue on S. Independence Blvd
  • Turn left onto Princess Anne Rd
  • Turn right onto Nimmo Pkwy
  • Turn left onto W. Neck Rd
  • Turn right onto W Landing Rd
  • The equestrian center will be just down road on the right.
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From Ocean Front/Atlantic Ave (approx 13 miles)
  • Drive south onto Pacific Ave, (it will turn into General Booth Blvd)
  • Continue south on General Booth Blvd
  • Turn left onto Princess Anne Rd
  • Turn right to continue onto Princess Anne Rd
  • Turn right onto Indian River Rd
  • Turn left onto West Neck Rd
  • Turn right onto W Landing Rd
  • The equestrian center will be just down road on the right.
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Concessions & Vendors

  • Concessions
    • Sallie Smoothies Food Truck
      Located outside of the main barn.

Stay & Dine Locally

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Nearby RV Accomodations

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Nearby Dining

Hospitality area and food trucks will be available during show hours. We would like to suggest the following nearby dining areas during your stay in the area.

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