This event is a USEA Educational Activity and considered an unrecognized competition for the purposes of qualifications and USEA Leaderboards ATTENTION MINI TRIALS COMPETITORS: Big Changes beginning at the August 9th Mini Trials. In keeping consistent with the USEA, the Starter max heights are now 2’3″; and since they have added a NEW Introductory Level, we are making the following additions and / or changes. Adding the NEW Introductory level with a max fence height of 18″, no oxers in show jumping. Dressage tests (Intro Test B) can be read, and limited verbal assistance in the jumping phases. The cross country course will be longer with NEW fences built just for this level. The current Intro division will now be called Tadpole with no changes other than dressage tests will be allowed to be read and limited verbal assistance in the jumping phases. There will be no Very Green divisions. Riders will need to choose between Intro or Starter While our goal is and has always been to be an introduction to the sport, we are still preparing riders for USEA Recognized competitions and to help the horses and riders to safely and confidently progress through the levels. We believe making these changes makes for a smoother transition between the levels.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 19146
Event Date: Aug 9, 2026
Open Date: June 23 | Close Date: Jul 21
Location: Hanoverton, 31407 Schneider Rd, OH 44423 (AREA 8)
Directions
From Salem & SR 45: Go south on SR 9 for 6.3 miles turn left on Schneider Rd (only goes left) sign on telephone pole. East to Stone Gate Farm. The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill and stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. Do not pull in on top by the house From the South: Intersection of SR 9 & 172 go north on SR 9 for 1 mile to the first road. Schneider Rd. will only go to the right. Stone Gate Farm sign on telephone pole. Grounds 3/4 mile on the right side. Stabling drive is at the bottom of the hill past the house. Do not pull in on top by the house.If you’re coming from Whinnery Rd instead of SR 9: The Event entrance will be on your left at the bottom of a hill. PLEASE NOTE: The event entrance is at the bottom of the hill with a NEW ADDRESS: 31575 Schneider Rd. Hanoverton, OH 44423. There is a Stone Gate Farm Event Entrance sign at the end of the drive. Stabling and parking is past the dressage rings and dome. The Show Office will be under the pavilion overlooking show jumping. All vehicles that are not attached to a trailer MUST park in the car parking area only. Directions, links to Google maps and more … If you are coming from the west on SR 172 Mapquest and Waze may send you to Teegarden Rd instead of Schneider Rd. and tells you that you have arrived when you haven’t. Schneider Rd is between SR 9 and Whinnery Rd.
Divisions
USEA Recognized Tests: T,N,NR,BN,BNR,Starter,StarterR,Intro,IntroR,Tadpole,TadpoleR
Tentative Schedule
Friday & Saturday:Cross Country Schooling. MUST Pre-register using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64593583-august Saturday: Show Jumping schooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64593535-august Sunday: Divisions will run low to high. All divisions will Show Jump and then immediately go to cross country
Event Officials
No Officials to Display
Starting Times
Entry Status will be posted on line @ www.stonegatefarm.org Please check to make sure entry is complete and correct. Any incomplete entries will NOT be scheduled. Additionally, it is far easier to make division changes BEFORE scheduling. Ride Times and Stabling Assignments will be posted by Wednesday evening Aug 5 on Show Connect, the SGF website and Facebook
Entry Information
All Entries, payment, and USEA forms are to be submitted electronically via Xentry. PLEASE DO NOT mail anything. OTHER required documents: Coggins can be submitted via XEntry or if you’re coming to the farm again use the Stone Gate Farm Coggins Upload link and you will be good for the season. EVERYONE coming to the farm must sign Stone Gate Farm Release Form. Vaccination Report Form showing Equine Influenza and EHV within the last 6 months is required. Non-Competitors must fill out the USEF/USEA Waiver and e-mail secretary@stonegastefarm.org Any entries NOT complete by closing date will be assessed a $20 late fee. ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE AND ONLY IF SUBMITTED AND PAID FOR USING XENTRY! PLEASE CONTACT SECRETARY FIRST FOR AVAILABILITY. Secretary PHONE: 412-965-0693 – text preferred E-MAIL: Preferred method of communication with August Mini Trials in the subject line to secretary@stonegatefarm.org
Organizer
Org: Jackie Smith, Stone Gate Farm, 31575 Schneider Road, Hanoverton, OH 44423, phone (330) 277-6964 ONLY text if absolutely necessary Before the Event Communicate ONLY via e-mail as it is too challenging to keep track of text & Facebook messages.Email: with August Mini Trials in the subject line to jackie@stonegatefarm.org AND secretary@Stonegatefarm.org During the Eventit is best to text the secretary at 412-965-0693 especially if you are scratching. Web Page: www.stonegatefarm.org, Face Book Page both of these will have important information and updates.
Fees
Event Fees Directory: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Entry: Via Xentry only. Riders and horses do NOT have to be members of the USEA but riders and parents of minors will need to set up an account with the USEA and register horses to get a ‘restricted’ status. Entries submitted by July 7th are eligible for the’early bird’ discount T/N/BN: $100; Starter/Intro/Tadpole: $90 Entries that are NOT complete by July 7th will NOT be eligible for the ‘early bird’ discount and will owe $25 Entries submitted after July 7th and by July 21stT/N/BN: $125; Starter/Intro/Tadpole: $115 Late Entries after July 21st will be accepted ONLYif there is space available Please check with secretary first.T/N/BN: $150; Starter/Intro/Tadpole $140 Any entry that is NOT complete by closing date will be assessed a $25 late fee. Any changes after closing date will be assessed a $25 change fee. Start times available online via Show Connect, SGF website, and Facebook by Wed July 23rd ALL additional fees regarding late or incomplete entries will be paid using the Additional Fees Link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-57286210-july#/Schooling Cross Country is available Friday and Saturday. MUST Pre-register using this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64593583-august Show Jumping schooling rounds are available on Saturday. MUST pre-register using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64593535-august Stabling details: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-64600247-august PLEASE NOTE: we are trying something a little different this year where riders will choose their own stall. There will be a separate link where you can either pay for the stall deposit OR the stall cleaning service and then scroll down to choose the stall you would like. Riders will receive a copy of the link when the entry is complete. You will receive a confirmation of entry e-mail and if it is incomplete it will tell you what you are missing. If you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail, check your entry status on Show Connect https://showconnect.org/calendar. If you would like to purchase shavings, you will be able to do it on the Stabling Link. More information will be posted on the website, FB and the sign up link. Additional stabling reminders: Limited and fills up fast. Stabling will be on a ‘first come’ basis. All stalls have gates. If you want to be stabled with a group, please use ONE name for the group. Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away. Shavings is available @ $9/bag. Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by July 23rd, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup. $35 Stall deposit is required unless paying for stall cleaning service. Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED The Stall Cleaning Service is $20/stall. DO NOT PAY FOR BOTH
Entries
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE ~ NO PAPER ACCEPTED FOR A COMPLETE & CORRECT PAPERLESS ENTRY follow this check list: Electronic entry via Xentry ONLY including: Online payment – no entries will be processed without payment. Signed USEA & USEF forms with electronic signature. Must include rider, owner/agent, trainer. The trainer is the person responsible for the care of the horse NOT the instructor. Minors must have the signature of parent or legal guardian. Stone Gate Farm Release Form with e-signature. (Once per season) Current Cogginsvia X Entry or the Stone Gate Farm Coggins Upload page. The SGF coggins upload only has to be submitted once per season unless it expires, then a new one must be uploaded. Vaccination Record using the official SGF vaccination form. Stabling Requests if applicable. If stabling with a group, please use ONE name. An email address that the is checked regularly. That is how the secretary will be communicating with you. Check your spam folder. Emergency contact information is required Refunds: Before C.D.‑Less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D.‑Entry less $25 ONLY if place filled from waiting list. On grounds stabling‑In full ONLY if place filled from wait list and if notified by July 28. Competitors MUST notify secretary via e-mail if scratching. Competition cancellation none except for stall deposit/cleaning and bedding.
Awards
Prize & 6 ribbons per division. Mini Trials are part of the SGF Event Series
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stabling:ON GROUNDS STABLING FILLS UP FAST GET YOUR COMPLETE ENTRIES IN EARLY SO YOU CAN REQUEST THE BARN AND STALL! $65.00 / weekend. Stabling Policy Please Read carefully:Stalls will be assigned on a ‘first come’ basis and will NOT be assigned until you pay for either the stall deposit OR stall cleaning service (not both). More information can be found on the website
- Request and pay for your stall when entering on XEntry
- A $35 Stall deposit/horse is required when NOT paying for the stall cleaning service.Stalls will be checked after the competition. The fee will be refunded if stall has been STRIPPED
- Don’t want to strip your stall? Pay the $20 Stall cleaning service and someone will strip the stall for you. Do NOT pay for the stall deposit.
- All stalls have gates. the stalls 32 – 57 now have full stall fronts.
- If you want to be stabled with a group, PLEASE use one name on the stable with option on the stall request
- Off grounds stabling is available, less than 10 miles away.
- No Bedding provided
- Shavings are available @ $9/bag. You may pay for bedding on X Entry went making your entry OR you can order online
- Shavings will be in your stall if ordered by August 5, otherwise they will be available in the dome for pickup.
- The orange buckets at the cistern are to be used for filling water buckets ONLY, do NOT dip your horses buckets into the water. Please do not use them for cleaning tack or washing dirty boots. They are for your horses drinking water ONLY.
Veterinarian: Dr. David Smith (lives on grounds), (330) 424-2310. # posted at each barn & secretary’s office.
Accommodations
Days Inn (330) 420-0111 –Days Inn Holiday Inn Express, Salem 330-408-9119 –Holiday Inn The Stables at the Timberlanes complex, Salem (234) 567-4671 – Stables Inn KOA SALEM/Lisbon – cabins to rent, reasonably priced and closest (330) 831-8628 –https://koa.com/campgrounds/salem-lisbon/ Older Hotels:—Barnett’s-8 mi., (330) 337-8758. Colonial-10 mi., (330) 537- 4469.(330) 332-0216. Capehart-12 mi., (330) 424-3413. Additional Lodging Options: airbnb and VRBO Google Map with Accommodations and Restaurants
Dressage
Test & arena sizes:T-2026 USEA Training Test A-Sm. N-2026 USEA Test A-Sm. BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A- Sm. Starter-2026 USEA Starter Test A-Sm. Intro USDF Intro B, Tadpole USDF Intro B Arenas: Sand or limestone footing with sand warm up. A 3rd ring on grass if necessary.
Cross-Country
T-2200 m @ 425 mpm. N-1700 m @ 350 mpm. BN-1600 m @ 325 mpm. Starter –1,400m at 300mpm PLEASE NOTE: Starter WILL be TIMED and time penalties will be assessed for going to fast or too slow. Intro- 1,200mat 250mpm,Tadpole – 700m at 240mpm. PLEASE NOTE: Intro and Tadpole will be timed but will NOT be assessed penalties for going to slow, however, speed penalties will be assessed for going too fast. Time will only be used to break ties. All courses: Inviting educational courses, appropriate for horses and or riders new to the level. Rolling terrain. Water and banks at BN, N, T. Starter will have an option at the water. Intro and Tadpole will not have banks, ditches or water. Course maps will be available on Cross Country App.
Other Information
Riders and horses do NOT have to be members of the USEA but riders and parents of minors will need to set up an account with the USEA and register horses to get a ‘restricted’ status. Intro and Tadpole Riders Please Note:you may have your dressage test read and limited verbal assistance for the jumping phases.Introduction will have a max height of 18″, no oxers in show jumping and only speed penalties will be assessed in Cross Country Starter Riders Please Note:since Starter is now an USEA recognized division, Show Jumping and Cross Country will now be timed and penalties will be assessed for going to slow. Additionally the show jump fences will now be up to 2’3″. ALLwho enter the farm must have completed in advance a Stone Gate Farm Waiver Release of Liability.This includes your support team. Riders will be responsible for making their own numbers. Medical armbands make good holders for dressage numbers. Click herefor printable numbers. For those riders/horses who are registered with the USEA, please include those numbers when entering Volunteers are always NEEDED and much appreciated. For more information and to sign go to the VIP Sign Up Link Entries may be limited. Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant. The rider divisions are for those riders who have NOT competed more than one level above the division entered. Please include birth date on entry. Dogs must be leashed. If staying overnight horses must be stabled; NO tying to or leaving horses in trailers. PLEASE no foals. There is NO electric. Lights run off a generator and will be shut off at 11:00 pm. Camping is allowed but there is no electric. Unless absolutely necessary, generators must be turned off at midnight. PLEASE include a current e-mail address and check the website regularly for updates leading up to the event The orange buckets at the cistern are to be used for filling water buckets ONLY. Please do not use them for cleaning tack or washing dirty boots. They are for your horses drinking water ONLY.
Parking Notes: For those unfamiliar with the farm, please refer to the parking area map before coming. Parking can be very tight especially around the barns. Please listen to the parking attendant (aka farm owner, cross country jump builder, course and grounds maintenance etc.) as he knows how to best fit everyone in comfortably. He will even park your rig if your backing skills aren’t the best ;). Parking around the barns is ONLY for stabled horses. Tow vehicles must be parked in front of the trailer or in the car parking area. Please do NOT take up a trailer parking space. Motor homes that are NOT attached to a horse trailer will have to park in the day parking field. Trailers and official vehicles ONLY in the day trailer parking area. All cars and trucks not attached to a trailer must park in the designated car parking area.