Pipestave Hill Schooling Horse Trials
2026 DATES: June 28, October 4
Divisions:
Eventing (3-Phase) Divisions
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Introductory Test A
- Show Jumping: 12″ Crossrails
- Cross Country: Small Logs and similar (12” or smaller); Small area of field
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
- Show Jumping: 18″ cross rails and verticals, no oxers
- Cross Country: Logs and similar (18″ or smaller)
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro Test C
- Show Jumping: 2’ verticals, no oxers
- Cross Country: 2’ (obstacles such as small coops, tables, ramps, brush boxes, etc.)
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’3” jumps (oxers allowed, no combinations)
- Cross Country: 2’3” (obstacles such as small coops, tables, ramps, brush boxes, etc.
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’7” jumps (oxers and combinations expected)
- Cross Country: 2’7”
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Novice Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’11” jumps (oxers and combinations expected)
- Cross Country: 2’7” (Same as Beginner Novice Course)
Combined Test (2-Phase) Divisions
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Introductory Test A
- Show Jumping: 12″ Crossrails
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
- Show Jumping: 18″ Cross Rails and Verticals, no oxers
- Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro Test C
- Show Jumping: 2’ Verticals, no oxers
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’3″, oxers allowed, no combinations
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Beginner Novice Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’7” jumps (oxers and combinations expected)
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Novice Test A
- Show Jumping: 2’11” jumps (oxers and combinations expected)
- Dressage: 2026 USEA Training Test A
- Show Jumping: 3’3″ jumps (oxers and combinations expected)
Dressage Only Tests
All tests will be ridden in a 20m x 40m (small) arena
- USEA Starter, Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training Eventing Tests
- USDF Intro & Training Level Dressage Tests
- Be sure to identify on the entry form the test(s) you will be riding.
- Please bring 2 copies of your test of choice to the event – one for the judge to read, the other for the scribe to document the test.
Rules and Information:
- This event runs in accordance with all USEA rules for eventing.
- Entries open 1 month before the show date.
- Entries close 11:59PM the Wednesday before the show date.
- Entry lists are updated in real time and are available on the Entries page.
- Ride times will be posted on the Ride Times page on the Friday before the show date.
- Event results will be posted on the Results page 1-2 days after the show date.
- A $10 discount is available to WNRDC members and individuals who have volunteered at any WNRDC event of the current season. To receive this discount, please include a description of your volunteer work when completing your entry form (date, event, and number of hours volunteered).
- Weather Cancellations
- In the event of a weather-related cancellation, each registered rider will receive a credit for 50% of the entry fee (excluding the processing fee). This credit may be applied to a future event for the rider or family member.
- Scratches
- Scratches received before the closing date are eligible for a full refund (excluding the processing fee).
- Scratches received after the closing date but more than 48 hours before the event will receive a credit towards a future event.
- Scratches made within 48 hours of the event are not eligible for refunds or credits unless there is a wait list. Sorry, no exceptions.
- If you need to scratch for any reason, please contact the Event Secretary at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Thoroughbred Incentive Program
The Jockey Club created the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding.
For purposes of eligibility for all T.I.P. classes and awards, a “Thoroughbred” is defined as any horse that has been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book recognized by The Jockey Club.
In order to participate in a T.I.P. class or be eligible for a T.I.P. award, owners and riders must obtain a T.I.P. Number.
About:
The West Newbury Riding and Driving Club has been running the Pipestave Hill Horse Trials since 1988. The Horse Trials are important fundraisers for the WNRDC. Funds raised by these events help to support one of the few cross country courses on the North Shore along with local equine organizations such as New England Equine Rescue North (NEER North), Windrush Therapeutic Riding, MSPCA Nevins Farm, and West Newbury service organizations: Police, Fire, Library, Emergency Management, and Open Space Committee .
As a non-profit organization, we are committed to keeping our exceptional facility active, continuing to improve the Pipestave Hill Equestrian Recreation Area, maintaining trails in town, and organizing other equestrian-oriented activities. We are both lucky and unique to have both riding rings and a small cross-country course on town-owned land.