2026 Equinox Equestrian Center Short Format and Combined Test
Equinox Equestrian Center Short Format and Combined Test
Event Start Date: February 28,2026
End Date: March 1,2026
Entries Open: February 1, 2026, Close: February 22, 2026
Entries accepted at wearecombineddriving
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Dressage – Cones – Modified Marathon
Location of Event: Equinox Equestrian Center
22507 NW County Road 1493; Alachua, FL 32615
Levels: Training or Beginner, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced/Novice Advanced
Divisions: VSE, Single Pony, Small Single Pony, Pair Pony, Small Pair Pony, Single Horse, Pair Horse
No Special Qualifications
Negative Coggins REQUIRED
Show Secretary and Contact: Ellen Ettenger
Email: shorty1956@gmail.com
Phone: 352-615-6460
Show Manager and Contact: Tiffany Brannen
Email: tuxiebrannen@gmail.com
Phone: 386-361-1986
Facebook Page: Equinox Equestrian Center
Course Design: Bruce Ettenger
Veterinarian: Springhill Equine (352)472-1620
Dressage Tests:
Beginner (Singles and Pairs) – USEF Beginner Test – 40m X 80m
Training (Singles and Pairs) – USEF Training Test 1 – 40m X 80m
Preliminary (Singles and Pairs) – USEF Preliminary Test 1 – 40m X 80m
Intermediate (Singles and Pairs) – CPEA/1* – 40m X 80m
Novice Advanced Singles – 2* HP1 – 40m X 80m
Novice Advanced Pairs – 2* HP2-HP4 – 40m X 80m
Open Advanced Single – 3*HP1 – 40m X 80m
Open Advanced Pairs – 3*HP2-HP4 – 40m X 80m
Open Advanced Horse Teams – 3*B H4 – 40m X 100m
Footing: Grass, all rings
Cones:
Beginner-Intermediate: Standard setting (per USEF Rulebook)
Novice/Open Advanced SP: Setting – 160 cm Speed-260mpm
Novice/Open Advanced SH: Setting – 160 cm Speed-250mpm
Novice/Open Advanced PP: Setting – 160 cm Speed-250mpm
Novice/Open Advanced PH: Setting – 170 cm Speed-250mpm
Open Advanced Team Horse: Setting – 185 cm Speed-240mpm
Arena/warmup footing: Fiber arena and grass area
Stabling: Permanent with doors or temporary with doors. There will be no stable security provided.
Food on grounds: Yes
Entry Fees: $250 for Short Format, $150 Combined Test
Stabling Fees: $200 per horse/night (Additional Days $25/Day)
Office Fee: $75
Drug Fee: USEF $25/horse
Grounds/Ship In Fee: $75 per horse for the entire event.
Extra shavings: $8 Per bag. First bag is provided. Please order shavings with your entry.
Full refund on scratched entry prior to closing
Hotels Nearby:
Camping: Limited camping is available. $25/Day. Water is provided, no electric or sewer. Quiet Generators Permitted.
Directions to EEC: Exit 399 on I-75; take US 441 South through Alachua (heading toward Gainesville); Turn left onto CR 235; stay right at the fork in the road; turn left onto CR 121; drive through La Crosse; at the railroad crossing turn right onto CR 1493; Equinox Equestrian Center is 1.4 miles down the road on the right.