What is an eventing derby? It’s an abbreviated event and in this case – you’ll be jumping through a course of mixed stadium and cross country jumps. What could possibly be more fun?
Registration List and Ride Times will be posted here.
Host: Vixen Hollow
Address: 7750 320th St, Northfield, MN 55044
Organizers: Melissa Fox, Sara Lofgren
Course Designers: Melissa Fox
Registration closes: We will attempt to allow same day registration with a 10.00 dollar office fee.
Early registration: Closes August 15, 2025. We will attempt to fit same-day registrations but to guarantee a ride time, please register and pay in advance.
Refund deadline: For a full refund, please cancel by August 10, 2025.
Event Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 9 AM (Registration opens at 8:00 AM).
REGISTER HERE: Registration form
Levels:
Novice:
3’1″ – 12-16 jumps
Beginner Novice:
2’7” – 12-16 jumps
Starter:
2’3” – 8-10 jumps (timed)
Intro:
1’11” – 8 jumps
PRINTABLE COURSE MAPS: (will be posted the night before the derby)
COURSE WALKING:
Open: Sunday morning before the Derby
The morning of the Derby, until 9:30am
During breaks between rounds
No course walking while horses and riders are on course!
PARKING NOTE: Please enter the eastern driveway – parking areas will be posted.
General Information:
Vixen Hollow’s Eventing Derby is a jumping competition with a course featuring stadium and cross-country jumps. This is a great opportunity for riders or horses new to eventing, as well as those who want a solid practice run or move-up before a recognized horse trials. The Eventing Derby has the following levels: Intro, Starter, Beginner Novice, Novice. Formal show attire is not required, however ASTM/SEI-approved helmets are required when mounted (protective vests are required when jumping).
Starting times: Will be posted on our website and the FB event page once registration is closed.
Entry fees: per horse/rider combination: $10 dollar office fee and 50 per round (or 25 for schooling rounds), if you decide to want to do a schooling round you will need to complete this after your competitive round at any level. Trailer-in fee is $15 per trailer. Payment required by August 15 to gurantee a spot.
Payment info: Venmo: @sara-lofgren-1 Paypal: kubsarat@yahoo.com – please include rider and horse entry info in payment notes. Check mail-to: Vixen Hollow, 10100 Deer Haven Ct, Lakeville, MN 55044.
Non-Compete horses welcome, $25 per round. Negative Coggins required with entry
Stabling available, stalls are $30/night (first come first served), must provide your own feed and buckets for water.
Cross-country course: Will be open for schooling after the derby at discounted rate of $20 per horse/rider combination. Riders under 18 years must be supervised by a trainer!
Refunds: 100% before August 10. 10 dollar cancellation fee after this date, no refund on day of derby. *If the show must be canceled for public health or safety reasons, all participants will receive 100% refunds.
Ribbons 1st-6th place.
Rules:
The show office will open at 8:00am on Sunday morning. Check in and pick up your competitor packet. Any outstanding fees and/or forms are due at this time.
Each rider/horse combination is assigned a time for their jumping phase. The times are designed to give each rider enough time to put on their protective vest/armband (if not already wearing), change tack (if desired), and warm their horses up in the jumping area before their jumping test.
There will be areas for jumping warm-up. Follow the maps and be courteous to other riders and pedestrians.
Braiding is NOT required.
Coaching is allowed during course walks and in jumping warm-up areas.
Each horse/rider combination must have their own entry form, fee, negative Coggins, and signed liability waiver. Riders do not need to provide Coggins and/or waivers if they have already provided these documents to farm within 2021.
Riders may ride more than one horse in the derby (separate entry forms and fees required for each horse). Horses may be ridden twice in the derby, provided they are with different riders in different levels for each ride.
NO OUTSIDE DOGS ALLOWED. No exceptions.
Scoring: Jumping rounds will not be timed unless otherwise noted. Jumping rounds are scored with the eventing show jumping penalty system (see course maps for rules).
Lowest score wins. Ties will be broken by the rider closest to optimal time. If eliminated due to jump refusals, riders may continue to school the rest of the course. Show staff reserve the right to stop and dismiss any unsafe horse/rider combination.
For more information, contact Sara Lofgren (vixenhollowmn@gmail.com).
Required extras: ASTM/SEI Certified Helmets and boots are required for all participants. Protective vests required for jumping. Liability waivers and covid-19 waivers must be signed by all participants. Negative coggins from 2025.
Recommended extras: Bring hand sanitizer, water bottles*, food, bug spray, and sunblock. These things will not be provided.
*water will be provided for horses in designated stations. Please bring your own bucket and use designated filling buckets.
Please complete one form for each horse/level competed.
*SCHEDULE will be posted prior to the event.
Covid-19 Precautions:
– Do not attend the show if you have been exposed to covid and are symptomatic within the last 5 days.
– Please contact if you have a recent positive covid test to receive a refund.