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Black Prong Driving Trial

Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL

March 15-16, 2008 Rating: ADS

Use ADS entry Form

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: VSE, Single, Pair and Multiples
Entries Open: Jan. 29 Entries Close: Feb. 26
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first servedd limited to space available on grounds;

Prize List: No
Organizer: Black Prong, 450 SE C.R. 337, Bronson, FL, 32621; H: 352- 486-1234; Fax: 352-486-3709; blackprongcenter@aol.com
Secretary: Ellen Ettinger
Mail Entry to: Black Prong Equestrian Center, attention: Ellen Ettinger

Officials

President of the Jury: Marsoe Larose; Ground Jury: Hardy Zantke, Francois Bergeron; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Simon Rosenman; Course Designer: Marc Johnson; Veterinarian: TBA; EMT Service: Levy County EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: Includes Black Prong Show Membership; Training: $200, Preliminary, Intermediate and advance: $250; Post Entry: additional $50; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refund after closing only if entry is full; Stall Fee: $140; Stall Deposit: $30 (separate check); Stall Refund Policy: none after closing; Other Fees: $75 grounds fee per horse not stabled on grounds, Competitor’s Party $35, Full Camping(water & electric), $125, Basic Camping $75, NO DRUG FEES FOR ADVANCED; Make Checks Payable to: Black Prong Equestrian Center

Tentative Schedule

Stabling Opens: Thurs12 noon; Secretary’s Office Open: Fri 10am; Vet Check: none; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 3 pm; Presentation: none; Dressage: Sat 8 am; Marathon: Sun 8 am; Cones: Sat, 30 minutes after Dressage; Checkout; Mon., 10am; Social Events: Competitor’s Party Saturday 6:30 pm

Dressage

Dressage Tests: Training: Test 2, Preliminary: Test 6; Intermediate Test 2; Advanced: FEI 8 & 9.

Advanced Single Horse and Advanced Single Pony - FEI Test 9
Advanced Pony 4's - FEI Test 10
Advanced Horse Pairs - FEI Test 8B
Advanced Horse 4's - FEI Test 8A

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: grass/gravel

Marathon

Terrain: Describe the type of terrain on the marathon
Level: Training; 1 Section; 5 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; 6 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 1 Section; 7 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 1 Section; 7 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass/ Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm
Level: Advanced; Clearance: as per FEI ANNEX 18;
Other: competition in two sections, article 968

Other Information

Veterinary/Health: 12 months negative coggins, out of state entries need health certificate.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? Yes, as per H Driving Trial rules. Entry Requirements: drivers may enter as many times as schedule allows, before closing date.
Awards Offered: First thru Sixth places, Best Dressage, Marathon, Cones

Stabling Information: on grounds.
Misc. Show Info: Dogs must be on leash.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: (on site) Black Prong Equestrian Center 352-486- 1234; (5mi) Bayer B&B 352-486-4314; (11mi) Williston Motor Inn 352-528-4801, Ivey House B&B 352-528-5130; (20mi) Chiefland Holiday Inn Express 352-493-9400, Best Western 352-493-0663, Inglis Pine Lodge 352-447-77463
Camping on Grounds: Yes Details: Reservation required
Directions: North I-75: at Gainesville exit on Hwy24 West (Archer Rd.) to Bronson go 19 mi, turn left at light on Alt. US 27, .4 mi turn right on CR 337, Black Prong is 8.5 mi on right. Northwest: US 19-98 at Chiefland, turn left on Alt US 27 (Ocala) go 11 mi to Bronson. Turn right .4 mi past light (at intersection of Hwy 24) onto Cr 337 South. Black Prong is 8.5 miles on right. South I-75 at Ocala exit turn left on US 27 North. Go 7.2 mi and turn left on CR 464B West (Shell station across on the right). Go 8.5 mi, turn right on US Hwy 41 North and then at 2.5 mi turn left on CR 326 West. Follow for 8.5 mi and turn right on CR 337 North. Black Prong is 2.5 mi on the left. Southwest: US 19-98 North to CR 221. Go approx 5 mi, turn left on CR 337. Black Prong is 2.5 mi after the CR 326 intersection.