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LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL CDE

FLORIDA TRIPLE CROWN OF DRIVING
USEF NATIONAL FOUR IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Live Oak Plantation
1751 SW 110th Ave. Ocala, FL 34481
www.liveoakinternational.com

March 19-23, 2014
Rating: ADS, USEF, FEI
Use ADS Form for Intermediate
USEF Entry Form for FEI ONLY

(Updated 1/28/14)

Entries Open: February 1 Entries Closed: February 17
Method of Accepting Entries: Priority to fill classes. Acceptance of entries is at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.
Special Qualifications: Multiple entries may be accepted if scheduling permits.
Levels/Divisions: Intermediate and FEI
Classes: Single, Pair, Tandem and Four In Hand of horses and ponies.
Prize List? Yes. The 2014 Prize List will be posted at www.liveoakinternational.com upon approval of the FEI Draft Schedule. The information in the on-line Prize List will supersede the information printed in the Omnibus.
Organizer(s): Susan Gilliland 10575 SW 186th Ave. Dunnellon, Fl 34432; H: 352-489-6586; C:813-220-8226; Fax: 352-489-9284; e-mail: s_gilliland@msn.com
Secretary: Roxie Salazar; e-mail: rasocala39@msn.com
Mail Entries to: Organizer. It is the competitor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their entry with the Secretary.

Officials

President of the Jury: Klaus Christ, Germany; Ground Jury: Martha Nicoll, USA; Andrew Counsell, Great Britain; Ann Marie Turbe, France; Pia Skar, Denmark. President of Appeals: TBA Technical Delegate: Ed Young, USA; Course Designer: Hartmut Kaufmann, Germany; Veterinarian: FEI Bernd Stanglmeier, Canada; EMT Service: SOS, Inc.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: FEI $500, Intermediate $300; Post Entry Fees: Additional $150; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund less $150 before closing date; No refund after closing date. Stall Fee: $175; Stall Deposit: No; Stall Refund Policy: Full refund before closing. No refund after closing date. There is a $25 per night stall fee for early arrival or late departure. $50 grounds fee for each horse/ pony not stabled on the grounds. A $500 fine will be imposed for a competitor arriving early without written permission from the Organizer. A $100 fine will be imposed for loose dogs. Other Fees: FEI Drug Fees and USEF IHP Fees are required for FEI competitors. All competitors are required to submit a separate check for $5 payable to the American Driving Society. Competitor’s Party $50 – advanced reservations required. See below for camping information. Make Checks Payable to: Live Oak International. Live Oak will be accepting credit cards in 2014. If you wish to pay by credit card, your entry will need to include the name and address of the cardholder, card number, expiration date and the security code on
the back of the card.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Tues., March 18, 9am. Please check in with the Secretary upon arrival. Secretary’s Office Opens: Tues, March 18, 9am. Horse Inspection: Wed., March 19, pm for FEI entries only. Passports or coggins must be provided for identification for the Horse Inspection. Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs., March 20, pm. Presentation: n/a; Dressage: Thurs., March 20 and Fri., March 21; Marathon: Sat, March 22; Cones: Sun., March 23; Social Events: Competitor’s Welcome reception and briefing Thurs. evening, Competitor’s Party Sat. evening.

Dressage

Test(s): Intermediate: Test #7; FEI 9 for horse and pony singles, FEI 8B FEI 11 for horse pairs; FEI 8B for pony pairs, FEI 11 for horse teams and FEI 8C for pony teams.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: grass
Other Dressage Info: Dressage order will be determined by a random computer draw.

Marathon

Terrain: Mostly flat lime rock roads and grass fields
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 15 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 16 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Intermediate; Clearance as per ADS Rules
Level: Advanced; Clearance as per FEI Rules
Other: Standard wheel widths per the FEI rules will be required for both the Intermediate and FEI Divisions. Proper attire is required for walking the cones course.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date, documentation of influenza vaccines per the FEI Rules, Health Certificate within 30 days required for entry into Florida.
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls with canvas over steel frame doors. Shavings are available for purchase in the stable area.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, Navigators may accompany a driver more than once on the marathon if scheduling permits.
Misc. Show info: The Live Oak Tournament will be conducted according to the current rules of the FEI, USEF, ADS and the Organizing Committee of Live Oak. In entering Tournaments at Live Oak, you and your team (owners, trainers, grooms, family members, etc.) have agreed to honor the general information as specified in this
Omnibus, the Prize List and on the entry form. Your agreement and acceptance of all rules, regulations and Live Oak decisions is indicated by competing in our Tournament. It is important to understand that interpretations of existing rules and regulations and the invoking of additional rules and regulations to cover unforeseen circumstances are the sole responsibility and authority of the organizing committee. All owners, trainers, competitors and grooms agree to the acceptance of these interpretations and additional rulings by virtue of your signed entry.
Awards Offered: 1 – 6 in each class and other special awards. Triple Crown Awards for Intermediate and FEI Divisions. Prize money will be paid to the owners of the 1st through 5th place entries in each FEI Class.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes for breakfast and lunch starting Tuesday 3/18/14.
Accommodations: Official host hotel: Ocala Hilton 352-854-1400, Quality Inn (formally the Hampton Inn) 352-854-3200, Courtyard Marriott 352-237-8000. All hotels are located on SR200 close to I75. Please reserve rooms early and mention Live Oak for special rates.
Camping On Grounds: Yes. Camping with water and electric hookups is $300. Camping with no hookup is $100.
Directions to Show: Take I75 to Exit #352, SR 40/Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. Turn west approximately 7 miles to SW 110th Ave. Turn left. The spectator entrance is 1.7 miles on the left and the stable entrance is approximately 2 miles on the left.