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NTW Sunrise Ridge Driving Trial

Sunrise Ridge, Paradise, TX
594 CR 3585 Paradise TX 76073
www.northtexaswhip.org

April 5, 2008

Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: Feb. 15 E ntries Closed: March 20
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served; limited number of entries: 35, waiting list if needed.
Levels: VSE training, Novice Driver Training Level (has competed in 3 CDE’s or DT’s or less), Open Training, Limit Preliminary (has not won more than 6 blue ribbons), Open Preliminary, Open Intermediate.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Singles, Pairs; VSE, Pony, Horse; Prize List? No
Organizer: Kate Morgan, 594 CR 3585, Paradise, TX 76073; H: 817-523- 4616; C:817-688-9580; Fax: 817-523-4616; e-mail: katermorgan@ gmail.com
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: W. Craig Kellogg; Ground Jury: Marcie Quist; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Course Designer: Jheroen Dorenbosch Veterinarian: Bridgeport Animal Hospital Phone: 940-683-2257; EMT Service: Calvin Lucas

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $80, includes 1 Competitor’s Party and 2 Reception & Buffect tickets; Post Entry Fees: after March 20 add $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refunds with vet statement up to 6 pm March 25, less $25 office fee; Stall Fee: $35 day, shavings available, stalls are limited, first come/first served; Stall Deposit: $50 Separate Check? Yes, Will be returned if stall is stripped clean before leaving event Stall Refund Policy: Full refund; Other Fees: Competitor’s Party extra tickets$12. Reception & Buffet extra ticket $10 . Craig Kellogg Driving Clinic $85/45 minute lesson on Sun; clinic fees are non-refundable unless another participant is readily available; waiting list available. For more information contact Organizer. Make Checks Payable to: North Texas Whip

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri. 12-6 pm; Sat: 7 am; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 4 pm Presentation: on the move during dressage; Dressage: Sat. 8 am; Marathon: Sat 12:30 pm; Cones: Sat 8:30 am; Social Events: Reception and Buffet: offered by the North Texas Whip to whips & gators Friday 6:30 pm. Awards ceremony and Competitors’ Party: Sat. eve. approx. 1 hr after last competitor. Extra tickets available for both events. Clinic participants invited to “Breakfast with Craig” prior to lessons on Sunday.

Dressage

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass Test: VSE & Training: Training Level Test 1; Preliminary: Preliminary Level Test 3; Intermediate: Intermediate Level Test 4. Other Dressage Info: Arena: 40x80; VSE: 20x40 arena

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling hills, some with steep inclines, tree lined trails, some gravel roads, pastures, creek crossing that may or may not have water.
Level: VSE, 1 section, up to 8 km; 4 obstacles
Level: Training:1 section: up to 8 km; 5 obstacles
Level: Preliminary: 1 section up to 10 km; 6 5 obstacles
Level: Intermediate: 1 section up to 10 km; 6 obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40; Notes: Training VSE clearance: 35 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35;
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Out-of-state within 6 months, since October 5, 2007; Negative Coggins in-state within 1 year, since April 5, 2007. Paperwork will be checked before horses can be unloaded. No exceptions. Do not mail this paperwork - you must present these documents upon arrival.

Stabling Information: 10x10 stalls in barn. No overnight trailer tying; however, stock panels and temporary corrals are allowed. Driver/Groom twice allowed on marathon? Drivers No, Grooms Yes, schedule permitting No
Misc. Show info: Management reserves the right to refuse any entry. Dogs must be kept on leashes and controlled; no motorized vehicles except golf carts allowed on marathon course, section E obstacles are within easy walking distance. Assistance provided if needed.
Awards Offered: Elegant ribbons for places First to Sixth in all classes, awards for Best Dressage in each divison and Best Conditioned Horse
Food Available on Grounds: Yes Fri 6 pm- Sun 9 am
Accommodations: Best Western, Decatur: 940-627-5982; Comfort Inn, Decatur: 940-627-6919, many other motels
Camping On Grounds: Yes; No hook-ups, reservations required, contact organizer
Directions to Show: From Fort Worth: go north on Interstate 35W to US Hwy 287W (to Decatur/Bridgeport). Follow approx. 12 miles and exit at Texas Hwy 114W (Rhome/Boyd/Bridgeport). Go west approx. 10 miles; go south on FM51 about 1 mile and turn right/west on FM2123 (to Cottondale). Go 3 miles and turn left/south on CR3585 (see corner store on right). When road Ts, turn right; at the next left curve, turn right into driveway. North Texas Whip sign at enterance.