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Lord Stirling Stable CDE

Lord Stirling Stable - Basking Ridge, NJ
256 S. Maple Avenue Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
www.somersetcountyparks.org or www.flssnj.org

May 3-4, 2008

Rating ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: Feb. 1 E ntries Closed: April 4
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served, Priority to fill classes
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Four-in-hand; VSE, Pony, Horse; Prize List? No
Organizer: Kay Birkholt, Event Manager - Friends of Lord Stirling Stable - 256 S. Maple Avenue - Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; H:973-285-0009; Fax:908-766-9783; e-mail: kbirkholt@yahoo.com Secretary: Eric Sanders, 24 Albert Ave., Milltown, NJ 08850; H: 732- 247-4407
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Kail Palmer Miller; Ground Jury: Dana Bright; Mary Lane Wark; President of Appeals: TBA;Technical Delegate: Marc Johnson; Course Designer: Margie Margentino; Veterinarian: Running “S” Equine Hospital Phone: 908-832-5484; EMT serviceprovided by: Basking Ridge First Aid Squad

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150; Post Entry Fees: $175; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund up to 10 days before event w/vet ccertif. Non-refundable $15 secretary fee; Stall Fee: $150; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: no refund after closing; Other Fees: Shavings available $5 per bale; Make Checks Payable to: Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs 4 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri 12 noon; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 3pm, Presentation: on the move, Dressage: Sat 8:30 am, Marathon: Sun 8:30 am, Cones: Sat 9am

Dressage

Test: Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 3
Ring/warm-up area footing: Grass, Grass
Other Dressage Info: 40 x 80 all tests

Marathon

Terrain: Grass, Dirt Roads, Gravel roads, grassy trails, woods, fields, gently rolling terrain, water crossing, multitude of wildlife
Level: Training; 3 sections; 6-10 km; 4 obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 sections; 8-12 km; 5 obstacles
Level: Training VSE: sections; km; obstacles
Training VSE: 3 sections; 3-5km; 3 obstacles
Preliminary VSE: 3 sections; 3-5km; 4 obstacles

Cones

Ring/warm-up area footing: Grass, Grass
Level: Training: 40 cm; Notes: VSE 40cm clearance
Level: Preliminary: 35 cm; Notes: VSE 40cm clearance

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for out-of-state horse within 30 days Negative Coggins within 12 months
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls with doors
Misc. Show info : ASTM/SEI approved hard hat required when riding or driving at any time in all phases of event. If necessary VSE class will be combined to level with the highest number of entries, competitor option to withdraw with full refund upon notification of combined classes. Drivers will be permitted a second entry if entries permit- -preference will be given to entries to fill a class; competitors may drive and navigate but must drive first and navigate second HC.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott - Basking Ridge, NJ 908-542-0300
Camping: No
Directions to Show: From Route 287: Exit 30A (North Maple Ave/ Basking Ridge). Follow North Maple Ave. approximately 1.5 miles then bear left at the fork (road name changes to South Maple). Go past Lord Stirling Stable entrance to next road (Lord Stirling Road) and turn left. Entrance to grounds is on the left 1/2 mile.