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Pleasure Days Carriage
Driving Show

Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center, Lebec, CA 93243
www.pleasuredays.org

May 31- June 1, 2008

Rating: ADS

Use Organizer Supplied Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 5
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Levels/Divisions: Novice Driver, Open Horse & Pony, Pairs, Tandem & Four, VSE
Classes: Working, Turnout, Reinsmanship, Pick Your Route, Scurry, Pleasure Marathon -Turnout
Prize List? Yes, From the organizer after January 15
Organizer: Gary Rickards, 2901 Falling Acorn Dr., Mariposa, CA 95338- 9069; H: 209-966-5657; W: 209-966-4499; Fax: 209-966-7968; e-mail: GaryRickards@sti.net
Secretary: Diane Kastama, 620 Matilija Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; H: 805-343-6026 e-mail: dkastama@verizon.net Kathy LaChaine, 15525 Abierto Road, Atascadero CA 93422, klachaine@sbcglobal.net, phone:  805.703.0743 
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge: John Greenall (VT) & Rebecca Merritt (PA); Technical Delegate: NA; Veterinarian: Heidi Sheehan, D.V.M; Phone: 661-588-9630; EMT Service: Kern County Fire Department Station 57 Fraizer Park, CA

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15; Post Entry Fees: $30; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Entry only with letter from Veterinarian after closing date; Stall Fee: TBA; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes Stall Refund Policy: only if re-sold; Other Fees: Sat. Dinner; Make Checks Payable to: Brass Oak Driving Society

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri 12 noon Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri 3 pm; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Sat and Sun at 8 am; Cones: ; Social Events: Saturday dinner on the grounds.

Classes

Classes Offered: 54
Summary of Classes Offered: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Pick Your Route, Scurry, Pleasure Marathon - Turnout (approx. 3.4 miles) and Utility for each division.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Outside arena; groomed decomposed granite & sand. Indoor arena; groomed sandy soil.
Marathon Terrain: Wide dirt roads with rolling hills, lake view, brakes or breeching required
Obstacles: Ring/Warm-up area Footing: groomed sandy soil
Awards Offered: First through 5th in each class with awards to first and champion in 3 categories: Antique or Traditional Reproduction Carriage; Modern Pleasure Driving Carriage; Marathon Vehicle. The Frances Wright Memorial Trophy, a new Judson Wright Memorial Trophy and some Breed Awards.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 6 months for out of state horses
Stabling Information: Stabling is close to camping/parking area with water, some permanent stalls, some outdoor pipe corrals, own stabling may be used. Wash rack available. Beautiful senic area at 3500 feet elevation.
Misc. Show info : Awards, and more
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, including Saturday dinner. Grassy dining areas next to indoor arena.
Accomodations: Best Rest, Lebec (pet friendly); Best Western, Lebec; Ramada Limited-Grapevine, Lebec (pet friendly).
Camping on Grounds: Yes, Details: Los Alamos Campgrounds, Hungry Valley Rd., Lebec, CA (661) 248-6725 (about 4 miles)
Camping off site: Yes, Details: Contact Organizer
Directions to Show: Interstate 5, either North or South towards Fraizer Park. Exit Lebec 207 to Crane Valley Rd. (Equestrian Center & Castac Lake is visible from freeway). Approx. 40 miles South of Bakersfield, 1.5 hours North of Los Angeles, 2 hours from Fresno or Long Beach, 4 hours from San Diego, San Francisco or Las Vegas, NV.