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Brandywine Valley Pleasure
Driving Show

Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, Rte 100 & Rte 401
Glenmoore, PA 19343
www.bvdc.org

June 13, 2010
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1; Entries Closed: May 28 - Post entries accepted day of show, Secretary open for post entries at 7:00 AM, Post entries MUST be made one hour prior to the class entered.
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Single Horse, Single Pony, Multiples, Junior Driver, Novice Driver Horse/Pony, Draft Type, Open VSE and Novice Driver VSE
Classes: Division Award Classes - Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles, Fault and Out Additional Classes - Ladies to Drive Turnout, Gentlemen to Drive Turnout, Reinsmanship Challenge, Ride & Drive (multiples accepted), Carriage Dog, Costume (not ADS), Concours d’Elegance.
Prize List? Yes, April 1 from Secretary upon request or on website: www.bvdc.org
Organizer(s): Molly Pew, 1721 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465, C: 610-850-1183;
email: mollypew1@yahoo.com; Margaret Grillet,410 Lewisville Road, Lincoln University, PA  19352; H:610-255-4102, W:302-984-6159 C:302-465-2200 margaretgrillet@yahoo.com 

Lisa Shotzberger, 1721 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465, C: 484-942-5750, email: fredshotz@yahoo.com;
Secretary: Bobbi Hager, 293 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834; H: 973-627-2263; Fax: 973-627-8221; email: bobbihag@optonline.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Margot Clark, Ipswich MA; Billie Hill, Avon NY; Technical Delegate: Dr. Phil Ferro, Jamesville NY; Veterinarian: New Bolton Field Services (on-site) Phone: 610-444-5800; EMT Service: Southeast Pennsylvania Search and Rescue, Erdenheim PA; 215-233-3360

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15 per class; Post Entry Fees: $20 per class; Entry Fee Refund Policy: with written vet or physician note until closing date, no refund after. Stall Fee: $75 per stall includes bedding, Stall Cleaning Deposit: $50 per stall; Separate Check? Yes. Stalls to be vacated and cleaned by 8PM on Sunday. Other Fees: If applicable, ADS $30 non-member fee, may be credited toward ADS membership. Make Checks Payable to: BVDC, (note separate check for stall cleaning fee.)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Saturday – Stabling secretary will contact; Secretary’s Office Opens: Sat. 1-5 PM, Sun., 7AM; Cones: Cones to walk opens Sat 1-5 PM: Sun. before 8:30; Social Events: TBD;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 39
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Warm-up and all classes are on grass.
Obstacle Class Notes: Fault and Out; Timed obstacles
Awards Offered: Trophy and six ribbons in all classes except Concours d’Elegance where there will be ten places awarded. Champion and Reserve in each division. High Score Awards: American Morgan Horse Association High Score Award, Regency High Score VSE, High Score Junior Driver, Grand and Reserve Champion of Show – see prize list for requirements for all awards. Reinsmanship will decide ties. Points weighted based upon number of entries in class – see Prize list for details.
Misc. Class Info: Marathon style vehicle for single and multiples entries is acceptable – should be presented clean and tidy as if for presentation. Hats, Gloves, Whip and Aprons are required. Please see ADS Rules for class specs.
Divisions: All equines must be at least three years old to compete.
Single Horse: Horses over 14.2h.
Single Pony: Ponies 9.3h (39”) and up to 14.2h.
Novice Driver Horse/Pony: Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved (ADS) driving show. If win was in classes with under three entries not to count.
Junior Driver: As per ADS Rule Book
Multiples: Pairs, Tandems, or Four-in-hands.
Open VSE (Very Small Equines): Under 39”.
Novice Driver VSE (Very Small Equines): Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved (ADS) driving show. If win was in classes with under three entries not to count. Equine under 39”.
Draft Type Single Horse/Pony: Offered for pleasure drafts and heavier draft crosses. To show under general ADS Pleasure Driving Rules, NOT ADS Draft Breed; light pleasure harness is required; gaits are as listed under general pleasure driving classes; For safety purposes, trace chains are prohibited. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine or split classes as entries warrant, Draft Type entries will be incorporated into Single Horse/Pony divisions if not enough entries.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: On site, open Saturday through Sunday evening.
Misc. Show info: Three large fenced grass arenas. Awards party with refreshments at end of day. Vendors. Children’s activities.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Hilton, Kennett Square (610) 444-9100, Mendenhall Inn (610) 388-2100, Comfort Inn (610) 399-4600, Concordville Best Western (610) 358-9400
Directions to Show: The show grounds are located on the northeast corner of PA Rts. 82 and 926.
FROM THE PA TURNPIKE; Take Valley Forge Exit to Rt. 202 South. Turn right at Rt. 1 (south) to Kennett Square. Exit at Rt. 82 North. Turn right at Rt. 926 East. Show Grounds will be on left.
FROM WILMINGTON: Take DE Rt. 52 North to PA Rt. 1 South. Exit at Rt. 52 North, Longwood Gardens. Turn left on Rt. 926 West and go about 2.8 miles. Entrance is on the right.
FROM MARYLAND: Take MD/PA Rt. 1 North to Kennett Square. Exit Rt. 82 North. Turn right at Rt. 926 East. Show Grounds will be on left.