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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 7, 2009

Rating: ADS

Use ADS Pleasure Show Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1
Entries Closed: Pre-Entries close May 20, 2009 - post entries accepted day of show; morning classes please enter by 7:30 a.m.
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Junior Driver, Novice Driver, Open Single Horse, Open Single Pony, Multiples, VSE Open, VSE Novice Driver, Park Type (see below for details), Draft Type (see below for details).
Classes: Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles, Fault and Out, Ladies & Gentlemen (Turnout), Ride & Drive (multiples accepted), Coach Dog, Costume, Concours d’Elegance, Dressage
Prize List? Yes, March 1, 2009 - from organizer, and on Web site.
Organizer(s): J. Samea Baker, 202 Painters Xng, Chadds Ford, PA 19317; H: 610-310-0962; e-mail: baker_js@yahoo.com
Secretary: Bobbi Hager, 293 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834; H: 973-627-2263; Fax: 973-627-8221; e-mail: bobbihag@ optonline.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Marsoe Larose (CAN), Mary Alice Matheson (VA), Rochelle Temple (VA), Anne Councill (PA); Technical Delegate: Susan Koso (MA); Veterinarian: New Bolton Field Services (onsite); Phone: 610-444-5800; EMT Service: TEENAID, Inc. (onsite)

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15 per class; Post Entry Fees: $20 per class, please register by 7:30 a.m. for morning classes; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Minus $10 with written vet or physicians note until closing date, no refund after; Stall Fee: $50 includes bedding; Stall Deposit: Separate Check? Yes; Other Fees: If applicable, ADS $30 non-member fee can be credited towards ADS membership; Make Checks Payable to: BVDC, note for stall fee.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Saturday - Stabling secretary will contact; Secretary’s Office Opens: Sat. 1-5 p.m., Sun. 7a.m.; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: N/A; Cones: Cones to walk open Sat. 1-5 p.m.; Sun. before 8:30 a.m.; Social Events: Awards Party, approx. 3:30 p.m.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 61
Summary of Classes Offered: Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacle, Fault and Out, Dressage, Drive & Ride, Ladies & Gentlemen to Drive (Turnout), Concours d’Elegance, Carriage Dog, Costume (not ADS).

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 4; Preliminary: Test 2;
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Warmup and all VSE classes are on grass; all other classes are in sand rings.

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; American Morgan Horse Association High Score Award, Arabian Horse Association Region 15 PA/AA/ HA 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

Single Horse: Horses over 14.2h and at least 3 years old.
Single Pony: Ponies over 39” and up to 14.2h and at least 3 years old.
Novice Driver: Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved driving show; classes with under three entries not to count.
Junior Driver: As Per ADS Rule Book.
Multiples: Pairs, Tandems, or Four-in-hands and at least 3 years old.
VSE (Very Small Equines): Singles, Pairs and Four-in-hands not over 39” and at least 3 years old.
Park Type Single Horse/Pony: Entries in this division should have a more elevated way of going; park type entries may exhibit with either an animated walk (park type) or a flat footed walk. Park vehicles NOT required. Judged primarily on performance, quality of horse, and
manners. See prize list for further specifications.
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 combine or split classes as entries warrant. VSE divisions may be combined if not enough entries for two divisions; Park Type and 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: Offsite but close - advance notice required. Please request with entry; stabling secretary will contact.
Misc. Show info: Three large fenced sand arenas, VSE classes in a 20m x 40m grass arena. Awards party with refreshments at end of day.
Vendors. Children’s activities: stick horse races, ice cream.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Hampton Inn -Downgtown/Exton 610- 363-5555;
Directions to Show: The horse show grounds are located on Route 100 N, just beyond the intersection of Routes 100 & 401, in the heart of northern Chester County, about one hour from Philadelphia, Wilmington and Elkton.
FROM THE PA TURNPIKE: Exit 312 (old exit 23) - Downingtown: Follow Route 100 North for approximately 4 miles, cross Route 401. The showgrounds are 0.3m on the left.
FROM ROUTE 30 WEST (Lancaster Ave): Take Route 30 to Route 100 North (at Exton) to the show grounds.
FROM ROUTE 30 EAST (Lancaster Ave): Take Route 401 West (at Great Valley Shopping Center) to Route 100. Turn right on Route 100 N. The showgrounds are 0.3m on the left.
FROM ROUTE 202: Take Route 401 West (Frazer Exit) to Route 100. Turn right on Route 100 N. The showgrounds are 0.3m on the left.