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Information that has been updated since the
printing of the Omnibus is written in RED.
Brandywine Valley Pleasure
Driving Show
Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, Rte 100 & Rte 401,
Glenmoore, PA 19343
www.bvdc.org
June 8, 2008
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Pleasure Show Entry Form
Entries Open: April 1 E ntries Closed: Pre-Entries close May 20
Post entries accepted day of show.
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Levels/Divisions: Novice Whip, Open Single Horse & Pony, Multiples,
VSE Open & Novice, Junior Whip.
Classes: Working, Reinsmanship, Dressage, Ride & Drive, Carriage
Dog, Timed Obstacles, Scurry, Ladies & Gentlemen to drive, Jack
Benny, Concours d’Elegance, Costume Prize List? Yes; after March
1, from organizer.
Organizer: 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: Debbie Banfield, Anne Councill, Mickie Bowen; Technical Delegate:
Phillip Ferro; Veterinarian: New Bolton Center Field Service;
Phone: 610-444-5800; EMT Service: TEENAID INC.
Fees
Entry/Class Fees: $15 per class; Post Entry Fees: $20 per class, please
register by 7:30 am 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; Make Checks
Payable to: BVDC, note for stall fee.
Tentative Schedule
Secretary’s Office Opens: Sat. 1-5 pm, Sun. 7 am; Cones: Open to walk
Sat. 1-5 pm; Sun. before 9 am.; Social Events: Sunday after last
class - wine & cheese party and awards; competitor and two guests
attend for free, $5 for each additional guest
Classes
Total # of Classes Offered: 40
Summary of Classes Offered: Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles,
Scurry, Dressage, Drive & Ride, Ladies & Gentlemen to Drive, Jack
Benny, Concours d’Elegance, Carriage Dog, Costume (not ADS).
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Warm-up and VSE arena is grass / all other
divisions dressage, cones and main arena is sand.
Obstacle Classes: Timed Obstacles and Gambler’s Choice
Awards Offered: Trophy and six ribbons in all classes except Concours
d’Elegance where there will be ten places awarded. The American
Morgan Horse Assoication high score award - awarded to registered
Morgan horses receiving the greatest number of points at the BCDS
- horses must be shown under their registered name and copy of
registration papers must accompany entry form.
Division awards: Novice Whip, Single Pony, Single Horse, Multiples,
VSE Open, VSE Novice Driver, Junior Whip. Championship classes
are Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles, Scurry. Reinsmanship
will decide ties. Points: First = 7pts, 2nd = 5pts, 3rd = 4pts, 4th =
3pts, 5th = 2pts, and Sixth = 1pt.
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 and Aprons are required.
Single Horse: Horses 14.2h and over and at least 3 yrs.
Single Pony: Ponies over 39” and under 14.2h and at least 3 yrs.
Novice Driver: Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved
driving show.
Multiples: Pairs, Tandems, or Four-in-hands and at least 3 yrs.
VSE (Very Small Equines): Single Pairs and Four-in-hands not over 39”
and at least 3 yrs.
Tailgate competition (carriages only) offered to everyone beginning
11:30am (under cover) - please let organizer know if you wish to
participate.
Management reserves the right to combine or split classes as entries
warrant. VSE divisions may be combined if not enough entries
for two divisions.
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: Wine & Cheese party at end of day for awards. Vendors.
Children’s activities: stick horse races, ice cream, face painting.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, all day
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.
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