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June 20, 2015: Columbus Horse and Carriage Festival
| EndDate: | June 21, 2015 |
| Location: | Columbus Fireman's Park, Park St, Columbus, WI |
| Introduction: | Pleasure - Show Divisions: Utility, Novice Driver, Novice Horse/Pony. Open: VSE, Small Pony, Large Pony, Horse |
| ContactName: | Susan Koos Acker |
| ContactEmail: | skoosacker@gmail.com |
| ContactPhone: | 608-237-7382 |
| Website: | http://www.columbuscarriagefestival.org/ |
Approval Status: Approved
| Entries Open: | May 15, 2015 |
| Entries Close: | June 5, 2015 |
| Entries Accepted By: | First Come First Serve. |
| Entry Form(s) | ADS Pleasure |
| Entry Form Link | /Entry-forms |
| Send Entries To | Rachel Meek, Muirfield Rd, Madison, WI 53706 |
| Prize List Link | http://www.columbuscarriagefestival.org |
Special Qualifications
Organizer reserves the right to combine or split any classes if fewer than three entries or greater than 10 entries.
Officials
Official Type |
Person |
Licenses Held |
|---|---|---|
| Judge | Chris Bickford | PDJ: r |
| Judge | Nicole Cable | PDJ: R |
| Technical Delegate | W. Craig Kellogg | PDJ: R / PDTD: R / CDJ: S / CDTD: R / Dressage: R / Coaching: L |
Other Officials
| Course Designer Name: | Susan Koos Acker |
| Veterinarian Name: | Jennifer Thompson, DVM |
| Veterinarian Phone: | 608-662-9190 |
| Farrier Name: | Kelly Williams |
| Farrier Phone: | 920-350-2626 |
| EMT Service Name: | Columbus Hospital |
| EMT Service Phone: | 911 |
Entry/Class Fees
$13 per class or $78 per division; $25 Entry for Scurry Challenge
Post Entry Fees
$15 per class or $90 per division
Entry Fee Refund Policy
Full refund less $25 before closing date. Full refund only with Vet or Doctor's certificate less $50 after closing date.
Stall Fees
$125 includes 1 bag of shavings. $50 if showing out of trailer.
Stall Deposit
$25
Stall Refund Policy
$25 check destroyed after stalls are inspected.
Other Fees
$30 ADS Non-member fee; $145 Golf Cart Rental, $30 camping fee,
Make Checks Payable to
Wisconsin Equine Events, LLC
Schedule
Stable Opens: Noon Friday; Secretaries Office Opens: 2:00 pm Friday; Driver's Meeting: 6:00 pm Friday; Social Events: Awards Party 3:30 pm Sunday or 45 minutes after last class.
Awards
First through fifth place. Champion and Reserve ribbons for each divisions. Special awards and Sportsmanship Trophy.
Misc. Show Info
Scurry Challenge: will follow Article 248.1 and will be open to both horses and ponies. If enough entries, class will be divided into Horse Scurry Challenge and Pony Scurry Challenge. Cash prizes will be award based on number of entries. 40% 1st, 25% 2nd, 15% 3rd.Footing, Terrain, and Obstacles
City Park with grass and pavement. Trailers are parked in an asphalt parking lot. Horses should be accustom to pedestrian traffic and umbrellas, strollers, loose children and dogs.
Veterinary/Health Requirements
Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) since January 1, 2015, current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for horses traveling from any state other than Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Stabling
10 x 10 portable stalls under tent.
Dogs on Site Policy
All dogs must be leashed at all times, this is a Columbus City ordinance.
Food Available on Grounds
Yes, the Columbus American Legion and the Olivet Church! Bring your appetite.
Accommodations
Columbus Super 8, 219 Industrial Drive, Columbus, WI. 53925. 800-800-8000, 920-623-8800, Beaver Dam AmericInn 800-634-3444, Beaver Dam Best Western 920-887-7171, Beaver Dam Super 8, 800-800-8000.
Camping On Grounds
Yes, no hook-ups $30.00 camping fee per rig.
Camping Off Grounds
Astico Park, N3620 County Highway TT, Columbus, WI 53925 is six miles from event.
Directions to Site
Take US 151 to Columbus from north or south, take Highway 73 exit east, which becomes Park Avenue, follow to the event. Watch for signage.
1837 Ludden Dr, Ste 120, PO Box 278, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Office Hrs: Mon-Fri 9-4pm CST
Phone:608-237-7382 Fax: 608-237-6468 e-mail: info@americandrivingsociety.org