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Metamora Combined Driving Event XXIII

Windrush Farm, Metamora, MI
www.metamoracarriagedriving.org

June 19-22, 2008

Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: May 1 Entries Close: June 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served; Negative Coggins and 2008 ADS membership card must accompany entry. Incompete entries will be placed on waiting list.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Singles, Pairs, four-in-hand, Pony and Horse; Prize List? No
Organizer: Jim Pierce, 2943 S. Wilder Rd., Metamora, MI 48455; H: 810-664-2102; e-mail: jastoneoak@aol.com
Secretary: Tricia Cecile, 3145 Perry Lake Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462; H: 248-627-9524; e-mail: rtcecile@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Muffy Seaton; Ground Jury: Tracey Morgan; President of Appeals: N/A Technical Delegate: Tom Knicker; Course Designer: Richard Pringle; Veterinarian: Bob Becker, DVM; Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT service provided by: Metamora Fire Dept.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150; Post Entry Fees: $175; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Only entry fee refunded with vet cert. after closing date; Stall Fee: $125; one equine per stall; Stall Refund Policy: no refund on stalls after closing; Other Fees: $30 per person food fee covers Thursday Welcome Reception and Saturday Celebration Dinner; Entries not requiring on-site stabling must pay grounds fee of $50 per entry; Make Checks Payable to: MCDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs, 1-3 pm; Vet Check: Thurs 4 pm; Course Walk and Briefings: Following vet check; Presentation: on the move; Dressage: Fri, 8 am; safety check and wheel measurment 30 minutes prior to dressage start time; Marathon: Sat, 8 am safety check 15 minutes prior to start time; Cones: Sun, 8 am; vet check 30 minutes prior; Social Events: Welcome Reception Thursday evening after course walk. Saturday Celebration Dinner 6:30 pm. Some awards presented during Saturday’s dinner. Other awards presented in harness following completion of cones.

Dressage

Test: Training Level Test 3; Preliminary Test 3, Intermediate Test 2
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / sand and grass
Other Dressage Info: Intermediate ring 100x40

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields, hills, woods, gravel roads, bridge, water.
Distances and number of obstacles for each division, per ADS rules.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / sand and grass
Clearances for each division, per ADS rules. May be a bridge.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within one year.
Stabling Information: Stalls are temp. w/ doors under tent in field; non-potable water available from tank
Misc. Show info : Safety helmets required per ADS rules; Breeching or brakes required; Slow moving vehicle sign required (MI law), Extra bedding available for purchase on grounds; Please include your truck /trailer size on entry form, parking is limited you must be able to park in designated parking space; Limited number of golf carts for rent, must contact Burington Golf Cart Rental to make your arrangements at (248) 673-1679 by April 15. ATV -type vehicles will be allowed on course; however, organizing committee reserves the right to request anyone driving in an inappropriate manner or tearing up the grounds to leave the competition. Also, unlicensed
drivers are not permitted to drive motorized vehicles on the grounds, and violators may be asked to leave the competition. ; Competitors are encouraged to bring an am/fm portable radio, sound system is trasmitted through a local channel. Navigators & Drivers may go more than once only if the schedule allows, the 2nd drive must be
HC; Due to terrain the MCDE committee and vet strongly suggests that equines should be shod and fit. All dogs must be on a leash.
Food Available on Grounds: Thurs 12 noon - Sun. afternoon.
Accommodations: Best Western Lapeer: 800-528-1234, or 810-667- 9444; Lapeer Fairfield Inn: 810-245-7700; Super 8, Imlay City: 810-724-8700/800-800-8000;
Camping: Yes, On Grounds, $25 for weekend, limited electricity hookup, first come, first serve.
Directions to Show: From I-75: take the Lapeer exit, M-24. Go north to Dryden Rd. East on Dryden Rd. approx. 3 miles, to Barber Rd. turn right on Barber Rd., Windrush Farm is 1/2 mile on left. Follow MCDE signs. From I-69: take the Lapeer exit 155 (M-24), south approx. 7 miles to Dryden Rd. Take Dryden Road east to Barber Rd. Turn right (south) on Barber Rd., Windrush is 1/2 mile on left.