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Metamora CDE XXVI

Windrush Farm, 4321 Barber Rd, Metamora, MI 48455
www.metamoracarriagedriving.org

June 18-20, 2010
Rating: ADS, USEF

Use ADS CDE Entry Form for Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Use USEF CDE Entry Form for Advanced

Entries Open: May 1 Entries Closed: June 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve; waiting list
Special Qualifications: Organizing Committee has the right to refuse entries for any reason.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Pony, Single Horse; Pair Pony, Pair Horse; Tandem Pony,
Tandem Horse; Four-in-hand Pony, Four-in-hand Horse; Combined Test (dressage and cones) if space warrants for all classes
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Jim Pierce, 2943 Wilder Road, Metamora, MI 48455; H: 810-664-2102; C:248-495-8089;
e-mail: jastoneoak@aol.com
Secretary: Tricia Cecile, 3145 Perry Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462; H: 248-627-9524; Fax: 248-627-9524;
e-mail: rtcecile@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Kail Palmer-Miller; Ground Jury: Dana Bright; Technical Delegate: Ellen Ettenger; Course Designer: Richard Pringle; Veterinarian: Dr. Charles R. Becker; Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT Service: Metamora Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150 for Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; $200 for Advanced; $90 for Combined Test Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; $100 for Advanced Post Entry Fees: $25 dollars higher; Entry Fee Refund Policy: only entry fee refunded with vet certificate after closing date; Stall Fee: $125, one equine per stall; Stall Refund Policy: none after closing date Other Fees: $35 per person covers both Thursday Welcome Reception and Sat. Celebration Dinner; Entries not requiring on-site stabling must pay grounds fee of $50; $12 USEF fee for Advanced Competitors Make Checks Payable to: MCDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed., noon Secretary’s Office Opens: Thursday 1 pm; Vet Check: Thursday 4 pm; Course Walk and Briefings: following vet check; Presentation: on the move; Dressage: Fri.9 am; Marathon: Sat. 9 am; Cones: Sun. 9 am; Social Events: Thursday Welcome Reception following course briefing and walk; Sat. Celebration
Dinner 6 pm.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 1; Preliminary: Test 1; Intermediate: Test 2; Advanced: Single Horses and Ponies - FEI Test 9; Pony Pair, Tandem, Four - FEI Test 10, Horse Pair - FEI Test 8b, Horse Four - FEI Test 8a.
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: Training and Preliminary: 40 x 80; Preliminary Tandem and Fours, Intermediate, and Advanced 40 x 100

Marathon

Terrain: rolling fields, hills, woods, gravel, bridges, water
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 8 -12 km total; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8 -14 km total; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 8 -15 km total; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 8 -16 km total; 6-8 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass, farm fields
Level: Training; Clearance: per ADS rules
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: per ADS rules
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: per ADS rules
Level: Advanced; Clearance: per ADS rules
Other: May be bridge, u-turn; May include cones drive-off

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date; must accompany entry
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls under tent in field
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes if schedule permits; same driver’s second entry must by HC
Misc. Show info: ADS card must accompany entry; breeching or brakes required; slow moving vehicle sign required; extra bedding available for purchase; include truck / trailer size on entry form for parking in designated space; Contact Burington Golf Cart Rental (248) 673-1679 for golf carts; ATV-type vehicles allowed – however,
organizing committee reserves the right to request anyone driving in an inappropriate manner or tearing up the grounds to leave the competition; unlicensed drivers not permitted to drive motorized vehicles on grounds; all dogs on leash; competitors encouraged to bring an am/fm radio as sound system can be transmitted through
a local channel; MCDE committee and vet recommend all equines are shod and conditioned for the marathon
Awards Offered: Trophy and Ribbons 1-6 in all classes; Some championships and / or specialty awards
Food Available on the Grounds: yes, Thursday noon – Sun. afternoon
Accommodations: Best Western Lapeer 810-667-9444 (mention Metamora Carriage and Driving for discount); Lapeer Fairfield Inn 810-245-7700; Super 8 Imlay City 810-724-8700
Camping On Grounds: Yes, but limited electricity; first come – first serve; $25 for weekend
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From I-75, take the Lapeer / M-24 exit. Drive north to Dryden Road. East on Dryden Road approximately 3 miles to Barber Road. Turn south on Barber Road. Windrush Farm is ½ mile on east side. Stabling south of farm; follow MCDE signs. From I-69, take Lapeer / M-24 exit (155). Drive south to Dryden
Road. East on Dryden Road approximately 3 miles to Barber Road. Turn south on Barber Road. Windrush Farm is ½ mile on east side. Stabling south of farm; follow MCDE signs.