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Metamora Combined Driving Event XXV

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

June 19-21, 2009

Rating : ADS, USEF

Use ADS CDE Entry Form for Train., Prelim., and Interm.
Use USEF CDE Entry Form for Advanced

Entries Open: May 1 Entries Closed: June 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Special Qualifications: organizing committee has right to refuse entries for any reason
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Pony, Single Horse; Pair Ponies, Pair Horses, Tandem Pony, Tandem Horse; Four-in-hand Ponies, Four-in-hand Horses
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: 248-627-7246; e-mail: rtcecile@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke; Ground Jury: Boots Wright , Shelly Temple; Technical Delegate: Ellen Ettenger; Course Designer: Jamie O’Rouke, Richard Pringle; Veterinarian: Dr. Bob Becker; Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT Service: Metamora Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150 for Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; $200 for Advanced; Post Entry Fees: $175; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Only entry fee refunded with vet certificate after closing date; Stall Fee: $125, one equine per stall; Stall Deposit: N/A; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: no refund on stalls after closing date; Other Fees: $35 per person food fee covers Thurs. Welcome Reception and Sat. Celebration Dinner; Entries not requiring on-site stabling must pay grounds fee of $50 per entry; $12 USEF Drug fee for Advanced Competitors; Make Checks Payable to: MCDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; Vet Check: Thurs. 4:00 p.m. for all competitors; Course Walk and Briefings: following vet check; Presentation: on the move; Dressage: Fri. 8:30 a.m.; Marathon: Sat. 8:30 a.m; Cones: Sun.
8:30; Social Events: Welcome Reception Thurs. evening after course walk. Sat. Celebration Dinner 6:30 p.m. Some awards presented during Saturday’s dinner. Other awards presented in harness following completion of cones.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 4; Preliminary Test 4; Intermediate Test 1; Advanced: Single Horses and Ponies – FEI Test 9; Pony Pairs, Tandems and Fours – FEI Test 10; Horse Pairs – FEI Test 8b; Horse Fours – FEI Test 8a
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass and sand
Other Dressage Info: Training and Preliminary Dressage arena 40 x 80 (except Preliminary Four-in-hands or Tandems 40 x 100); Intermediate and Advanced 40 x 100

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields, hills, woods, gravel roads, bridges, water.
Level: Training; 3 Sections; per ADS rules km; per ADS rules Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; per ADS rules km; per ADS rules Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; per ADS rules km; per ADS rules Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; per ADS rules km; per ADS rules Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Farm Fields
Level: Training; Clearance: per ADS rules
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: per ADS rules; Notes: may be bridge
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: per ADS rules; Notes: may be bridge
Level: Advanced; Clearance: per ADS rules; Notes: may be bridge

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within one year Negative Coggins and 2009 ADS membership card must accompany entry. Advanced competitors must also submit a copy of their USEF card. Incomplete entries may be placed on waiting list.
Stabling Information: Stalls are temp. w/ doors under tent in field; nonpotable water available from tank
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) Yes,
Entry Requirements: only if schedule allows; however, the same driver’s second entry in the same class must be HC
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, unlicenseddrivers 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 transmitted through a local channel.; Due to terrain the MCDE
committee and vet strongly suggests that equines should be shod and fit. All dogs must be on a leash.
Awards Offered: Trophy and Ribbons 1-6 in all classes;
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes. Food available on grounds Thursday noon - Sun. afternoon
Accommodations: Best Western Lapeer: 800-528-1234 (mention Metamora Carriage and Driving Association for discount), or 810- 667-9444; Lapeer Fairfield Inn: 810-245-7700; Super 8, Imlay City: 810-724-8700/800-800-8000
Camping On Grounds: Yes, but very limited, On grounds, $25 for weekend, limited electricity hook-up, 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.