East Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition

Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora, NY

www.eastauroradrivingsociety.org

July 26-27, 2014

Rating: ADS

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Entries Open: April 1 Entries Closed: July 15

Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first serve;
Special Qualifications: None.
Levels/Divisions: Junior Whip, Novice Whip, VSE (up to & incl. 10.2H), Single Pony, Single Horse, Multiples;
Prize List? Yes, download from website: eastauroradrivingsociety.org beginning April 1st, or request from organizer;
Organizer(s): Berit Taggart; H: 716.652.6443; e-mail: beritmt@msn.com;
Mail Entries To: Berit Taggart 12412 Centerline Rd. South Wales, NY 14139

Officials

Judge(s): Terry Pickett (MI), Debbie Banfield (KY) Technical Delegate: Kail Palmer-Miller (OK); Veterinarian-on-call: Jean Feldman, DVM; EMT Service: Rural Metro on call, and EMT on-site during show hours.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $20 ea. or Division Discount: $120 / 7 classes; Juniors $15 ea. or Division Discount: $60 / 6 classes; Post Entry Fees: $20 per class for entries received after July 15th; Cross-Entries cannot be accepted after July 15th; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Upon the receipt of a Veterinarian’s or Physician’s Certificate attesting to the inability of the equine or competitor to participate due to illness or injury. The Certificate must be received prior to July 20, 2013. Stall fees, Boxed Lunch and Dinner reservations/fees will be forfeited, unless there are wait-lists; Stall Fee: $135 includes 1 bag of shavings. Stall Deposit: None; Other Fees: $5 ADS Competition Support Fee or $30 ADS Non-Member Fee. ADS Fees must be paid by separate check made payable to ADS and submitted with your entry form; Grounds Fee $12, Camping $25, Competition Dinner $20, Boxed Lunch $10, Additional Shavings $8 ea. Make Entry Fee Checks Payable to: East Aurora Driving Society

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Noon- 5pm, Friday for early arrivals;7am Saturday & Sunday; Secretary’s Office Opens: Friday, 3-5 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7am-5pm.; First Inspection: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: TBA.; Cones: TBA; Social Events: Catered Competition Dinner Saturday 6:30pm;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 38
Summary of Classes Offered: Turnout, Reinsmanship, Working, Timed Obstacles, Pick Your Own Route Obstacle, Town & Country Obstacle, Concours d’Elegance, and Strawberry Banks Trot Through Knox Carriage Drive*. See Prize List for classes & specifications;
*Carriage Drive Notes: (In-House Rules) Participation is required to be eligible for championships, except for Junior Division; A second marathon-type vehicle may be used if noted on entry form. No pneumatic tire vehicles allowed. See the Prize List for class specifications;
Type of Terrain: Knox Farm State Park carriage trails, woods, mowed hayfield, asphalt, covered bridge & water splash;
Dressage Test(s): None
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: The two fenced rings are mowed grass. Warm-up is a mowed grass polo field.
Awards Offered: Class ribbons, Reserve Division Champion, Division Champion, Woodbury Farm Reserve Grand Champion, and Ess Kay Farm Grand Champion, and Concours d’Elegance;
Misc. Class Info: Two enclosed rings with classes running concurrently.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Rabies, and negative Coggins within 1 year of show date;
Stabling Information: Tent Stabling
Misc. Show info: All competitors are required to complete a Knox Farm State Park Equestrian Permit form. The form is included with Prize List/Entry form
Food Available on the Grounds: Snacks & beverages available during show hours. Box Lunches by pre-order and Competition Dinner reservations required – see Prize List/Entry Form;.
Accommodations: Lodging list on website & Prize List. Book rooms early! Community celebration is the same weekend;
Camping On Grounds: Yes, no hook-ups, $25 camping fee, no tents please
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: See Prize List map; Venue is located at the corner of Knox Road & Gypsy Lane, East Aurora, NY.