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Hickory Knoll CDE

Fitchburg, Wisconsin
www.hickoryknoll.net

July 19 -20, 2014

Rating: ADS

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Entries Open: March 1 Entries Closed: July 10
Method of Accepting Entries: Limited to sixty-six entries. Former competitors have reserved spots until June 1. New competitors accepted by date of postmark. Early entry recommended. A waiting list will be kept. Refer to Article 1.1.7 as to acceptance of entries.
Special Qualifications: All competitors must be ADS members. Disabled drivers, youth and first time competitors are urged to enter. Disabled drivers should notify management if accommodations are required. Site is accessible.
Divisions: Training, Preliminary and Intermediate
Classes/Turnouts: VSE ( Training only), Single Horse, Single Pony, Horse Pair/Tandem, Pony Pair/Tandem
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. a 501(c)3
Secretary: John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575 phone 608-835-7473, cell 608-212-0804, email frei@chorus.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Sara Schmitt (MD); Ground Jury: Mary Anne Boyden (AZ), Susan Mott, (ON); Technical Delegate: Ken Mott (ON) Course Designer: John Freiburger & Fred McGibbon; Veterinarian: Irongate Equine Clinc; Phone: 608-333-4070; EMT Service: Fitchburg Fire Rescue/ATV; Farrier: Achenbach Hoof Care (on call) 608-212-8385 Scorer: Therese Aschkenase & Lianne Schroeder

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $90; Post Entry Fees: $100; Entry Fee Refund Policy: If a wait listed competitor can take spot, less $25 office fee; Stall Fee: 100.00 for up to four nights; Stall Deposit: none; Stall Refund Policy: If a wait listed competitor can take stall, less $25 office fee; Other Fees: Reserve electrical hook-up for camping. Supply is limited, no charge. Make Checks Payable To: Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. is a 501c3 and sponsorships are very much appreciated and may be tax deductable. The entry and stall fees cover less than half the cost per competitor, thus your support is needed.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thursday 5:00; Secretary’s Office Opens: Friday noon; First Inspection: no first inspection; Course Walk and Briefings: Friday 4:30; Safety check Saturday 8:00, Sunday 8:00 Dressage: Saturday 8:15; Marathon: Sunday 8:15 Cones: Saturday 8:30; Social Events: Friday Social 5:30, Sunday Awards Party 4:00

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 4; Preliminary :Test 2; Intermediate Test 3 ; NOTE: Tandems must drive in the 80 meter arena. All presentation on the move
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Training and VSE 80 meter: lime fines Prelim and Intermediate 80 meter: grass, warm up: grass

Marathon

Terrain: Section A: 1 k asphalt, then grass trails and farm roads, gentle rises, one area of Intermediate trail is stony, VSE Section A 2K asphalt; Walk Section: smooth asphalt, slight downgrade for part, No walk section for VSE; Section B: grass trails and lanes, VSE 5 obstacles, Training and Preliminary 5 obstacles, Intermediate 6 obstacles Note: Alternate routes will be provided for Training in the water obstacle.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training: Clearance: track plus 40cm
Level: Preliminary and Training VSE: Clearance: track plus 35cm
Level: Intermediate: Clearance: track plus 30cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls located in tents, all competitors must take stalls unless given permission to show from trailer in advance. VSEs and small ponies may share a stall.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? Grooms may navigate for two competitors in different divisions if the schedule allows.
Misc. Show info: Friday and Sunday parties for whips and grooms are free. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1 to 6, Divisional Championships, Best Conditioned, Best Dressage
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Accommodations: Hampton Inn: 608-833-3511; Fairfield Inn: 608-831-1400; Courtyard by Marriott: 608-661-8100; Quality Inn & Suites: 608-274-7200 ; Country Inn & Suites 608-270-1900; Candlewood Suites (extended stay) 877-226-3539
Early Arrival: available by contacting Secretary for arrangements. Stalls or paddocks will be available for long distance arrivals earlier in the week as necessary.
Camping Available: Yes, on grounds, limited hook-up, reservations are required; email frei@chorus.net
Directions: From Illinois: Take I-90 north to first Madison exit. Go west on Hwy. 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually goes south), go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on exit ramp until you can turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go 2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm. From Minneapolis: Take I-90 south to exit Hwy. 12/18 west, which is well marked. Go west on 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually going south) go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on the exit ramp until you turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go 2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm. From Eastern Wisconsin: Take US 151 or I-94 to I-90 south then follow directions above. From Iowa: Take US 151 to Verona. Exit at Hwy. PB, take PB right one block, then left (east) on M. Go 5 miles to stop sign. Continue straight 1/2 mile after stop sign to Farm. Hickory Knoll Fund Inc. is a charitable foundation making grants in natural resource and equine education with a focus on access for the disabled. Event profits, if any, remain with the foundation. To help sponsor the event or the foundation, please email the secretary.