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Metamora Pleasure Driving Show

Squeaky Windmill Farm, 3400 Rock Valley Rd, Metamora, MI
www.metamoracarriagedriving.org

July 20-22, 2007
Rating: ADS

Use Show Provided Entry Form(s)

Entries Open: May 15 Entries Closed: July 1

Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve

Levels/Divisions: Single: Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony, VSE. Pair/Tandem: Horse and Pony. Unicorn/Four-in Hand: Horse and Pony. Junior Driver

Classes: Division classes:Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Progressive or Fault and Out Obstacles, and Cross Country Obstacles except for Junior Drivers who will have an arena based timed obstacle class and the Cross Country Obstacle Course will not be mandatory for their division. Overall Concours D’Elegance;Invitational Grand Championship.

Other Classes: Ladies to Drive, Gentlemen to Drive, Antique Vehicle 2 wheeled, Antique Vehicle 4 wheeled, Carriage Dog, Dressage, and Timed Obstacles.

Prize List? Yes, Marilyn Zaetta, e-mail:mzjz@mich.com, phone 586-752-6960 April, 2007

Organizer(s): Metamora Carriage and Driving Assoc., c/o Mack Lawrence, 3110 Hosner Rd., Oxford, MI 48370; H: 248-969-1363; C:248-884-3814; Fax: 248-969-1363; e-mail: mhlawrence@ameritech.net; Show Phone: Use July 18-22, 248-705-6901

Secretary: Susan Mahar, 4947 Five Lakes Rd., North Branch, MI 48461-8417; H: 810-688-8813; W: 586-574-8953; e-mail: sue.mahar@usa.army.mil

Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Kail Palmer Miller, PA; Linda Beaulieu, NY; Technical Delegate: Mary Cork, ONT.; Veterinarian: Dr. Charles Becker; Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT Service: Metamora Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15; Post Entry Fees: $20; Entry Fee Refund Policy: with veterinarian certificate on or before July 20th; Stall Fee: $120; Stall Deposit: No; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: not refundable.Other Fees: None; Make Checks Payable to: MCDA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed., 8 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Wed., 11 am; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: no briefing; walk time posted at show; Cones: walk time and pattern posted at show; Social Events: BlueGrass Party, July 20 at 6:30pm, $15; Jazz Evening Buffet, July 21 at 6:30pm, $20;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 56
Summary of Classes Offered: Dressage/Timed Obtacles at Noon Fri.; Division and Other Classes on Sat. and Sun.
Dressage Test(s): Training: Test #2-1994; Preliminary: Test #2-1994.
Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: Division Championship Trophies and 2 place ribbons; Trophies or Special Awards and 6 place ribbons in all Classes; Trophy for Concours D’Elegance and Special Commemorative Award for Grand Champion.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins dated December 1, 2006 or later. 30 day Interstate Health Papers for out of state equines.
Stabling Information: Professional Tent Stabling, 10X10 with doors and bedded with 2 bags of shavings. Additional shavings available at $6 per bag.
Misc. Show info: Show venue opens July 18 for recreational driving on groomed farm trails and country roads. Slow moving vehicle signs required on the roads; breeching or brakes recommended for farm trails and roads. Drivers should have a portable AM/FM radio as show sound system is transmitted on a local channel. Golf carts are recommended and will be available for rent; please contact Sue Mahar by June 1st to reserve one!
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes starting noon on Fri.
Accomodations: Motels offering show rates are Best Western in Lapeer,
phone: 810-667-9444; Super8 Motel in Imlay City, phone 810-724-8700; and Days Inn in Imlay City phone 810-724-8005. More listed in Prize List.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, but must be self contained and self sufficient;
Details: No Hookups for Water or ElectricityOff Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From I-75, take Lapeer exit 81, go North on M-24 19 miles to Dryden Road. Turn East on Dryden Rd. and go 5.5 miles to Hosner Rd. Turn right and go 2.8 miles to Rock Valley Rd. Turn Right and go .3 miles to 3400 Rock Valley Road on the left. Follow MCDA signs. From I-69: Take Lapeer Exit 155 (M-24) South approximately 7 miles to Dryden Rd. Then follow the same directions as above to Squeaky Windmill Farm.