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Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson, FL

January 19-20, 2008
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Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single, Pair, Multiple and VSE
Entries Open: Dec. 7, 2007 Entries Close:Jan. 4, 2008
Method of Accepting Entries:First come first served, limited to space available on grounds
Organizers:Black Prong, 450 SE CR 337, Bronson, FL 32621; H: 352-486- 1234; Fax: 352-486-3709; e-mail: blackprongcenter@aol.com
Secretary or Contact: Ellen Ettenger, e-mail:shorty1956@bellsouth.net
Mail Entry To:Black Prong Equestrian Center, attention: Ellen Ettinger

Officials

President of the Jury: Larry Brinker; Ground Jury: Holly Brinker, Tracy Morgan; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Craig Kellogg; Course Designer: Marc Johnson; Veterinarian: TBA; Phone: TBA; EMT Service: Levy County EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: Includes Black Prong Show Membership; Training: $200, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced: $250; Post Entry Fees: additional $50; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refund after closing only if entry is full; Stall Fee: $140; Stall Deposit: $30; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: none after closing; Other Fees: $75 grounds fee per horse not stabled on grounds, Competitor’s
Party $35, Full Camping (water & electric $125, Basic Camping $75, NO DRUG FEES FOR ADVANCED; Make Checks Payable to: Black Prong Equestrian Center

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri 10 am; Vet Check: none; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 3 pm; Presentation: none; Dressage: Sat 8 am; Marathon: Sun 8 am; Cones: Sat, 30 mins after Dressage; Checkout; Mon., 10am; Social Events: Competitor’s Party Sat 6:30 pm

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 2; Intermediate: Test 2; Advanced: FEI 8 & 9.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Gravel

Marathon

Level: Training; 1 Section; 5 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; 6 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 1 Section; 7 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 1 Section; 7 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm;
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm;
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm;
Level: Advanced; Clearance: as per FEI ANNEX 18;
Other: competition in two sections, article 968

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: 12 months negative coggins; out of state entries need health certificate
Stabling Information: on grounds
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) yes, as per HDT rules Entry Requirements: drivers may enter as many times as schedule allows, before closing date.
Misc. Show info: dogs must be on leash
Awards Offered: First thru sixth place
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: (on site) Black Prong Equestrian Center 352-486- 1234; (5mi) Bayer B&B 352-486-4314; (11mi) Williston Motor Inn 352-528-4801, Ivey House B&B 352-528-5130; (20mi) Chiefland Holiday Inn Express 352-493-9400, Best Western 352-493-0663, Inglis Pine Lodge 352-447-77463
Camping On Grounds: Yes, Reservation required
Directions to Show: North I-75: at Gainesville exit on Hwy24 West (Archer Rd.) to Bronson go 19 mi, turn left at light on Alt. US 27, .4 mi turn right on CR 337, Black Prong is 8.5 mi on right. Northwest: US 19-98 at Chiefland, turn left on Alt US 27 (Ocala) go 11 mi to Bronson. Turn right .4 mi past light (at intersection of Hwy 24) onto Cr 337 South. Black Prong is 8.5 miles on right. South I-75 at Ocala exit turn left on US 27 North. Go 7.2 mi and turn left on CR 464B West (Shell station across on the right). Go 8.5 mi, turn right on US Hwy 41 North and then at 2.5 mi turn left on CR 326 West. Follow for 8.5 mi and turn right on CR 337 North. Black Prong is 2.5 mi on the left. Southwest: US 19-98 North to CR 221. Go approx 5 mi, turn left on CR 337. Black Prong is 2.5 mi after the CR 326 intersection.