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Florida Horse Festival & Carriage Show

Florida Carriage Museum & Resort
3000 Marion County Road , Weirsdale , FL 32195
www.fcmr.org

February 19-21, 2010
Rating: ADS

Use Competition Provided Entry Forms

Entries Open: Dec. 1, 2009 Entries Closed: Feb. 5, 2010
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Junior, VSE, Single Pony, Single Horse, Pair Ponies, Pair Horses, Multiple Horse/Ponies, Trade/Commercial Classes: Turnout, Reinsmanship, Cross Country, Timed Obstacles, Pick Your Route Obstacles, Town & Country Obstacles, Fault & Out Obstacles, Concours d’Elegance, Carriage Dog, Picnic Class. Prize List? Yes, December 1, 2009 - Secretary
Organizer: Kacy Tipton-Fashik, 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195; H: 352-598-3094; W: 352-750-5500 x 229; C:352-409-1398; Fax: 352-753-3105; e-mail: kacy.fashik@fcmr.org
Secretary: Robyn Orser, 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195; W:352-750-5500 x 221; Fax: 352-753-3105; e-mail: robyn.orser@fcmr.org
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Toddy Hunter; Technical Delegate: Craig Kellogg; Veterinarian: Dr. James Wright; Phone:352-409-1974; EMT Service: Scott Cowan Phone: 352-409-5401

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $80 per division (Turnout, Reinsmanship, Cross Country & Obstacles: Town & Country / Fault & Out); Exception: $60 per division for Junior & Trade/Commercial; $25 per individual classes; Post Entry Fees: $30; Entry Fee Refund Policy: only with veterinary certificate;Stall Fee: $125; Stall Deposit: $30; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No Refund; Other Fees: ADS non-member $30; Make Checks Payable to: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Feb. 16 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Feb. 18, 1 pm; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: N/A; Cones: N/A; Social Events: See Prize List

Classes

Summary of Classes Offered: See Prize List
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass / Sand; Awards Offered: Ribbons 1st-6th each class. Champion & Reserve for following division: Juniors, VSE Single, VSE Multiple, Single Pony, Single Horse, Pair Ponies, Pair Horses, Multiples & Trade/Commercial. Entries competing at both the 2010 Florida State Fair and Florida Carriage & Horse Festival will receive points toward the Florida State Fair Pleasure Driving Championships in the following divisions: VSE, Single Pony & Single Horse.
Misc. Class Info: Entries must compete in & complete all division classes in order to qualify for show championship points. Pick Your Route Obstacles, Carriage Dog, Ride & Drive, Picnic Class, Ladies to Drive Pony, Ladies to Drive Horse, Gentleman to Drive Pony & Gentleman to Drive Horse are not considered division classes.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: 30 day Health Certificate to enterFlorida & Negative Coggins within 12 months
Stabling Information: Temporary stabling w/doors: hay & shavings available for purchase on grounds.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes available Feb. 19
Accommodations: Marriott Towne Place Sutes: 877-753-8686; Microtel Inn: 352-259-0184; Hampton Inn Suites: 352-259-8246; Holiday Inn Express: 352-750-3888; Comfort Suites: 352-751-5788 (Must mention FCMR for discount rate) Camping On Grounds: Yes Space limited, reservations required.
Directions to Show: From North I-75: At Belleview Exit 341, Hwy 484 East to Hwy 27/441, turn right on Hwy 27/441 South. Turn left at CR 42 and continue to Weirsdale. Turn right on CR 25. Go 2 miles. Turn left on Marion County Road. Go 1.4 miles, Resort is on right. From South I-75: At Wildwood Exit 329, Hwy 44 East to SR 301
North. In Oxford, turn right onto CR 466 to Lady Lake. Turn left onto 27/441 North. Turn left onto CR 25 North. Turn right onto Marion County Rd. Go 1.4 miles, Resort is on right.