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Arizona CDE & Advanced HDT

Goree Farms, 9538 N. Christensen Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85228
www.azcarriage.org

March 9-11, 2012
Rating: ADS
Use ADS CDE Entry Form

Entries Open: January 3; Entries Close: February 20
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served.
Levels/Divisions: CDE: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate. HDT: Advanced
Classes: VSE, Pony, Horse; multiples in all classes
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): ADCS Organizing Committee; H: 928-636-4228; e-mail: mjatonna@gmail.com
Secretary: Peter Atonna; 25375 N. Feather Mountain Rd, Paulden, AZ 86334; H: 928-636-4228; e-mail: mjatonna@gmail.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke; Ground Jury: Pauline Scott; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Course Designer: Dana Moore, Peggy Jaeger; Veterinarian: Gail Leith; Phone: 480-962-6660; EMT Service: Sally Faulkner

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund with withdrawal prior to entry closing date. After closing date, full refund only with vet’s excuse. No refunds after beginning of event. Stall Fee: $100 closed portable barn, $60 open stalls; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Refunds only prior to closing date. Other Fees: Event banquet $30; Make Checks Payable to: ADCS

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wednesday, 8 AM; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thursday, noon; Course Walk and Briefings: Competitor’s briefing Thursday 4 PM followed by course walk; Presentation: on the move; Dressage: Friday, 9AM; Marathon: Saturday, 9 AM; Cones: Sunday, 9 AM; Social Events: Competitors, volunteers and officials pot luck and social, Thursday evening in the Secretary’s tent. Saturday evening, event banquet and auction.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: ADS #4; Preliminary: ADS #1; Intermediate: ADS #1; Advanced: FEI #9 single, FEI #8B pair, FEI #8A horse muliples, FEI #10 pony multiples.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Warmup - dirt, dressage - grass
Other Dressage Info: 20x40 VSE arena, others per ADS standards

Marathon

Terrain: level dirt roads in farming areas and on the grounds
Level: Training; 3 Sections 11km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 12k km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 13 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 13 km; 7 Obstacles
Other Note: Advanced will be scored only on Section E. All three sections may be driven and will be timed.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Warmup - dirt, cones - grass
Other: All levels settings per ADS standards

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Arizona State equine entry requirements and 30 day health certificate for out of state entries. Negative Coggins within one year of show date.
Stabling Information: closed barns with doors and open pipe stalls with doors. See fee information. Note: choice of barn will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, with PRIOR Organizing Committee approval.
Misc. Show info: A wait list will be maintained for entries received post deadline. Entries will be allowed per decision of the Organizing Committee. Medical armbands are suggested to be worn at all times while driving on the event grounds. Helmets must be worn at all times for all persons on a carriage at all times. Special accommodations for persons with handicaps. Please let Organizers know of needs. No motorized vehicles on the course during the Marathon. Safety check for all entries prior to Dressage and Marathon.
Awards Offered: 1st through 6th for each class.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, Thursday, noon, through Sunday, noon. Breakfast and lunch only.
Accommodations: In Coolidge: Grande Vista Motel, 520-723-7793; Moonlight Vista Motel, 520-723-3475; B&B coordinator: Candy Walker – 520-723-3154. In Casa Grande (18 miles): Main Stay Suites, 520-426-1177; Holiday Inn Express, 520-509-6333; Super 8, 520-836-8800; Best Western 520-836-1600: Comfort Inn 520-426-1177. In Florence (10 miles): Holiday Inn Express, 520-868-9900; Blue Mist motel, 520-868-5875.
Camping On Grounds: Yes. Some with electricity. $20 for the event. Prior reservations required. Call Bob Goree at 520-723-3718.
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From the north and west: Exit I-10 at Exit #185. Take SR 387 to its end at SR87. Turn right and follow SR87 to Coolidge. In Coolidge, turn left at the traffic light at Coolidge Ave.Follow Coolidge Ave about one mile to Christensen Road and turn right. Follow signs to grounds, about one quarter mile. From the south and east: Exit I-10 at Exit #211, SR87. Follow SR 87 north to Coolidge. In Coolidge, turn right at the traffic light at Coolidge Ave and follow previous directions.