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LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL CDE

FLORIDA TRIPLE CROWN OF DRIVING
USEF NATIONAL PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP

Live Oak Plantation
1751 SW 110th Ave. Ocala, FL 34481
www.liveoakinternational.com

March 20-24, 2013
Rating: ADS, USEF, FEI
Use ADS Form for Intermediate
USEF Entry Form for FEI ONLY

UPDATED

Entries Open: February 1; Entries Closed: February 18
Method of Accepting Entries: Priority to fill classes. Acceptance of entries is at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.
Special Qualifications: A second scored entry will be accepted in all divisions if the schedule permits.Navigators may accompany a driver more than once on the marathon in the Intermediate Division if scheduling permits.. Multiple entries per driver will be accepted if the schedule permits. This does not apply to FEI classes.
Levels/Divisions: Intermediate and FEI
Classes: Single, Pair, Tandem and Four In Hand of horses and ponies.
Prize List? Yes. The 2013 Prize List will be posted at www.liveoakinternational.com upon approval of the FEI Draft Schedule. The information in the on-line Prize List will supersede the information printed in the Omnibus.
Organizer(s): Susan Gilliland, 10575 SW 186th Ave., Dunnellon, FL 34432; H: 352-489-6586; C: 813-220-8226; Fax: 352-489-9284; e-mail: s_gilliland@msn.com
Secretary: Roxie Salazar; e-mail: rasocala39@msn.com
Mail Entries to: Organizer. It is the competitor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their entry with the Secretary.

Officials

President of the Jury: Klaus Christ, Germany; Ground Jury: Martha Nicoll, USA; Joaquin Medina, Spain; Mark Weintein, Belgium; Hardy Zanke, USA. President of Appeals: Jack Pemberton, Canada; Technical Delegate: Ed Young, USA; Course Designer: Hartmut Kaufmann Christian Iseli, Switzerland; Veterinarian: FEI Bernd Stanglmeier, Canada; EMT Service: SOS, Inc.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: FEI $300, Intermediate $250; Post Entry Fees: Additional $150; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund less $150 before closing date; No refund after closing date. Stall Fee: $175; Stall Deposit: 0; Separate Check? n/a; Stall Refund Policy: Full refund before closing. No refund after closing. There is a $25 per night stall fee for early arrival or late departure. $50 grounds fee for each horse/pony not stabled on the grounds. A $500 fine will be imposed for a competitor arriving early without written permission from the Organizer. A $100 fine will be imposed for loose dogs. Other Fees: FEI Drug Fees and USEF IHP Fees are required for FEI competitors. All competitors are required to submit a separate check for $5 payable to the American Driving Society. Competitor’s Party $50 – advanced reservations required. See below for camping information. Make Checks Payable to: Live Oak International. Live Oak will be accepting credit cards in 2013. If you wish to pay by credit card, your entry will need to include the name and address of the cardholder, card number, expiration date and the security code on the back of the card.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Tuesday, March 19, 9 AM. Please check in with the Secretary upon arrival. Secretary’s Office Opens: Tuesday, March 19, 9 AM. Horse Inspection: Wednesday, March 20, PM for FEI entries only. Passports or coggins must be provided for identification. Course Walk and Briefings: Thursday, March 21, PM. Presentation: n/a; Dressage: Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22; Marathon: Saturday, March 23; Cones: Sunday, March 24; Social Events: Competitor’s Welcome reception and briefing Thursday evening, Competitor’s Party Saturday evening.

Dressage

Test(s): Intermediate Test 7, FEI 9 for horse and pony singles, FEI 8B for horse and pony pairs, FEI 8A FEI 11 for horse teams and FEI 8C for pony teams.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: grass
Other Dressage Info: Dressage order will be determined by a random computer draw.

Marathon

Terrain: Mostly flat lime rock roads and grass fields.
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 15 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 16 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other: Standard wheel widths per the FEI rules will be required for both the Intermediate and FEI Divisions. Proper attire is required for walking the cones course.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date, documentation of influenza vaccines per the FEI Rules, Health Certificate within 30 days required for entry into Florida.
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls with canvas over steel frame doors. Shavings are available for purchase in the stable area.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes in the Intermediate Division if scheduling permits.
Misc. Show info: The Live Oak Tournament will be conducted according to the current rules of the FEI, USEF, ADS and the Organizing Committee of Live Oak. In entering Tournaments at Live Oak, you and your team (owners, trainers, grooms, family members, etc.) have agreed to honor the general information as specified in this Omnibus, the Prize List and on the entry form. Your agreement and acceptance of all rules, regulations and Live Oak decisions is indicated by competing in our Tournament. It is important to understand that interpretations of existing rules and regulations and the invoking of additional rules and regulations to cover unforeseen circumstances are the sole responsibility and authority of the organizing committee. All owners, trainers, competitors and grooms agree to the acceptance of these interpretations and additional rulings by virtue of your signed entry.
Awards Offered: 1 – 6 in each class and other special awards. Triple Crown Awards for Intermediate and FEI Divisions.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, for breakfast and lunch starting Tuesday, March 19.
Accommodations: Official host hotel: Ocala Hilton 352-854-1400, Comfort Inn (formerly the Hampton Inn) 352-854-3200, Courtyard Marriott 352-237-8000. All hotels are located on SR200 close to I75. Please reserve rooms early and mention Live Oak for special rates.
Camping On Grounds: Yes. Camping with water and electric hookups is $300. Camping with no hookup is $100.
Directions to Show: Take I75 to Exit #352, SR 40/Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. Turn west approximately 7 miles to SW 110th Ave. Turn left. The spectator entrance is 1.7 miles on the left and the stable entrance is approximately 2 miles on the left.