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Great Oaks HDT

Great Oaks Farm, 2836 Mount Carmel Rd, Newman, GA 30263

April 25-26, 2009

Rating ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: Jan 5 Entries Closed: April 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Multiples: VSE, Pony, Horse
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Mary Deatherage 7584 Old Madison Pike, Apt 513, Huntsville, AL 35806; H: 256-964-1999; W: 256-313-5344; C:678- 360-1359; Fax: 256-964-1999; e-mail: marydeatherage@bellsouth. net or deatheragem@bellsouth.net
Secretary: TBD
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Marcie Quist; Ground Jury: N/A; President of Appeals: TBD; Technical Delegate: Penny Nicely; Course Designer: TBD; Veterinarian: Jason McClendon; Phone: 770-252-6860; EMT Service: TBD

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $140; Post Entry Fees: $50 additional if space available; Entry Fee Refund Policy: All fees before closing, less $20. After closing, all fees less $50 with vet or doctor’s certificate; Stall Fee: $150 includes 2 bags shavings; tack stall $80 (venue permits working
from trailer if desired) Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Same as entry policy; Other Fees: Trailer-in competitors are allowed. May not remain overnight without a stall. Day use fee is $20 for each day; Make Checks Payable to: GICDE Tentative Schedule
Stable Opens: Thurs. as needed – please contact organizer (678-360- 1359) if arriving before Fri. to ensure stall is ready; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri. at noon; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: 4/24, approx 3:00 p.m.; Presentation: On the Move; Dressage: 4/25, 9:00 a.m.; Marathon: 4/26 , 9:00 a.m.; Cones: Sat. – go directly from dressage to cones; Social Events: Welcome supper after course walk – free; Sun. lunch while awaiting awards – free; “Blind Navigator” competition on Sat. afternoon – free entry!

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 3; Preliminary: Test 4
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSE dressage arena will be 20m x 40m IF there are 5 or more VSE entries – otherwise will be in full-size arena

Marathon

Terrain: Flat, some hills, potential water crossing; grass and dirt
Level: Training; 1 Section; 4 - 6 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; 5 - 7 km; 6 Obstacles
Other: Marathon is one section only – Section E.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: Per ADS rules; Notes:
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: Per ADS rules; Notes:

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Tent stalls with doors
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) Yes
Entry Requirements: Prior coordination with organizer. Prefer multiple entries to be in different divisions or classes for scheduling. If two entries are in same class, second entry must go HC. If
in different divisions, both may compete.
Misc. Show info: If fewer than 5 VSE entries: VSE will be incorporated into the normal divisions and the 40m x 80m arena will be used. If 5 or more VSE entries, then the class will be separate and dressage for VSEs will be in the 20m x 40m arena. Competitors Welcome Party Fri. evening after course walk and Sun. Awards Luncheon provided courtesy of the Georgia Carriage Driving Assoc. Course walk on Fri. afternoon around 3:00 p.m. ATVs, bicycles, golf carts, vehicles allowed. No golf cart rentals available on grounds. Beginner and novice drivers: The GOHDT Mentor program will be available! Please let organizer know with entry and you’ll be paired with an experienced driver to allow you to get information and questions answered! Experienced drivers – if you are interested in being a mentor, please let organizer know with entry.
Awards Offered: Ribbons to 6th
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes – Fri. dinner and Sun. lunch provided by GCDA. Sat. lunch will be available on the grounds. Restaurants close to hotels.
Accommodations: Hotels are at the I-85/Bullsboro Dr area. Holiday Inn Express (770) 251-2828; La Quinta Inn (770) 502-8430; Comfort Inn (770) 502-8688. Others available.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, Limited space available for self-contained camping. No hook-ups/dump available. Fee is $20 per camping night; prior reservations required.
Directions to Show: From I-85S, take Exit 47 Bullsboro/GA-34. Proceed West on Bullsboro. Turn right at GA-34-BYP/Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd. Continue approximately 5.5 miles. Welcome Rd is on the left on a long sweeping left turn - watch for it! Turn left on Welcome Rd. Left at the stop sign - this keeps you on Welcome Rd. Go approx 4 miles to Mt Carmel Rd on right. Right on Mt Carmel. Show ground is on left about 2 miles.