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Southern Pines CDE

Carolina Horse Park , 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford, NC 28376

April 11-13, 2008

Rating: ADS/USEF

Advanced use USEF entry forms; Prelim and Intermediate use ADS entry Forms

Entries Open: Jan 1 Entries Closed: March 1
Method of Accepting Entries: HC Entries put on waiting list
Levels/Divisions: USEF Advanced, ADS, Intermediate, Preliminary

Classes: Singles, Pair, Teams; Pony, Horse; Prize List? No,
Organizer: Kelly Valdes, Linda Long; Claire Reid H: 910-692-0943; F: 910-692-4203; C: 910-639-2359; e-mail: llong6@nc.rr.com
Secretary: Ann Pringle, PO Box 2349 567 Yadkin Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 H: 910-692-9114; e-mail: AnnPringle@earthlink.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Martha Nicoll; Ground Jury: Kail Palmer Miller, Rochelle Temple, Marsoe LaRose; President of Appeals: NA; Technical Delegate: Ellen Ettenger; Course Designer: Barry Hunter; Veterinarian: Southern Equine; Phone: 910-692-8640; EMT:

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $175; Post Entry Fees: $200; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund before closing date less $50 processing fee; No refunds after closing date, entry fee only upon receipt of vet or doctor’s certificate less $50 processing fee; Stall Fee: $125 includes Wednesday - Sunday nights and 1 bale of shavings, $25 extra nights; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date; Other Fees: RV parking $50 per night, Competitor Party $40; Day Parking: $25 per entry per day; Vendors Fee: $25;Golf cart rental $200 if ordered before Tues, April 9 or $250 after. Extra shavings and hay will be available for purchase. Make Checks Payable to: Southern Pines CDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed ; Secretary’s Office Opens: Wed; Vet Check: Thurs; Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs; Presentation: On the move; Dressage: Fri, Practice test in front of learners then into the main ring; Marathon: Sat; Cones: Sun; Social Events: competitors party Sat night.

Dressage

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass/ Grass
Test: Preliminary: Test #6, Intermediate: Test #2; Advanced: single & pair pony FEI #7, pony teams FEI #6; single horse FEI #9, pair horse FEI # 8, horse teams FEI #8a; Advanced: Single Pony and Horse: FEI Test 9; Pair, Team and Tandem Pony: FEI Test 10; Pair Horse: FEI Test 8b; Team and Tandem Horse: FEI Test 8a
Other Dressage Info: Fun format, something new, always wanted to go back and do it again. This will be your chance, warm-up test in front of learner judges.

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Marathon

Terrain: Hills and grass
Level: Preliminary; 3 sections; 12-13 km; 5- 6 obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 sections; 12-15 km; 6 obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 secions; 12-15 km; 6 obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass/ grass
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35-40 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30-40 cm
Level:Advanced; Clearance: 20-25 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Permanant
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon:  Driver may only participate once as a driver, but may participate a second time as a navigator if scheduling allows.
Awards Offered: 6 Ribbons and Trophys
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Hampton Inn: 910-692-9266, Microtel: 910-693- 3787, Residence Inn: 910-693-3400
Camping on Grounds: Yes, $50 a night
Directions to Show: Directions from 95 South: Go beyond Fayetteville to avoid traffic and Take Exit 31 @ St. Pauls. Take Rt 20 NW to 211 W thru Raeford. Follow signs to the Park. From 95 North: Take Exit 20 @ 211 W thru Raeford. Follow signs to the Park.Directions from Raleigh, NC: Route 1 south all the way to Aberdeen, NC. Take Route 211 towards Raeford. Watch for the “Carolina Horse Park” sign, then turn right on Montrose Road and follow straight 2.3 miles to the park. Approximate travel time from Raleigh is 1 hour and 40 minutes. Directions from Fayetteville, NC: Take Route 401 towards Raeford. From 401 in Raeford take Route 211 towards Aberdeen & Pinehurst, NC. Watch for the “Carolina Horse Park” sign, then turn left on Montrose Road and follow straight 2.3 miles to the park. Approximate travel time from Fayetteville, NC is 45 minutes. Directions from Camden, SC: Take Route 1 North to Aberdeen, NC. Take 211 towards Raeford. Watch for the brown state sign on 211 before Kolcraft Furniture directing a right on Carolina Rd. There is another brown sign on Carolina directing a left on Calloway. There will be Horse Trials signs all along the way on Calloway to the Park. Approximate travel time from Camden is 2 hours.
Directions for Horsemen Coming from the South to Stoneybrook: Once in Aberdeen, NC pick up 15-501 (stay on 15-501 about 6 miles). Go left on Ashemont, right on McFarland Blue (it becomes Montrose Road). Stables are on Montrose Road on the left.