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Carriage Classic in the Pines

UPDATED

Big Sky Farm - Southern Pines, NC
Pinehurst Harness Track, Pinehurst, NC
www.moorecountydrivingclub.com

May 18-20, 2012
Rating: ADS
Use Event Provided Entry Form

Entries Open: March 1; Entries Closed: April 22
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served.
Levels/Divisions: Junior, Novice Horse and Pony, Open Horse and Pony, Open Pair Horse and Pony, Open Multiple Horse and Pony, Gentlemen to Drive, Ladies to Drive, Driven Dressage, Sport Division.
Prize List: Printed from Show Secretary or from Website after Feb 21.
Organizers: David Frump, PO Box 2270, Southern Pines, NC 28388; H: 910-904-1296 ; C: 910-690-8658; e-mail: DavidF618@aol.com
Secretary: Jan Fowler, PO Box 543, Southern Pines, NC 28388; e-mail: sandhillsfeed@embarqmail.com
Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Mickie Bowen; Technical Delegate: Dana Bright Craig Kellogg; Veterinarian: Southern Pines Equine; Phone: 910-692-8640

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15 Per Class. Entries post marked by March 31 will be entered in drawing for free class entries; Post Entry Fees: $20 Per Class; Admin Fees: $25 non refundable. Entry Fee Refund Policy: 100% less $25 admin fee until closing then same with vet certificate after closing. Stall Fee: $25 Per Day; Stall Deposit: $10 Cleaning Fee Non Refundable; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: Same as entry; Make Checks Payable to: Moore County Driving Club

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Noon, Thursday, May 17; Secretary’s Office Opens: Noon, Thursday, May 17; Friday: Dressage, Cones. Saturday: Ring and Cross Country Classes; Sunday: Cones and Marathon. Social Events: Friday Evening Welcome Barbeque, Saturday evening Competitors party ($25 ea). Sunday: Post Marathon Reception, awards and free competitors luncheon.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 65
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: A beautiful parade route through historic Pinehurst, NC  and old South residential district. Type of Terrain: Varied pavement and some grass, mostly flat, a few small hills.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: First Place trophy and ribbons through sixth except Concours d’Elegance First place Trophy. Division Champion and Reserve.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date.
Stabling Information: Nicely maintained permanent stalls, bedding and hay available on grounds.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, breakfast and lunch.
Accommodations: Southern Pines and Pinehurst is a resort area with a wide range of accommodations. See Prize list for additional information.
Camping On Grounds: Limited number of RV Hook ups. No
Directions to Show: The Pinehurst Harness Track is located on NC Route 5 in Pinehurst. From South: On US1, take Route 5 at Aberdeen (a left  from US 1). Follow Route 5 to Harness Track Fair Barn Entrance. Watch for signs. From North: On US1 take the Morgantown Road Exit in Southern Pines. Turn Right on Morgantown Rd. Proceed to the end in Pinehurst. Turn Left on Route 5 and take first left into Harness Track and Fair Barn. Follow signs.
From North: Take Rt.1 south. After you pass the Vass exit you will enter into Southern Pines NC. Across from Hyland Hills Golf Club turn left onto N.May St. At the first stoplight, turn left onto Connecticut Ave. drive 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Tremont Place (dirt rd.). The show grounds are ½ mile on the right. From South: Take Rt. 1 north. After Kangaroo gas exit toward Southern Pines Business District onto Broad St. At the first stoplight turn right onto Morganton Rd. Stay left and the road becomes May St. At the second light turn right onto Connecticut Ave. Drive 2.5 miles turn left onto Tremont Place (dirt rd.). The show grounds are ½ mile on the right. Big Sky Farm: 890 Tremont Place, Southern Pines, NC.