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BRANDYWINE CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Gallaher Road, Elkton, MD
www.bvdc.org

UPDATED

ADS Pleasure Driving Officials Clinic

June 12, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1, 2011; Entries Closed: May 31, 2011
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served. Post entries accepted day of show, Secretary open for post entries at 7:00 am, Post entries MUST be made one hour prior to the class entered.
Special Qualifications: n/a
Levels/Divisions: Junior Driver, Novice Driver Horse or Pony, Single Horse, Single Pony, Multiples, Open VSE, Novice Driver VSE and Draft Type.
Prize List? Yes, April 1 from Secretary upon request or on website: www.bvdc.org
Organizer(s): Margaret Grillet, 410 Lewisville Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352; H: (610) 255-4102 C: (302) 465-2200 Fax: (302) 778-6159; e-mail: margaretgrillet@yahoo.com
Secretary: Bobbi Hager, 293 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834; H: (973) 627-2263; Fax: (973) 627-8221;
e-mail: bobbihag@optonline.net Bobbi@DSFGroup.org
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judges: Mickie Bowen (PA), Karen Homer-Brown (KY), Lore Homer (PA), Rebecca Merritt (PA); Technical Delegate: Dana Bright (PA); Veterinarian: New Bolton Field Services; Phone: (610) 444-5800; EMT: Kim Parisan

Fees

We encourage pre-registration to avoid those early morning, very stressful “post entry” lines. Pre-Register and your packet will be waiting for you in the “Express” lane whenever you arrive! We offer three rates depending on how certain you are of your plans:

$15/class if paid on or before May 31, 2011, the “close” date. Fully refundable at any time.

$20/class if paid from June 1, 2011 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 before the show. Fully refundable as above.

$25/class if paid after June 9, 2011; including classes added on show day. Fully refundable as above.

A drawing from all the pre-entries will be held on the day of the show for a $50.00 gift certificate offered by Trinity Carriage Shop, LLC (www.trinitycarriage.net).

Stabling: Permanent stalls with doors at Fair Hill. Straw only, no shavings permitted. Stabling fee: $35 per night, reserved in advance (by June 1st). Stall cleaning deposit: $50, separate check please! Other fees:
If applicable, ADS $30 non-member fee, may be credited toward ADS membership. Make Checks Payable to: BVDC (note separate stall cleaning fee.)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Friday June 10th, contact margaretgrillet@yahoo.com; Secretary’s Office Opens: Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 am. Cones: Open to walk Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm, Sunday before 8:30 am; Social Events: TBD

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 46
Summary of Classes Offered: Super Reinsmanship (ADS Super Reinsmanship Test #1), Turnout, Working, Concours d’Elegance, Carriage Dog, Drive & Ride, Ladies to Drive-Working, Gentlemen to Drive-Working. Obstacle Class Notes: Two obstacle classes will be offered, My Route/Your Route and Scurry Obstacle.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Two arenas with all weather footing, other arenas are grass.
Awards Offered: Trophy and six ribbons in all classes. Please see the prize list for awards for Concours d’Elegance. Champion and Reserve in each division. High Score Awards: Arabian High Score Region 15 High Score PA/HA/AA  Award, American Morgan Horse Association High Score Award, Regency High Score VSE, High Score Junior Driver, Grand and Reserve Champion of Show. Reinsmanship will decide ties. Points weighted based upon number of entries in class. See Prize list for requirements for all awards and for details on the points system.
Misc. Class Info: Marathon style vehicle for single and multiples entries is acceptable – should be presented clean and tidy as if for presentation. Hats, Gloves, Whip and Aprons are required. Please see ADS Rules for class specs.
Divisions: All equines must be at least three years old to compete.
Single Horse: Horses over 14.2h.
Single Pony: Ponies 9.3h to 14.2h. A registered horse of a breed permitting horses to be 14.2h or under (ie Arabian, Morgan and Quarter Horse, etc.) may show in either Division (horse or pony).
Novice Driver: Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in ADS recognized driving shows, driving a horse or a pony.
Junior Driver: Junior Drivers are drivers whose completion age is under 19 and who will not reach their 19th birthday in the current calendar year. Any Junior Drivers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult. All Juniors Drivers must wear an approved helmet whenever on a carriage or mounted. “Junior A” Drivers are drivers whose competition age is 10 and below and who will not reach their 11th birthday in the current calendar year and are not eligible to drive in any class at this competition.
Multiples: Pairs, Tandems, or Four-in-hands.
Open VSE (Very Small Equines): Single, Pairs and Four-in-hands not over 9.3h, Driver not eligible for Novice Driver.
Novice Driver VSE (Very Small Equines): Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in ADS recognized driving shows, equine not over 9.3h.
Draft Type Single Horse/Pony: Offered for pleasure drafts and heavier draft crosses. To show under general ADS Pleasure Driving Rules, NOT ADS Draft Breed; light pleasure harness is required; gaits are as listed under general pleasure driving classes. For safety purposes, trace chains are prohibited. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine or split classes as entries warrant, Draft Type entries will be incorporated into Single Horse/Pony divisions if not enough entries.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within one year of show date
Stabling Information: At Fair Hill, nearby, open Friday through Sunday or by arrangement: contact margaretgrillet@yahoo.com
Misc. Show Information: Fair Hill is a State park, All dogs must be leashed at all times. Bring and use muck tubs to clean up around your trailer.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, University of Delaware, Newark DE, (302)-737-0900 (special rate available for BCDS); Fairwinds Bed & Breakfast, Elkton, MD (410) 658-8187
Camping On Grounds: Yes; Details: Pre-Register
Directions to Show:
From North - Take I-95 South through Delaware into Maryland and take exit 109A (Route 279). Take Rt. 279 towards Elkton and turn right onto Route 213 North. Continue on Route 213 North to Route 273. Turn right onto Route 273 and continue to Gallaher Road. Turn right onto Gallaher Road. Show grounds will be on your left.
Watch signs for trailer-van parking.
From South - I-95 North to Exit 100, Route 272 North. Follow Route 272 North for five miles to Route 273. Turn right onto Route 273 East and continue for six miles. Go through the intersection of Route 273 and Route 213 passing the Fair Hill Inn. Continue to Gallaher Road. Turn right onto Gallaher Road. Show grounds will be on your left. Watch signs for trailer-van parking.