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COLUMBUS HORSE AND CARRIAGE FESTIVAL

Fireman’s Park, Columbus WI

www.columbuscarriagefestival.org

June 14-16, 2013
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Pleasure Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: March 1; Entries Closed: June 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served until the division is full.
Special Qualifications: Classes may be combined if fewer than three enter any class.
Levels/Divisions: Novice Driver, Novice & Maiden Horse/Pony, Junior, VSE, Small Pony, Large Pony, Horse, Multiples
Prize List? Yes, from Secretary, please request by email.
Organizer(s): The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. 501(c)3 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575; Office 608-835-7473; Fax: 608-835-2156; e-mail: frei@chorus.net
Secretary: John Freiburger, Office 608-835-7473; Cell 608-212-0804; Fax: 608-835-2176; e-mail: frei@chorus.net
Mail Entries to: Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc., 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575

Officials

Judge(s): Audrey Bostwick, Melissa Boyd; Technical Delegate: Erika Matulich; Veterinarian: Lodi Veterinary Clinic; Phone: 608-592-7755; EMT Service: Lifeline EMT Service

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $12; Post Entry Fees: $15; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refunds only if there is a waiting list and vet certification. Free Entry: Enter by May 10, 2013 and you will be eligible for a total refund of your entry fee, selected by lot. Golf Cart: $135 rental can be in your entry/stall check. Stall Fee: $100; Stall Deposit: $20 by separate check to be returned upon inspection. Stall Refund Policy: Refunds only if there is a waiting list and vet certification ten days before the beginning of the event. Other Fees: Trailer in fee for parking lot: $50 per entry. Make Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll Fund CHCF. Note: The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc is a 501(c)3, donations may be tax deductible.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Noon, Friday, June 14; Secretary’s Office Opens: 2 PM, Friday June 14. Briefings: Optional drivers meeting 6:30 PM, Friday June 14. Social Events: Drivers’ Reception at 7 PM, Friday evening Awards Party 3:30 PM Sunday.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 68
Summary of Classes Offered In All Divisions: Reinsmanship, Turnout, Working Pleasure, Pick Your Route, Fault and Out, My Route/Your Route.
Other classes: Gentleman to Drive, Lady to Drive, Antique Vehicle Turnout, Father’s Day, Carriage Dog
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Obstacle Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: Six places in each class, divisional championships, Sportsmanship traveling trophy
Misc. Class Info: Concours d’ Elegance will be awarded. A Saturday evening pleasure drive through town will be offered. No fee for either of these two.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date.
Stabling Information: Stall under canvas tents.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Columbus Super 8, 219 Industrial Drive, Columbus, WI. 53925. 800-800-8000, 920-623-8800, Beaver Dam AmericInn 800-634-3444, Beaver Dam Best Western 920-887-7171, Beaver Dam Super 8, 800-800-8000.
Camping On Grounds: Motor homes allowed in the paved parking lot, no hook-ups available.
Camping Off Grounds: Astico Park, N3620 County Highway TT, Columbus, WI 53925 is six miles from event.
Directions to Show: Take US 151 to Columbus from north or south, take Highway 73 exit east, which becomes Park Avenue, follow to the event. Watch for signage.