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COLUMBUS HORSE AND CARRIAGE FESTIVAL

Fireman’s Park, Columbus WI

June 16-17, 2012
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.
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 & Betsy Freiburger; Office 608-835-7473; C: 608-212-0804 (J), 608-347-3969 (B);
Fax: 608-835-2176; e-mail: frei@chorus.net
Mail Entries to: Hickory Knoll Fund, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575

Officials

Judge(s): Debbie Banfield, Craig Kellogg; Technical Delegate: Ted Campbell; 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 upon vet certification. Stall Fee: $100; Stall Deposit: none; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: Refunds only if there is a waiting list upon vet certification seven days before the beginning of the event. Other Fees: none; Make Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll Fund CHCF. Note: The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc is a 501c3 so donations may be tax deductible.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Noon, Friday, June 15; Secretary’s Office Opens: Noon, Friday, June 15. Briefings: Optional drivers meeting 6:30 PM, Friday June 15. Social Events: Drivers’ Reception at 7 PM Friday evening.

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.
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
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 and follow to the event. Watch for signage.