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Metamora CDE XXVIII

Windrush Farm, 4321 Barber Rd, Metamora, MI 48455
www.metamoracarriagedriving.org

UPDATED

June 15-17, 2012
Rating: ADS
Use ADS CDE Entry Form

Entries Open: April 15; Entries Closed: June 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served.
Special Qualifications: Organizing committee reserves the right to refuse an entry for any reason.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Intermediate II
Classes: Single, Pair, Tandem, Four-in-Hand for all: VSE, pony, horse; Combined Test (dressage and cones) if space warrants for all classes.
Prize List? No
Organizer: Larry Wheeler, 5497 Hummer Lake Rd., Oxford, MI 48371; H: 248-969-8220; C: 248-969-8221; e-mail: lnwheeler@charter.net
Secretary: Ann Pringle, 3998 Lakeshore Dr., Black River, MI 48721; C: 910-691-7735; e-mail: annpringle@earthlink.net annpringle54@gmail.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Tracey Morgan; Ground Jury: Larry Poulin, Francois Bergeron; Technical Delegate: Wayne Kramer; Course Designer: Richard Pringle; Veterinarian: Dr. Charles R. Becker; Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT Service: Metamora Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150 for CDE; $90 for Combined Test; Post Entry Fees: $200 for CDE; $120 for Combined Test; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Entry fee only with vet or dr. certificate after closing date less $50. Stall Fee: $125; Stall Deposit: n/a; Separate Check? n/a; Stall Refund Policy: none after closing date. Other Fees: $35 Saturday Celebration Dinner; Entries not using on-site stabling must pay a grounds fee of $50. $100 for camping with electrical hook-ups; $25 for no hook-ups; Make Checks Payable to: MCDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. 1 PM; Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs 5 PM; Presentation: n/a; Dressage: Fri 9 AM; Marathon: Sat. 9 AM; Cones: Sun. 9 AM; Social Events: Thursday Welcome Reception following course walk. Saturday Celebration Dinner 6 PM.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 2; Intermediate Test 1; Intermediate II: FEI Single Horses and Ponies: FEI 9; FEI Pony Pairs and Teams: FEI 10; FEI Horse Pairs: 8B; FEI Horse Teams: 8A
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSEs to drive in 40 x 80 arena; Tr. And Pre: 40 x 80 arena; Preliminary Tandem and Intermediate and Intermediate II: 40 x 100 arena

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields, hills, woods, gravel, bridges, water
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 8-12 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8-14 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate, Intermediate II; 3 Sections; 8-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; per ADS rules
Level: Preliminary; per ADS rules
Level: Intermediate; per ADS rules

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date, must accompany entry.
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls under tent in field. Please call Dennis Yancho 810-423-3311 or Jim Pierce 248-495-8089 if arriving after dark.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, if schedule permits; same driver’s second entry must be HC.
Misc. Show info: ADS card must accompany entry; breeching or brakes required; slow moving vehicle sign required; extra bedding available for purchase; include truck/trailer length on entry form for parking in designated space; contact Secretary for golf cart rental information; ATV-type vehicles allowed however organizing committee reserves the right to request anyone driving in an inappropriate manner or tearing up the grounds to leave the competition; licensed drivers only permitted to drive motorized vehicles on the grounds; all dogs must be leashed; competitors encouraged to bring a fm radio as sound system can be transmitted through a local channel; MCDE committee and vet recommend that all equines be shod and conditioned for the marathon.
Awards Offered: Trophy and ribbons 1-6 in all classes. Championship and special awards.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, Thurs. noon through Sunday afternoon.
Accommodations: Rooms blocked at Best Western Lapeer: 810-667-9444; Lapeer Inn: 810-245-7700; Super 8, Imlay City: 810-724-8700; Crooked House Farm B&B (2 mi. south of stabling) 773-251-7044
Camping On Grounds: Yes, but limited electric hook-ups. First come, first served.
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From I-75 north: take Lapeer/M-24 exit. Drive north to Dryden Rd. East on Dryden Rd approx. 3 miles to Barber Rd. Turn south on Barber Rd. Windrush Farm is ½ mile on east side. Stabling driveway is down the hill south of Farm. From I-69: take Lapeer/M-24 exit (155). Drive south to Dryden Rd. East on Dryden Rd. approx. 3 miles to Barber Rd. Turn south on Barber Rd. Windrush Farm is ½ mile on east side. Stabling drive is down the hill south of farm.