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Hickory Knoll CDE

 Hickory Knoll Farm, 5438 Hwy M, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
www.hickoryknoll.net

July 18-19, 2009
Rating: ADS

Use ADS CDE Entry Form or online form at hickoryknoll.net

Entries Open: February 10 Entries Close: July 10
Method of Accepting Entries: Limited to fifty-four. Former competitors have reserved spots until June 15. New entries accepted by date of postmark. Early entry date encouraged.
Special Qualifications: All competitors must be ADS members. Disabled drivers, youth and first time competitors are strongly encouraged to enter. Site is wheelchair accessible in all regards.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary
Classes: VSE, Horse, Pony; Pairs Tandems, Fours
Organizers: Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc.
Secretary or Contact: John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575; Barn: 608-835-7473; W: 608-835-0001; Email: frei@ chorus.net
Mail entry to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Craig Kellogg, USA; Ground Jury: Susan Mott, Canada Technical Delegate: Kenneth Mott, Canada; Course Designer: John Freiburger; Veterinarian: Irongate Equine 608-333- 4070 Farrier: Robert Hathaway Stable Security: Theresa Burns Scorer: Therese Ann Aschkenase Safety: Fitchburg EMS/ATV
Rescue Incident Chief: Gary Heiberling

Fees

Entry Fee: $90; Post Entry Fee: $100; Entry Refund Policy: with vet cert. until midnight July 10, less $25 office fee; Stall Fee: $75 includes bedding; Stall Deposit: none; Stall Refund Policy: same as entry; Other Fees: pairs, tandems or fours may show from trailer $75 per competitor, reservations required
Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll Foundation Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stabling Open: Wed. 4 pm; Secretary’s Office Open: Thurs. noon; Vet Check: no first inspection; Course Walk & Briefing: Fri. 4:30 pm; Safety checks: Sat. 8:30 am, Sun. 8 am; Dressage: Sat. 8:30 am; Marathon: Sun. 8:30 am; Cones: Sat 9 am

Dressage

Dressage Tests: Training Test 2; Preliminary Test 3 with presentation on the move;
Footing: lime-fines/sand 80 m fenced arena, grass 100m chain arena,
grass warm-up area. VSEs will use 80m arena

Marathon

Type of Terrain: Section A: rolling hills with some steep grades, VSE section is A is 2 k on asphalt, Footing: mostly mowed grass, some dirt and gravel in A, one hill is challenging for small pony singles. D: asphalt road, E: all mowed grass, fairly flat, one bridge, water except for VSEs.

Cones

Footing: flat grass arena and warm-up area on polo field, bridge possible in preliminary
Clearance: Training: 40 cm plus track width, Preliminary: 30 cm plus track, VSE: 35T, 30P plus track

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Neg. Coggins test drawn after Feb. 1, 2009 for all, Interstate Health Certificate as required for out-of state animals
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6; Division Champion
Misc. Information: Food on site; Friday greeting party after course walk; Sunday awards party. Parties are free for whips and grooms. Dogs must be on leash at all times and are not allowed in tents or pavilion.
Entry Requirements: Open to ADS members only, Second entry must be driven HC after first entry. Navigators may go on course twice. All single animals must take stalls. Show-from-trailer and camping space is limited. Entry by first time and youth CDE competitors are strongly encouraged.
Disabled Drivers Access: Disabled drivers are encouraged to compete.
The grounds and buildings are handicapped accessible. Drivers with disabilities should contact the Secretary in advance for accommodations.
Accommodations: Hampton Inn: 608-833-3511; Fairfield Inn: 608- 831-1400; Courtyard by Marriott: 608-661-8100; Country Inn & Suites 608-270-1900; Reduced price block of rooms at: Quality Inn & Suites: 608-274-7200 and Candlewood Suites (extended
stay) 877-226-3539;
Early Arrival: available by contacting Secretary for arrangements. Stalls or paddocks will be available for long distance arrivals earlier in the week as necessary.
Camping Available: Yes, on grounds, no hook-up, res. required; call: 608-835-7473

Directions: From Illinois: Take I-90 north to first Madison exit. Go west on Hwy. 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually goes south), go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on exit ramp until you can turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go 2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm.

From Minneapolis: Take I-90 south to exit Hwy. 12/18 west which is well marked. Go
west on 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually going south) go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on the exit ramp until you turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go 2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm.

From Eastern Wisconsin: Take US 151 or I-94 to I-90 south then follow directions above.

From Iowa: Take US 151 to Verona. Exit at Hwy. PB, take PB right one block, then left (east) on M. Go 5 miles to stop sign. Continue straight 1/2 mile after stop sign to Farm.

Hickory Knoll Fund Inc. is a charitable foundation making grants in natural resource and equine education with a focus on access for the disabled. Event profits, if any, remain with the foundation. To help sponsor the event or the foundation, please email the secretary.