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Hickory Knoll CDE

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

July 16-17, 2011
Rating: ADS

Use ADS CDE form or Show Provided Entry Form

Entries Open: March 1; Entries Closed: July 10
Method of Accepting Entries: Limited to sixty entries. Former competitors have reserved spots until June 15. New competitors accepted by date of postmark. Early entry recommended.
Special Qualifications: All competitors must be ADS members. Disabled drivers, youth and first time competitors are urged to enter. Disabled drivers must notify management if accommodations are required. Site is accessible.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary and Intermediate
Classes: VSE (Training only), Single Horse, Single Pony, Horse Pair/Tandem, Pony Pair/Tandem (Training, Preliminary and Intermediate)
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. a 501 (c)3
Secretary: John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575; P: 608-835-7473; C: 608-212-0804; email frei@chorus.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Debbie Banfield, USA; Ground Jury: Dana Bright, USA; Melissa Boyd, USA; Technical Delegate: Debra Bevan; Course Designer: John Freiburger & Fred McGibbon; Veterinarian: Irongate Equine Clinc; Phone: 608-333-4070; EMT Service: Fitchburg Fire Rescue/ATV; EMT Incident Chief: Gary Heiberling

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $90; Post Entry Fees: $100; Entry Fee Refund Policy: If a wait listed competitor can take spot, less $25 office fee; Stall Fee: $100 for up to four nights; Stall Deposit: none; Stall Refund Policy: If a wait listed competitor can take stall, less $25 office fee; Other Fees: Monday clinic, private lesson with Debbie Banfield $90. Make Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wednesday 5 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Friday 9 am; Vet Check: no first inspection; Course Walk and Briefings: Friday 4:30 pm; Safety check: Saturday 8 am, Sunday 8 am; Dressage: Saturday 8:15 am; Marathon: Sunday 8:15 am; Cones: Saturday 8:30 am; Social Events: Friday Social 5:30 pm, Sunday Awards Party 4 pm. Clinic: Monday with Debbie Banfield. Competitors have first option on lessons, dressage or cones, $90.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 2, Preliminary Test 3, Intermediate Test 4
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: 80 meter: lime fines. 100 meter: grass, warm up: grass.
Other Dressage Info: VSE will use 80 meter arena

Marathon

Terrain:
Section A: 1k asphalt, then grass trails and farm roads, one hill may challenge small ponies (SP grooms may run), one area of Intermediate trail is stony, VSE Section A 2k asphalt.
Section D: smooth asphalt, slight downgrade for part, No D section for VSE.
Section E: grass trails and lanes, VSE 5 obstacles, Training and Preliminary 5 obstacles, Intermediate 6 obstacles.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training: Clearance: track plus 40 cm
Level: Preliminary and Training VSE: Clearance: track plus 35 cm
Level: Intermediate: Clearance: track plus 30 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Temporary stalls located in tents, all competitors must take stalls unless given permission to show from trailer in advance. VSEs and small ponies may share a stall.
Grooms may navigate for two competitors in different divisions if the schedule allows.
Misc. Show info: Friday and Sunday parties for whips and grooms are free. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1 to 6, Divisional Championships, Best Conditioned, Best Dressage
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Hampton Inn: 608-833-3511; Fairfield Inn: 608-831-1400; Courtyard by Marriott: 608-661-8100; Quality Inn & Suites: 608-274-7200; Country Inn & Suites 608-270-1900; 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, limited hook-up, reservations required; email frei@chorus.net
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.