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Hickory Knoll CDE

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

July 17 - 18, 2010
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/Pony; Pair or Tandem Pony/Horse
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): The Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc.
Secretary: John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575
H: 608-835-7473; C: 608-212-0804; email: frei@chorus.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Rochelle Temple, USA; Ground Jury: Susan Mott, CAN; Melissa Boyd, USA: Technical Delegate: Ken Mott, CAN; Course Designer: John Freiburger & Fred McGibbon; Veterinarian: Irongate Equine Clinic; 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: $85; Stall Deposit: no; Stall Refund Policy: If a waitlisted competitor can take stall, less $25 office fee; Other Fees: Show from trailer fee $100, reservations required; Make Checks Payable To: Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. 4:00 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. noon; Vet Check: no first inspection; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri. 4:30 pm; Safety check Sat. 8:00 am, Sun. 8:00 am; Dressage: Sat. 8:15 am; Marathon: Sun. 8:00 am; Cones: Sat. 8:30; Social Events: Fri. Social 5:30 pm, Sun. Awards Party 3:30 pm.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary Test 3; Intermediate Test 1
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: 1 k 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 4 obstacles, Training and Preliminary 5 obstacles, Intermediate 6 obstacles.

Cones

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

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.
Misc. Show info: Fri. and Sun. parties for whips and grooms are free. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Grooms may navigate for two competitors in different divisions if the schedule allows.
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. Late stays: Competitors who wish to stay in the area to drive at Iron Horse will have accommodations available at two other locations. Email for information.
Camping Available: Yes, on grounds, limited hook-up, res. 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.