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Iron Horse CDE

Sherwood Farms
778 Wyman School Rd, Caledonia, IL 61011

www.ironhorsecde.com

USEF FOUR-IN-HAND SELECTION TRIAL

July 30-August 1, 2010
Rating: ADS, USEF
Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Advanced Drivers may use the Iron Horse CDE to obtain "FEI Certificates of Capability" for Drivers and Horses.
Advanced use USEF CDE entry form with appropriate fees.

Entries Open: April 15 Entries Closed: June 20
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served; Priority to fill classes.
Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Singles: Pony, Horse; Pairs: Pony, Horse; Multiples: Pony, Horse; Four-in-hand: Pony, Horse
Will a separate Prize List be published? No
Organizer(s) Name and Address: Jamie O'Rourke P.O. Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375;
H: 610-486-0710; C:484-832-4365; Fax: 610-486-4814; e-mail: ironhorsecde@aol.com
Secretary: Bonnie Sheahan, Asst. Secretary: Kelly Sheahan; 34366 Jefferson Rd., Genoa, IL 60135
C:815-757-5721; e-mail: ihentries@gmail.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary, 34366 Jefferson Rd., Genoa, IL 60135

Officials

President of the Jury: Gerrit Karaai, NED, FEI "I"; Ground Jury: Martha Nicoll, VA, FEI "I", Sem Groenewoud, NY; Technical Delegate: Tom Knicker, TX; Course Designer: Jamie O'Rourke, PA; Assistant Course Designer: John Freiburger; Veterinarian: Badger Veterinary Hospital; Phone: 608-754-1888; EMT service provided by: Capron Rescue

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: $150; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Entry fees less $50 processing fee, refunded after closing date if submitted in writing along with Veterinary certificate - Entry fee only; stall fees are not refundable. Stall Fee: $150; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Stall fees are not refundable after closing date. Stall Deposit will be refunded upon Barn Manager's inspection if stalls are stripped and swept clean. Other Fees: Competitors steak dinner Sat. night, $30 per person - must prepurchase with entry. Golf carts with designated electric plug-ins available for $200; must be reserved with entry. Make Checks Payable To: Iron Horse CDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thur. noon; Vet Check: (Advanced only) Thur. 2:00 pm, Numerical order of competitor to be posted. Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs. Course Walk 4:00 pm / Briefing 5:00 pm; Presentation: On the move; Dressage: Fri. 8:00 am. Wheel measurement 15 minutes
prior to start; Marathon: Sat 8:00 am; Cones: Sun. 8:00am; Social Events: Welcome reception Thurs. 5:30 pm following course walk; Competitors party Sat evening 6:30 pm. Division awards will be presented during cones.

Dressage

Test(s): Preliminary: Test 2; Intermediate: Test 2; Advanced: Single Pony, FEI Test 9; Pair & Team Ponies, FEI Test 10; Single Horse, FEI Test 9; Pair Horses, Test 8 B; Teams of Horses, Test 8A.
Footing: Grass, Crushed Stone
Warm-up area Footing: Grass

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields, woods, possible water crossing.
Type of Footing: Grass, Farm Fields
Level: Preliminary: 3 Sections; up to 14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate: 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced: 3 Sections; 12 - 17 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass/Grass
Level: Preliminary: Clearance: 35-45 cm
Level: Intermediate: Clearance: 30-35 cm
Level: Advanced: Clearance: 20-30 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Health Certificate within 5 days. If you will be traveling from out of state, you are required by Illinois Law to obtain an entry permit number. There is no charge for this. Information form will be sent upon receipt of your entry. Negative Coggins within: 12 months of the event date; must send copy with entry.
Stabling Information: Stabling is mandatory for all animals kept on site, one equine per stall. 52 permanent stalls with rubber mats and sliding doors. Others are portable stalls w/doors. No electric fans permitted. For competitors attending the Hickory Knoll CDE, stabling between latter event and Iron Horse is available at Mandt
Equestrian Center, 4452 Highway B. Oregon, WI; 608-835-5004; Rate is $87.50 per week per stall.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon?(Article 917) Yes. Drivers may compete with more than one entry if scheduling permits.
Misc. Show info: The Iron Horse CDE committee reserves the right to change times, officials, refuse any entry, and combine, cancel or divide any class. The Committee reserves its rights as allowed under (USEF) Articles 914.26. Unlicensed drivers are not allowed to drive ATVs or golf carts on the grounds. Look up Iron Horse on Facebook - The Iron Horse CDE.
Awards Offered: Trophy & 1-6 place ribbons per class; Young Drivers Award.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Preferred sponsor hotels: Hilton Garden Inn, 815-229-3322, Hampton Inn, 815-229-0404; rooms blocked at both mention Iron Horse for special rate.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, no charge; Limited number of hook-ups available, $100 for the weekend. If an electrician is called due to faulty trailer wiring, the competitor will be responsible for electrician's fee. No water hook-up available. Reservation required contact: Bonnie Sheahan, ihentries@gmail.com
Directions to Show: From North: I-90 exit Route 173 exit, turn left (east) on 173 and go 3 miles to left (north) on Caledonia Rd. go 2 miles turn left (west) on Wyman School Rd., Sherwood Farms will be on the right.
From Chicago I-90: Take Route 173 exit turn right (east) on Route 173, go 3 miles turn left (north) on Caledonia Rd, go 2 miles to left(east) on Wyman School Rd., Sherwood Farm on right.
From South I-39: Take the exit ramp on to I39 N/I-90 W/US-51 North toward Wisconsin and go aprox 8 miles to the Route 173 exit turn right (east) on to Route 173 go 3 miles turn left (north) on to Caledonia Rd., go 2 miles turn left (east) on to Wyman School Rd. Sherwood Farms will be on right.