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Hickory Knoll CDE

 Hickory Knoll Farm, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
www.hickoryknoll.net

July 21 and 22, 2007
Rating: ADS
Use ADS CDE Entry Form or online form at www.hickoryknoll.net

Entries Open: March 1 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. Classes may be cancelled if entries are deemed inadequate.

Special Qualifications: All competitors must be ADS or USEF members. Disabled drivers are strongly encouraged to enter. Site is wheelchair accessible in all regards.

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary Classes: Single Horse, Pony and VSE, Pair Horses, Ponies and VSE, Four-in Hand Ponies and Horses (VSE: Training Level only.)

Organizers: Hickory Knoll Foundation, Inc. Secretary or Contact: John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI 53575; Barn: 608-835-7473; W: 608-835-0001; Fax: 608-835-2156; Email: frei@chorus.net

Mail entry to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Jody Cutler; Ground Jury: Jane Lyndon; Technical Delegate: Greg Cutler; Course Designer: John Freiburger; Veterinarian: Madison Equine: 608-831-4326 Farrier: Robert Hathaway

Fees

Entry Fee: $80; Post Entry Fee: $100; Entry Refund Policy: with vet cert. until midnight July 18 less $20 fee; Stall Fee: $70 includes bedding; Stall Deposit: none; Stall Refund Policy: same as entry; Other Fees: show from trailer $40 Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll

Schedule

Stabling Open: Fri., noon.; Secretary’s Office Open: Fri., noon; Vet Check: no first inspection; Course Walk & Briefing: Fri., 5 pm.; Safety checks: Sat., 8:30 am, Sun., 8 am. Dressage: Sat., 8:30 am; Marathon: Sun., 8:30 am; Cones: Sat 9

Dressage Information

Dressage Tests: Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 2; Ring/Warm-up Footing: grass for arena and warm-up area. VSEs will have a 20m x 40m arena.Marathon InformationType of Terrain: Section A: rolling hills with some steep grades, Ring/Warm-up Footing: mostly mowed grass, some dirt and gravel in A, D: asphalt road, E: all mowed grass, fairly flat, one bridge, water except for VSEs. VSE section is 2 k on asphalt

Cones Information

Ring/Warm-up Footing: On polo field, may be bridge in preliminary, grass arena and warm-up area, whiskers at X and in warm-up.Clearance: Training: 40 plus track width, Preliminary: 35 plus track width VSE: 35 plus track width

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Neg. Coggins test after Feb. 1, 2007 for all, Interstate Health Certificate as required for out-of state animals

Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6; Division Champion

Misc. Information

Food stand on site; Fri. greeting party after course walk; Sun. awards party, Hickory Knoll Foundation is organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit corp.

Accomodations: Super 8 Motel: 800-800-8000; Hampton Inn: 608-833-3511; Fairfield Inn: 608-831-1400; Courtyard by Marriott: 608-661-8100; Quality Inn & Suites: 608-274-7200 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 sign to farm.

Hickory Knoll Foundation Inc. is a 501c(3) corporation 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.