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Metamora Pleasure Driving Show

Windrush Farms, 4295 Barber Rd. Metamora, MI 48455

July 3-5, 2009
Rating: ADS

Use Show Provided Entry Form(s)

Entries Open: April 13 Entries Closed: June 12
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Special Qualifications: none
Levels/Divisions: Single: Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony, Marathon Vehicle, Junior Driver, Novice Driver; Multiples: Horse and Pony; VSE: Single & Pair.
Division Classes: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles, and Cross Country Obstacles (except for Junior Drivers) Marathon Division classes will be best of two test scores of dressage, working, reinsmanship, timed obstacles, and cross country. Other Classes: Ladies to Drive, Gentleman to Drive, Turnout Antique Vehicle, Turnout Country Vehicle, Dressage, Specialty Timed Obstacles, Carriage Dog, and Drive and Ride. Overall Concours D’Elegance; Invitational Grand Championship
Prize List? Yes, From secretary after April 1, 2009
Organizer: Barbara Chapman 4295 Barber Rd. Metamora MI 48455 W:810-664-4526; C:810-614-3887; Fax: 810-664-2125; e-mail: adsbarb@hotmail.com
Secretary: Linda Piette 1524 East Oakwood Rd. Oxford, MI. 48371- 1930; C:248-310-9966 e-mail: quailhlw@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Audrey Bostwick, PA, Margot Clark, MA; Technical Delegate: Deborah Bevan, WI; Veterinarian: Dr. Charles Becker; Phone: 248 628-6520; EMT Service: on call

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: The first 5 classes for an entry will be $20 each, each additional class will be $15; Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Veterinarian certificate attests to inability to show, must be mailed and received on or before July 2, 2009; Stall Fee: $125, Tack stall $120; Stall Deposit: No; Stall Refund Policy: Not refundable; Other Fees: Saturday dinner $30 per person; Make Checks Payable to: MCDA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. 8 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs., Noon; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: No briefing, walk time posted at show; Cones: walk time and pattern posted at show; Social Events: Fri, complimentary picnic dinner, Sat., Dinner Party $30, Entertainment and Auction

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 62
Summary of Classes Offered: Dressage/Timed Obstacles on Fri.; Division and other classes on Sat. and Sun.
Dressage Test(s): Training Test 2; Preliminary Test 2
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: Division Championship Trophy and Ribbon, Reserve Champion Ribbon and 6 place ribbons in all classes; Perpetual trophy and special commemorative award for Concours D’Elegance and Grand Champion.
Misc. Class Info: VSE may use wire wheeled vehicles. An entry is defined as a horse(s) and driver. Competitors are allowed to compete with more than one vehicle under one entry number. Marathon vehicle division is for vehicles specifically used for CDE marathons. See prize list.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins dated January 1, 2009 or later
Stabling Information: Professional Tent Stabling, 10x10 with doors and bedded with 2 bags of shavings, excluding tack stalls. Additional shavings available at $7 per bag.
Misc. Show info: Show venue opens July 1, 2009 for recreational driving on groomed farm trails and country roads. Slow moving vehicle signs required on the roads; breeching or brakes recommended for farm trails and roads. Drivers should have a portable AM/FM radio as
show sound system is transmitted on a local channel. Golf carts are recommended and will be available for rent; please contact Burlington Golf Cart Rental at 248-673-1679 by June 8. Please include truck and trailer size with entry forms as parking is limited Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, starting the afternoon of July 2nd.
Accommodations: Motels offering show rates are Best Western in Lapeer, 810-667-9444
Super8 Motel in Imlay City, 810-724-8700; and Days Inn in Imlay City, 810-724-8005. More listed in Prize List
Camping On Grounds: Yes, No electricity at stable, limited electricity hookups available $25 for the weekend Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From I-75, take Lapeer exit 81, go North on M-24 19 miles to Dryden Rd. Turn east on Dryden Rd. and go 3.6 miles to Barber Rd. Turn right and go 0.6 miles to Windrush Farm. Follow MCDA signs. From I-69: Take Lapeer exit 155 (M-24) south approximately 7 miles to Dryden Rd. Then follow the same directions as above.