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GMHA CDE & ADVANCED DRIVING TRIAL

Green Mountain Horse Association
106110 Route 106, South Woodstock, VT 05071
www.gmhainc.org

August 26-28, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: July 9; Entries Closed: August 6
Method of Accepting Entries: limited number; Priority to fill classes
Special Qualifications: none
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced.
Classes: Singles: Pony, Horse; Pairs: Pony, Horse; Multiples: Pony, Horse; Four-in-hand: Pony, Horse.
Prize List? No
Organizer: Green Mountain Horse Association, Attn: Karey Manner, PO Box 8, South Woodstock, VT 05071. H: W: 802-457-1509 Fax: 802-457-4471 e-mail: kmanner@gmhainc.org
Secretary: as above
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Marsoe LaRose; Ground Jury: Shelly Temple; Technical Delegate: Holly Pulsifer; Course Designer: TBA; Veterinarian: TBA, will be posted in show office. EMT Service: Woodstock Ambulance Service

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $185 for T-I, $170 for Advanced Driving Trial. Post Entry Fees: If space allows, $25 extra if post marked after the closing date. Entry Fee Refund Policy: After closing date, none. Before closing date refunds given less $25 office fee upon receipt of written withdrawal. Stall Fee: $25/night GMHA members, $38/night non-members. Stall Deposit: None, will be billed $50 for dirty stall. Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: Same as entry policy. Other Fees: No, bedding provided, bagged shavings provided for $10/ each. Make Checks Payable to: GMHA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thursday afternoon, any earlier arrivals must request permission prior to sending in entry. Secretary’s Office Opens: 7:30 am daily; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Mandatory briefing Thurs 6:30 pm. NO OFFICIAL COURSE WALK. Presentation: On the move during Dressage. Dressage: Fri. 8 am; Marathon: Sat. 9 am; Cones: Sun. 9 am; Social Events: Competitor’s party at GMHA, Sat. night, 6:30 pm; $30/person, must be purchased by August 17th.

Dressage

Test(s):Training Test 4, 1994; Preliminary Test 6, 1994 ;Tandem Preliminary 5, 1994; Intermediate Test 1, 1994; Advanced: Pony Multiples - FEI Test 10, Single Horses and Ponies- FEI Test 9, Horse Pairs - FEI Test 8B, Horse Teams - FEI Test 8A
Footing: Sand
Warm-up area Footing: Sand

Marathon

Terrain: Quite hilly, numerous stream crossings. Type of Footing: Sand Grass, Dirt Roads, Farm Fields.
Other: SMV signs required, in case of excessive heat course may be shortened or more time given.
Level: Training; 3 Sections; Distance: 9-10 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; Distance: 10-12 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; Distance: 11-14 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 1 Section; Distance: Max of 10 km; 7 Obstacles

Cones

Footing: Grass
Warm-up area Footing: Sand
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm; Notes: may be bridge
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm; Notes: may be bridge
Level: Advanced; Clearance: 20 cm; Notes: may be bridge

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within: 1 year of show, must be submitted with entry.
Stabling Information: Permanent Stalls with doors.
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6 in each class. Overall Champion and Reserve in each division. Team Award- must sign up before competitor breifing on Thursday. Teams consist of 1 Training, 1 Preliminary, 1 Intermediate, 1 Advanced competitor.
Misc. Show info: ATV’s will be allowed on a LIMITED BASIS this year- all competitors MUST abide by rules outlined at check-in in order for ATV use to continue. Parking space is LIMITED and will be assigned upon arrival- no exceptions. Dogs must be leashed at all times. $30 loose dog fine per occurance. Must include copy of ADS card with entry. Junior drivers must wear approved helmets as per ADS rules. A driver, groom or navigator may participate on more than one vehicle in Competition B subject to scheduling requirements. The second entry must be in a different division/class, or if in the same class, will be H/C and driven after the competing entry.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Woodstock Inn and Resort, 1-800-448-7900. Please see website: www.gmhainc.org for a full list of accomodations.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, MAY be available to GMHA Members ONLY- To be announced pending decision by town officials. Please see website or contact the office. No hook up available.
Camping Off Grounds: Call GMHA for local campgrounds.
Directions to Show: GMHA is on Rt 106, 6 miles south of Woodstock. From north: I-89 exit 1, Rt 4 west to Woodstock. 106 South (6 miles), GMHA on left. From South: I-91, exit 8, west on Rt 131 to 106 north; GMHA on right approx. 11 miles north on 106. See website for details: www.gmhainc.org.