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Saratoga Continuous Driving Event

Lindenwald National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY
www.saratogadriving.com

August 7, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Pleasure Entry Form

Entries Open: June 6; Entries Closed: July 15  
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve based on post mark
Special Qualifications: To encourage the use of antique vehicles, a different vehicle will be allowed on obstacle courses and the Pace and will be considered the same entry.
Levels/Divisions: Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE (if entries warrant)
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Barbara Akers, 1170 County Route 9, Ghent, NY 12075 H: 518-392-3490; C: 518-755-3607; e-mail: akers@berk.com
Secretary: Joanne Cholakis, 23 Beacon Avenue, Albany, NY 12203; H: 518-489-8698; e-mail: Joanne.Cholakis@saratogadriving.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge: Anne Councill; Technical Delegate: Susan Koso; Veterinarian: on call; EMT Service: Valatie Rescue Squad   

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15/class; Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: only with vet certificate after closing date; Make Checks Payable to: Saratoga Driving Association    

Tentative Schedule

Secretary’s Office Opens: Sunday, August 7, 8 am; Course Walk and Briefings: Sunday, August 7, 8:30 am; Show begins at 9 am.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 7    
Summary of Classes Offered: Dressage, pleasure drive pace, timed obstacles, turnout, working, reinsmanship, your route/my route.    
Dressage Test(s): Training test 3; Preliminary test 2
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: Pleasure pace 3-4 miles; Type of Terrain: dirt, grass, no significant hills.
Obstacle Class Notes: Cones will be set at a standard distance for all entries; Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered:  Trophy and ribbons to 6th place in each class. Champion and reserve awarded in each level for pleasure and continuous driving event (dressage, pleasure drive pace and timed obstacles).   
Misc. Class Info: To encourage the use of antique vehicles, a different vehicle will be allowed on obstacle courses and will be considered the same entry. The dressage ring size may not be truly 40x80 meters due to trees and obstacles on the lawn at Lindenwald.  

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins and rabies certificate within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information:  N/A    
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: If needed, call Barbara Akers at 518-392-3490.
Directions to Show: From Albany, Montreal and other points north and west: take Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit 12. From Boston and points east: travel on Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit B1. After exiting Interstate 90, follow US Route 9 south 4.5 miles to the traffic circle. Enter the traffic circle and exit it onto NY Route 9H. Continue on NY Route 9H another 4.5 miles south to the park entrance on the right. Look for the large brown and white park sign. Note the site is on NY Route 9H, not US Route 9. From New York City, Hyde Park, and Points south: Take US Route 9 north to Kinderhook. At the stoplight in the Village Kinderhook, turn right onto Hudson Street. Proceed approximately one mile over the Kinderhook Creek and make your first left following the signs for NY Route 9H. Turn right onto NY Route 9H south. Park is approximately 1.5 miles south on the right.