High Country International CDE

Calgary Polo Club
Hwy 552 and 306 Avenue, MD of Foothills
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
www.whipswest.com

September 5-7, 2009
Rating: ADS, Equine Canada

Use Entry Form Provided by Show

 

Entries Open: June 15 Entries Closed: August 13
Method of Accepting Entries: Limited to 50 entries; First come first served; Wait list by postmark. If space available, post entries will be accepted until August 23
Special Qualifications: BOTH SIDES OF ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETE: ENTRY FORMS MUST BE TYPED or PRINTED; NO ENTRY ACCEPTED WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF
FEES, NO FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Horse, Single Pony, Pair Horse, Pair Pony, Multiple Horses, Multiple Ponies in Each Division; (Training & Preliminary
Pony heights will be classed as Small - 9.3 to 12.2 hh / 99 cm to 127 cm - or Large - over 12.2 hh/127 cm -Single VSE, Pair VSE, Multiple VSE in Training to Intermediate, Donkeys/Mules will
be classed as horse or pony depending on height unless enough entries justify a separate class: Classes may be combined, deleted, or expanded by Organizers
Prize List? Yes, Secretary/website June 15/09
Organizer(s): Don Mason Box 427, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada T0M0S0; H: 403-946-5406 toll free; 877-425-7015; Fax: 403-946-5457 e-mail: dhmason@aol.com
Secretary: Merle Mason Box 427, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada T0M0S0 H: 403-946-5406 toll free; 877-425-7015; Fax: 403-946-5457 e-mail: Merlemason@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardie Zantke USA; Ground Jury: Dana Bright, USA, Sam Shuman, CAN ; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Mary Cork, CAN; Course Designer: Joe Gilliland, USA; Veterinarian: Jason Van Sluys, DVM; Phone: 403-685-3395 ; EMT Service: MASH Medical

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125 Cdn/ US; Post Entry Fees: $150 Cdn/ US
Entry Fee Refund Policy: After closing date - entry fees only on receipt of Veterinarian’s or Doctor’s certificate; other circumstances - contact organizer; Stall Fee: $100/Cdn/US per stall for event - initial bedding included. camping included. Self-stabling/tie-outs $10/night to a
max of $50; Stall Deposit: $50/stall or site; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date. Stall deposit will be refunded after confirmation of all bedding and manure stripped; Other Fees: $5/horse Cdn drug-testing fee payable by ALL COMPETITORS
Training to Advanced at Check-In Registration. Friday supper complimentary, Saturday supper tickets are $15 each. Sunday competitors’ banquet - tickets are $30 each ALL CANADIAN COMPETITORS ARE TO HOLD AN EQUINE CANADA SPORT LICENCE EQUIVALENT TO THEIR COMPETITION LEVEL. CONTACT SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND LEVEL
REQUIREMENT. If a competitor arrives at the show without a Sport License,a one-time fee of $30 will be charged. THIS IS AN EQUINE CANADA GOLD PERMIT EVENT. Americans - ADS
non-member fee of $30 US Funds - made payable to ADS
Make Checks Payable to: High Country Events

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. pm - subject to change; Secretary’s Office Opens: Early Registration Thurs. 6 pm to 8 pm; Fri. 10 am; Vet Check: Fri. 2:00 pm; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri. approx. 4 pm; Presentation: Sat. 9 am; Dressage: Sat. 9:30 am; Marathon: Sun. 9:30 am. Safety inspection of harness/vehicles/spares 1/2 hour prior to competitor’s start time; Cones: Mon, 9 am. Vet Observation in harness 1/2 hour prior to competitor’s start time. Course open
8:00 am; Social Events: Fri, - Course Walk Feast; Sat, - Sat. Night Supper; Sun.-Competitors’ Dinner 6:30 pm.

Dressage

Test(s): ADS Training Test 4; ADS Preliminary Test 2; ADS Intermediate Test 1; Advanced: FEI Test10 for Pony Pairs and Teams, FEI 8B for Horse Pairs, FEI 8A for Horse Teams, FEI 9 for Horse and Pony Singles
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSE ring will be 40m x 20m; 50 x 20 for VSE Teams

Marathon

Terrain: 3 phase, prairie trails, hill, some gravel, bridge; 4 - 7 obstacles including water
Level: Training/Tr VSE; 3 Sections; 7-12km; 4 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary/Pr VSE; 3 Sections; 8-12km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate/Int VSE; 3 Sections; 10-16 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 10-16 km; 7 Obstacles
Other: Protective headgear is mandatory for drivers and grooms

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training/Tr VSE; Clearance: 40/35 cm; Notes: no bridge
Level: Preliminary/Pr VSE; Clearance: 35/25 cm; Notes: may be bridge, water
Level: Intermediate/Int VSE; Clearance: 30/20 cm; Notes: may be bridge, water
Level: Advanced; Clearance: per FEI width; Notes: may be bridge, water

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: NA 30-day health certificate & valid (6 months) Coggins is required at the US/Canada border. Check with US customs regarding requirements for re-entry under new regulations effective January 21, 2005
Stabling Information: Box stalls, some with chain
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910)
Yes, Entry Requirements: Subject to scheduling; if driver in same division must compete HC
Misc. Show info: Protective headgear is mandatory for juniors at all times; mandatory for all drivers and grooms in marathon
Awards Offered: Ribbons to Fourth Place in each class; Trophies for First
Place for each Division. Special awards in each competition - Best Dressage, Marathon, Cones; Other special awards
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes - Sat, Sun, Mon Times TBA
Accommodations: Lakeview Inn & Suites (formerly Best Western): (403)
938-7400 Okotoks, www.okotokshotels.worldweb.com
Okotoks Country Inn: 403-938-1999 Okotoks, www.okotokshotels.worldweb.com
Shawnessy Super 8 Motel: 403-254-8878 CalgaryWingate Inn: 403-514-0099 Calgary, www.wingateinncalgary.com
Camping On Grounds: Yes, No Hook ups, reservation required, space allotted
Directions to Show: From Calgary - From the junction of Highway 2A (Macleod Trail S) and 22X, continue 5km.south on Highway 2A to 226 Avenue W., then 9.7 km. west, (curving south) to 306 Ave. W., south 1 km. to show site entrance on left. Signs will be posted. From the south, on Highway 2, shortcut into Okotoks, west at Elizabeth Street out of Okotoks, curve straight north 9.1 km. to show site entrance on right. From the south on Highway 22, turn East at Turner Valley on Highway 7 to Okotoks, follow directions as above from Okotoks.