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TEJAS CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION HDT
AT BLACK STAR FARM

5565 FM 549, Rockwall, TX 75032
www.tejascarriageassociation.org

Sepember 17-18, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS CDE Entry Form

Entries Open: August 1; Entries Closed: September 7
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Special Qualifications: none
Levels/Divisions: Training and Preliminary levels. Single horse, pony, VSE, Pair/Multiple horse, pony, VSE, Novice whip divisions.
Prize List? No
Organizer(s):TCA Combined Driving Committee, Ruth Graves-Chair, 1928 CR 3318 Greenville, TX 75402;
H: 903-883-4638; e-mail: rufus1953@joimail.com
Secretary: Paula Long, PO Box 1086, Kennedale, TX; C:817-614-2986, e-mail: long.paula@rocketmail.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge: Mike McLennan; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Course Designers: TCA Combined Driving Committee; Veterinarian: Rockwall Equine Clinic; Phone: 972-524-6616; EMT Service: TBA

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $85; Post Entry Fees: $125; Entry Fee Refund Policy: total refund with 24 hours’ notice and vet or medical note. Stall Fee: $80; Stall Deposit: N/A; Separate Check? N/A; Stall Refund Policy: no stall refund; Other Fees: $15 per person Sat. night dinner and social; Make Checks Payable to: TCA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: September 16th AFTER 2 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: September 16th, 2 pm; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Sept. 16th, 6 pm; Dressage: Saturday, Sept. 17th, 9 am; Marathon: Sunday, Sept. 18th, 9 am; Cones: Sept. 17th varies according to dressage completions; Social Events: Saturday Sept. 16th, 6:30 pm dinner and social.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 3; Preliminary: Test 3
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: takes place in covered enclosed arena, competitors have access Friday afternoon 2 pm until 10 pm Friday evening Sept.16th for schooling in arena.

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling and various through open meadows and treed areas.
Level: Training; No more than 5K; Section E only; Obstacles: no more than 4
Level: Preliminary; 5-7K; Section E only, Obstacles 4-5

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm + track width; VSE 35cm + track width
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm + track width; VSE 30cm + track width

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date, out of state entries health cert. within 30 days of event date.
Stabling Information: Permanent 12x12 stalls
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) YES
Awards Offered: 1st -6th special awards for division leaders
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes during event only
Accommodations: See local information for Rockwall, TX.
Camping On Grounds: Yes some hook ups available, first come first serve. Fees to be announced.
Camping Off Grounds: Yes, see local info for Rockwall, TX.
Directions to Show: from points west take I-30 east through Dallas to Rockwall exit on 205 south go approx. 2 miles turn right on to FM549 go approx. 1 mile turn left into Black Star Farm. From points east take I-30 to Rockwall, exit on 205 go approx..2 miles turn right on to FM549 go approx. 1 mile turn left into Black Star Farm.