KATYDID CDE

Katydid Farm, 359 State Park Road, Windsor, SC 29856
Stabling: 308 Bairwood Road, Windsor, SC
www.katydidfarm.com

10th Anniversary Gala
Carolina Challenge and Tandem Challenge

November 1-4, 2012
Rating: ADS, USEF
Training, Preliminary, Intermediate use ADS Entry Form
Advanced use USEF Entry Form

Entries Open: September 1; Entries Closed: October 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served.
Special Qualifications: Per ADS, USEF Rules
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Horse and Pony, Pair Horse and pony, Horse and Pony Teams and Tandems
Prize List: No
Organizer(s): Peggy Dils, Box 402, Montmorenci, SC 29839; C: 803-295-6785;
e-mail: dilsaiken@gmail.com
Secretary: as above
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Jochen Lange (ESP); Ground Jury: Hardy Zantke(USA), Debbie Banfield (USA), John Greenall (USA), Amy McElroy (USA); Technical Delegate: Ellen Ettenger (USA): Course Designer: Barry Hunter (GBR); Veterinarian: Aiken Equine; Phone: 803-648-0430; EMT Service: On the grounds

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: Advanced $255, Intermediate/Preliminary $205, Training $155, Jr. Drivers under 21 $105; Post Entry Fees: $280; Entry Fee Refund Policy: None after closing date. Before Closing date entry will be refunded minus $50 office fee with written withdrawal sent to the organizer. Stall Fee: $155; Stall Deposit: $50 per stall; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Non after closing date; Other Fees: $50 grounds fee per horse or pony not staying on the grounds; Make Checks Payable to: Katydid Farm LLC

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Tues, October 30, 9AM; Secretary’s Office Opens: October 31, 12 Noon; Vet Check: TBA Thursday; Course Walk and Briefings: November 1, 5PM; Presentation: On the Move;
Dressage: Two Rings on Friday; Marathon: November 3, 9 AM; Cones: November 4, 9AM; Social Events: Welcome briefing Thursday, November 1 at 5 PM. Saturday evening 10th Anniversary Gala, 6 PM. Some awards will be given.Get tickets early with entry.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 4; Prelim Test 3, Prelim Test 5 Tandems and 4’s; Intermediate Test 7 (new); Advanced Test 9 Single Horses and Ponies, Test 8B Pony and Horse Pairs, Horse Teams 8A, Pony Teams 8C
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: Assignment of judges will be determined by the organizer committee. Order is drawn by random computer generation. There will be 2 dressage rings.

Marathon

Terrain: Grass track with some sand, dirt roads.
Level: Training; HDT Sections; 1 section, 5-7 km, 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8-14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 8-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 8-15 km; 6-8 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass could be 2 cones rings
Level: All levels per ADS and USEF Rules
Other: Standard Track per Rules, 70m x 120 area with the length of the course between 500m and 800m

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date send photo copy with entry. Heath Certificates from out of state horses are recommended. Any other health requirements competitors will be notified.
Stabling Information: Follow signs to Stable Area. Tent Stabling stalls are temporary with frame and canvas doors. All horses/ponies
competing and not stabled on the grounds must pay $50 per horse/pony. Please include fee with entry.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) If time allows.
Misc. Show info: Golf Carts available please call organizer for information. Dogs should be on a leash.
Awards Offered: Trophy and 1-6 place ribbons will be awarded. Also the Carolina Challenge awarded to lowest overall combined score in each class at Pine Tree and Katydid CDE’s Some awards will be given Saturday evening at dinner.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, food will be available Wednesday until Sunday 7 AM to 4 PM. 10th anniversary Gala Brunch on Sunday, tickets from the secretary. Tailgate Spots available inquire with entry.
Accommodations: All major hotels are available in Aiken. Annie’s B & B, 803-649-6836
Camping On Grounds: Camping available please contact organizer for information and spots.
Camping Off Grounds: Yes, Aiken State Park approx. 5 miles from show grounds.
Directions to Show: GPS, 359 State Park Road, Windsor, SC.