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Note: It is very important that competitors read all of the information on this page.

There are important rules and guidelines on the GENERAL INFO page (policys for dogs, motorized vehicles, etc.).

The terrain has moderate hills, and the soil is rocky.
Shoes are recommended.

On this page:

ENTRY FORM

ENTRY INFO & DATES
(and info. about the new Training Limit class)

FEES

COMPETITION INFO

CLASS LIST

CLASS SPECS

STABLING

AWARDS

ENTRY FORM

Download our COMPETITOR'S FORMS <click to download!

(includes all competitor forms and checklist)

(CHECKLIST, ENTRY FORM, ANNOUNCER INFO. SHEET, ADS DISCLAIMER) - multiple pages in one document.

The Competitor Form is a .PDF, and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view - if you don't already have Reader, you can download it here:

ENTRY INFO & DATES

COMPETITION: MAY 7-9, 2010

ENTRIES OPEN: MARCH 1, 2010
ENTRIES CLOSE: APRIL 9, 2010

• Entries will be accepted first come, first served.
• Entries will not be accepted if postmarked before the opening date.
• All entries must bear a US or international postmark - no Fedex or hand delivery.
• Entry must be complete or it will NOT be accepted.
  (see checklist in the packet)
• If you wish to receive confirmation of your acceptance, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope or your email address.
• Mail entries to Secretary.

Entries will be limited to 60 with a waiting list.

HC competitors will be placed on the waiting list.

Drivers may compete in all three divisions (Training, Preliminary, Intermediate). Equines may compete only once. If a driver competes more than once in a division, additional drives will be HC and subject to space availability. Specify which horse will be HC on the Event Provided Entry Form. Drivers competing in multiple divisions will not be eligible for Training Limit.

Training and Training Limit

Training Limit is open only to those drivers and horses not yet qualified to go Preliminary* - (ADS Article 905.12.c):

*ADS-recognized Preliminary Division - the driver has completed at least two recognized CDEs or DTs or had other equivalent driving experience.

An entry may be:

a) A horse that has not completed (no elimination or withdrawal) more than one Combined Driving Event (CDE) or Driving Trial (DT) above the Training division, driven by a driver of any level of competitive experience, or

b) A driver who has not completed (no elimination or withdrawal) more than one recognized CDE or DT above the Training division, with a horse of any level or competitive experience.

c) Limit classes are open only to horse and driver combinations not yet eligible for Preliminary division.

Training:

A Driver (whip) with a horse that has only competed inTraining and/or one ADS recognized CDE or DT at Prelim (or above) may compete in Training no matter the driver’s experience, for as long as they want to compete at that level.  

Example: a driver who has competed internationally  competes a horse six times in Training, competes it one time in Preliminary and comes back to show the horse in Training forever.

-or-

A Driver (whip) that has only competed in Training and/or one ADS recognized CDE or DT at Prelim (or above) may compete in Training no matter the horse’s experience, for as long as they want to compete at that level. 

Example: a driver has competed different horses of varying experience  6 times in Training, competes one time in Preliminary and comes back to compete with any horse in training forever.

Training Limit:

Limit is based on DRIVER only. If the driver does not qualify for Preliminary, by having completed (without elimination or withdrawal) two ADS recognized CDE or DT Training Level events, they may enter Training Limit. The horse’s experience does not matter.

To determine what Training Division you will be entered in, we need a list of experience.  For Training Limit, if you have completed any ADS recognized  CDE’s or DT’s, please list them on the entry form in the space provided for experience.

You will not be eligible for the Limit Classes if you have completed more than two ADS recognized Training Level CDEs or DTs. Organizer will assign entries into the appropriate Training Level class - either Limit or Open Training Level.

Questions? Call Harriet Merrit, Organizer

GATORS may go more than once, schedule permitting - request on Event Provided Entry Form.

GROOMS may be shared for Dressage and Cones - request on Event Provided Entry Form.

CARRIAGES may be shared, schedule permitting - request on Event Provided Entry Form.

Requests for special accommodations for disabled persons (drivers or navigators) must be cleared through the show secretary in advance of arrival. Send your request with your entry form.

Negative coggins required for out-of-state horses 30 days prior to application (six months prior to event).

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FEES

Payable to: WSS VC CDE

Entry Fee: $200

Post Entry Fee: $250 after entry closing date

Entry Refund Policy: 100% refund before closing date with written medical excuse, after closing date at organizer's discretion.

Stall Fee: $150
Includes two bags of shavings
There is no stall cleaning deposit, stalls do not need to be stripped.
Stall refund policy: refund if cancelled before entry closing date

$35 per horse for early arrival (on Wednesday)

ADS Non-Member Fee: $30 (does not provide insurance)
To join ADS: www.americandrivingsociety.org

California Drug Fee: $5 per horse

MEALS:

Lunch: will be available onsite at the snack bar

Thursday Evening Pasta Dinner: $15 each - purchase tickets with entry.

Friday Evening Mexican Buffet Dinner: $15 each - purchase tickets with entry.

Saturday Dinner: $30 each - purchase tickets and make selection with entry.

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COMPETITION INFO

MISC:

VSE's: VSE's will be measured. ADS Specifications (Article 2011.2, Table 2, "Size Classifications") for Very Small Equines (VSE's) shall apply. VSE's will do the full 3-section marathon appropriate for their division.

Horse Inspection: there will be no Horse Inspection.

Vet Check: during and after Marathon and one half hour prior to Cones.

Safety Check: 1/2 hour before Dressage and Marathon.

Safety Checklist: A safety checklist will be included in the competitors' packet. This is an excellent checklist to help assure that you have everything in order. It must be completed and submitted at Safety Check 1/2 hour prior to Dressage.

Spares: New in 2003, in Combined Driving, a competitor may carry whatever spares he/she requires. All competitors are encouraged to carry spares at all times, but particularly when driving cross country, whether or not it is part of a competition. Check your competitor's packet when arriving.

***A halter and lead rope are strongly suggested for Marathon***

Course Walk: there will be a course walk for Training Level only - TBA at the Competitor's Briefing Thursday night.

Read the GENERAL INFO page for the motorized vehicles policy.

More Information: camping, dogs, motorized vehicles, food & meals may be found on the GENERAL INFO page.

Tentative schedule: on the SCHEDULES page.

Dressage:

Presentation will be on the move.

Hats, gloves, apron and whip are required for Dressage competition.

Marathon:

3-Section marathon with level to rolling terrain.

Brakes or breeching required.

Helmets, gloves and whips are required for Marathon competition.

Approved helmets are mandatory for all persons on marathon.

Spares - see note above.

Cones:

Hats, gloves, apron and whip are required for Cones competition.

There may be a water option offered in the route.

Multiples: Cones settings will be increased 10 cm.

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CLASS LIST

• Training Level:
  Single Horse
  Pair Horse
  Tandem Horse
  Single Pony
  Pair Pony
  Tandem Pony
  Single VSE (Very Small Equine)
  Pair VSE
  Tandem VSE

• Preliminary Level:
  Single Horse
  Pair Horse
  Tandem/Four Horse
  Single Pony
  Pair Pony
  Tandem/Four Pony
  Single VSE (Very Small Equine)
  Pair VSE
  Tandem/Four VSE

• Intermediate Level:
  Single Horse
  Pair Horse
  Tandem/Four Horse
  Single Pony
  Pair Pony
  Tandem/Four Pony
  Single VSE (Very Small Equine)
  Pair VSE
  Tandem/Four VSE

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CLASS SPECS

TRAINING Class Specifications:

Dressage
Training Level Test #2 40x80 meter arena
Marathon
Marathon 5 hazards - 3 gates each, optional water
Cones
40 cm clearance

PRELIMINARY Class Specifications:

Dressage
Preliminary Level Test #4 40x80 meter arena
Marathon
6 hazards up to 4 gates each, some with water
Cones
35 cm clearance– may have water

INTERMEDIATE Class Specifications:

Dressage
Intermediate Level Canter Test #1 40 x 100 meter arena
Multiples: (tandems & fours):
Intermediate Level Canter Test #1 in the 40x100 arena
Marathon
7 hazards up to 5 gates each, some with water
Cones
30 cm clearance, may have water

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STABLING

Fees for stabling are listed above.

On-site stabling is mandatory.

All stabling will be at the discretion of the organizer.

The portable stabling will be the primary stabling used. Special requests will be accommodated if possible.

The uncovered pipe corrals can accommodate two ponies or VSEs for a single stall fee. Requests to stable two equines together will have priority in the pipe corrals.

There are wooden walled stalls in the layup barn available as well. Stallions will have priority in this barn. The layup barn will be utilized when all other stabling is full.

Tack stalls will be available, space permitting.

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AWARDS

Ribbons to 6th place.

Youth, your favorite breeds, best marathon turnout - whatever you can think of can be made into a special award to be presented at the dinner or awards ceremony following the Cones competition.

For more info. about sponsoring special awards, check out the SPONSORS page.

Many special awards will be offered.

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