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Little Everglades International CDE

Little Everglades Ranch
Dade City, FL
www.littleevergladesranch.com

Florida Triple Crown Event

UPDATED

February 23-26, 2012
Rating: ADS, USEF, FEI
Use ADS form for Preliminary and Intermediate
Use USEF Form for FEI Entry Only

Entries Open: January 2; Entries Closed: January 21
Special Qualifications: Per ADS, USEF and FEI Rules
Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate and FEI
Classes: Singles, Pairs and 4 in Hand; Ponies and Horses
Prize List? No
Organizer: Susan Gilliland, 10575 SW 186th Avenue, Dunnellon, FL 34432; H: 352-489-6586 evenings; Fax: 352-489-9284; e-mail: s_gilliland@msn.com
Secretary: Same as above
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Tjeerd Velstra (NED); Ground Jury: Andrew Councill (GBR), Marsoe LaRose (CAN); Technical Delegate: Ed Young (USA); Course Designer: Joseph Gilliland (USA); Veterinarian: TBA; Phone: TBA; EMT Service: SOS, Inc.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $300 FEI, $250 Intermediate and Preliminary; Post Entry Fees: $400; Entry Fee Refund Policy: No refund after closing date; Stall Fee: $150; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date; Other Fees: FEI Drug Fee $28 $23 per horse/pony, FEI Drivers and horses/ponies must be registered with the FEI for 2012, FEI Drivers must include the $35 IHP Fee, Competitors Party $25; Camping is $75 – no hookups are available; Make Checks Payable to: Little Everglades Ranch

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Tuesday; Secretary’s Office Opens: Wednesday, 10 AM; Vet Check: TBA; Course Walk and Briefings: Thursday; Dressage: Thursday and Friday; Marathon: Saturday; Cones: Sunday; Social Events: Competitors Party Saturday Evening; Tickets $25.

Dressage

Test(s): Preliminary Test 2, Intermediate Test 3, FEI Single Horses and Ponies FEI 9, FEI Pony Pairs and Teams FEI 10, FEI Pony Pairs FEI 8B, FEI Pony Teams FEI 8C, FEI Horse Pairs FEI 8B, FEI Horse Teams FEI 8A
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: Dressage order of go will be determined by random computer draw.

Marathon

Terrain: Very flat limerock roads and grass fields
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 14 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 15 km; 7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 16 km; 7 Obstacles
Other: Per rules

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: Per ADS Rules; Notes: 35cm/45cm teams
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: Per ADS rules; Notes: 30cm/40cm teams
Level: Advanced; Clearance: Per FEI Rules
Other: a bridge may be used on the cones course

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date. FEI or National Passports required for FEI entries. Passports must contain documentation of influenza per FEI Rules.
Stabling Information: Permanent barn with steel frame and wood doors. Some temporary barns with steel frame and canvas doors.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, if schedule permits. Prelim and Intermediate divisions only.
Awards Offered: 1 – 6 place each class and special awards. Placings will be awarded points for the Florida Triple Crown of Driving along with The Sunshine State CDE and The Live Oak International. Triple Crown awards will be presented at Live Oak International.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Official Host Hotel for the event is the Hampton Inn (352-567-5277), 13215 US Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33525. Please mention the Little Everglades International for special rates and reserve rooms early.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, no hookups. Grounds Fee of $75 to camp.
Directions to Show: Little Everglades Ranch is located between Ocala and Tampa off Highway 301. From 1-75, take Exit #301 (Dade City-Brooksville). Turn east about 4 miles. Turn right on the 98 Bypass (McKethan Road). Merger to the right on Highway 301 and go about 4 miles to Ashbrook. Turn left and use caution at the railroad crossing. The entrance to the ranch is straight ahead.