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Nebraska Pioneer CDE

CANCELED

Lancaster County Event Center
4100 N. 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68507

May 31-June 1, 2008

Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: April 21 E ntries Close: May 24
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Single, Pairs, Multiples; VSE, Pony, Horse
Organizer/Secretary: Cheri Sahm; C: (402) 670-2358; W: (402) 393- 5421; Fax: (402) 393-2374; e-mail: ponymom23@yahoo.com Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: NA; Ground Jury: Debbie Banfield and Linda Latzke; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Veterinarian: On Call; EMT Service: Midwest Medical Transport Company

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $110; Combined Test: $60; Additional Dressage Test: $25; Post Entry: With Permission; Entry Refund Policy: Full refund before May 24, after-50% refund with vet or MD cert; Stall Fee: $100, includes 1 bag shavings; Reserve additional bags at $8 each-available on site; NO STRAW ALLOWED; Tack Stall: $60; No Stall Deposit. Stall fees are not refundable after closing date. Other Fees: $25 Out-of-trailer Grounds Fee. NO portable pens allowed. $20 per night Electrical Hook-up for Camper/RV. Golf Carts-$125
for 3 days, $30/additional day. Sat Night Dinner-$15/person. Feed a Volunteer-$5 per meal. Make Checks Payable to: ENDS

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs 12 Noon-Early arrivals contact Pat Ketterer (402) 488-6380, e-mail: geopatkett@aol.com Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri 12 Noon, No Vet Check. Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 5 pm Section A driven blind. All hazards on show grounds; Presentation: On the move; Safety Check prior to Dressage for Training and Preliminary Competitors; Dressage: Sat 8 am; Marathon: Sun 8 am; Safety Check prior to Marathon for ALL competitors. Helmets required on Marathon; Cones: Begins Sat after last Intermediate Dressage Test; Social Events: Informal supper after course walk. Sat night dinner on site. Silent Auction, bring your items to donate!

Dressage

Tests: Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 4; Intermediate: Test 3; VSE 20x40 (if 6 or more entries, otherwise 40x80).
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Crushed stone, grass

Marathon

Terrain: Grass, pavement, farm fields
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 9-10 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Training VSE; 2 Sections; 4-7 km; 3-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 11-14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary VSE; 2 Sections; 4-8 km; 4-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 11-14 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Other: Mostly level, a few small inclines. Section A of marathon will take place in City Park across 84th Street from Event Center. Access to park via elevated enclosed bridge over 84th Street. Organizer recommends all
competitors lead horses across bridge on Friday afternoon. Driving horses across bridge is limited to Sunday Marathon. If scheduling permits, a navigator may ride in the marathon with more than one driver and a driver may also be a navigator. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED in any section as per ADS rules. SMV and helmets required for Marathon.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Farm fields
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Health Cert. to cross state lines; Negative Coggins within 12 mos.; PLEASE SEND COPY WITH ENTRY. West Nile Vaccination Recommended.
Stabling Information: Semi permanent stalls with doors. Horses on grounds overnight must have stall.
Misc. Show info: Wash racks for horses, inside storage for carriages. Parking not adjacent to stalls; tack stall recommended. Dogs must be leashed. Awards 30 minute after posting of scores.
Larry Poulin Lessons: Larry will offer a few $75 lessons on Sunday afternoon. Please indicate interest on entry form. If selected, notification will be prior to the CDE.
Awards Offered: Ribbons to sixth place for each class. Awards and ribbons for Best Dressage, Best Marathon, Best Cones and Overall Division Winners; Best Conditioned; High Point Morgan; Nervy Navigator
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, Make-your-own food provided for breakfast and lunch Sat and Sun. Freewill donation requested to cover cost.
Accommodations: Host Hotel: Villager Courtyard Hotel, 5200 “O” St, Lincoln, Nebr. Reservations: 1-800-356-4321/Direct: 402-464- 9111. Ask for Nebr Pioneer CDE rates, Price/night: $69.44 includes 12% tax. Reservation deadline: May 17, 2008.
Camping On Grounds: Yes. Details: Reservation Required. All campers must be in designated area and pay fee, including those staying in horse trailers. Contact Pat Ketterer (402) 488-6380, e-mail: geopatkett@aol.com .
Directions to Show: From Interstate 80: Take the Waverly exit (# 409) turn west on Hwy 6. Go 2.4 miles to second light. Turn left onto 84th Street. Go 1.2 miles to Event Center. Competitor check in will be adjacent to stall area. Other directions available from Pat Ketterer (402) 488-6380, e-mail: geopatkett@aol.com .