25th Anniversary
Laurels at Landhope CDE International

Silver Anniversary Extravaganza - Saturday, September 10, 2011
West Grove, PA 19390
www.laurelscde.org

USEF NATIONAL FOUR-IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

September 9-11, 2011
Rating: ADS, USEF

Prelim. & Int.: Use ADS CDE Entry Form
Advanced: Use USEF Entry Form

Entries Open: June 15; Entries Closed: August 1
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Special Qualifications: N/A
Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Pony, Pair Ponies, Four-in-Hand Ponies, Single Horse, Pair Horses, Four-In-Hand Horses.
Prize List? N/A
Organizer(s): Jamie O’Rourke, PO Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375; W: 610-486-0710; Fax: 610-486-6814; e-mail: laurelslandhope@aol.com
Secretary: Same as Above
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Gerrit Kraai (NED); Ground Jury: Sem Groenewoud (USA); Mary Lane Wark (USA); Mary Ruth Marks (USA); Technical Delegate: Penny Nicely (USA); Course Designer: James O’Rourke (USA); Veterinarian: University of Pennsylvania New Bolton; Phone: 610-444-5800; EMT Service: Longwood Fire Dept.

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $250 Preliminary, Intermediate & Advanced; Post Entry Fees: $150 late fee, if space avail. Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund prior to closing date less $100 processing fee. No refund after closing date, except entry fee only upon receipt of vet or doctor certificate, less $100 processing fee. Stall fees cannot be refunded after the closing date. Stall Fee: $160; Wed – Sun; additional days: $30 per day, if avail.,1 bag of shaving will be provided. Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date; Other Fees: USEF Advanced only: $15 drug fee per horse; $30 non-member fee; USEF card, USEF pony Measurement card; Negative Coggins (1 yr); USEF Horse Registration Numbers; USEF copies of documents required for entry to be accepted; Preliminary & Intermediate: Copies of ADS Card & negative coggins (1 year) ADS non-member fee $30 if applicable; Golf Cart Rentals: MUST be ordered in advance. Rental fee: $250, licensed drivers only; Make Checks Payable to: The Laurels at Landhope, CDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed. 1 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. 9 am; Vet Check: Thurs. 1 pm; Course Walk: Thurs. 3 pm; Briefings: Thurs. 5 pm; Presentation: On the Move All Divisions; Dressage: Fri. 8 am (2 rings); Marathon: Sat. 8 am; Cones: Sun. 8 am; Social Events: Thurs. 5:30 pm Competitors Welcome; Fri: “Artists at the Laurels of Landhope” & “Trade Fair Boutiques” Complimentary Reception, 5pm. All are welcome; Sat 6:30 pm Join us for our Silver Anniversary Extravaganza, Competitors, Volunteers, Patrons, Friends are welcome, $40 per person. Advance purchase.

Dressage

Test(s): Preliminary Singles & Pairs: Test 6 (2005) POM; Teams & Tandums: Test 5 POM; Intermediate: Test 2 (1994); Advanced Single Pony: Test 9 (2008) Revised - 2009; Pair & Team Ponies: Test 10; Single Horse: Test 9 (2008) Revised - 2009; Pair Horses: Test 8 B; Teams Horses: Test 8A – Revised 2009.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass, 2 Rings; Preliminary: 40m x 80m; Intermediate & Advanced 40mx100m.

Marathon

Terrain: Dirt Roads, Farm Fields, Woods
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; approx.12-13 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; approx. 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 15-17 km; 7-8 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35-40 cm; Bridge
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30-40 cm; Bridge, Water
Level: Advanced; Clearance: 20-25 cm; Over standard Track (teams 30-35 cm); Bridge, water

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: USEF Advanced Only: Negative Coggins(1 year); all horses must be properly registered & identified by diagram; all horses must have valid vaccination certificate (General Regulations, Article 139.2)
Preliminary & Intermediate Health Requirements: Negative Coggins (1 Year); Copies of documents required for entry to be accepts
Stabling Information: Tent – Solid Doors
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes
Misc. Show info: The Laurels CDE Committee reserves the right to change: time,officials, refuse any entry; combine, cancel, or divide any class. The Committee reserves its rights as allowed under (USEF) Articles 14.26, ADS 910
Awards Offered: Trophy & 6 Ribbons; Young Drivers Award – each division; Marathon Turnout Award
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Listed in order of distance from show grounds: The official & closest Hotel for the Laurels is the Fairfield Inn & Suites, offering a special rate, must mention The Laurels. $100 Standard Room; $120 King Studio Suites, per night, must make reservations before August 24, 2011, 610-444-8995; Holiday Inn Express: 610-359-1700; Nottingham Inn 610-932-4050; Comfort Inn: 610-933-4600; Mendenhall Inn 610-388-2100; Best Western 610-358-9400; Microtel: 888-619-9696; B&B information call Secretary.
Camping On Grounds: Yes; Reservation required in advance; RV Sites next to stable; List RV length; $200 fee for show, electric & water hookups (one 30 amp, 120V electric outlet per site provided. Bring 30 amp or 20 amp adapter if needed. On site camping: Non hook up, fee $100.
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From South: I-95 to exit 100 (Northeast/Rising Sun) Rte 273 N. to Rte 1 N (about 7m) to Rte. 41 N.(Avondale/Chatham Exit); 2/10 mile to right on Woodview Rd. 8/10 mile to event on right. From North: I-95 or 295 S to Rte 322 W to Rte 1 S(about12m) to Rte 41 N (Avondale/Chatham Exit); then follow above directions. From West: Rte 30 E to Rte 41 S (approx 18m) thru village of Chatham; left on Woodview Road, then follow above directions. From North East: Rte. 202 to Rte 926 W to Newark Road (left) 2/10m to Spencer Road, 2.5m to T (bear to left onto Woodview Rd), bend around to right to event on left.