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Maine Carriage Days

Topsham Fairgrounds, Coastal Connector, Topsham, ME
www.mainecarriagedays.com

CANCELLED

September 24-25, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Pleasure Show Entry Form

Entries Open: August 1; Entries Closed: Pre-entries marked by September 16
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Special Qualifications: List special qualifications for entry
Levels/Divisions: Single Pony/Single Horse; Multiples; Jr Driver; Novice Driver; VSE
Prize List? Yes, from Organizer, or download from website after July 15th.
Organizer: Sandy Welsh; 964 Range Rd., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 C: 207-343-0249; e-mail: MCDOrganizer@gmail.com
Secretary: Mary Fowler, 399 Pownal Rd., Freeport, ME 04032; H: 207-865-2047; C: 207-837-0720; e-mail: fowlermb@yahoo.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge: Susan Koso “R”; Technical Delegate: John Greenall “R”; Veterinarian: TBA; EMT Service: Topsham EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15; Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund if requested before closing date of Sept 16, 2011, after this date class entries will be refunded only with written vet or medical note minus $10 office fee; Stall Fee: $20; Stall Deposit: No; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: Only if stall can be filled from waiting list; Other Fees: Camping on grounds $20/night, $30 Non-ADS member fee may be applied to an ADS membership; Make Checks Payable to: Maine Carriage Days

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Friday, 2 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Sat. & Sun. 7 am; Dressage: Sat 7:30 am Pleasure classes to follow; Social Events: Competitor’s meeting/wine & cheese party Friday night: time TBA; lobster bake Sat nite- time TBA.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 30
Summary of Classes Offered: Dressage, Turnout, Reinsmanship, Obstacles, Pace Marathon, Carriage Dog, Concours d’Elegance, Gentlemen to Drive, Ladies to Drive
Dressage Test(s): Training-Test 3; Prelim-Test 3; Int.- Test 2
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: none; Type of Terrain: Flat, sand and grass, some pavement crossings
Obstacle Class Notes: none; Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: 1st - 6th in each class, Division awards, Col. Paul Downing Trophy, Sanborn Trophy, HP Morgan, HP Standardbred, see prize list for additional special awards.
Misc. Class Info: A division consists of: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship and Timed Obstacles

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 3 years in State, 1 yr out of state.
Stabling Information: 18 stalls in enclosed barn - must bring stall front. See prize list for dimensions. Additional race stalls available.
Misc. Show info: Classes may be split, combined or cancelled at judges’ discretion.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Comfort Inn, 207-729-1129; Econo Lodge, 207-729-9991. For both – mention MCD discount.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, $20.
Camping Off Grounds: Contact organizer for list of area campgrounds
Directions to Show: From either Rt 295 north or south, take Topsham exit 31. Head East on Rt. 196. Main gate is at Rt. 196/Bypass.