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Saratoga Driving Association HDT

Akers Acres, Valatie, New York
www.saratogadriving.com

October 2, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS CDE Entry Form

Entries Open: August 1; Entries Closed: September 23   
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served by post mark date.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Single Pony, Single Horse, Pair Horse, Pair Pony, VSE (if sufficient entries)
Classes: Dressage, Timed Obstacles, Marathon
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Barbara Akers, 1170 County Route 9, Ghent, NY 12075 H: 518-392-3490; C: 518-755-3607; e-mail: akers@berk.com
Secretary: Joanne Cholakis, 23 Beacon Ave., Albany, NY 12203; H: 518-489-8698; e-mail: Joanne.Cholakis@saratogadriving.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Dana Bright; Technical Delegate: Marc Johnson; Course Designer: Barbara Akers; Veterinarian: Steve Naile, DVM; EMT Service: Valatie Rescue Squad   

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: $150; Entry Fee Refund Policy: No refunds without vet certificate; must be received prior to start of event. Stall Fee: $40; Separate Check? Yes made out to Akers Acres; Stall Refund Policy: No refunds, first come first serve. Make Checks Payable to: Saratoga Driving Association (checks made out to Akers Acres for stabling)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Saturday, October 1, noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Saturday, October 1, noon; Course Walk and Briefings: Saturday, October 1, 2:30 pm; Presentation: POM during dressage; Dressage: Sunday, October 2, 8 am; Marathon: Sunday, October 2, 1 pm; Cones: Sunday, October 2, 8:15 am; Social Events: Our ever-popular potluck dinner following course walk on Saturday.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 1 POM; Preliminary Test 1 POM
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass     

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields and woods, possible water crossing, grass, pavement, dirt roads, farm fields
Level: Training; 7 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary 7 km; 6 Obstacles
Other: Marathon will be limited for VSE entries and will exclude the first 3+K    

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training Clearance: 40 cm       
Level: Preliminary Clearance: 35 cm        
Other: Cones course in farm field    

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins and rabies certificate within 1 year of show date. Stabling Information: Limited stabling on grounds, call Barbara Akers 518-392-3490 or e-mail akers@berk.com to reserve stall.   
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes. Grooms may go twice on the marathon depending on availability. Drivers may compete two entries in separate divisions.
Misc. Show info: This is a well established event and fun for all! A wonderful way to wind down the competition season. Pair classes may be combined if fewer than 4 entries. All dogs on leash at all times. Call organizer or show secretary with questions.    
Awards Offered: Ribbons to sixth place; champion and reserve.    
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Comfort Inn and Suites, 99 Miller Road, East Greenbush, NY 12033, 518-479-3217; Blue Spruce Inn, 3093 U.S. 9, Valatie, NY 12184, 518-758-9711.
Camping On Grounds: Yes- no hookup
Directions to Show: NYS Thruway to Berkshire Spur, exit B1, Exit 12 off Interstate 90 to Route 9, south, left at traffic light (County Rt. 28). 2 miles to State Farm Road on right ~ 1/2 mile to Akers Acres on right.