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TUNBRIDGE HDT

Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Ln, Tunbridge, VT
www.hooved.org

CANCELLED

October 8-9, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: July 15; Entries Closed: September 15
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served; Waiting list – priority to filling classes.
Special Qualifications: None
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate. Singles and pairs of horses and ponies. Small classes may be combined.
Prize List? No
Organizer: Hooved Animal Sanctuary, C/O Cheryl Pratt Rivers, 2698 VT Rte 107 Stockbridge, VT 05772; H: 802-234-5803; C: 802-377-7224; e-mail: cherylrivers@myfairpoint.net
Secretary: Sharon Gallacher, PO Box 86, Chelsea, VT 05038; H: 802-685-3861; Fax: 802-685-4320; e-mail: gallacher320@charter.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary along with check(s), Coggins, copy of ADS membership card.

Officials

President of the Jury: Francois Bergeron; Ground Jury: Margot Clark; Cones: Margot Clark; Technical Delegate: Holly Pulsifer; Course Designer: Richard & Nathan Rivers; Veterinarian: Kirsten Glass; Phone: 603-795-2747; EMT Service: Brenda Field

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $200 includes 2 dinners & pre-awards lunch; Post Entry Fees: (after closing date) $250; Class changes after final scheduling incur $50 fee; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Only with Veterinary certificate unless prior to closing date; Stall Fee: $50; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? YES; Stall Refund Policy: Yes. Other Fees: $30 each for a limited number of extra dinner tickets; Make all checks payable to: HAS

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Friday, October 7, 10 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Friday, October 9, 12 noon; Course Briefings: Friday, October 7, 4:30 pm; Presentation: On the move. Dressage: Saturday, October 8; Marathon: Sunday, October 11, 10 am. Cones: Saturday after dressage. Social Events: Welcome reception Friday, October 9, 5:30 pm; Competitor’s dinner Saturday evening October 11, 6:30pm.

Dressage

Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary: Test 2; Intermediate: Test 3.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Other Dressage Info: Proceed to cones after test.

Marathon

Terrain: Quite flat (especially for VT) river bottom fields, grass tracks, dirt roads, limited pavement. Covered bridges. Grazing cows may be adjacent to track. Gorgeous fall scenery.
Level: Training; 3 Sections: Up to 10k; 1k walk section
Level: Preliminary; 3 sections Up to 12 km; 1k walk section, 6 obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 1 Section; Up to 10 Km; 1k walk section, 6 obstacles
Other: Only official event motorized vehicles on sections of marathon which are on private land.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 45 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 40 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 35 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Permanent stalls with doors
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) YES, if in a different division and only with prior notice, schedule permitting. Also, please indicate shared vehicles on entry blank.
Misc. Show info: Beginner & competitor friendly competition. Special instructional course walk for novices.
Awards Offered: First through sixth place. Best dressage. High point Morgan. Spirit of Tunbridge Clydascope Trophy.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, beginning Saturday morning through Sunday lunch
Accommodations: Visit http://www.tunbridgefair.com/lodging.php for comprehensive list. Best to reserve early. Availability limited in foliage season. Contact organizer for additional options. Despite what it says, we DO have camping available.
Camping On Grounds: YES, $25 per night.
Off Grounds: Not close.
Directions to Show: From the South Exit 2 off I-89 .Take route 14 North toward Royalton to junction with Rte 110. Turn right onto Rte 110. 5.2 miles to Fairgrounds. From the North on I-89 take exit 3. Turn left off exit ramp. Take Rte 107 .25 mile. Turn right onto Rte 14 South toward Royalton. Proceed to junction with Rte 110. Turn left onto 110. Fairgrounds are on Rte 110 5.2 miles from intersection with Rte 14. We will be sharing the site with another group, so PLEASE USE SOUTHERN-MOST ENTRANCE, which will be marked.