The Tampa Trials ADT

Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Tampa, FL
www.cypresskeep.com/tampatrials

December 12-13, 2009
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: September 10 Entries Closed: November 10
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Special Qualifications: Entries prioritized by postmark beginning at opening date. Complete entries prioritized over incomplete entries.
Please no deliveries requiring a signature - these may be returned to you. Entries limited to 50.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Tandems, Multiples / VSE, Pony, Horse. Organizer
reserves the right to split or combine classes
Prize List? No
Organizer: Erika Matulich, 4909 Stanley Road, Plant City, FL 33565- 3759 H: 813-982-2200; C:813-784-8484; Fax: 813-982-9709 e-mail: ematulich@ut.edu (preferred method of contact - put TAMPA TRIALS in the subject line)
Secretary: Same as organizer
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke (CA); Technical Delegate: Ellen Ettenger (FL); Course Designer: Erika Matulich Wendy Ying; Veterinarian: Larry Bailey; Phone: 813-754-1834; EMT Service: Hillsborough County EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $105; Post Entry Fees: $125 if space available; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund before closing date. After closing date, entry fee refunded with vet certificate. After closing date, no refund on stalls or dinner tickets. Refunds are processed one week after show completion; Stall Fee: $65 (required for each equine entered), Tack Stall $50; Stall Deposit: None; Separate Check? N/A; Stall Refund Policy: No refunds after closing date; Other Fees: ADS Non-Member Fee: $30. Competitor Dinner on Saturday Night: $20 per ticket accompanying entry, $25 at the show. Optional Friday night Jackpot Benefit Darby $20 per entry, $30 day of show.
Changes to entry (division or class) after closing date $25. Other fees (camping $40-$50) handled separately by Fairgrounds - please make arrangements for camping with the Fairgrounds separately. Shavings available at $7.50 per bag, can be ordered in advance from fairgrounds and delivered. Make Checks Payable to: Cypress Keep

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri. 9 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri. 3 pm; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Dressage and Cones on Sat. 7 am-9 am and lunch, Obstacles Sat. evening, Sun. 7 am - 9 am and lunch. Competitor briefing 4 pm Sat. Presentation: Safety Check 10 minutes before dressage, 10 minutes before hazards Dressage: Sat. 9 am; Marathon: Sun. 9 am and 1 p.m ; Cones: immediately following dressage; Social Events: Fri. night: 7:00 pm derby. Saturday night 6:30 pm competitor dinner; Awards 4:00 Sun.

Dressage

Test(s): 2005 ADS ADT Training, 2005 ADS ADT Preliminary, 2005 ADS ADT Intermediate, 2005 ADS ADT Advanced Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Clay/Sand
Other Dressage Info: Outdoor Manna Pony Ring, approximately 35 x 70 Meters

Marathon

Levels: Training A-B-C, Preliminary A-B-C-D, Intermediate and Advanced A-B-C-D-E. Each obstacle may be driven twice at driver option; best performance is scored. Obstacles 1 & 2 driven in am Obstacles reflagged during lunch/course walk, obstacles 3 & 4 driven in p.m. All hazards in indoor Charlie Lykes Arena

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Clay/Sand
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm horse/pony, 35 cm VSE; Notes: May include multiple obstacle
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm horse/pony, 30 cm VSE; Notes: May include bridge and/or multiple obstacle
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30 cm horse/pony, 25 cm VSE; Notes: May include bridge and/or multiple obstacle
Level: Advanced; Clearance: 20 cm; Notes: May include bridge and/or multiple obstacle
Other: Timed Competition Fault Competition. Charlie Lykes Indoor arena. Wheels must have been measured at safety check prior to dressage. Increased clearance of 10 cm for tandems and fours per ADS 953.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date, health certificate if out of state.
Stabling Information: One stall required per equine entered. Stabling open 9 am Friday, closes 9 p.m. Sunday. Permanent concrete stalls, metal gates. No initial bedding provided. Shavings can be purchased on site.
No stall deposits, and stalls are cleaned for you after departure.
Driver/Groom: twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) Yes, driver or grooms may compete with a second entry at the discretion of the organizer, scheduling permitted. The second entry must be in a different division or entered as H.C and driven after the competing entry. Grooms may ride with more than one entry.
Misc. Show info: Final in Florida Championship Series of 3 ADTs.
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6, Special "Best" Awards for Dressage, Cones,
Obstacles, Juniors; Championship awards for Florida ADT Series
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, during event hours
Accommodations: See website for hotel/motel options
Camping On Grounds: Yes; Details: $40 (30 amp) or $50 (50 amp) per night. To reserve space, please contact the Fairgrounds Camping Office at 813-621-7821 ext. 246
Directions to Show: 4800 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610. The Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds is located off Interstate 4, east of Tampa. If coming from the west, take the Orient Road exit off I-4, turn right and then left into the entrance to the Expo Park. If coming from the east, take the US 92 exit off I-4. Turn left onto Orient Road (first light). The Expo Park is just past the I-4 overpass to the left. The only entrance and exit for the Expo Park for the horse show exhibitors and their vehicles is the west gate on Orient Road.