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NTW Sunrise Ridge HDT and Driving Weekend

Sunrise Ridge, Paradise, TX
594 CR 3585 Paradise TX 76073
www.northtexaswhip.org

April 10 – 11, 2010
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: February 28 Entries Closed: March 28
Method of Accepting Entries: Limited number of entries. First completed entry, first served, waiting list if needed.
Special Qualifications: Small classes may be combined.
Levels/Divisions: Training and Preliminary for VSE, Pony, and Horse
Classes: Horses and Ponies, Singles and Pairs; VSE Singles, Pairs and Four-in-Hands
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Kate Morgan, 594 CR 3585 Paradise, TX 76073; H: 817-523-4616; C:817-688-9580;
e-mail: katermorgan@gmail.com
Secretary: Same as Organizer
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Tracey Morgan; Ground Jury: N/A; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Course Designer: Jheroen Dorenbosch; Veterinarian: Bridgeport Animal Hospital; Phone: 940-683-2257; EMT Service: Pam Sherman, RN

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $80, includes 1 Competitor’s Party and 2 Reception & Buffet tickets; Post Entry Fees: After March 28 add $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refund with vet statement up to 6 pm April 2, less $25 office fee; Stall Fee: $35 a day; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes. Will be returned if stall is stripped clean before leaving event; Stall Refund Policy: Full refund; Other Fees: Competitor's Party extra tickets $12. Reception & Buffet extra tickets $10. Tracey Morgan Driving Clinic $85 for 45 minute lesson on Sun. Clinic fees are non-refundable unless another participant is readily available; waiting list available. For more information contact Kate Morgan: 817-523-4616 or katermorgan@gmail.com; Make Checks Payable to: North Texas Whips

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri., April 9: noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri. 12-6pm; Sat. 7 am; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri. 4 pm; Presentation: On the move during Dressage; Dressage: Sat. 8 am; Marathon: Sat 12:30 pm; Cones: Following Dressage; Social Events: Reception/Buffet offered by the North Texas Whip to whips & gators Fri. 6:30 pm. Awards ceremony & Competitors' Party Sat. eve. approx. 1 hr after last competitor has completed the Marathon course. Extra tickets available for both events.
DressageTest(s): All Training: Training Level Test 1; All Preliminary: Preliminary Level Test 3.
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass/Grass
Other Dressage Info: Arena pony and horse: 40x80; VSE: 20x40

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling hills, some with steep inclines, tree lined trails, some gravel roads, pastures, creek crossing that may or may not have water.
Level: Training; 1 Section; up to 8 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; up to 10 km; 5 Obstacles
Other: VSE, Pony, and Horse all follow same Training or Prelimnary course, but VSE may have special obstacles.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass / Grass
Level: VSE Training; Clearance: 35 cm
Level: Training; Clearance: 40 cm
Level: VSE Preliminary; Clearance: 30 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35 cm
Other: VSE, Pony & Horse all follow same cones course with same number of obstacles.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins in-state within 1 year, since April 11, 2009; out-of-state within 6 months, since October 11, 2009. Must send Coggins with entry! Paperwork will be checked before horses can be unloaded. No exceptions.
Stabling Information: 10x10 stalls in barn. No overnight trailer tying; however, stock panels and temporary corrals are allowed. Please contact Organizer with questions.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes as schedule and time allow.
Misc. Show info: Management reserves the right to refuse any entry. Dogs must be kept on leashes and controlled; no motorized vehicles except golf carts allowed on marathon course, section E obstacles are
within walking distance. Assistance provided if needed.
Awards Offered: Elegant ribbons for places 1 to 6 in all classes, awards for Best Dressage in each division and Best Conditioned Horse. Best placing Cleveland Bay Award. If warranted, Young Driver Award and Navigator Recognition Award.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, caterer on site Fri.6 pm- Sun. approx. noon.
Accommodations: Best Western, Decatur: 940-627-5982; Comfort Inn, Decatur: 940-627-6919, many other motels in Decatur and Bridgeport
Camping On Grounds: Yes, but no hookups. Reservations required, contact Organizer.
Camping Off Grounds: Not known
Directions to Show: From Fort Worth: go north on Interstate 35W to US Hwy 287W (towards Decatur/Bridgeport). Follow 287 approx. 12 miles and exit at Texas Hwy 114W (Rhome/Boyd/Bridgeport). Go west approx. 10 miles; go south on FM51 about 1 mile and turn right/west on FM2123 (towards Cottondale). Go 3 miles and turn left/south on CR3585 (corner store on right). When road Ts (1 mile) turn right. At the next left curve, turn right into driveway. North Texas Whip sign at entrance.