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Brandywine Valley Carriage
Driving Show

Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, Rte 100 & Rte 401
Glenmoore, PA 19343, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area Gallaher Road Elkton, MD

www.bvdc.org

June 13, 2010
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1; Entries Closed: May 28 - Post entries accepted day of show, Secretary open for post entries at 7:00 AM, Post entries MUST be made one hour prior to the class entered.
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Single Horse, Single Pony, Multiples, Junior Driver, Novice Driver Horse/Pony, Draft Type, Open VSE and Novice Driver VSE
Classes: Division Award Classes - Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacles, Fault and Out Additional Classes - Ladies to Drive Turnout, Gentlemen to Drive Turnout, Reinsmanship Challenge, Ride & Drive (multiples accepted), Carriage Dog, Costume (not ADS), Concours d’Elegance.
Prize List? Yes, April 1 from Secretary upon request or on website: www.bvdc.org
Organizer(s): Molly Pew, 1721 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465, C: 610-850-1183;
email: mollypew1@yahoo.com; Margaret Grillet,410 Lewisville Road, Lincoln University, PA  19352; H:610-255-4102, C:302-465-2200 margaretgrillet@yahoo.com 
Secretary: Bobbi Hager, 293 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834; H: 973-627-2263; Fax: 973-627-8221; email: bobbihag@optonline.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Margot Clark, Ipswich MA; Billie Hill, Avon NY; Technical Delegate: Dr. Phil Ferro, Jamesville NY; Veterinarian: New Bolton Field Services (on-site) Phone: 610-444-5800; EMT Service: Southeast Pennsylvania Search and Rescue, Erdenheim PA; 215-233-3360

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $15 per class; Post Entry Fees: $20 per class; Entry Fee Refund Policy: with written vet or physician note until closing date, no refund after. Permanent stalls with doors.  Straw only, no shavings permitted.  Stabling fee $35 per night, reserved in advance (by June 1st).  Stall cleaning deposit $50, separate check please! Other Fees: If applicable, ADS $30 non-member fee, may be credited toward ADS membership. Make Checks Payable to: BVDC, (note separate check for stall cleaning fee.)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Saturday – Stabling secretary will contact; Secretary’s Office Opens: Sat. 1-5 PM, Sun., 7AM; Cones: Cones to walk opens Sat 1-5 PM: Sun. before 8:30; Social Events: TBD;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 39
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Show ring all weather footing, Warm-up footing is grass.
Obstacle Class Notes: Fault and Out; Timed obstacles
Awards Offered: Trophy and six ribbons in all classes except Concours d’Elegance where there will be ten places awarded. Champion and Reserve in each division. High Score Awards: American Morgan Horse Association High Score Award, Regency High Score VSE, High Score Junior Driver, Grand and Reserve Champion of Show – see prize list for requirements for all awards. Reinsmanship will decide ties. Points weighted based upon number of entries in class – see Prize list for details.
Misc. Class Info: Marathon style vehicle for single and multiples entries is acceptable – should be presented clean and tidy as if for presentation. Hats, Gloves, Whip and Aprons are required. Please see ADS Rules for class specs.
Divisions: All equines must be at least three years old to compete.
Single Horse: Horses over 14.2h.
Single Pony: Ponies 9.3h (39”) and up to 14.2h.
Novice Driver Horse/Pony: Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved (ADS) driving show. If win was in classes with under three entries not to count.
Junior Driver: As per ADS Rule Book
Multiples: Pairs, Tandems, or Four-in-hands.
Open VSE (Very Small Equines): Under 39”.
Novice Driver VSE (Very Small Equines): Driver who has not won 3 first place ribbons in approved (ADS) driving show. If win was in classes with under three entries not to count. Equine under 39”.
Draft Type Single Horse/Pony: Offered for pleasure drafts and heavier draft crosses. To show under general ADS Pleasure Driving Rules, NOT ADS Draft Breed; light pleasure harness is required; gaits are as listed under general pleasure driving classes; For safety purposes, trace chains are prohibited. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine or split classes as entries warrant, Draft Type entries will be incorporated into Single Horse/Pony divisions if not enough entries.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: On site, open Saturday through Sunday evening.
Misc. Show info: Three large fenced grass arenas. Awards party with refreshments at end of day. Vendors. Children’s activities.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes

Camping on Grounds: Yes; Details: Pre-Register

Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD (410)398-7777; Hawthorne Suites, Elkton, MD (410)392-0368; Days Inn, Elkton, MD (410)392-5010; Comfort Inn & Suites, N. East, MD (410)287-7100; Holiday Inn Express, Elkton, MD (410)287-0008; Elk Forge Bed & Breakfast, Elkton, MD (410)392-9007

Directions to Show:

From North - Take I-95 South through Delaware into Maryland and take exit 109A (Route 279).  Take Rt. 279 towards Elkton and turn right onto Route 213 North.  Continue on Route 213 North to Route 273.  Turn right onto Route 273 and continue to Gallaher Road.  Turn right onto Gallaher Road.  Show grounds will be on your left.  Watch signs for trailer-van parking.

From South - I-95 North to Exit 100, Route 272 North.  Follow Route 272 North for five miles to Route 273.  Turn right onto Route 273 East and continue for six miles.  Go through the intersection of Route 273 and Route 213 passing the Fair Hill Inn.  Continue to Gallaher Road.  Turn right onto Gallaher Road.  Show grounds will be on your left.  Watch signs for trailer-van parking.