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Elk Creek Combined Driving Event

June 19 - 20, 2010
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: April 5 Entries Closed: Must be RECEIVED by June 5
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Teams, Horses, Ponies, VSE
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Diane Trefry, 1303 Old Telegraph Road, Warwick, MD 21912 H: 410-755-6785 C: 443-553-1453
e-mail: dtrefry@equestriaire.com & Lisa Singer, 53 Rocky Hill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 H: 610-388-7901
C: 610-960-8695 e-mail: chateaulog@aol.com
Secretary: Cheryl Banks, Elk Creek CDE Secretary, P.O. Box 25, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 H: 302-378-1401 W: 410-755-6855; Fax:410-755-6110; e-mail: clbanks08@verizon.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke; Ground Jury: Debbie Banfield & Sara Schmitt; President of Appeals: n/a; Technical Delegate: Craig Kellogg; Course Designer: Lisa Singer; Veterinarian: Meg Sleeper; EMT Service: Tom Coulter

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150; Post Entry Fees: $200; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to closing date – Full refund less $25 office fee; Cancellations after the closing date – No refunds – but – following the event the committee will review the financial status of the event and if the situation permits will refund entries to competitors
providing vet/doctor certificates less $25 office fee. Golf cart rental refund if replacement available. Stall Fee: $100; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes Stall Refund Policy: Full stall refund prior to the closing date. Cancellations after the closing date will be reviewed following the competition. Other Fees: Golf cart rental $250 and must be paid in advance. Pinney deposit $20 separate check will be destroyed after pinney is returned. Sat. Night Competitor Party BBQ $30, ATV/Golf Cart tag fee $10, Camping per night $20 no hookup, $35 per night with hookups must be registered in advance to guarantee availability; Clinic $35; Make Checks Payable to: Fair
Hill International, Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs. 9 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri.10 am; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri.3 pm; Presentation:On the move during Dressage; Dressage: Sat. 8 am; Marathon: Sun. 8 am; Cones: Sat. 30 minutes after Dressage; Clinic: Fri.9 am. Social Events: Sat. Competitor Party BBQ 6 pm;

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test #2; Preliminary #Test 2; Intermediate Singles – Intermediate Canter Test 1; Intermediate Multiples – Intermediate Test 2
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSE 30 m X 60 m; Training & Preliminary 40 m X 80 m; Intermediate 40 m X 100 m

Marathon

Terrain: Moderately rolling hills
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 12 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 12 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 14 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: VSE; Sections; 2 - A & E not to exceed 6 km; 4-6 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass. May include a bridge for appropriate levels
Level: Training; Clearance: As per ADS Rules; Notes:
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: As per ADS Rules; Notes:
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: As per ADS Rules;

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within one year of show
Stabling Information: Permanent stalls with doors. No shavings permitted. Stabling fee includes Thursday night through Sat. night. Extra nights available @ $35 per night reserved in advance.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes if schedule permits. Include written request on entry form.
Misc. Show info: All dogs on leash at all times. No shavings permitted. No two wheeled motor vehicles permitted. Helmets required when operating or riding on ATV’s. Clinic on Fri.TBA. Medical armbands during marathon.
Awards Offered: TBA
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes.
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, N. East, MD (410) 287-0008; Elk Forge Bed & Breakfast, Elkton, MD (410) 392-9007
See: www.fairhillinternational.com
Camping On Grounds: Yes; Details: Pre-Register
Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From North: Take I 95 South through Delaware into Maryland and take exit 109A (Route 279) Take Route 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 Entrance 3 on right and follow directions to Stabling. 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 Entrance 3 on right and follow directions to Stabling.