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Metamora Pleasure Driving Show

Squeaky Windmill Farm, 3400 Rock Valley Rd, Metamora, MI 48455
www.metamoracarriagedriving.org

July 18-20, 2008
Rating: ADS

Use Show Provided Entry Form(s)

Entries Open: April 21, 2008 Entries Closed: June 23, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first serve

Levels/Divisions: Single:VSE, Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony. Pair/Tandem: VSE, Horse, Pony. Unicorn, Four-in-Hand: Horse, Pony; Junior, Novice Driver, Coaching.

Classes: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Progressive or "Fault and Out" Obstacles, Cross-Country Obstacles, Turnout Antique Two-Wheeled Vehicle, Turnout Antique Four-Wheeled Vehicle, Carriage Dog, Dressage, Timed Obstacles, Working Ladies to Drive, Working Gentlemen to Drive.

Prize List? Yes, from secretary

Organizer: Terry Pickett, H: 810-796-3024

Secretary: Linda Piette, 1524 East Oakwood Road, Oxford, MI 48371-1930, H: 248-628-0201, C: 248-310-9966, quailhlw@aol.com

Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Karen Homer-Brown (KY), Bill Vendetta (NY); Technical Delegate: Craig Kellogg (NC); Veterinarian: Dr. Charles Becker, Phone: 248-628-6520; EMT Service: Metamora Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $20 per class, if entered in more than six classes $15 per class; Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Veterinarian certificate attests to inability to show, must be mailed and received on or before July 8, 2008; Stall Fee: $125; Stall Deposit: No; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: not refundable; Other Fees: None; Make Checks Payable to: MCDA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wednesday, 8:00 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thursday at 12:00 pm; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: n/a; Cones: n/a; Social Events: Friday Beats and Eats at 6:30 pm, Saturday Blue Ribbon Gala at 6:30 pm

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 66
Summary of Classes Offered: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Obstacles, Cross-Country Obstacles
Dressage Test(s): Training Test 2, Preliminary Test 2
Ring/Warm-up Area Footing: Grass
Awards Offered: Championship Divisions, Invitational Grand Championship, Concours d'Elegance

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins dated January 1, 2008 or later, Veterinarian Interstate Health Certificate dated within 30 days of the date of the show for all of out-of-state equines

Stabling Information: Professional tent-stall stabling will be provided on the grounds and stalls must be reserved by July 1, 2008

Misc. Show Information: Show venue opens July 16, 2008 to enjoy driving the groomed trails through the farm's 200 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands. Miles of country roads surrounding the farm also offer unique driving experiences. Brakes and/or britching are recommended for driving on the farm trails and country roads. Slow moving vehicle signs are required. Food is available on the grounds. Camping on Grounds? Yes, but no electrical hook-up, must be self-contained; Camping Off Grounds? No

Accomodations: Best Western*, 770 West St, Lapeer (810) 667-9444, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 927 Demille Rd, Lapeer (810) 245-7700, Super 8 Motel*, 6951 Newark Rd, Imlay City (810) 724-8700, Days Inn*, 6692 Newark Rd, Imlay City (810) 724-8005, Comfort Inn, 10082 Lapeer Rd, Davison (810) 658-2700 Staff's Leap Farm & B/B, 4590 Barber Rd, Metamora (810) 678-2563

*Motels offering special show rates - mention the show by name for special rate.

Directions to Show: From I-75, take Lapeer exit 81, go North on M-24 for 19 miles to Dryden Road. Turn East on Dryden Road and go 5.5 miles to Hosner Road. Turn right onto Hosner and go 2.8 miles to Rock Valley Road. Turn right and go 0.3 miles to 3400 Rock Valley Road (on the left). Follow the MCDA signs. From I-69, take Lapeer exit 155 (M-24) south to Dryden Road approximately 7 miles. Then follow the same directions as above to Squeaky Windmill Farm.