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Waldingfield HDT

55 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

July 13, 2008
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: June 1, 2008 Entries Closed: July 1, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: Limited to 25-30 competitors. Overage put chronologically on the waiting list, but consideration will be given to filling classes (early entry advised - we have a waiting list every year).

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, [Intermediate only if at least 6 entries]

Classes: Single and pair ponies; single and pair horses

Prize List? No

Organizer: Holly Pulsifer, 11 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 01938; H: 978-356-3655; C:978-500-6750; Fax: 978-356-4520; e-mail: hpulsifer@hotmail.com (preferred communication method is e-mail)

Secretary: Susan Koso, 281 Rowley Bridge St 5, Topsfield, MA 01983; H: 978-561-1735; C: 617-448-6941; e-mail: susan.koso@comcast.net

Mail Entries to: Organizer, Holly Pulsifer, 11 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 01938, with Coggins, check for entry fee and stabling if required, and copy of ADS membership card

Officials

President of the Jury, Natasha Grigg; Ground Jury, [additional judge if Intermediate division fills]; President of Appeals, n/a; Technical Delegate, Tom Knicker; Course Designers, Marc Johnson and Holly Pulsifer; Veterinarian: SRH Veterinary Assoc.; Phone: 978-356-1119; EMT service provided by Hamilton Police

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $100; Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: With Vet/Medical reason only, if after closing date; Stall Fee: $35 per stall; Stall Deposit: n/a; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: refunded if unused; Other Fees: none; Make Checks Payable to: Waldingfield Driving Trial

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Saturday after noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Saturday 4 pm; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Saturday, 4:30 pm; Presentation: n/a; Dressage: Sunday, 8:30 am; Marathon: Sunday, 1:30 pm; Cones: Sunday, 9:00 am; Social Events: An informal group goes to local lobster/clam bake together on Saturday evening.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 4; Preliminary Test 4; [Intermediate Test 4]
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass/grass; ring is in a mowed but somewhat uneven pasture.
Other Dressage info: 40 x 80 m ring; Intermediate only if 6 or more entries

Marathon

Terrain: Farm roads, wooded bridle trails, field margins; New England rocks and roots.
Other: Intermediate level only if 4 or more entries (Ponies and Horses will be grouped together).
Level: Training 1 section only; 3 sections; 4-5 km; 4 obstacles
Level: Preliminary 3 sections; 1 section only; 5-6 km; 5 obstacles
Level: Intermediate 1 section only; 3 sections; 5-6 km; 5 obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass/grass; adjacent to Dressage ring
Level: Training; See ADS rules
Level: Preliminary; See ADS rules
Level: Intermediate; See ADS rules

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date

Stabling Information: Limited number of stalls within hacking distance of competition; first come first assigned

Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) Groom only and only if schedule allows

Entry Requirements: Condition horses for probable high heat and humidity; provide your own ice; running water will be available at finish

Misc. Show Info: Although lower level, this competition is not suitable for beginning driver or green horse due to the terrain, course sights such as cows and bridges, solid obstacles, and conditioning required.

Awards Offered: Small trophy and 6 ribbons for each class

Food Available: Sandwiches and drinks available on grounds to benefit ECTA

Accommodations: Inn at Castle Hill - www.thetrustees.org - (978) 412-2555, Whittier Motel - www.whittiermotel - (978) 356-5205, Ipswich Bed & Breakfast - www.ipswichbedbreakfast.com - (978) 356-2431, Rogers & Brown Bed and Breakfast - www.oldipswich.com - (978) 356-9600, Arbor Inn Motel - www.arborinnmotel.com - (978) 356-0220, Country Garden Inn & Spa - www.countrygardenmotel.com - (978) 948-7773

Camping: Not at showgrounds, some local stables offer camping but no hookups - private stables require courtesy advance notice to secretary

Direction to Show: Interstate 95 (from N, W & S), or Interstate 93 (NW) to Route 95, continue on Route 128 North to Exit 20. Take Route 1A North for 7 miles. Left onto Waldingfield Road. 0.5 miles to showground on right. Direction to stabling will be sent individually.