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GMHA CDE

Green Mountain Horse Association

106110 Route 106, South Woodstock, VT 05071
www.gmhainc.org

August 22-24, 2008
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: June 15, 2008 Entries Closed: August 13, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: Limited number, priority to fill classes

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate

Classes: Singles: Pony/Horse; Pairs: Pony/Horse; Multiples: Pony/Horse; VSE: Pony/Horse

Prize List? No

Organizer: Green Mountain Horse Association, Attn: Karey Manner, PO Box 8, South Woodstock, VT 05071; W: 802-457-1509; Fax: 802-457-4471; e-mail: kmanner@gmhainc.org

Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Marsoe LaRose; Ground Jury: Francois Bergeron, Tracy Morgan; Technical Delegate: Marc Johnson; Course Designer: Jon Woodhull; Veterinarian: TBA, will be posted in show office; EMT service provided by: TBA

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $175; Post Entry Fees: If space allows, $25 extra if post marked after the closing date; Entry Fee Refund Policy: After closing date, none, before closing date refunds given less $25 office fee upon receipt of written withdrawal; Stall Fee: $22 per night for GMHA members, $35 per night non-members; Stall Refund Policy: Same as entry policy; Other Fees: No bedding provided, bagged shavings provided for $8 each; Make Checks Payable to: GMHA

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wenesday afternoon, any earlier arrivals must request permission prior to sending in entry; Secretary’s Office Opens: 7:30 am daily; Vet Check: on the move during dressage; Course Walk and Briefings: Mandatory briefing Thurs 6:30 pm. NO OFFICIAL COURSE WALK; Dressage: Friday 9 am; Marathon: Saturday 9 am; Cones: Sunday 9 am; Social Events: Competitor party hosted at Running Brook Farm, Sat night, 6:30 pm, $25/ person, must be purchased by August 17th.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 4, 1994; Preliminary Test 4, 1994; Tandem Preliminary
5, 1994; Intermediate Test 1, 1994
Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass

Marathon

Terrain: Quite hilly, numerous stream crossings; Other: SMV signs required, in case of excessive heat course will be shortened.
Level: Training, 3 Sections; 9-10km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary, 3 Sections; 10-12km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate, 3 Sections; 11-14km; 6 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass, may move to sand if wet conditions warrant
Level: Training; Clearance: 40cm;
Level: Training; Clearance: 35cm; Notes: may be bridge
Level: Training; Clearance: 30cm; Notes: may be bridge

Other Information

Twice around rule (article 910): Competitors and Navigators may go twice
if the time schedule allows. Drivers or grooms may compete with a second entry at the discretion of the organizer, scheduling permitting. The second entry must be in a different division or entered as H/C and driven after the competiting entry. Grooms may ride with more than one entry in Competitions A and C.

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show, must be submitted with entry.

Stabling Information: Permanent Stalls with doors.

Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6 in each class. Overall Champion and Reserve
in each division. Team Award- must sign up before competitor breifing on Thursday. Teams consist of 1 Training, 1 Preliminary, and 1 Intermediate competitor.

Misc. Show info: Dogs must be leashed at all times. $30 loose dog fine per occurance. Must include copy of ADS card with entry. No ATVs. Junior drivers must wear approved helmets as per ADS rules.

Food Available on the Grounds: Yes

Accomodations: Please see website www.gmhainc.org

No Camping on Grounds; For information on off-grounds camping, please call call Jon Woodhull at (802) 457-1509, ext 204

Directions to Show: GMHA is on Rt 106, 6 miles south of Woodstock. From north: I-89 exit 1, Rt 4 west to Woodstock. 106 South (6 miles), GMHA on left. From South: I-91, exit 8, west on Rt 131 to 106 north; GMHA on right approx. 11 miles north on 106. See website for details: www.gmhainc.org.