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Iron Horse CDE

Sherwood Farms
778 Wyman School Rd., Caledonia, IL 61011
www.ironhorsecde.com

August 1-3, 2008
Rating: USEF, ADS

Prelim & Interm Use ADS Combined Driving Form
Advanced Use USEF CDE Entry Forms

Advanced drivers may use the Iron Horse CDE to obtain "FEI Certificates of Capability" for drivers and horses. Advanced use USEF CDE entry form with appropriate fees.

Entries Open: June 1, 2008 Entries Closed: July 6, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first serve, priority to fill classes

Special Qualifications: Offering Preliminary and Limit Preliminary. Limit Preliminary is open to competitors who have not yet competed above the training level. There will be 4 obstacles of not more than 3 gates each.

Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced

Classes: Singles: Pony, Horse; Pairs: Pony, Horse; Multiples: Pony, Horse; Teams: Pony, Horse

Prize List? No

Organizer: Jamie O'Rourke, PO Box 587, Unionville, PA, 19375, H: 610-486-6484, C: 484-832-4365, F: 610-486-4814, ironhorsecde@aol.com

Secretary: Bonnie Sheahan, 34366 Jefferson Rd, Genoa, IL 60135, C: 815-757-5721, ihentries@gmail.com

Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Sarah Mullins Ireland, FEI "I"; Ground Jury: Martha Nicoll (VA), FEI "I", Ann Councill (PA), Larry Poulin (MA); President of Appeals: n/a; Technical Delegate: Penny Nicely (NV); Course Designer: Jamie O'Rourke (PA); Veterinarian: Badger Veterinary Hospital (608) 754-1888; EMT service provided by: Capron Rescue

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: $150; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Entry fees less $25 refunded after closing date if submitted in writing along with Veterinary certificate; Stall Fee: $150; Stall Deposit: $40; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Stall fees are not refundable after closing date; Stall Deposit will be refunded upon Barn Manager’s inspection if stalls are stripped and swept clean; Other Fees: Competitors steak dinner Sat. night, $30 must purchase with entry. Golf carts with designated electric plug-ins available for $200, must reserve by July 20th. Make Checks Payable to: Iron Horse CDE

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs noon; Vet Check: (Advanced only) Thurs 3 pm. Numerical order of competitors to be posted; Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs 4 pm; Presentation: On the move; Dressage: Fri 8 am; Safety check/Wheel measurement 15 minutes prior to start; Marathon: Sat 8 am. Safety check 10 minutes prior for all competitors; Cones: Sun. 8 am; Social Events: Welcome reception BBQ Thurs following course walk; Competitors party Sat evening 6:30. Division awards will be presented during cones.

Dressage

Test(s): Limit Preliminary Test 1, Open Preliminary Test 3, Intermediate Test 2, Advanced FEI Test 9 for Single Horses and Ponies, FEI Test 10 for Pony Pairs and Fours, FEI Test 8B for Horse Pairs, FEI Test 8A for Horse Fours; Footing/Warm-up Area: Grass, crushed stone

Marathon

Terrain: Rolling fields, woods, possible water crossing
Type of Footing: Grass/farm fields
Level: Preliminary 3 Sections; up to 14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced 3 Sections; 12-17 km; 7 Obstacles
Other: Limit Preliminary 3 sections; up to 12 km; 4 obstacles; 3 gates each

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass
Level: Preliminary, Clearance: 35-45 cm
Level: Intermediate, Clearance: 30-35 cm
Level: Advanced, Clearance: 20-30 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Health Certificate within 5 days. If you will be traveling from out of state, you are required by Illinois Law to obtain an entry permit number. There is no charge for this. Information form will be sent upon receipt of your entry. Negative Coggins: dated within 12 months of the event date and must send copy with entry.

Stabling Information: Stabling is mandatory for all animals kept on site, one equine per stall. Fifty-two permanent stalls with rubber mats and sliding doors. Others are portable stalls w/doors. No electric fans permitted.

Misc. Show Info: The Iron Horse CDE committee reserves the right to change times, officials, refuse any entry, and combine, cancel or divide any class. The Committee reserves its rights as allowed under (USEF) Articles 914.26, ADS 910. Unlicensed drivers are not allowed to drive ATVs or golf carts on the grounds. Drivers may compete with more than one entry if scheduling permits.

Awards Offered: Trophy and 1-6 place ribbons per class, Young Drivers Award.

Food Available on the Grounds: Yes

Accomodations: Preferred sponsor hotels are Hilton Garden Inn 815-229-3322, Hampton Inn 815-229-0404. Rooms blocked at both (mention Iron Horse)

Camping On Grounds, no charge; Limited number of hook-ups available, $100 for the weekend. If an electrician is called due to faulty trailer wiring, the competitor will be responsible for electrician’s fee. No water hook-up available. Reservation required contact: Bonnie Sheahan at e-mail: ihentries@gmail.com

Directions to Show: From North: I-90 exit Route 173 exit, turn left (east) on 173 and go 3 miles to left (north) on Caledonia Rd. Go 2 miles, turn left (west) on Wyman School Rd., Sherwood Farms will be on the right. From Chicago: I-90 take Route 173, go 3 miles, turn left (north) on Caledonia Rd. Go 2 miles to left (east) on Wyman School Rd., Sherwood Farms will be on the right. From South I-39: Take the exit ramp onto I39 N/I-90 W/US-51 North toward Wisconsin and go approx 8 miles to the Route 173 exit turn right (east) onto Route 173. Go 3 miles, turn left (north) onto Caledonia Rd, go 2 miles, turn left (east) onto Wyman School Rd. Sherwood Farms will be on right.