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Saratoga Carriage Classic

40 Perry’s Peak Road, Richmond, MA 01254
www.saratogadriving.com

August 2-3, 2008
Rating: ADS

Use entry form in prize list or download from web site

Entries Open: June 16, 2008 Entries Closed: July 22, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve

Special Qualifications: none

Levels/Divisions: Maiden Driver, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Single Pony, Open Single Horse

Classes: Dressage (training-intermediate), timed obstacles, pick your route, reverse psychology, marathon obstacles, super reinsmanship, working, working ladies to drive, working gentlemen to drive, carriage dog

Prize List? Yes, from website, organizers or secretary - available April 1

Organizer(s): Laurence Williamson, PO Box 247, Acworth, NH 03601; H: 603-835-2662; e-mail: laurence.williamson@saratogadriving.com; Gina Handy, 66 Worth Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831, H: 518-583-4316, email: gina.handy@saratogadriving.com

Secretary: Joanne Cholakis, 23 Beacon Ave, Albany, NY 12203; H: 518-489-8698; e-mail: joanne.cholakis@saratogadriving.com

Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge(s): Mary Alice Matheson, Susan Koso; Technical Delegate: Dottie Billington; Veterinarian: Equine Clinic at Oakencroft; Phone: 518-797-2906; EMT Service: TBA

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $20 per class/dressage test; Post Entry Fees: $25 per class/dressage test; Entry Fee Refund Policy: No refunds without veterinarian’s certificate, minus 35% of total entry; Stall Fee: $100 each; Stall Deposit: $50 stall cleaning deposit; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: No refunds on stalls. Stalls must be stripped prior to departure or cleaning deposit is forfeit; Make Checks Payable to: Saratoga Driving Association

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri 2 pm; Vet Check: none; Course Walk and Briefings: course briefing Fri 6pm; Cones: Fri, time tba; Social Events: Fri 6 pm welcome reception, Sat. competitor party 6 pm, Competitors Party is free for competitors and their guests. Please indicate number of people on entry form.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 30
Summary of Classes Offered: dressage, super reinsmanship, obstacles, working, carriage dog, Concours d’Elegance
Dressage Test(s): Training Test 2, Preliminary Test 6, Intermediate Test 4
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: grass/artificial footing
Notes: no cantering except where noted in prize list
Awards Offered: overall champion, single horse, single pony, novice horse/pony, maiden driver, arena driving, high point Morgan, best overall dressage
Misc. Class Info: see prize list

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins dated within 6 months for out-of-state equines, 12 months for Massachusetts equines. Proof of rabies and WEE/EEE vaccination is also required for all equines.

Stabling Information: temporary stalls; horses staying overnight must be stabled. No stabling in trailers. Those trucking in for the day will be charged a grounds fee of $25 for one day or $40 for the weekend

Misc. Show info: see prize list

Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, Aug. 2 & 3

Accommodations: The Inn at Richmond – 413-698-2566 Card Lake Inn – 29 Main St, W. Stockbridge 413-232-0272 – 6.0 miles away Pleasant Valley Motel – Rt. 102 W. Stockbridge 413-232-8511 – 6.6 miles away Colonial Motor Lodge – Rt. 20, Pittsfield 413-442-2633 – 3.0 miles away Comfort Inn – 1055 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-4714 – 7.2 miles away Patriot Suites – 8 Dan Fox Drive 413-997-3300 – 6.0 Miles away

Camping On Grounds: yes; Details: No hookups or campers - tents and camping in horse trailers is permitted. No shower facilities available. Contact organizers with questions. Off Grounds: yes; Details: Bonnie Brae Cabins & Campsites 108 Broadway St. Pittsfield, MA (413)442-3754 Pittsfield State Forest - 1041 Cascade St. Pittsfield, MA (413)442-8992

Directions to Show: From West: NY Thruway (RT 90) to exit B3 (RT 22). Take RT 22N to RT 295E. Right on RT 295, to the end. Left on RT 41N, for 1 mile. Turn left at Green Meads Farm sign onto Perry Peak Road. Follow signs to parking. From East:Massachusetts Turnpike (RT 90) to Exit 1 (West Stockbridge). Right off ramp onto RT 41N. 1 mile past RT 295. Turn left at Green Meads Farm sign onto Perry Peak Road. Follow signs to parking.