CAI-B Laurels at Landhope CDE International

West Grove, PA 19390
www.laurelscde.org

September 5-7, 2008
Rating: ADS, FEI, USEF

Advance Use USEF CDE Entry Form
Preliminary and Intermediate Use ADS CDE Entry Form

USEF World Championship Selection Trial, USEF Pony Championships, USEF Horse Pair Championship, Martin Auctioneer/Kuhnle Carriage North American Single Horse Challenge, Hunt's Harness Preliminary Teams Challenge, Kelly Valdes Scholarship Fund for Young Drivers (through 21 yrs) Grant Program, Contact Secretary for more information; Young Driver Award in each Division.

Entries Open: July 2, 2008 Entries Closed: August 1, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: Limited Number

Prize List? No

Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced

Classes: Single Pony, Pair Ponies, Four-in-Hand Ponies, Single Horse, Pair Horses, Four-in-Hand Horses

Organizer(s): James O’Rourke, PO Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375, e-mail: laurelslandhope@aol.com

Secretary: Mrs. James F. O’Rourke, Jr., PO Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375; Event Only: 610-268-8230, W: 610-486-6484, 610-486-0710, F: 610-486-6814; e-mail: laurelslandhope@aol.com

Mail Entries to: Secretary with checks payable to "The Laurels"

Officials

President of the Jury: Anne Marie Turbe (FR); Judges: Mickie Bowen, Sem Groenewoud, Martha Nicoll, Kail Palmer-Miller, Nancy Tomlinson, Henk van Amerongen (NED); Technical Delegate: (FEI) Ian Douglas (GBR); Assistant: Ellen Ettenger; Course Designer: James F. O'Rourke (USA), Assistant: Richard Pringle (USA); Veterinarian: (FEI) Dr. Meg Sleeper (USA) 215-898-6439 and University of Pennsylvania New Bolton 610-444-5800; EMT and ambulance service provided by: Longwood Fire Department

Fees

Fees and copies of documents required for entry to be accepted.

Entry/Class Fees: $200; Post Entry Fees: $50 additional, if space available; Stall Fee: $150 Wed thru Sun, additional days $30/day, if available; 1 bale straw provided; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes, will be returned when stall is raked clean; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date; Other Fees: USEF Advanced Only: $20 drug fee per horse plus $5 discipline fee if driving not noted on USEF card; $20 non-member fee; USEF card, USEF Pony Measurement card; Negative Coggins (1 year), Flu (6 months); USEF Horse Registration Numbers; USEF or FEI Pasport; copies of documents required for entry to be accepted and Proof of IHP Fee payment; Preliminary and Intermediate: Copies ADS card and Negative Coggins (1 year); ADS non-member fee is $30 if applicable; Golf Cart: MUST be ordered in advance; 2 seater rental $200, 4 seater $225, must be driven by licensed driver only; Meet the Competitors party sponsored by Driving Essentials, $35, guests welcome; Make Checks Payable to: The Laurels; Refunds: Full refund prior to closing date less $50 processing fee. No refund after closing date, except entry fee only upon receipt of vet or doctor certificate, less $50 processing fee; stall fees cannot be refunded after the closing date.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wed.1 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. 9 am; Vet Check: (Advanced only) In Stall, Thurs. 9 am, Vet Jog Thurs 1 pm; Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs 3:30 pm; Presentation: On the Move, All Divisions; Dressage: Fri. 8 am (2 rings); Marathon: Sat. 8 am; Cones: Sun. 8 am; Social Events: Wed. 6:30 pm Splash Party (call for details); Thursday 5:30 pm Complimentary Course Walk Supper sponsored by Hunt's Harness, The Merry-go-Round Room, Kendalwood Farm and PJ Crowley; Friday Complimentary Reception in Trade-Fair, 3-5 pm, Sat. 6:30 pm Meet the Competitors Dinner, $35 per person, guests welcome, sponsored by Driving Essentials.

Dressage

Test(s): Preliminary: Test 2, 1994; Intermediate Test 2, 1994; Advanced FEI: Single Pony, Test 9; Pair & Team Ponies, Test 10; Single Horse, Test 9; Pair Horses, Test 8; Teams of Horses, Test 8A

Marathon

Terrain: Dirt roads, farm fields, woods
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 12-13 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 15-17 km; 7-8 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35-40 cm; Notes: Bridge
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30-40 cm; Notes: Bridge, water
Level: Advanced; Clearance: 20-25 cm; Notes: Overstandard track (teams 30-35cm), bridge, water

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: USEF(Advanced Only): Negative Coggins (1 year), Flu (6 months); all horses must be properly registered and identified by diagram; all horses must have a valid vaccination certificate (General Regulations, Article 139.2) Preliminary & Intermediate Health Requirements: Negative Coggins (1 year); Copies of documents required for entry to be accepted.

Stabling Information: Tent - Solid Doors

Misc. Show info: The Laurels 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. The Laurels Patrons Tent offers: Luncheon, Sat. & Sun. with full bar service & commanding views of all competitions. Patron Tent Ticket and Reserved Table information will be mailed in May to those on current mailing list, others, please contact Secretary

Awards Offered: Trophy & 6 Ribbons; Young Drivers Award - each Division; Marathon Turnout Award

Food Available on the Grounds: Yes

Accomodations: (Listed in order of distance from show grounds): Must mention Laurels CDE for special rates. Note release date: Holiday Inn Express: 610-358-1700, (8/7 - $95); Comfort Inn: 610-399- 4600 (8/7 - $90); Mendenhall Inn: 610-388-2100 (8/7); Best Western: 610-358-9400 (8/7)f; Microtel: 888-619-9696 (8/7), for B&B info, call Secretary

Camping On Grounds: Yes, reservation required in advance. RV sites next to stable fences, list RV length, $200 fee for show, electric & water hookups, (one 30 amp 120V electic outlet per site provided. Bring 30 or 20 amp adapter if needed). On site camping/no hook-up $100

Directions to Show: From South: I-95 to exit 100 (Northeast/Rising Sun) Rte. 272 N. to Rte. 1 N. (about 7m) to Rte. 41 N. (Avondale/ Chatham Exit); 2/10ths mile to right on Woodview Road. 8/10ths mile to event on right. From North: I-95 or 295 S. to Rte. 322 W. to Rte. 1 S. (approx. 12m) to Rte. 14N Avondale/Chatham exit); then follow above directions. From West: Rte. 30 E. to Rte. 41 S. (approx. 18m) through village of Chatham; left on woodview Road, then follow above directions. From North East: Rte. 202 to Rte. 926 W. to Newark Road (left), 2/10 m to Spencer Road on right, 2.5 m to T (bear left onto Woodview Road), bend around to right to event on left.