Rhode Island Carriage Days

Celtic Cross Farm
38 Ziemba Rd, Dudley, MA 01571
www.ridrivingclub.org

August 30-31, 2008
Rating: ADS

Use Ads Pleasure Drive Entry Form

 

Entries Open: July 15, 2008 Entries Closed: August 24, 2008

Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served

Prize List? Yes, from Secretary after July 1, 2008

Levels/Divisions: Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE

Organizer(s): Rhode Island Driving Club, 206 E Main St, Milford, MA, 01757, H: 508-782-1720, W: 508-782-1720; C: 508-782-1720, F: 508-634-1722, andy@coachmansdelight.com

Secretary: Janice Meszoely, 206 E Main St, Milford, MA 01757, H: 508-339-3628, F: 508-336-3628, janice_meszoely@yahoo.com

Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

Judges: Samea Baker and Jeanne Northrup; Technical Delegate: Susan Koso; Veterinarian: Dr. Sanchez (860)-974-2780; EMT service provided by Dudley Fire Department

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: Pleasure Classes $15, Dressage $25 per test; Post Entry Fees: Pleasure Classes $20, Dressage $30 per test; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued only upon receipt of a veterinarian’s certificate stating that the horse/pony is unable to compete due to illness or injury. Full refund before closing; less $20 after closing date;Stall Fee: $100; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: stall must be stripped and deposit will be refunded upon inspection; Make Checks Payable to: R.I.D.C.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Friday at noon; Secretary's Office Opens: Saturday at 7:00 am; Vet Check: n/a; Course Walk and Briefings: Friday, 4:00 pm; Cones, Saturday; Dressage, Saturday; Pleasure Classes and Marathon Pace, Sunday; Social Events: Friday evening wine and cheese, Saturday evening dinner, silent auction and speaker.

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 42
1. Dressage Training test 1
2. Dressage Preliminary test 4
3. Dressage Preliminary test 6
4. Dressage Intermediate test 2
5. Dressage Advanced test 6
6. Timed Obstacles - VSE
7. Timed Obstacles - Novice Pony
8. Times Obstacles - Novice Horse
9. Times Obstacles - Open Pony
10. Timed Obstacles - Open Horse
11. Timed Obstacles - Multiples
12. Timed Obstacles -Town and Country- VSE
13. Timed Obstacles - Town and Country - Novice Pony
14. Timed Obstacles -Town and Country - Novice Horse
15. Timed Obstacles - Town and Country - Open Pony
16. Timed Obstacles - Town and Country - Open Horse
17. Timed Obstacles - Town and Country - Multiples
18. Progressive Cones
19. Reinsmanship- VSE
20. Reinsmanship - Novice Pony
21. Reinsmanship - Novice Horse
22. Reinsmanship - Open Pony
23. Reinsmanship - Open Horse
24. Reinsmanship - Multiples
25. Working - VSE
26. Working - Novice Pony
27. Working - Novice Horse
28. Working - Open Pony
29. Working - Open Horse
30. Working - Multiples
31. Pleasure Pace Marathon - VSE
32. Pleasure Pace Marathon - Novice Pony
33. Pleasure Pace Marathon - Novice Horse
34. Pleasure Pace Marathon - Open Pony
35. Pleasure Pace Marathon - Open Horse
36. Pleasure Pace Marathon - Multiples
37. Working Juniors to Drive
38. Working Ladies to Drive
39. Working Gentlemen to Drive
40. Seniors to Drive (over 65)
41. Pick Your Own Route
42. Errands Class
Dressage Tests: Training Test 1, Preliminary Test 4 and 6, Intermediate Test 2, Advanced FEI Test 6
Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass/Grass
Marathon Notes: Pace 2 to 4 km with 3 to 4 obstacles, terrain is mixed woods and fields with some hills
Obstacle Class Notes: Timed obstacles in grass ring, Town and Country obstacles outside of ring on grass
Awards: Trophy and ribbon for 1st, 2-6 ribbons. Champion and Reserve for each division. Classes need for Division Championship points are Dressage, Timed Obstacles, Timed Obstacles Town and Country, Working, Reinsmanship and Pleasure Marathon. Other awards include Junior High Point, Margaret Ferguson Memorial Award, Concours d'Elegance, Mass Junior Horsemanship Award, American Morgan Horse Open, High Point Morgan Award

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins and rabies vaccination within 1 year of show date; Stabling Information: Temporary stabling on grounds, shavings $5 per bag; Misc Info: Please bring a muck tub and remove your own trash. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Incomplete entries will be returned unprocessed. No ATVs or golf carts without special permission; Food Available on the Grounds: Yes - all day Sat and Sun

Accommodations: Comfort Inn: 508-347-3306; Days Inn: 508-347- 3391

Camping On Grounds: Yes, reservations required; no hookups. contact Adrienne; 508-943-9709

Directions to Show: From Mass Pike Interstate 90, take Exit 9 Interstate 84 South. Go 1 mile to Exit 3A, RTE 20 East-Charlton. Go 6 miles to RTE 31 South Masonic Home Rd, turn right (sign says Dudley, gas station on right). Follow RTE 31 for 7 miles to Old Southbridge Rd, turn right, go 1/10 mile to Durfee Rd, turn left, go 1/10 mile to Ziemba Rd, turn left. Ziemba Rd becomes to driveway for Celtic Cross Farm. Total travel about 15 miles from Mass Pike to the farm.

Direction from Interstate 395 going north or south: From 395, take RTE 16 west. 16 ends and becomes RTE 12 South. Follow RTE 12 South through Webster Center approximately 2 miles. At junction of RTE 12 and RTE 197 (traffic light) go straight onto RTE 197 South, go 1.2 miles to 2nd light (Cumberland Farms). Turn right onto Airport Rd. Go 7/10 mile to 1st stop sign bear right onto Dudley Hill Rd, 1/2 mile to second stop stay straight onto Dudley Sturbridge Rd, 1.3 miles to 3rd stop sign, go straight and take first left onto Durfee Rd, take first left onto Ziemba Rd becomes driveway for Celtic Cross Farm. Total travel about 6.5 miles from 395 to the farm.