Grass Ridge CDE

Grass Ridge Farm, Sonoita, AZ
197 Curly Horse Rd, Sonoita, AZ 85637

October 23-25, 2009
Rating: ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: August 25 Entries Closed: September 22
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Teams; Pony, Horse
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Jamie O’Rourke, P.O. Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375 W: 610-486-6484; C:484-832-4365; Fax: 610-486-6814; e-mail: grassridgecde@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Tracy Morgan, MD; Ground Jury: Lisa Singer, PA; President of Appeals: NA Technical Delegate: Tom Knicker, TX; Course Designer: Jamie O’Rourke, PA; Veterinarian: Dr. J Phelps; Phone: 520-455-9202; EMT service provided by: Sonoita/
Elgin Fire Company

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: $175; Entry Fee Refund Policy: All fees less $35 processing fee prior to September 22 entry only with vet or doctor certificate Copy of current ADS membership card must be included with entry; Stall Fee: $125; Stall Deposit:
$50, check will be destroyed when stall is fully stripped; Separate Check: Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Full refund prior to September 22 after September 22 no refund; Other Fees: Competitors Party $30 per person guests welcome, tickets are limited please reserve with entry. Make Checks Payable to: The Grass Ridge Equestrian Foundation

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs. 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs. noon; Vet Check: During dressage; Course Walk and Briefings: Course Walk Thurs. 3 pm, briefing 4:30 pm; Presentation: On The Move; Dressage: Fri. 9 am Marathon: Sat. 9 am; Cones: Sun. 9 am Social Events: Welcome Gathering following the course briefing and Competitors, Volunteers and Friends Party Saturday 6:30 pm. $30 per person, tickets are limited please reserve with entry or by contacting the organizer.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test 2; Preliminary Test 2; Intermediate Test 1; Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass Other Dressage Info: Preliminary:40 X 80 meter ring Intermediate: 40 X 100 meter

Marathon

Terrain: Level to rolling dirt Roads and farm fields
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 8-12 km; 4-5 Obstacles:
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8-14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40-50 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35-45 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30-40 cm

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: AZ state equine entry requirements 30 day health certificate and negative Coggins within 12 months; only required for horses stabled outside AZ.
Stabling Information: Temporary and permanent stabling on-site, 1 bag
of shavings provided
Misc. Show info: The Grass Ridge CDE reserves the right to change
times, officials, refuse any entry and combine cancel or divide any class. A person may be allowed to take part in competition B on more than one carriage at the organizers discretion. Mon. October 27 World Championship competitor Lisa Singer will be available
for 45 minute lessons at Grass Ridge Farm, $100 per lesson, first come first served basis, contact the organizer to reserve.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accomodations: Sonoita Inn Sonoita 520-455-5935; Walker Guest Ranch Sonoita 520-455-4631; Rainbows End Guest Ranch Sonoita 520-455-0202; Crown C Ranch Sonoita 520-455-5739 crowncranch.com; LaHacienda de Sonoita Sonoita 520-455-5309 haciendasonoita. com; Rain Valley B&B Elgin 520-455-2911; Wabi Sabi Inn Patagonia
520-394-2205; Stage Stop Inn Motel Patagonia 520-394-2211; Super 8 Sierra Vista 520-459-5380; Budget Inn and Suites Sierra Vista 520-458-6711; Motel 6 Sierra Vista 520--459-5035; Other area B&B’s patagoniaaz.com
Camping: Yes, on grounds, No hook-ups available on-site, no open fires allowed;
Off Grounds: Hook-ups available at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (2 miles) 520-455-4799
Directions to Show: From I-10 go south on Highway 83 (Sonoita/ Patagonia) 23 miles to left turn on to Curly Horse Rd.(1/2 way between mile marker 35 and 34) go 1 mile to Grass Ridge Farm on the right.