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The 2010 Arizona Driving and Carriage Society Horse Driving Trial
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Date: March 13th and 14th, 2010    
Location: Goree Farms    9538 N. Christensen Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85228in Coolidge, AZ
Rating: ADS   Use ADS CDE Entry Form         Competitor's Information  (Please download and turn in at Event}

Download a copy of the Dressage Tests:  Training Test 4      Preliminary Test 6     Intermediate Test 2
(Presentation is on the move.)

Entries Open: Jan 1 Entries Closed: Feb. 20

Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve; Max: 40 entries

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced

Classes: VSE, Pony, Horse, Multiples: horse and pony

Prize List? No

Organizer(s): ADCS Organizing Committee, 25375 N. Feather Mountain Rd. Paulden, AZ 86334;
H: 928-636-4228; e-mail: mjatonna@commspeed.net
Secretary: Peter Atonna, 25375 N. Feather Mountain Rd. Paulden, AZ 86334; H: 928-636-4228
e-mail: mjatonna@commspeed.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials
President of the Jury: Deb Banfield; Ground Jury: Marybeth Goree; President of Appeals: NA; Technical Delegate: Ian Moller; Cones Judge: Jim Erbacher; Course Designer: Peggy Jaeger and Dana Moore; Veterinarian: Gail Leith;
Phone: 480-962-6660; EMT Service: Sally Faulkner

Entry/Fees
Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: NA; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund prior to closing date. Prior to event, only with a vet’s excuse. No refunds after beginning of the event; Stall Fee: $60; Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Only prior to closing date; (Note: limited number of on site stalls.
No separate tack stalls. If maximum entries, may have to refer to nearby commercial stabling) Other Fees: Event Banquet $30; Make Checks Payable to: ADCS Tentative

Schedule

Stable Opens: Fri. 8 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Fri.y 2 pm; Vet Check: NA; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri. 5 pm; Presentation: On the Move; Dressage: Sat. 9 am; Marathon: Sun. 9 am; Cones: Sat. following each dressage test; Social Events: Friday evening, Competitor and Volunteer potluck social in the tent; Saturday
evening, event banquet and auction.

Dressage

Test(s): Training ADS #4; Preliminary ADS #6; Intermediate ADS #2;
Advanced FEI #9 (single), FEI #8B (pair)
Ring/Warm-up area footing: Grass/ dirt
Other Dressage Info: VSE arena 20 by 40 m, others per ADS rules

Marathon
Terrain: Level dirt roads in farm area and on the grounds
Level: Training; 1 Section; 6 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; 6 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 1 Section; 7 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 1 Section; 7 km; 6 Obstacles
Other: VSE’s same as other divisions

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area footing: grass/dirt
Other: All per ADS standards for each level

Other Information
Veterinary/Health Requirements: Arizona State equine entry requirements, 30 day health certificate for out of state entries, Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date.
Stabling Information: covered and open pipe stalls with doors
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, with Organizing Committee prior approval
Misc. Show info: Helmets shall be worn at all times and for all persons on a vehicle; special accommodations for persons with handicaps, no motorized vehicles on course during the marathon, safety check for all entries.
Awards Offered: Best of Division award, 1st through 6th place for each class
Food Available on the Grounds: yes, Fri.to noon Sun.
Accommodations: In Coolidge: Grande Vista motel 520-723-7793; Moonlight Vista motel 520-723-3475; B&B coordinator: Candy Walker, 520-723-3154. In Casa Grande (20 miles): Day’s Inn 520-426-9240; Holiday Inn 520-426-3500; Motel 6 520-836-3323; Super 8 Motel 520-836-8800. In Florence ( 15 miles) Holiday Inn Express 520-868-9900; Blue Mist motel 602-868-5875; Camping On Grounds: Yes, Some with electricity. $20 for the event. Prior reservations required. Call Bob Goree at 520-723-3718
Directions to Show: From the north and west: Exit I-10 at Exit #185. Take SR 387 to its end at SR87. Turn right and follow SR87 to Coolidge. In Coolidge, turn left at the traffic light at Coolidge Ave. Follow Coolidge Ave about one mile to Christensen Road and turn right. Follow signs to grounds, about one quarter mile. From the south and east, Exit I-10 at Exit #211, SR87. Follow SR 87 north to Coolidge. In Coolidge, turn right at the traffic light at Coolidge Ave and follow previous directions.