GRASS RIDGE CDE/HDT 2010
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Dates:  October 22, 23, 24, 2010

Location:  Sonoita, Arizona  -  Grass Ridge Farm 
                                             197 Curly Horse Rd
                                                         Sonoita, AZ 85637


Message from event organizer: Jamie O’Rourke

The 6th Grass Ridge CDE will return on October 22, 23 & 24, 2010 to George and Nina Masek’s Grass Ridge Farm in Sonoita, AZ. Some new features will be offered at this year’s event. A preliminary VSE division will be part of the program thanks to the enthusiastic support the VSE’s gave training last year. A giant step for Grass Ridge is the inclusion of an Advanced level Horse Driving Trial offering Arizonians, and also we hope friends from farther afield, two opportunities in the state to compete at the top level.

We are very lucky to have an outstanding group of officials for this year’s competition. President of the Jury will be Boots Wright from Florida with Jury Member Larry Poulin from Massachusetts, and TD Ted Campbell from California. Larry will be conducting a clinic on Monday the 25th offering 50 minute lessons. The lessons are $100 each and limited to 8 participants on a first come, first served basis. Contact Jamie O’Rourke to reserve a place 484-832-4365 P.O. Box 587 Unionville, Pa. 19375 grassridgecde@aol.com

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Sonoita  in October; bring your best costumes for an outstanding Halloween Party Saturday the 23rd.

Some GR Hazard pictures - visit http://www.grassridge.com/pages/combT.html to see more hazard pictures:








Grass Ridge CDE

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

October 22-24, 2010
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Form

Entries Open: August 1 Entries Closed: September 15
Method of Accepting Entries: First come/first served. Priority to fill classes.
Special Qualifications: VSE Divisions for Training and Preliminary only. HDT Advanced Horses and Ponies Only.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Singles: VSE, Pony, Horse. Pairs: VSE, Pony, Horse. Multiples: VSE, Pony, Horse. Four-in-hand: VSE, Pony, Horse.
Will a separate Prize List be published? No
Organizer(s) Name and Address: Jamie O’Rourke, P.O. Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375; W: 610-486-0710; C:484-832-4365; F: 610-486-6814; e-mail: grassridgecde@aol.com
Secretary Name and Address: Same as above.
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

President of the Jury: Boots Wright, FL; Ground Jury: Larry Poulin, MA; Technical Delegate: TBA; Course Designer: Jamie O’Rourke, PA; Veterinarian: Dr. J. Phelps; Phone: 520-455-9202; EMT Service: Sonoita/Elgin Fire District

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $125; Post Entry Fees: $175; Entry Fee Refund Policy: All Fees prior to September 15 less $50 processing fee, after September 15, entry only less $50 processing fee 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 stripped and raked clean. Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Full refund prior to September 15, after September 15 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: Wed. October 20, 12:00 pm; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs., October 21, 12:00 pm. Vet Check: During dressage; Course Walk and Briefings: Course Walk Thurs. October 21, 3:00 pm, Briefing 4:30 pm; Presentation: on the move. Dressage: Fri. 9:00 am; Marathon: Sat. 9:00 am; Cones: Sun. 9:00 am; Social Events: Welcome Gathering following the course briefing, Competitors, Volunteers and Friends Halloween Costume 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 3; Intermediate: Test 5; Tandems and Fours Intermediate: Test 2; Advanced: Tests: Single Pony: Test 9; Pair & Team Ponies: Test 10; Single Horse: Test 9; Pair Horses: Test 8 B; Teams of Horses: Test 8A.
Footing: Crushed Stone
Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: 20 X 40 meter ring all VSE classes; 40 X 80 meter ring all other levels except tandems and fours, 40 X 100 meter, Advanced HDT Competition, 40 X 100 meter ring.

Marathon

Terrain: Level to rolling
Type of Footing: Grass, Dirt Roads, Farm Fields.
Other: Advanced HDT Participants will be required to complete Section A and D - But will not be scored on those sections. HDT Section E; 6-7 Obstacles; 12-15 km including A & D sections.
Level: Training: 3 Sections; Distance: 8-12 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary: 3 Sections; Distance: 8-14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate:3 Sections; Distance: 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles

Cones

Footing: Grass
Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other: HDT Clearance 20-30 cm
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. Monday, October 25, World Championship competitor Larry Poulin 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
Accommodations: 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, www.crowncranch.com; LaHacienda de Sonoita, Sonoita, 520-455-5308 www.haciendasonoita.com; Rain Valley B&B, Elgin, 520-456-2911; 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 www.patagoniaaz.com
Camping On Grounds: Yes, details: No hook-ups available on-site, no open fires allowed.
Camping Off Grounds: Hook-ups available at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (2 miles), 520-455-5553.
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.