GRASS RIDGE CDE/HDT 2011
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Dates:  October 21, 22, 23, 2011

Entries taken August 25 thru Sept. 22.

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




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Grass Ridge CDE

October 21-23, 2011

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

Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Form
“A Celebration of the Southwest” – Saturday Night



Entries Open: August 25; Entries Closed: September 22
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Special Qualifications: N/A

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced HDT.
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Teams; Pony, Horse

Prize List? No

Organizer(s): Jamie O’Rourke, PO Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375; W: 610-486-0710; C: 484-832-4365; Fax: 610-486-6814; e-mail: grassridgecde@aol.com

Secretary: Same as above; e-mail: grassridgecde@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials
President of the Jury: Debbie Banfield (KY); Ground Jury: Jane Merritt (CA); Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy (KY); Course Designer: Jamie O’Rourke; 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 $50 processing fee prior to September 22, Entry - Only with vet or Doctor certificate; Copy of current ADS membership card must be included with Entry less $50 processing fee. 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 $35 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: 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, “A Celebration of the Southwest” Dinner – Saturday 6:30 pm; $35 per person, guests welcome, tickets are limited, please reserve.

Dressage
Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary Singles & Pairs: Test 6 (2005) POM; Four & Tandems; Test 5 (1994) POM; Intermediate: Test 2 (1994); Advanced Single Pony: Test 9 (2008) Revised - 2009; Pair & Team Ponies: Test 10; Single Horse: Test 9 (2008) Revised - 2009; Pair Horses: Test 8B; Team & Tandem Horses: Test 8A – Revised.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: Preliminary: 40 x 80 meter ring; Intermediate & Advanced: 40 x 100 meter ring.

Marathon
Terrain: Level to rolling dirt roads and farm fields
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 8-12 km km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8-14 km km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 12-15 km; 6-7 Obstacles
Other: Advanced must complete Sec A & D, but will not be timed or scored for these sections.

Cones
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 40-50 cm
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 35-45 cm
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 30-40 cm
Level: Advanced; Clearance: 20-30 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 of AZ.
Stabling Information: Temporary and permanent stabling on sight;1 bag shavings provided
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes
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.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes

Accommodations: Sonoita Inn, Sonoita 520-455-5935; Walker Guest Ranch, Sonoita 540-455-4631; Rainbows End Guest Ranch, Sonoita 520-455-0202; Crown C Ranch, Sonoita 520-455-5739, www.crownranch.com; La Hacienda de Sonoita, Sonoita 520-455-5309, www.haciendasonoita.com; Rain Valley B&B, Elgin 520-455-2911; Wabi Sabi Inn, 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: www.patagoniaaz.com.
Camping On Grounds: Yes; no hook-ups available on-site, no open fires allowed.
Camping Off Grounds: Hook-ups available at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (2 miles) 520-455-4799

Directions to Show: From I-10 go south on Highway 83 (Sonoita/Patagoina) 23 miles to left turn on to Curly Horse Road (1/2 way between mile marker 34 & 35) go 1 mile to Grass Ridge Farm on the right.