Great Oaks Horse Driving Trial (Formerly Georgia Int'l CDE)

Great Oaks Farm, 2836 Mount Carmel Rd, Newmn, GA

April 25-26, 2009 Rating ADS

Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: Jan. 5 Entries Closed: April 1

Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary

Classes: Singles, Pairs; Multiples: VSE, Pony, Horse

Prize List? No

Organizer: Mary Deatherage, 7584 Old Madison Pike, Apt 513, Huntsville, AL 35806; H: 256-964-1999; W: 256-313-5344; C:678-360-1359; Fax: 256-964-1999; e-mail: deatheragem@bellsouth.net or deatheragem@bellsouth.net

Secretary: TBA

Mail Entries to: Organizer

OFFICIALS

President of the Jury: Marcie Quist
Ground Jury: N/A
President of Appeals: TBA
Technical Delegate: Penny Nicely; Course Designer: TBD; Veterinarian: Jason McClendon; Phone: 770-252-6860; EMT Service: TBA

FEES

Entry/Class Fees: $140; Post Entry Fees: $50, Additional Space Avail; Entry Fee Refund Policy: All fees before closing, less $20; after closing, all fees less $50 with vet or doctor's certificate; Stall Fee: $150 includes 2 bags shavings; tack stall $80 (venue permits working from trailer if desired); Stall Deposit: $25 Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Same as entry policy

Other Fees: Trailer-in competitors are allowed. May not remain overnight without a stall. Day-use fee: $20 Make Checks Payable to: GICDE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Stable Opens: Thurs as needed - contact organizer (678-360-1359) if arriving before Fri to ensure stall is ready; Office Opens: Fri at noon; Vet Check: N/A Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 4/24 at 3pm; Presentation: On the Move; Dressage: Sat 4/25 at 9am; Marathon: Sun 4/26 at 9am; Cones: Sat, following dressage;

Social Events: Welcome supper after course walk - free; Sunday lunch while awaiting awards - free; Blind Navigator competition on Sat. afternoon - free entry!

DRESSAGE

Test: Training Test #3, Presentation on the Move; Prelim Test 4, Presentation on the Move.

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass/Grass

Other Dressage Info: VSE dressage arena will be 20m x 40m IF there are 5 or more VSE entries, otherwise will be in a full-size arena

MARATHON

Terrain: Flat, some hills, potential water crossing; grass and dirt

Level: Training; 1 Section; 4-6 km; 5 Obstacles

Level: Preliminary; 1 Section; 5-7 m; 6 Obstacles

Other: Marathon is one section only - Section E

CONES

Ring /Warm-up area Footing: Grass/ Grass

Clearance for each division per ADS rules.

Other: L or U possible; ZigZag, Serpentine or Bridge as appropriate to level

OTHER INFORMATION

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date

Stabling Information: Tent stalls with doors

Misc. Show info: If less than 5 VSE entries, VSE entries will be incorporated in the normal divisions and VSE dressage will be held in the 40m x 80m arena. 5 or more VSE entries, then the class will be separate and dressage for VSEs will be in the 20m x 40m arena.
Competitors Welcome party Friday evening following course walk and Awards Luncheon courtesy of Georgia Carriage Driving Association.
Course walk Friday afternoon around 3 pm. ATVs, bicycles, golf carts, vehicles allowed. No golfcart rentals available.

Beginner and novice drivers: The GOHDT Mentor program will be available! Please let organizer know with entry and you'll be paired with an experienced driver to allow you to get information and questions answered! Experienced drivers - if you are interested in being a mentor, please let organizer know with entry.

Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 910) Yes; Entry requirements: prior coordination with organizor. Prefer multiple entries to be in different divisions or classes for scheduling. If two entries are in the same class, second entry must go HC. If in different divisions, both may compete.

Awards Offered: Ribbons to Sixth place.

Food Available on the Grounds: Friday dinner and Sunday lunch provided by the GCDA. Saturday lunch is catered. Restaurants are close to hotels.

Accommodations: Hotels are at the I-85/Bullsboro Dr area. Holiday Inn Express (770) 251-2828; La Quinta Inn (770) 502-8430; Comfort Inn (770) 502-8688. Others available.

Camping on Grounds: Yes, Limited space is available for self-contained camping. No hook-ups/dump available. Fee is $20 per night, and reservations are required.

Directions to Show: From I-85S, take Exit 47 Bullsboro/GA-34. Proceed West on Bullsboro. Turn right at GA-34-BYP/Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd. Continue approximately 5.5 miles. Welcome Rd is on the left on a long sweeping left turn - watch for it! Turn left on Welcome Rd. Left at the stop sign - rhis keeps you on Welcome Rd. Go approx 4 miles to Mt Carmel Rd on right. Right on Mt Carmel. Show ground is on left about 2 miles. Detailed map will arrive wirh competitor welcome package.