Arena Driving Trial

 

Sunday, September 13, 2009

 John Porter

 and Erika Matulich

 4909 Stanley Road

 Plant City, Florida 33565

 cypresskeep@starband.net

 (813) 982-2200 [phone] 

 (813) 982-9709 [fax]

Nearby Lodging to Cypress Keep:

 

What is an Arena Driving Trial?

An ADT is like a Combined Driving Event (CDE) except that there is no distance portion and all three activities (dressage, cones, hazards) take place in an arena. Additionally, the event is always in "marathon dress" and the same carriage may be used throughout the event. This event is great for VSEs (minis), ponies, horses, and multiples. This is a great way to “test drive” and practice for a CDE, and lots of fun for both beginners and experienced folks. The goal here is to have a great time and learn with your equine. American Driving Society (ADS) rules as of January 2009 will be followed, with exceptions noted.

Classes/Divisions

Equine Size: VSE/Small Pony (under 42"), Pony, Horse (any of these can be single or multiple)

Level of Difficulty:

• Training: This division is for beginners and novices AND ALL TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES. No cantering in any portion of the competition - walk and trot only. ADS ADT Training Test in dressage. Calling of the test allowed at training only for junior drivers. Gates A-B-C in hazards.
• Preliminary: Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed in hazards and cones course only. ADS ADT Prelim Test in dressage. Gates A-B-C-D  in hazards.
• Intermediate: Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed anywhere on course. ADS ADT Intermediate Test in dressage. Gates A-B-C-D-E in hazards.
• Advanced:  Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed anywhere on course. ADS ADT Advanced Test in dressage. Gates A-B-C-D-E-F in hazards

Officials:

Judge:  Margy Cox.

Course Designer: John Porter

Technical Delegate: Wendy Ying

Course/Event Information

Safety Check and Wheel Measurement will occur 10 minutes prior to your scheduled dressage time.

Dressage:  All tests are in marathon dress - safety helmet required.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the dressage tests.

Cones will immediately follow your dressage. Cones will be approximately 16-20 gates, and could include a serpentine, and will include either an "L" or a "U." Cones will be scored as FAULT as in CDEs, with an allowed time. Cones clearances are:

• VSE-Training Track width plus 35 cm
• Horse/Pony Training Track width plus 40 cm
• VSE-Preliminary Track width plus 30 cm
• Horse/Pony Preliminary Track width plus 35 cm
• VSE-Intermediate Track width plus 20 cm
• Horse/Pony Intermediate Track width plus 30 cm
• Horse/Pony Advanced Track width plus 20 cm
• Increase clearance by 10cm. for tandems and four-in-hands

Hazards will be in the arena. Two portable hazards will be set up and drivers will drive Hazard 1 and Hazard 2 in alphabetical gate order.  Drivers will then take a brief break while others in their class complete the hazards. Then drivers will drive the same two hazards (now indicated as Hazards 3 and 4) in  alphabetical gate order. Navigators can navigate for different drivers, and drivers can swap and become a navigator for someone else. Hardhats/safety helmets are required for both driver and navigator.

Tentative Schedule

• 8:30 a.m. Volunteer briefing
• 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Walk Cones
• 8:45 a.m. First Safety Check
• 9:00 a.m. Dressage begins, immediately followed by cones.
• NOON LUNCH, Walk Hazards
• 1:30 p.m. Hazards
•  - 1:30 Prelim Pony
•  - 2:00 Prelim Horse
•  - 2:15 Training VSE
•  - 2:30 Training Pony
•  - 3:00 Training Horse
• - 3:15 Intermediate Pony

Volunteers Needed!

Please bring along a spouse, friend, neighbor, or child (over age 12). Volunteers get fed lunch!

Volunteers needed:

Hospitality: Lauren Hammond

Dressage Steward: Kristin Jacobsma

Dressage scribe: Linda Gasparini

Safety Check/Wheel measurement: Wendy Ying

Cones Timers: Les Morris

Cones Steward: Dave Blackwelder

Cones Setters: Jack Martin, Kathy Russell

Hazard steward: Kristin Jacobsma

Hazard observers: Raymond Papp

Hazard timers: Patty Papp

Fees

• $40 per entry. Entries are limited and close (by postmark) on September 1. Post entry fee (if space available) is $60. No refunds after closing date unless your space is filled.
• $15 paddock fee per 12 hour period 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or $35 per weekend or any overnight stay (limited availability, reserve early) or tie to trailer (no fee). Bring your own shavings. Stabling is available 1 mile away - you can drive your horse to Cypress Keep - contact Debbie Hicks at deb@stonehill.org  813-982-9616.
• $7 lunch (volunteers free)
• $40 per weekend camping fee if you require water/electricity. If self-contained, no fee. (four slots available at CK, 2 slots at neighbors, please reserve by emailing or calling first before sending in fees)
• $0 vendor fee. Vendors are encouraged to come, but please confirm a space prior to arrival. 

Download Entry Forms in either PDF Format or Microsoft Word format.

Download additional Liability Release forms for other attendees

Safety Information and Rules

• Dress is casual "marathon" for the entire event.
• All members of your party must sign a liability release form, including drivers, navigators, grooms, guests, or assistants. Additional Liability Release forms can be downloaded by Clicking Here.
• All dogs/pets must be kept on a leash at ALL TIMES.
• All children under the age of 12 must have adult supervision at ALL TIMES.
• There is absolutely no smoking allowed within 25 feet of any paddock or stall, as well as the house and lanai area.
• Hardhats/safety helmets are required during the marathon and in the hazards, and are also required when driving at will throughout the property.

A COMPLETE Entry guarantees your slot - signed entry form, Coggins papers, and payment. Incomplete entries will receive lower priority.

* There are 20 paddocks available. You are also welcome to tie to your trailer for no charge during the day. Single day reservations have access to paddock at 7 a.m. and must vacate paddock by 7 p.m. Paddocks must be cleaned upon departure

Camping at CK (4): Sue Morris, Connie Amatucci, Linda Gasparini, _____

Camping at Guthrie's next door (2): _____, _____