Arena Driving Trial

 

Sunday, August 31, 2008

FINAL RESULTS POSTED! PHOTOS AVAILABLE!

 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 April 1, 2005, will be followed, with exceptions noted.

This clinic is proudly sponsored by Seminole Feed, providers of world-class premium horse feed, equine nutrition, and equine research. Seminole representatives will have their scale on hand at the event for weighing horses and carriages.

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. 40 cm clearance in cones. Gates A-B-C in hazards.
• Preliminary: Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed in hazards and cones course only. ADS ADT Prelim Test in dressage. 35 cm clearance in cones. Gates A-B-C-D  in hazards.
• Intermediate: Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed anywhere on course. ADS ADT Intermediate Test in dressage. 30 cm clearance in cones. Gates A-B-C-D-E in hazards.
• Advanced:  Four-wheeled vehicles. Cantering allowed anywhere on course. ADS ADT Advanced Test in dressage. 30 cm clearance in cones. Gates A-B-C-D-E-F in hazards

Officials:

Judge: Leslie O'Sullivan. Graduate of USDF "L" Program for judging. Bronze and Silver dressage medalist.  Train and teach in dressage.

Course Designer: John Porter

Technical Delegate/Show Organizer: Erika Matulich

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 clearances are 40 cm for training, 35 cm for prelim, and 30 cm for intermediate.

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

• 9:00 a.m. Volunteer briefing
• 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Walk Cones
• 9:20 a.m. First Safety Check
• 9:30 a.m. Dressage begins, immediately followed by cones.
• NOON LUNCH, Walk Hazards
• 1:30 p.m. Hazards (times for divisions approximate):
•  - 1:30: Training VSE
•  - 1:45: Training Pony
•  - 2:00: Training Horse
•  - 2:15: Prelim VSE
•  - 2:30: Prelim Pony
•  - 2:45: Prelim Horse

Volunteers Needed!

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

Volunteers needed:

Dressage scribe: Pam Roush

Safety Check/Wheel measurement: Earl Diemer

Cones Timers: Susan Diemer

Cones Steward: Dave Blackwelder

Cones Setters: Roxanne Gerry, Mr Yenter, _____

Hazard observers Roxanne Gerry, ______, ______

Hazard timers Mr .Yenter

Fees

• $45 per entry. Entries are limited and close (by postmark) on August 15. Post entry fee (if space available) is $60. No refunds after closing date unless your space is filled.
• $15 paddock fee per day 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (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)
• $15 per night camping fee if you require water/electricity. If self-contained, no fee. CAMPING IS FULL
• $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 16 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 IS FULL

Camping: Kathy Maxwell, Sue Morris, Lyn Brooks, Roxanne Gerry, Mary Yenter

Photos available from Omar G. Photos at www.omargphotos.com  813-9696-3956

View your proofs and order online!

 

ARENA DRIVING TRIAL SUMMARY RESULTS										08/31/08
Division	Competitor Name	Dressage	Dressage	Cones	Cones	D + C	D + C	Hazard	Hazard	TOTAL	Final
Number		Score	Place	Score	Place	Score	Place	Score	Place		Place
Training VSE
121	Mary Yenter / Duke			0.00		0.00		0.00	0	0.00
122	Kathy Russell / Paint by Number	49.01	2	86.96	1	135.97	1	26.32	1	162.29	1
123	Eryn Hargreaves / Spanky	44.27	1	93.94	2	138.21	2	26.58	2	164.79	2
130	Craig Gordon / Jack	62.63	3	208.42	3	271.05	3	73.07	3	344.12	3
Prelim VSE
124	Brenda Anderson / Bluey	47.90	2	65.55	2	113.45	2	27.79	2	141.24	2
125	Mary Yenter / Stormy	36.47	1	55.05	1	91.52	1	26.83	1	118.35	1
Training Pony
126	Cheryl Cearly / Ollie	52.43	4	118.40	4	170.83	4	27.65	3	198.48	4
127	Ron Barnett / Khatar Alee	39.54	2	71.90	1