Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event
May 16-17-18, 2008
Gayla Driving Center Georgetown, Kentucky


Rating:
ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Forms

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate
Classes: Singles; Pony, Horse  Pair; Pony, Horse  Tandem; Pony, Horse  Four-in-hand; Pony, Horse
Entries Open: March 1, 2008       
Entries Close: May 2, 2008
Prize List? No
Special Qualifications
: Drivers may compete twice if schedule can accommodate. Second entry must compete HC. Navigators may ride with more than one entry.
Organizers:
  Debbie Banfield,
  3329 Cynthiana Rd.
  Georgetown, KY 40324
  Phone: (502) 863-5113
  Fax: (502) 867-0081
email: gayla3329@aol.com
Secretary :
  Leslie C. Hernandez
  3329 Cynthiana Rd.
  Georgetown, KY 40324
  Phone: (502) 570-5774
  Cell: (502) 867-3098
  Email: pnydrvrs20@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

OFFICIALS:
President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke
Ground Jury: Chester Weber, Andy Marcoux     President of Appeals: N/A
Appeals Jury: N/A      Technical Delegate: Ian Moller
Course Designer: Richard Niccoll  
Veterinarian:
John W. Poe, D.V.M.

FEES:
Entry Fee: $125.00; Post Entry Fee: $150.00;
Entry Refund Policy
: Entry fee only with vet and/or medical certificate after closing date;
Stall Fee
: $115.00 (Thursday / Sunday & includes I bag shavings);
Early & Late Stabling: $25.00 per stall per night.

Stall Deposit:
none   Stall Refund Policy: Stall fee is non-refundable
Other Fees: Saturday night competitors party: $25.00, Camping fee $10.00 per night, Golf car rental seats 2 people $210.00, seats 4 people $280.00 Must be ordered in advance - price good for the entire weekend.
ADS Non Membership Fee $30.00
Please include a copy of your ADS membership card.
Make Check Payable to: Gayla Bluegrass C.D.E.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Stabling Open: 5/15 Thursday at 9:00 AM; Secretary's Office: 5/16 Friday at 1:00 p.m.;
Course Walk & Briefing:
5/16 Friday 4:00 p.m.;
Vet Check
: On the move during Dressage.;
Presentation:
On the move during Dressage;
Dressage: 5/17 Saturday at 8:30 AM; Safety Check 15 min. prior.
Marathon:
5/18 Sunday at 8:30 AM; Safety Check 15 min. prior;
Cones
: 5/17 Saturday following Dressage
Social Events: 5/16 Friday Welcoming Party immediately following the course walk, 5/17 Saturday Night Competitors Party in conjunction with Silent Auction to benefit The United States Driving for the Disabled, Cocktails 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM, 5/18 Sunday Awards Party after the completion of the scoring


DRESSAGE INFORMATION:
Dressage Tests: Training: 1994 Test #4; Preliminary: 1994 Test #3; Intermediate: 2005 Test #4;
Vet Check and Presentation will be on the move. Four-in-hands and Tandems will be in a 40 X 100 ring; There will be a mandatory Safety Check 15 minutes prior to your Dressage Test.
Arena: Grass
Warm up arena: Grass

MARATHON INFORMATION:
Type of Terrain: Mowed course in gently rolling Bluegrass hay fields, some private gravel road, may have a small creek crossing. There will be a mandatory Safety Check 15 minutes prior to your start time.
Level: Training: 3 sections, Approximately 10 km, 5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary: 3 sections, Approximately 12 km, 6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate: 3 sections; Approximately 14 km, 6 Obstacles


CONES INFORMATION:
Level: Training: 40 cm clearance; Single/Pair 180 mpm Tandem/Four-in-hand 170 mpm
Level: Preliminary: 35 cm clearance; Single/Pair 200 mpm Tandem/Four-in-hand 190 mpm
Level: Intermediate; 30 cm clearance; Single/Pair 200 mpm Tandem/Four-in-hand 210 mpm
                                                    GRASS ARENA

OTHER INFORMATION
Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 12 months; Both out of state
and Kentucky animals require health certificate.

Awards Offered:
Trophy & 1-6 ribbons
Best Dressage in each Division, Best Cones in each Division.
Best Marathon Preliminary;

Miscellaneous. Information:
Food on grounds. Temporary stabling w/ doors. All dogs must be on leash. Hay & bedding available on site. Golf Carts must be ordered in advance.

Accommodations:
Hampton Inn: 502-867- 4888; Super 8: 502-863-4888;
Winners Circle: 502-863-6500; Holiday Inn Express: 502-867-1648;
Microtel: 502-868-8000; Comfort Suites: 502-868-9500;
Best Western 502-868-0055; Fairfield Inn & Suites: 502-868-9955
All motels located in Georgetown 5.5 miles from show site
on Rt. 62, exit #126 off l- 75.

Camping Available:
Yes, off grounds, KY Horse Park Campground; 606-255-2690. Hook up available, 10 minutes from show grounds, Exit # 120 off l -75.

Directions:
From 1-75: Just north of Lexington exit #126 (Georgetown/Cynthiana Rt. 62),
From the North: Turn left off the exit ramp, go to the 4th stop light and turn right towards Oxford/Cynthiana, (still on route 62); The Gayla Driving Center is 3. 7 miles
on the right from that light at the Toyota plant.
From the South: Merge right off of the exit and go to the 3rd light, turn right
and the Gayla Driving Center is 3.7 miles on the right.
There will be a round Gayla Driving Center sign and a Horse Show sign hanging on a four black vinyl fence.
Come down our blacktop driveway, and the stabling will be on the left just past the quaint log-sided cottage. Give us a call if arriving late or have trouble finding us:
     Work-cell (Debbie or Dana)at (859) 333-7940, -or-
     Secretary (Leslie) at (502) 867-3098

 

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