Katydid Combined Driving Event 2009
Schedule
Preliminary Competitors please note we will be using Test #2
Tentative Time Schedule (.pdf)
November 6-8, 2009
Entries Open: September 1 Closed: October 1
Special Qualifications: Tandem Challenge
Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single, Pairs, Tandem, Multiples, Horses and Ponies
Mail Entries to Organizer: Peggy Dils 299 Langdon Road, Aiken SC. 29805; H:803-642-3216; C:803-295-6785; e-mail:Dilsailken@aol.com
Officials
President of the Jury: Dr Franz Vetter, Germany; Ground Jury: Sarah Mullins, Ireland Shelly Temple, USA; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Ed Young USA Course Designer: Barry Hunter, UK; Veterinarian: Aiken Equine; Phone: 803-648-0430
EMT Service: on ground
Fees
Entry/Class Fees: $175; Post Entry Fees: $250; Entry Fee Refund Policy: None after closing date, before closing date entry fee will be returned with a written withdrawal sent to secretary less $75 office fee; Stall Fee: $150; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: none after closing date; Other Fees: $35 Sat dinner
Make Checks Payable to: Katydid Driving LLC
Tentative Schedule
Stable Opens: Tues. 9 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Wed. 2 pm; Vet Check: Thurs. am; Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs. pm; Presentation: on the move; Dressage: Fri. 9 am. If entries warrant Advanced and Intermediate may do dressage on Thurs. Entries will be advised. Marathon: Sat. 9 am ; Cones: Sun. 9 am; Social Events: Sat. Competitors party 6 pm. Some awards may be given.
Dressage
Test(s): Preliminary Test 6 and Test 5 for Tandem: Intermediate Test 1; Advanced FEI Test 9 for Single horse and pony; FEI 10 For Pony Pairs and Teams FEI 8B for Horse Pairs, FEI 8A for Horse Teams
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Both Grass
Dressage Start Order: Maybe drawn by random coputer generation at the discretion of the organizing committee
Marathon
Terrain: grass track some sand, dirt roads level
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 8-14 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 3 Sections; 8- 15km; 6-7 Obstacles
Level: Advanced; 3 Sections; 12-17 km; 7-8 Obstacles
Cones
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Both Grass
Course: standard track per USEF and ADS rules. 70m x 120m with the length of the course between 500 and 800m.
Other Information
Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date Health Certificate for out of state horses and any other health requirements competitors will be notified. Passports required for USEF entries.
Stabling Information: NEW STABLE AREA follow signs. Tent Stabling stalls are temporary with frame and canvas doors.
Competitor Day Parking:$50 for the event.
Entry Requirements: Competitors may participate more than once, at the discretion of the Organizer and if the schedule permits. The second entry MUST be classified separately (different Level) or as Hors Concours, in which case the HC entry MUST be driven after the competing entry. Grooms may compete on more than one vehicle in Dressage and Cones
Misc. Show info: golf carts available contact the secretary to make arrangements
All Dogs must be on a leash or will be held for $ by the Aiken ASPCA. COMPETITOR DAY PARKING $50; for the event include fee with entry.
Awards Offered: Trophy and 1-6 place ribbons will be awarded. Some special awards
Food Available on the Grounds: yes from November 4 to the end of show 7 am. – 4 pm.
Accommodations: all hotels are within 15 miles of show. Fairfield Inn, 803 6487808; Hampton Inn, 803 648-2525; Sleep Inn, 803 644 9900; Holiday Inn Express, 803-648-0999; Hotel Aiken, 803 648-4265; Annie’s Inn B & B, 803 649-6836
Camping On Grounds: Yes, please note, Limited 30 amp hook up for camping $200. Without hook up $50. Please make RESERVATIONS with the SECRETARY.
Make separate check payable to Katydid Driving LLC
Off Grounds: Yes, Call secretary for information.
Directions to Show: from the east: Exit 39 on I-20 Take US 178 south until flashing light. Turn right onto SC 113 and follow into Wagener bear right onto SC 302. Shortly after the traffic light in Wagener bear right to stay on SC 302. At the stop sign, continue straight on to Aiken State Park Road for approx 6 miles. farm will be on the right. From the West Exit 22 on I-20 follow into Aiken and turn left onto SC 118 (truck route). Turn left on US 78 and follow approx. 12 miles. Turn left at the sign to Aiken State Natural Area
on to State Park Road. Go Approx. 1 mile Farm is on the left. From the south: Take I-95 to US 278 to US 78 In the town of Windsor, turn right at the sigh to Aiken State Natural Area and go approx. 1 mile on State park road. Farm is on the left.