2009 Hickory Knoll Combined Driving Event

Omnibus Information

This information is available in the Prize List as well

Site Address: Hickory Knoll Farm, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Date: July 17 and 18, 2010

Rating:  ADS

Entry Form:  use ADS Combined Driving form or online form at hickoryknoll.net

Entries Open: March 1, 2010   

Entries Close: July 10, 2010 or when full

Method of Accepting Entries:  Limited to sixty entries. Former competitors have reserved spots until June 15.  New entries accepted by date of postmark. Early entry date encouraged.

Special Qualifications: All competitors must be ADS members. Disabled drivers, youth and first time  competitors are strongly encouraged to enter.  Site is wheelchair accessible in all regards.

Levels/Divisions:  Training, Preliminary and Intermediate

Classes:  VSE (training only),  Single Horse, Single Pony, Pair Horses/Tandem, Pair Ponies/Tandem (Training, Preliminary and Intermediate)

Organizers:  Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc.

Secretary or Contact:  John Freiburger, 5438 Highway M, Fitchburg, WI  53575; Barn: 608-835-7473; W: 608-835-0001; Cell: 608-212-0804; Email: frei@chorus.net;

Mail entry to:  Secretary

Officials:

President of the Jury: Rochelle Temple, USA;  
Ground Jury:  Susan Mott, Canada
Technical Delegate:  Kenneth Mott, Canada 
Course Designer:  John Freiburger & Fred McGibbon  
Veterinarian:  Irongate Equine 608-333-4070 
Farrier: Robert Hathaway
Safety: Fitchburg EMS/ATV Rescue
Incident Chief: Gary Heiberling

Fees:

Entry Fee:  $90;   
Post Entry Fee:  $100;  
Entry Refund Policy:  If there is a waiting list, competitor can have their entry refunded less $25 office fee  
Stall Fee:  $85 includes bedding;
Stall Deposit: none;  
Stall Refund Policy:  same as entry;  
Other Fees:   show from trailer $100 per competitor, reservations required  
Checks Payable to: Hickory Knoll Foundation Inc.

Tentative Schedule:

Stabling Open:  Wednesday  4:00 
Secretary's Office Open:  Thursday noon 
Vet Check:   no first inspection 
Course Walk & Briefing:  Fri. 4:30 p.m.  
Safety checks:   Sat. 8:00a.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. 
Dressage:  Sat. 8:15 a.m.  followed by Cones: Sat. 8:30
Marathon:  Sun. 8:00 a.m. 
Social Events:  Friday Social 5:30 Sunday Awards Party: 3:30

Dressage Information:

Dressage Tests:  Training: Test  2; Preliminary: Test 3   Intermediate Test 4

Ring/Warm Up Area Footing: line fine 80 m fenced arena, grass 100m chain arena,  grass warm-up area.  VSEs will use 80m arena

Other Dressage Info: VSE will use 80 meter arena

Marathon Information:

Type of Terrain:   Section A:1 k asphalt, then grass trails and farm roads, one hill may challenge small ponies, one area of intermediate trail is stony, VSE 2K asphalt

Section D: asphalt road, slight downgrade for part, No D section for VSE

Section E:  grass trails and lanes, VSE 4 obstacles, Training & Preliminary 5 obstacles, Intermediate 6 obstacles 
    
Cones Information:

Footing: Grass
Clearance: Training: Clearance track plus 40cm/ Preliminary and VSE Training: Clearance track plus 35cm/Intermediate: Clearance track plus 30cm

General Rules:
 
1. The Hickory Knoll Combined Driving Event is approved by  the American Driving Society and every class offered will be conducted and judged in accordance with ADS rules.
 
2. The HKCDE Committee reserves the right to decline any entry or return any entry fee before or during the competition without being liable for compensation.  Classes may be dropped or combined if entries are too small.
 
3. Wisconsin requires Coggins testing.  Please mail a copy of your 2010 test with your entry.
 
4. Under no condition shall a bridle be removed from a horse while it is put to a vehicle.  Failure to comply will incur elimination.
 
5. Ribbons will be awarded to six places in each class.
 
6. Whips must not allow anyone who has not signed an ADS waiver to ride on the vehicle at any time.  A responsible horse person shall be on the box at all times when the competing whip must dismount.
 
7. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
 
8. Disabled drivers will be accommodated and are encouraged to compete.  Please inform the Committee of your needs with your entry. All facilities are wheelchair accessible.
 
9. Only ADS members may enter.  Please send a copy of your  membership card with your entry.
 
10. See the ADS Rule Book for general information. VSEs should review Appendix H

11. Entries are not complete until all forms have been completed.  As a waiting list is expected, please mail only complete forms.

12. Grooms may ride on the vehicle from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 14.  Single pony and horse drivers must be 14 and pair and four drivers 16 years of age. (Article 910)

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements:   Neg. Coggins test drawn after Feb. 1, 2010 for all,  Interstate Health Certificate as required for out-of state animals

Stabling Information: Temporary stalls located in tents, all competitors must take stalls unless given permission to show from trailer in advance. VSE(s) and small ponies may share a stall.

Grooms may navigate for two competitors, in different divisions if the schedule allows

Awards Offered:  Ribbons 1-6; Division Champion, Best Conditioned, Best Dressage

Misc. Show Info:  Friday greeting party after course walk; Sunday awards party.  Parties are free for whips and grooms.  Dogs must be on leash at all times and are not allowed in tents or pavilion. 

Entry Requirements:  Open to ADS members only, Second entry must be driven HC after first entry.  Navigators may go on course twice. All single animals must take stalls.  Show-from-trailer is limited and by reservation only.  Entry by first time and youth CDE competitors are strongly encouraged. 

Food Available on the Grounds: Yes: 

Accommodations:   Hampton Inn: 608-833-3511; Fairfield Inn: 608-831-1400; Courtyard by Marriott: 608-661-8100; Quality Inn & Suites: 608-274-7200 ; Country Inn & Suites 608-270-1900; Candlewood Suites (extended stay) 877-226-3539

Early Arrival: available by contacting Secretary for arrangements. Stalls or paddocks will be available for long distance arrivals earlier in the week as necessary.

Camping Available:   Yes, on grounds, limited hook-up, reservation required; call: 608-835-7473

Directions:

From Illinois: Take I-90 north to first Madison exit.  Go west on Hwy. 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually goes south), go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on exit ramp until you can turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go 2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm.
From Minneapolis: Take I-90 south to exit Hwy. 12/18 west which is well marked. Go west on 12/18 to Hwy. US 14 east (actually going south) go 6 miles to Oregon exit. Stay on the exit ramp until you turn right (west) on Hwy. M. Go  2 miles to Hickory Knoll Farm.
From Eastern Wisconsin: Take US 151 or I-94 to I-90 south then follow directions above. From Iowa:  Take US 151 to Verona. Exit at Hwy. PB, take PB right one block, then left (east) on M. Go 5 miles to stop sign. Continue straight 1/2 mile after stop sign to Farm.

Hickory Knoll Fund Inc. is a charitable foundation making grants in natural resource and equine education with a focus on access for the disabled.  Event  profits, if any,  remain with the foundation.  To help sponsor the event or the foundation, please email the secretary.