Combined Tests & Dressage Schooling Show

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Opening Date: August 12  Closing Date: September23

Judge:Tracey Smith Oliver Send Entries to: Ross', 1350 Decatur RD, Fairfield, Va 24435 540.348.1152

1a . All Divisions of CT =$48.00. to include Special Fees. Save $5.00 - Enter Two consecutive levels, same horse/same, immediate family discount (eg. mother/daughter, sisters, father/daughter, etc.), Pony Club, 4-H with membership card.

1)Green, 2) Advance Green 3) Beginner Novice, 4) Novice, 5) ON, 6) Training ?7) OT, 8) Prelim., 9) OP, 10) Inter , all dressage tests will be ridden in a small arena b.) Draw checks to VHT-CMS c) refunds: before closing date all, after closing date put toward another of the Fest 2008 show only. NO shows- no credit, no refund. Post entries available when scratches occur. d) negative Coggins required within 12 months.

1b. All Dressage Show Entries=$21.00. ALL NEW USEF 2007 DRESSAGE TESTS, same "Special Fees" apply for dressage as for CT.  Green, Novice, Training Test can be found on our website. USEF/USDF 2007: Intro/Training/First 1. All USEF/USEA 2006 Eventing Tests, your choice of test N-I. Entries will be split or combined, should entries warrant. All tests will be ridden in a small arena.

2. Tentative Time Schedule: 8:00 am Combined Test dressage, 10:00 Stadium. Dressage Show entries approx. 1:00.

3. Awards: 6 Ribbons in CT & Dressage.

4. Starting times: available on www.vahorsetrials.com Thursday before or by phone between 6 and 9 pm only

5. Stabling: None on grounds. Should you need stabling, please call ahead 540 348-1152, and it can be arranged.

6. Directions:From Charlottesville: Take I-64 West to I-81 South. Take the first exit once you get on I-81 which is Route 262. From Rt. 262, take the Rt. 254 exit and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Rt. 254 turns into Rt. 42 after Buffalo Gap. Stay on Rt. 42 through Craigsville and Goshen. In Millboro Springs, Rt. 42 continues left at the Citgo Station.Take this left. The main entrance to Camp Mont Shenandoah is 1.5 miles on the right. Take the next right hand turn after the main entrance, approximately .25 miles down Rt. 42.

From Lexington: Take I-64 West to the Goshen Exit At the end of the exit ramp, go right. At the first intersection in less than 1/2 a mile, take a left. In another 1/2 mile, take a right onto Brattons Run. Stay on this road for approximately 10 miles until it dead ends in into Rt. 39 in Goshen. Go left onto Rt. 39. Take this until it deadends (by the Mill Creek Cafe, no longer in business) and go left onto Rt. 39 West/Rt. 42 South. In 8 miles at the town of Millboro Springs,go left following Rt. 42 South. The main entrance to Camp Mont Shenandoah is 1.5 miles on the right. Take the next right hand turn after the main entrance, approximately .25 miles down Rt. 42.

From Staunton: Take Rt. 254 West out of town. Rt. 254 turns into Rt. 42 after Buffalo Gap. Stay on Rt. 42 through Craigsville and Goshen. In Millboro Springs, Rt. 42 continues left at the Citgo Station. Take this left. The main entrance to Camp Mont Shenandoah is 1.5 miles on the right. Take the next right hand turn after the main entrance, approximately .25 miles down Rt. 42.

From Roanoke: From I-81get on Rt. 220 north to Clifton forge, In Clifton Forge, get on I-64 East ( follow signs - it is well marked. Take first exit, which? is Rt 42. ( next exit after last Clifton Forge Exit). At the bottom of the exit ramp turn left toward Millsboro Springs. After approx 15 miles, you will pass Nimrod Hall on your left. Continue for another 2 miles to Camp Mont Shenandoah which will be on your left. If you come to the intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt 39 you have gone too far.

7. Dress: casual, must be neat and tidy with boots, breeches ASTM approved hardhat, body protecting vest & medical armbands (available at show) for all jumping phases.

8. Please NO DOGS.  Concessions available.

9.Level requirements: HT & CT dressage with jumping heights & speed.

Green: walk/trot, Intro Test B: Jumps 18?- 2?. 6-8 show jumping cross-rails, obstacles in an enclosed area.

AG (Advanced Green): 2006 Beginner Novice Test B: Jumps 2'-2'6" show jumping verticals and small gates 6 - 8 obstacles

BN:2006 Beginner Novice Test B:Jumps Max. 2'8".

NR/NH:2006 Novice Test A:? Jumps Max 2'11".

ON:2006 Novice Test B: Jumps Max 2'11".

TR/TH: 2006 Training Test A: Jumps Max 3'3".

OT: 2006 Training Test A: Jumps Max 3'3".

P:2006 Preliminary Test A: Jumps max 3'7".

OP: 2006 Preliminary Test B: Jumps max. 3'7".