November 17, 2007  (Saturday)
SPORTING DAYS FARM DRESSAGE, COMBINED TESTS & HORSE TRIALS
Aiken, South Carolina      www.sportingdaysfarm.com
Entries Close: November 12  ENTRY BLANK        WAIVER PAGE 

Dressage Only Entries: Test of Choice, Dressage tests may be found at www.equestrian.org
Combined Tests Max Height:T-3’3”; N-2’11”; BN-2’7”; Tadpole-2’3” & Amoeba-18”.
Clear Round Jumping Heights: A-3’11”; I-3’9”; P-3’7”; T-3’3”; N-2’11”; BN-2’7”; Tadpole-2’3” & Amoeba 18"
Horse Trial Levels & Max Heights: PT, OT, JTR, STR 3’3”; ON, JNR, SNR 2’11”; BN 2’7”; Tadpole 2’3" & Amoeba 18"- 21"
XC Schooling for competitors after Competition till 5:00PM

Send Entries To: Sporting Days Farm, Mary Coldren, Secretary, 3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801
(302)547-0695 prior to Oct 25, all faxes (803) 648-0701.  (803)649-7075 after October 25,
Email: sdaikenht@aol.com http://www.sportingdaysfarm.com
TD: TBA Dressage TBA:
CD:XC/SJ: Joannah Glass  Org: Joannah Hall Glass, cell (610) 613-2010 (same as above)

ENTRIES: Dressage Only Entries: $22.00 Combined Tests: $30.00 Clear Round Jumping: $15.00. Horse Trial Levels: T - $90.00, N - $85.00, BN - $80.00, Tadpole & Amoeba $70.00. XC School post Competition for competitors till 5:00PM $30 (Note change 11/4)

Draw checks to SDFHT or Sporting Days Farm H.T. Will only be accepted when accompanied by copies of the horses current negative Coggins Test, full payment of entry fees with the entry form and releases properly executed and signed. Management Reserves the Right to limit entries, to add or divide classes, to add or substitute judges or make whatever changes are required by circumstances to the competition specifications herein. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis. If oversubscribed, multiple rides may be limited—please indicate order of preference.
Changes: Must be in writing. Will be accepted up until 7 days prior to competition, after that only substitutions if compatible with time schedule. Each change will cost $15.00. It is recommended fee be sent prior to competition so packet can be collected without waiting.

Refunds: No Rain Date or Entry Refund should weather shut down competition. Before November 10 less $15 Office Fee after only if space filled by waiting list.  Non Competing Horses: May come on the grounds for a $15.00 fee and must sign Release and wear Special Bridle Number.

Non-Competing Horses:   May come on the grounds for a $15.00 fee and must sign a release and wear a special bridle number.

TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE: Fri: 3:00PM XC course open. Sat: Dressage-8:00 am; Show jumping-9:00 am; Cross-country-10:00 am. 

AWARDS: Prizes & Ribbons
STARTING TIMES: Will be posted http://www.sportingdaysfarm.com by 5:00pm Wed. November 14, 2007

STABLING/VETERINARIAN: Advise using local farms – see website for list. Limited # on grounds – First night, $45/stall includes 2 bags shavings, $15/stall for additional nights. Additional bedding/hay/feed MUST be pre-ordered by Tuesday, Nov13. Send separate $25 'clean stall deposit' check payable to SDF HT, refundable by mail if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarian: On Call.  #’s will be available from Secretary. Farriers not on site: call: Miguel Berdie 803 979 0728 or Marty Bryant (803) 819-0660 or Darren Huesler 803 215 3278.
ACCOMMODATIONS: For Competitor discount rates, mention “Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials” at the following Host Hotels: Country Inn & Suites, 3270 Whiskey Road, Aiken 803 649 4265, 6.3mi; Annie’s B&B-2 mi. (803) 649-6836.  The Hotel Aiken -7 mi. (803) 648-4265 (877) 817 6690; Holiday Inn Express -8 mi. (803) 648-0999; The Days Inn Downtown -7.3 mi. (803)649-5524. Further info from Aiken Chamber of Commerce, (803) 648-0405. Camper Hook-ups: Limited – book early $40.00 plenty of primitive $10.00
DIRECTIONS: [Aiken is North of Augusta, GA & South of Columbia, SC]. ]. From South-exit I-20 at exit 18 & take 19 south (right) to second light left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South about 5mi go left on Hwy 118 (Rutland Dr) cross Hwy 302 and go left on Hwy 78.. Note: From Town center About 1 mile from town center Hwy 78 exits to the right (was a fork in the road)  From the West SDF is on the left  2.5mi from Montmorenci Fire Co.  From the East SDF is on the right 1.3mi past Oakwood Elementary School.
DRESSAGE: Note Changes 11/4.  Amoeba USEF 2006 Beg. Novice Test A; Tadpole USEF 2006 Beg Novice Test A; Beginner Novice USEF 2006 Beg. Novice Test B; Novice USEF 2006 Nov. Test A; Training USEF 2006 Training Test A; Preliminary USEF 2006 Preliminary Test A; Intermediate USEF 2006 Intermediate Test A; Advanced USEF 2006 Advanced Test A.  Dressage Only Entries Test of Choice for Ribbons through 4th place based on Danish System 76%-85% First, 66%-75% Second & so on. First Level and up in Standard Arena, Training and below in Small Arena.  Arenas: Grass on sandy soil, or sand, no mud.
CROSS-COUNTRY: Approximate distances: T-1200 m @ 450 mpm. N-1100 m @ 375 mpm. BN-1000 m @ 350 mpm, Tadpole & Amoeba – 900m @ 300 mpm,. All courses: T/N-Average, for horses with some experience at this level. Banks, ditches & water at all levels (optional water for BN, Tadpole & Amoeba).
COMBINED TESTS:  Note Changes 11/4.

Amoeba USEF 2006 Beg. Novice Test A – Jumps 18”-21"; Tadpole USEF 2006 Beg Novice Test A – Jumps 2’3”; Beginner Novice USEF 2006 Beg. Novice Test B – Jumps 2’7”; Novice USEF 2006 Nov. Test A – Jumps 2’11”; Training USEF 2006 Training Test A – Jumps 3’3”; Preliminary USEF 2006 Preliminary Test A – Jumps 3’7”; Intermediate USEF 2006 Intermediate Test A – Jumps 3’9”; Advanced USEF 2006 Advanced Test A – Jumps 3’11”.
10) OTHER INFORMATION: a) Cross-country course closed except on scheduled schooling days. b) Divisions further divided or combined if entries warrant. c) Food on grounds. d) Dogs must be leashed. If captured, $25 freedom fine. Braiding discouraged. USEA Rules will apply, Safety Vests and Medical Armbands must be worn for XC. Turtlenecks or long sleeved shirts with collar may be worn in lieu of Jackets. Jodhpur boots and/or gaiters allowed in lieu of riding boots. Inappropriate clothing (loud colors, excessive fringe etc) can be penalized at the Dressage Judges discretion.
 

                         Sporting Days Farm Schooling Show Entry Form
                            3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC 29803
                         www.sportingdaysfarm.com sdaikenht@aol.com
Secretary: Mary Coldren, - 803 649 7075; mcoldren@epix.net or sdaikenht@aol.com
Organizer: Joannah Glass, 803 648 0100, fax 803 648 0701, sdaikenht@aol.com

Rider's: ________________________________________________________________________ DOB Jr __________ Sr _____

Highest Level Ridden: ____________________________________________or

Previous Experience: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Street: ____________________________________ Town: ___________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _________

Telephone: _____________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Horse: ____________________________________ Breed _________ Height _________ Color ________Sex __________ Age _____

Highest Level Competed:__________________________________________________________________________________or

Previous Experience and Training:_________________________________________________________________________________

Owner's Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Town: _______________________ State: _____________Zip_____________

CLASS NAME _______________________________________________ AMOUNT $______________

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TOTAL ENCLOSED $_______________

Please give us a brief history of your equestrian experience along with a brief history of your horse’s experience.

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Thank you and Good Luck