SPORTING DAYS FARM

Modified Sunday, March 05, 2006 09:17 AM
DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW, COMBINED TESTS, FIELD HUNTER TESTS,& XC SCHOOLING

 3549 Charleston Hwy

                                                 Aiken, South Carolina 29801   www.sportingdaysfarm.com

 

Dressage Show Classes:
1. Training Level Test 1        5. First Level Test 1        9. Second Level Test 1
2. Training Level Test 2        6. First Level Test 2      10. Second Level Test 2
3. Training Level Test 3        7. First Level Test 3      11. Second Level Test 3
4. Training Level Test 4        8. First Level Test 4      12. Second Level Test 4   13. Test of Choice
Test of Choice scored on the Danish system. Dressage tests may be found at www.equestrian.org
Combined Tests and 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"
Field Hunter Tests: Tests involve courses over fences scored 1-10 on each fence and Collective marks for gaits & style of jumping. Levels offered: 1'6"; 1'9"; 2'3"; 2'6"; 2'9"; 3'0"; 3'3"; 3'6"; 3'9"; 4'0"; 4'3"; 4'6"; 4'9"; 5'0". Tests and more Information can be found on www.sportingdaysfarm.com
XC Schooling after Competiton till 5:00PM
Send Entries To: Sporting Days Farm, Mary Coldren, Secretary, 3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801
(803)649-7075, (302)547-0695  all faxes (803) 648-0701
Email: sdaikenht@aol.com     http://www.sportingdaysfarm.com

Org: Joannah Hall Glass, 803 648 0100  cell (610) 613-2010 (same as above)
ENTRIES: Dressage Only Entries: $25.00
COMBINED TESTS: $35.00
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING & FIELD HUNTER TESTS: $15.00.
XC School post Competiton till 6:00PM      $30 to entrants and $45 to non - entrants
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. In Full Fifteen Days Before Competition less $15 Office Fee; After 15 days prior to competition only if space filled by waiting list less $25 Office Fee.
Non Competing Horses: May come on the grounds for a $15.00 fee and must sign Release and wear Special Piney.
AWARDS:  Ribbons
STARTING TIMES: Will be posted http://www.sportingdaysfarm.com by 5:00 pm Wednesday prior to competitions
STABLING/VETERINARIAN: New 30 Stall barn on grounds – First night, $50/stall includes 2 bags shavings, $15/stall for additional nights. Additional bedding/hay/feed MUST be pre-ordered.  Send separate $25 'clean stall deposit' check payable to SDF HT, refundable by mail if stall deemed stripped clean. Veterinarian: #’s will be available from Secretary. Farrier: Marty Bryant (803) 819-0660.

FEED STORES: 1 Mile East Aiken Eqine Complex  3789 Charleston Hwy 803 641 0644, 6 Miles West Aiken Farm Supply, 1933 Park Ave 803 649 2987 and 7 Miles West, Aiken Saddlery and Supply, 1044 E. Pine Log Rd, 803 649 6583
ACCOMMODATIONS: For Competitor discount rates, mention "Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials" at the following Host Hotels: 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; Annie's Inn B&B 2 mi. (803)649-6836 . 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 19 & take 19 south to Town Center. From North-exit I-20 at exit 22 & take Rte 1 South to Town Center. At Town Center go left on Richland Ave., (US Rte. 78 East) go approx. 7 miles to event entrance on left. Watch Hwy. 78 to right as it splits from 4 lane Rt. 302 about 1 mile from Town Center.

DRESSAGE TESTS: 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.

Combined Tests & Horse Trials: Amoeba 2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm – Jumps 18"; Tadpole 2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm– Jumps 2’3"; Beginner Novice 2006 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm – Jumps 2’3"; Novice 2006 USEF Novice Test A-Sm – Jumps 2’11"; Training 2006 USEF Training Test A-Sm. – Jumps 3’3"; OP-2006 USEF Preliminary 2006 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm – Jumps 3’7"; Intermediate 2006 USEF Intermediate Test A-Sm – Jumps 3’9"; Advanced 2006 USEF Advanced Test A-Std. – Jumps 3’11".
OTHER INFORMATION: a) Cross-country course closed except on scheduled schooling days or $200 minimum to open on alternate day. 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. USDF & USEA Rules will apply, Safety Vests and Medical Armbands must be worn for XC Schooling. 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.
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