ENTRY FORM
(All Competitor Forms and Checklist)

Entries must include all of the following:

1. Entry Form (2 pages, and be sure all fields are complete, including initials and signature!)
2. ADS Disclaimer
3. Copy of ADS card (or copy of renewal receipt, if you haven't yet received your 2008 card)
4. Announcer's form
5. Check payable to Ram Tap CDE
6. Stall deposit (separate check) payable to Ram Tap CDE
7. Negative Coggins Test (out-of-state horses only)

Download our COMPETITORS' FORMS (ENTRY FORM, ANNOUNCER INFO. SHEET, ADS DISCLAIMER) - multiple pages in one document.

The Competitor Form is a .PDF, and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view - if you don't already have Reader, you can download it here:

IMPORTANT ENTRY INFO

ENTRIES OPEN: FEBRUARY 1, 2008
ENTRIES CLOSE: MARCH 15, 2008

• Entries will not be accepted if postmarked before the opening date.
• All entries must bear a US or international postmark - no Fedex or hand delivery.
• Entry must be complete or it will NOT be accepted.
  (see checklist)
• If you wish to receive confirmation of your acceptance, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope or your email address.

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GENERAL ENTRY INFO

General Entry Info

Entries will be limited to 80 with a waiting list.

HC competitors will be placed on the waiting list.

Drivers/Navigators participating on more than one Class/Division will be accepted for lowest level Division entry (or may choose a Class of the same Division) and must go HC (and be placed on the waiting list) for additional Divisions/Classes.

Grooms may be shared for Dressage and Cones.

Stabling is mandatory.

Requests for special accommodations for disabled persons (drivers or navigators) must be cleared through the show secretary in advance of arrival. Send your request with your entry form.

More Information: camping, dogs, motorized vehicles, food & meals may be found on the GENERAL page.

The tentative schedule is on the SCHEDULES page.

Awards are listed on the PREMIUM LIST page.

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COMPETITION INFO

Misc

VSE's: VSE's will be measured. ADS Specifications (Article 2011.2, Table 2, "Size Classifications") for Very Small Equines (VSE's) shall apply. VSE's will do the full 3-section marathon appropriate for their division.

Horse Inspection: there will be no Horse Inspection.

Vet Check: during and after Marathon.

Safety Check: 1/2 hour before Dressage and Marathon.

Safety Checklist: A safety checklist will be included in the competitors' packet. This is an excellent checklist to help assure that you have everything in order. It must be completed and submitted at Safety Check 1/2 hour prior to Dressage. It will then be returned to the competitor to use as a reference and be signed again before turning it in at the Safety Check 1/2 hour prior to Marathon.

Spares: New in 2003, in Combined Driving, a competitor may carry whatever spares he/she requires. All competitors are encouraged to carry spares at all times, but particularly when driving cross country, whether or not it is part of a competition. A halter and lead rope may be required for Marathon, check your competitor's packet when arriving.

Course Walk: there will be no official course walk.

Dressage

Presentation will be on the move.

Hats, gloves, apron and whip are required for Dressage competition.

Marathon

3-Section marathon with level to rolling terrain, with one moderate hill for Intermediate only.

Brakes or breeching required.

Helmets, gloves and whips are required for Marathon competition.

Approved helmets are mandatory for all persons on marathon.

Spares - see note above.

Cones

Hats, gloves, apron and whip are required for Cones competition.

Multiples: Cones settings will be increased 10 cm.

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CLASS SPECS

Training VSE Class Specifications

Dressage
Training Level Test #3 (1994) 40x80 meter arena
Marathon
5 hazards - 3 gates each, optional water
VSE's will do the full 3-section marathon appropriate for their division
Cones
35 cm clearance

Preliminary VSE Class Specifications

Dressage
Preliminary Level Test #3 (1994) 40x80 meter arena
Marathon
6 hazards up to 4 gates each, some with water
VSE's will do the full 3-section marathon appropriate for their division
Cones
30 cm clearance, may have water

Intermediate VSE Class Specifications

Training Class Specifications

Dressage
Training Level Test #3 (1994) 40x80 meter arena
Multiples (tandems & fours):
Training Level Test #3 in the 40x80 arena
Marathon
Marathon 5 hazards - 3 gates each, optional water
Cones
40 cm clearance

Preliminary Class Specifications

Intermediate Class Specifications

Dressage
Intermediate Level Test #5 (1994) 40 x 80 meter arena
Multiples: (tandems & fours):
Intermediate Level Test #1 in the 40x100 arena
Marathon
6 - 7 hazards up to 5 gates each, some with water
Cones
30 cm clearance, may have water

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FEES

Payable to Ram Tap CDE

Entry Fee: $200

Post Entry Fee: $225 after March 15

Entry Refund Policy: Entry fee will be refunded less a $10 office fee with a Vet certificate before the closing date. No refunds after the closing date.

Stall Fee: $125
includes one bag of shavings
$25 per horse per day for early arrival
Stall Cleaning Deposit: $35 Separate check - check will be destroyed if stall is swept clean.
Stall refund policy: refund if cancelled before March 15

ADS Non-Member Fee: $30 (does not provide insurance)
To join ADS: www.americandrivingsociety.org

California Drug Fee: $5 per horse

MEALS:

Continental Breakfast: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $5 purchase with entry, $7 on site

Lunch: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $9 purchase with entry, $12 on site

Thursday Evening Italian Dinner: $15 each - purchase tickets with entry.

Friday Evening BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25 each - purchase tickets with entry.

Saturday Candlelight Dinner: $30 each - purchase tickets and make selection with entry.

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STABLING

Watch this space - as we get closer to the event, the Stabling information will be posted here.

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