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EQUESTRIANS INSTITUTE COMBINED
DRIVING EVENT

1489 U.S, Highway 12, Ethel, Washington 98542
www.einw.org

August 3-5, 2012

Rating: ADS
Use Event Provided Entry Form

Entries Open: June 1 Entries Closed: July 22

Method of Accepting Entries: By postmark, first come, first served. Complete entries prioritized over incomplete entries. Any entries over 60 will be wait-listed; we will fit in as many as possible.
Special Qualifications: N/A
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, ADS Advanced
Classes: All equines, all combined driving turnouts
Prize List? Yes: www.einw.org
Organizer(s): Diana Axness, 7505 334th Ave SE, Fall City, WA 98024; H: 425-222-9537; C: 425-466-4845; e-mail: diana@einw.org
Secretary: Nubby Errickson, 22930 Lindberg Rd, Clatskanie, OR. 97016; H: 503-728-2975 e-mail: nnubbyerrickson@aol.com
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Hardy Zantke, CA; Ground Jury: Emery Hinckley, OR; Frances O’Reilly, USEF Dressage Judge; President of Appeals: N/A; Technical Delegate: Keith Yutzy; Course Designer: Robert
Griswold; Veterinarian: Dr. Patrick Roden, 360-262-9029; EMT Service: Salkum Fire Department; Farrier: On Call

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $180 (EI members $160); Post Entry Fees: $230; Entry Fee Refund Policy: $50 office fee will be deducted from all refunds. Before closing date, full refund minus office fee. After closing date up until 72 hours before event starts, full refund minus office fee only if can backfill from waiting list. No refunds after 72 hours prior to event start. Stall Fee: $80 for three nights. Additional nights $25 if approved. Initial bedding provided. Additional bags of shavings available at $10 per bag; Self-stalling may be allowed in designated area if barn is full. Contact Organizer to consider selfstalling. Stall Deposit: $25 stall cleaning deposit; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Deposit will be returned if stall is stripped clean. Other Fees: $5 fee per ADS competitor. $30 fee per ADS non-member competitor. Saturday competitor dinner $18. Deadline to sign up, July 31; Make Checks Payable to: Equestrians Institute

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs, noon; Vet Check: First inspection not required (Art 924.10); Course Walk and Briefings: Thurs, 5 pm; Presentation: On the move, all classes; Dressage: Fri, 8 am; Marathon: Sat, 9 am; Cones: Sun, 8 am; Social Events: Sat. competitor dinner 6:30 pm

Dressage

Test(s): Training Test #2, Preliminary Test #3 for singles and pairs; Preliminary Test #5 for tandems, fours, and unicorns; Intermediate Test #5 for singles and pairs; Intermediate Test #2 for tandems, fours and unicorns; ADS Advanced: FEI Test 9 for singles; FEI Test 8B for pairs; FEI Test 11 for horse fours, tandems, unicorns; FEI Test
8C for pony or VSE fours, tandems, unicorns.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Flat, level grass/grass
Other Dressage Info: Pony and horse singles and pairs, 40x80 arena; tandems, unicorns and fours, 40x100. VSE singles and pairs, 30x60 arena; VSE tandems, unicorns and fours 30x75. ADS Advanced tests in 40x100 arena for horses and ponies, 30x75 arena for VSEs, turnout requirements per FEI rules.

Marathon

Terrain: Pasture, forest trails, dirt and gravel roads. Can be bumpy in places. Not many hills. Several natural creek crossings. Wildlife may be encountered.
Level: Training; 3 sections; 8-12 km total; 4-5 obstacles, gates A-C
Level: Preliminary; 3 sections; 8-14 km total; 5-6 obstacles, gates A-D
Level: Intermediate; 3 sections; 10.8-15 km total; 6-7 obstacles, gates A-E
ADS Advanced: all turnouts: 3 sections, 10.8 – 15 km total; 6-7 obstacles, gates A-E
Other: Water obstacle for Preliminary and Intermediate. Natural creek crossings on course for all levels - - may be schooled in-hand on Thursday at posted times.

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: horse or pony single/pair, 40 cm clearance; VSE single/pair, 35 cm clearance; Notes: Add 10 cm for tandem, unicorn, fours
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: Clearance: horse or pony single/pair, 35 cm clearance; VSE single/pair, 30 cm. clearance; Notes: Add 10 cm for tandem, unicorn, fours
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: horse or pony single /pair, 30 cm clearance; VSE single/pair, 20 cm clearance.; Notes: Add 10 cm for tandem, unicorn, fours
ADS Advanced: Clearance: horse or pony single/pair, 20 cm clearance; VSE single/pair, 15 cm clearance: Notes: Add 10 cm for tandem, unicorn, fours. For ADS Advanced, speeds, clearances, and turnout requirements per FEI rules.
Other: Planned opening for course inspection by 6 p.m. Saturday. Order of go may be determined by track width.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: All equines (other than Washington and Oregon) require negative Coggins from no longer ago than August 9, 2012. Vet certificate required for horses coming into the U.S. from out of the country.
Stabling Information: In-barn stalls. Two VSEs or small ponies may share one stall. Tack stalls may or may not be available. Please plan accordingly. Self-stalling may be allowed in designated area only if barn is full.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes, scheduling permitting. (917.3.2) Special requests (sharing navigator, equipment, or participating with a second entry) must be included with your entry form to be considered for scheduling purposes.
Misc. Show info: Limited number of golf carts available for rental – contact organizer for information. No lunging in camping/parking area. Please turn off generators after 10 p.m. Pony Club group may be available for carriage washing on Saturday.
Awards Offered: Ribbons through sixth place. May be special merit awards and special breed awards. Classes may be combined for awards.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes. Concessions for breakfast and lunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Accommodations: Choice of motels nearby, 5 to 20 minutes away. See website for more information.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, no hook ups.
Camping Off Grounds: Yes. Ike Kinswa Campground in Silver Creek, WA. 11.5 miles (14 minutes) east of Ethel on Mayfield Lake.
Directions to Show: 1489 US Hwy 12: From I-5, take Exit 68 (Highway 12 east, toward Yakima), go east 7 miles. Venue entry is on the left -- look for arch at driveway. Westbound traffic on Highway 12 -- entry is on right at mile 73.5 (½ mile past Shell Station at Leonard Road intersection).