Laurels at Landhope CDE International
September 10-12, 2010
West Grove, PA 19390

USEF World Championship Selection Trial, Competitor Hospitality Sponsors:
Driving Essentials, Hunt’s Harness, Kendalwood Farm and P.J. Crowley,
Martin Auctioneer /Kuhnle Carriage, Merry-Go-Round Room.  Kelly Valdes Scholarship Fund for Young Drivers (through 21 yrs.) Grant Program, Contact Secretary for more information; Young Driver Award in each Division

Entries Open: June 15th                                                   Entries Close: August 1st

 Prelim. & Int.: Use ADS Entry Form                 Rating: ADS, USEF
Advanced: Use USEF Entry Form                    USEF (Advanced)

Method of Accepting Entries: Limited Number Prize List: No Levels/Divisions: Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes: Single Pony, Pair Ponies, Four-in-Hand Ponies, Single Horse, Pair Horses, Four-In-Hand Horses Organizer: James O'Rourke, P. O. Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375 email: laurelslandhope@aol.com Secretary: Jamie O'Rourke, P.O. Box 587, Unionville, PA 19375. Assistant Secretary: Alicia Bradford & Ann Pringle. Telephone Numbers: Prior to Event 610-486-0710, During Event: 610-268-8230; Fax: 610-486-6814; email: laurelslandhope@aol.com; Mail Entry to: Secretary with checks payable to “The Laurels”

OFFICIALS:
President of the Jury: xxxxx Judges: Andrew Counsell (GBR) Sarah Mullin (IRE) Sem Groenewoud (USA), Kail Palmer-Miller (USA), Francois Bergbron (CAN); Technical Delegate: Ian Douglas (GBR); Course Designer: James F. O'Rourke (USA), Assistant: Richard Pringle (USA); Dr. Meg Sleeper (USA) 215-898-6439, Veterinarian & University of Pennsylvania New Bolton 610-444-5800. EMT and Ambulance Service: Longwood Fire Dept.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Fees and copies of documents required for entry to be accepted
Entry: $200 Preliminary $225 Intermediate and Advanced
Stall Fee: $150 Wed. thru Sun.; additional days: $30/day, if available; 1 bag of shaving will be provided; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate check: yes, will be returned when stall is raked clean; Stall Refund Policy: No refund after closing date;
Other Fees: USEF Advanced only: USEF Advanced only: $15 drug fee per horse: $15 non-member fee; USEF card, USEF Pony Measurement card; Negative Coggins (1 year); USEF Horse Registration Numbers; USEF; copies of documents required for entry to be accepted. Preliminary & Intermediate: Copies of ADS Card and negative Coggins (1 year) ADS non-member fee $30 if applicable
Golf Cart rental: MUST be ordered in advance; rental fee: 2 seater $200, 4 seater $225, must be driven by licensed driver only. Make checks payable to: The Laurels CDE
Refunds: Full refund prior to closing date less $100 processing fee. No refund after closing date, except entry fee only upon receipt of vet or doctor certificate, less $100 processing fee; Stall fees cannot be refunded after the closing date.       
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Stabling Opens: Wed 1:00 pm; Secretary's Office Open: Thurs 9:00 am; Vet Jog: Thurs 1:00 pm; Course Walk: Thurs 3:30 pm; Briefing: Thurs 5:00 pm; Presentation: On the Move All Divisions; Dressage: Fri 8:00 am (2 rings); Marathon: Sat. 8:00 am; Cones: Sun 8:00 am.
Social Events: Thurs. 5:30 pm: Competitors Welcome: Fri: Art Show Opening & Complimentary Reception, 5 pm; Sat “Rock Around the Clock”  6:30 pm.  Competitors, Volunteers, Patrons, Friends: $40 per person. Advance purchase.

DRESSAGE INFORMATION:
Tests- Preliminary: Test 2, 1994; Intermediate: Test 2 1994; Advanced: Tests: Single Pony: Test 9; Pair & Team Ponies: Test 10; Single Horse: Test 9; Pair Horses: Test 8 B; Teams of Horses: Test 8A.
Other Dressage Information: Ring/Warm-up Footing: Grass, 2 Rings; Preliminary & Intermediate: 40mx80m; Advanced: 40mx100m

MARATHON INFORMATION:
Terrain: Dirt Roads, Farm Fields, Woods
Preliminary: 3 sections, approx. 12-13km, 5-6 obstacles
Intermediate: 3 Sections, approx. 12-15km, 6-7 obstacles
Advanced: 3 sections, approx. 15-17km, 7-8 obstacles

CONES INFORMATION:
Preliminary: Clearance: 35-40cm; Bridge
Intermediate: Clearance: 30-40cm; Bridge, Water
Advanced: Clearance: 20-25cm; Over standard track (teams 30-35cm), Bridge, water
 
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veterinary/Health Requirements: USEF Advanced Only: Negative Coggins (1year); all horses must be properly registered and identified by diagram; all horses must have valid vaccination certificate (General Regulations, Article 139.2) Preliminary& Intermediate Health Requirements: Negative Coggins (1 year); Copies of documents required for entry to be accepted.
Stabling Information: Tent-Solid Doors
Misc. Show Information: The Laurels CDE committee reserves the right to change: times, officials, refuse any entry, and combine, cancel, or divide any class. The Committee reserves its rights as allowed under (USEF) Articles 914.26, ADS 910. The Laurels Patrons Tent offers: Luncheon, Sat & Sun with full bar service & commanding views of all competitions. Patrons Tent tickets and Reserved Table information will be mailed in May to those on current mailing list, others, please contact Secretary, Reserved tables available. Awards Offered: Trophy & 6 Ribbons; Young Drivers Award- each division; Marathon Turnout Award.
Food: Available on the Grounds
Accommodations: (listed in order of distance from show grounds): Must mention Laurels CDE for special rates at Fairfield Inn & Suites (610) 444-8995; Holiday Inn Express (610) 359-1700, Nottingham Inn (610) 932-4050; Comfort Inn: (610) 399-4600; Mendenhall Inn (610) 388-2100; Best Western (610) 358-9400; Microtel: (888) 619-9696; For B&B info, call Secretary. Camping Available: Yes; Details: Reservation required in advance. RV Sites next to stable: list RV length, $200 fee for show, electric & water hookups (one 30 amp 120V electric outlet per site provided -bring 30 amp or 20 amp adapter if needed). On site camping-no hook-up: $100.
Directions: From South: 1-95 to exit 100 (Northeast/Rising Sun) Rt. 272 N. to Rte. 1 N. (about 7m) to Rte. 41 N. (Avondale/Chatham Exit); 2/l0 mile to right on Woodview Rd. 8/10 mile to event on right. From North: 1-95 or 295 S. to Rte. 322 W. to Rte. 1 S. (about 12m) to Rte. 41 N. (Avondale/Chatham exit); then follow above directions. From West: Rte. 30 E. to Rte. 41 S. (approx. 18 m.) through village of Chatham; left on Woodview Rd., then fol­low above directions. From North East: Rte. 202 to Rte. 926 W. to Newark Rd. (left), 2/10 m to Spencer Rd., 2.5 m to T (bear left onto Woodview), bend around to right to event on left.

 
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