Combined Driving Competitions
Omnibus Information
For competitions Jan. 1-June 30, return by September 1
For competitions July 1- Dec 31, return by March 1
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subject line please put “Omnibus: Your Show Name”. Enter the required information into each of the gray boxes; they
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accepted late or without payment.
Waldingfield Driving Trial
55 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, Ma 019389
Competition Date July 12-13, 2014
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Entry Form(s)
Entries Open: June 1, 2014
Entries Closed: July 1, 2014
Method of Accepting Entries: By postmark. Limited to 30 entries; Priority to fill classes
Special Qualifications: none
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate (no Intermediate VSE)
Classes: Singles and Pairs of Horses, Ponies, and VSE. Classes may be combined if less than 3 entries
Combined Test: (Dressage and Cones) Saturday for VSEs only
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Holly Pulsifer, 11 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, Ma 01928; H: 978-356-3655
6750
; Fax: 978-356-4520
; C: 978-500-
; e-mail: Hpulsifer@hotmail.com
Secretary: Susan Koso, 281 Rowley Bridge St 5; Topsfield, MA 01983; H: 978-561-1735; W: n/a; C:617-448-6941;
Fax: n/a
; e-mail: Susan.Koso@comcast.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary
Officials
President of the Jury: Sem Groenewoud
Delegate: Terry Bruno
; Ground Jury: TBA
; President of Appeals: N/a; Technical
; Course Designer: Holly Pulsifer; Veterinarian: North Shore Equine; Phone: 978-758-
8750; EMT Service: Ipswich Police
Fees
Entry/Class Fees: $115, includes ADS fee; Combined Test: $75 Post Entry Fees: $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy:
Refund if cancelled before closing date. Only with vet or medical verification if cancelled after closing date;
Stall Fee: $45 with 1 bag of shavings Stall Deposit: $25; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Yes, if unused;
Other Fees: none; Make Checks Payable to: Holliday M. Pulsifer/Waldingfield HDT
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Tentative Schedule
Stable Opens: Competitors enjoy the hospitality of local stable owners who often put their own horses out, so stabling is
not available before Saturday noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: 1 pm Saturday ; Vet Check: N/a; VSE Combined
Test: Saturday 1:30. Mandatory Course Walk and Briefings: 4:30 pm Saturday; Presentation: N/a; Dressage:
Sunday – 8:30 am; Marathon: Sunday 1:30 ; Cones: Sunday 9:00; Awards: Approx. 5 pm. Social Events: Barbeque
after briefing; ECTA Café on the grounds;
Dressage
Test(s): Training: Test 2; Preliminary Test 3: Intermediate Test 4
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSE will have 20 x 60 ring
Marathon
Terrain: Farm roads, bridle trails, fields; bridge, cows, train, crossing traffic
Level: Training; 1 Sections; 5-6 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 1 Sections; 5-6 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate; 1 Sections; 5-6 km; 5-6 Obstacles
Level: Advanced;
Sections;
km;
Obstacles
Other: VSE course may be shorter
Cones
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Level: Training; Clearance: 35 cm; Notes:
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: 30 cm; Notes:
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: 25 cm; Notes:
Level: Advanced; Clearance:
; Notes:
Other: To have the most efficient schedule, we will set cones for standard tracks; ADS Art 952.
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Other Information
Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: Private stables in the area; early entries get the closest stables!
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Groom or vehicle sharing can be scheduled only if in
different divisions, and if noted on entry blank. NO LAST MINUTE REQUESTS!
Misc. Show info: Condition for July heat. Bring extra water, bug protection, and enough assistance! This competition
benefits the Essex County Trails Association (ECTA), which your entry fees, the officials, volunteers, and organizers all
support to maintain and improve the exceptional open riding and driving trails in this area
Awards Offered: Ribbons 1-6 in each class; various humorous and division awards.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Whittier Motel 978-356-5205 is close, but basic; Ipswich Bed and Breakfast, 978-356-2431 Arbor
Inn & Motel, 978-356-0220. Google other accommodations in Rowley, Essex. Topsfield or Danvers motels are not
close.
Camping On Grounds: Only with stable owner’s permission. Request on entry form.
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: I95 or I93 south to 95/128 north. Remain on 128 to exit 20. Take 1A north (to Hamilton). After 7
miles turn left onto Waldingfield Road. Showgrounds are on right after RR bridge. Stabled competitors will be sent
individual directions.
*By completing this application, the Organizer(s) agree to conduct this competition in accordance with the
rules, regulations and directives of the American Driving Society.
** I have sent this application to our TD for review and Input prior to sending it to the ADS.
Name of Organizer Holly
Pulsifer
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