Omnibus - Summer 2011 (PDF) - United States Eventing Association

AREA III EVENTS
4) STARTING TIMES: Available May 31 at www.poplarplacefarm.com; Stabling info. also available.
5) STABLING/VETERINARIAN: $150/stall Thurs. through Sun. Additional nights-$25/stall. 224
permanent stalls & temporary stalls available if entries warrant. If temporary stabling is utilized, barn
assignments will be made based on postmark date of entry (not “stable with" requests). Stall doors/
initial bedding (shavings) provided. Tack stalls $150 - available only after all horses have been assigned
a stall. No stabling changes without permission of secretary or $50 fine. Grounds fee for non-stabled
horses $50 for entire event. Hay/Shavings available for purchase on grounds. Email prior to May 31 to
order shavings & have them waiting at your stall when you arrive. $25 stall cleaning deposit required
& must be included with entry ON A SEPARATE CHECK. Stalls to be stripped prior to leaving (check
will be destroyed if stall is stripped). Veterinarian: Dr. Rachel Burlton, DVM (706) 663-2128. # will be
posted on bulletin board at restroom building.
6) ACCOMMODATIONS: Columbus: Hampton Inn North – 13.3 mi, (706) 256-2222. DoubleTree
Hotel – 14.5 mi, (706) 327-6868. Hyatt Place – 13.3 mi, (706) 507-5000. Wyndham Gardens – 13.2
mi, (706) 507-1111. Country Inn & Suites – 14.5 mi, (706) 660-1780. Holiday Inn Express – 13.3 mi,
(706) 507-7200. Marriott Courtyard – 18.3 mi, (706) 323-2323. Residence Inn - 13.6 mi, (706) 494-
0050. SpringHill Suites by Marriott – 13.6 mi, (706) 576-3773. Homewood Suites - 13.4 mi, (706)
568-3545. Pine Mountain: Callaway Gardens - 9.3 mi, (800) 225-5292. Valley Inn - 5.9 mi, (706)
628-4454. Pine Mountain Chalets - 18.7 mi, (800) 535-7622. Mountain Top Inn Resort & Lodge – 15.5
mi, (706) 663-4719. Camping: Limited camper hook-ups (water & electric) - $30/night, reserve early.
NO electric or water hookups permitted from barns.
7) DIRECTIONS: Address: 8191 US Highway 27 E, Hamilton, GA 31811. Traveling Tips: Do not
take “Alt. US Hwy. 27’ (you may never get here). Some Internet mapping sites may route you to Lynn
Dr. – do not turn here (dead end road with limited turnaround). If approaching from the south, do not
take US Hwy 27 through Columbus (too many traffic lights). From North: I-85 south to exit #21, I-185
south. Exit #42, US 27 south (left). 21.7 miles to right at Kingsboro Rd. (just past Mulberry Creek). Look
for Poplar Place Farm Show Entrance sign. Follow Kingsboro Rd. to end. Farm entrance ahead. From
South: I-185 north, Exit #12, Williams Rd., east (right). Straight thru stop sign, cross RR to traffic light,
then north (left) on Veterans Pkwy. 12.0 mi. to left at Kingsboro Rd. (pass farm main entrance), then as
above. From East & West: US 80 to Veterans Pkwy./US 27 (exit 4) north, then as above.
8) DRESSAGE: Test & arena sizes: P/PT: 2010 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T: 2010 USEF Training Test
A-Sm. N: 2010 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN: 2010 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Cushion
Track Premier waxed sand, with ample warm-up.
9) CROSS-COUNTRY: P: 2730m @ 520mpm. PT/T: 2100m @ 450mpm. N: 1850m @ 375mpm.
BN: 1780m @ 325mpm. All courses: Average, for horses with some experience at these levels.
10) OTHER INFORMATION: Cross-country course closed May 21. Levels may be divided/combined
as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. Food concession
on grounds – open early for breakfast. Dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed during competition.
If caught loose, $25 fine. No cars or trucks on course. No motorized vehicles allowed on course
Sunday. Party: Saturday evening: Food, beverages and entertainment. For food, everyone (including
competitors) must purchase a meal ticket. All meal tickets purchased with entry & through Friday 6:00
= $5. Meal tickets purchased after Friday 6:00 = $10, subject to availability. Complimentary beverages &
entertainment.
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