My Revelation Carriage Classic

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1 My Revelation Carriage Classic Longview Horse Park July 7 & 8, 2018 Beautiful Longview Horse Park will once again host the My Revelation Carriage Classic this summer. Our show is dedicated to the outstanding driving heritage represented by the woman whose family once owned these grounds, Loula Long Combs. She raised and drove her champion carriage horses and ponies here in the heyday of Longview Farm, bringing home trophies from all over the United States and Europe. Her favorite driving horse, was "Revelation." (The above photograph shows Loula winning the Ladies Pair Class at the 1933 American Royal Horse Show.)

2 OMNIBUS INFORMATION Organizer: Linda Barta Miller Rd. Lone Jack, Missouri Mail Entries to Secretary: Sheila Goodman, (816) , E. Munro Road, Lone Jack, Missouri Please make checks payable to: CDSGKC. Entries Open/Close: Open June 1, 2018 Close June 27, 2018 Officials: Judge: TD: Course Designer:... John Greenall... Melissa Boyd... Jim Thomas Veterinarian:... Lee's Summit Animal Hospital (on call) EMT:... Scott Phillips Stabling and Secretary s Office: Open Friday, July 6, 12Noon. Driver s Meeting: Bev Cathcard Pavilion, Friday at 5:30pm before dinner at 6:00pm. Placings: Ribbons 1st through 5th place. Trophy for 1st place. Championship Divisions: VSE, Pony, Horse, Novice Whip, Multiples, Draft Divisions and Classes required for Championships: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacle, Pick Your Route, Cross Country Pleasure Championships or Awards: Ladies Driving Class. Winner will receive the "Loula Long Combs Trophy, Dylan Charles Memorial High Point Welsh Award, Breed Awards. Class Fees: $15 for all classes. ADS Non-Member Fee: $30 Post Entry Fee: $20. (Switching from a pre-entered class to another class after closing date incurs $5 charge per class.) Entry Fee Refund Policy: Full refund minus $20 before closing date. After closing date full refund minus $20 with veterinary or doctor's note. Stall Fee: $100, includes first bedding. No separate check required. Stall Refund Policy: Full refund if unused. Shavings: $8 Office charge: $10.ADS Member fee: $5.ADS Non-Member Fee: $30.Jump Out: $5 Social Events Friday 6:00 pm, Welcome To Longview, $10. Reservations required. Saturday 6:00 pm, Exhibitor s Party & Dinner. $20. Reservations required. Accommodations Holiday Inn Express, S. US Hwy 71, Grandview, MO 64030, has $99.99 show rate if confirmed 30 days prior to event. May stay overnight in campers or horse trailers to look after your equines, no electrical utilities or hookups are available.if you need electricity at your trailer, please bring your own generator. Flush toilets and hot showers are adjacent to the office.

3 Directions to Show Longview Horse Park is in the eastern outskirts of Kansas City, MO near Lee's Summit, MO. Access from I-470. Address: Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO Map and directions at or General Information Parking will only be in the upper or lower gravel parking lots. No parking in barn aisles, next to barns, or under trees (except for loading/ unloading). No hitching or driving on the grounds before Friday. Dogs must be on leashes. Veterinary Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date. Out of state entries need health certificate issued within 30 days of arrival. NEW!!! Per ADS rules, proof of vaccinations for Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus within 6 months prior to entering. Food is available on grounds. Concessions on grounds for breakfast and lunch. The My Revelation Carriage Classic is approved by the American Driving Society and every class offered herein which is covered by the current rules and specifications of the society will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.

4 OUR OFFICIALS John Greenall, ADS (R) Judge John Greenall has been involved with carriage driving for 45 years, making him one of the pioneers of the sport. He has served as president of the American Driving Society (ADS), chair of the Pleasure Driving Committee, and president of the Carriage Museum of America (CMA). John has officiated at most of the major carriage shows in North America and currently is an ADS and USEF (United Equestrian Federation) R carriage judge. He has traveled extensively through his involvement with horses to over 45 states, and 9 foreign countries. John s driving and showing experience has ranged from singles, pairs, tandem, unicorn and four-in hand. For many years he has driven Morgans that he had bred and raised; also Friesians imported from Holland. He has completed over 3,000 miles in distance riding and driving events as well, and is joint master of the North Country Hounds fox hunt in Vermont where he hunts his driving horses. John s private collection of restored vehicles, along with harness and carriage related items, is the result of a lifetime of research and treasure hunting. His main area of expertise is in proper turnout of antique and traditional vehicles. You may have read his articles on "What is Right About This Turnout" in the Driving Digest magazine. He enjoys passing the traditions of driving onto others by helping first time carriage drivers and giving tours of his collection to historical groups and driving enthusiasts. John has also graciously agreed to give written turnout critiques to competitors requesting them at our show. Melissa I. Boyd, ADS (R) Technical Delegate Melissa Boyd is a clinician, coach, competitor, and horse show official for both riding and driving. Her life with horses has been an eclectic mix from 4-H to various breed horse shows, riding sidesaddle, carriage driving and Fjord evaluations. In the early 1980 s, Melissa met carriage judge, Audrey Bostwick who introduced her to the world of carriage driving. In 2004 she became a Judge and Technical Delegate for both the ADS and USEF, officiating at pleasure shows, combined driving events and recreational drives throughout the United States and Canada. At the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, Melissa was invited to participate in the derby driving demonstration. In 2016 she became a Fjord Horse Evaluator for the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry. She has been a clinician at CanDrive in Invermere, BC, Canada and at the National Drive, where she has been on the staff since Her mission, expand the sport of driving and riding; keeping my customers safe with their horses; helping them to achieve their competitive and recreational goals; and making sure everyone has a lot of fun along the way.

5 2018 My Revelation Carriage Classic SATURDAY OVAL ARENA 9:00am Turnout 1 VSE 2 Pony 3 Horse 4 Multiples 5 Novice Whip 6 Draft Working 7 VSE 8 Pony 9 Horse 10 Novice Whip 11 Multiples 12 Draft LUNCH 1:00pm Reinsmanship 13 Draft 14 Pony 15 Horse 16 Multiples 17 VSE 18 Novice Whip 15 minute Break 19 Ladies Driving Class (Loula Long Combs Trophy) 20 Carriage Dog Class CONES ARENA 1:00pm Timed Obstacle (First come, first served.) 21 Draft 22 Multiples 23 Novice Whip 24 Horse 25 Pony 26 VSE 6:00pm SATURDAY DINNER AT THE BEV CATHCARD PAVILION CLASS LIST SUNDAY CONES ARENA 8:30am Pick Your Route 27 Multiples 28 Draft 29 Horse 30 Pony 31 Novice Whip 32 VSE FOLLOWING PICK YOUR ROUTE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE (First come, first served) Country Obstacles 33 Multiples 34 Draft 35 Horse 36 Pony 37 VSE 38 Novice Whip Championships in each Division: VSE, Pony, Horse, Multiples, Novice Whip, Draft Required classes are: Turnout, Working, Reinsmanship, Timed Obstacle, Pick Your Route, Country Obstacles The Awards Ceremony will be at the Bev Cathcard Pavilion, approximately 1 hour after the last entry is off the Cross Country Course.

6 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS Turnout Entries are judged primarily on the performance and quality of each turnout To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly and to rein back. To be judged 70% on the condition, and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, spares and appointments, neatness and appropriateness of attire and overall impression; 30% on performance, manners and way of going Working Entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back. All entries chosen for a workout may be worked both ways of the arena at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute appropriate tests. To be judged 70% on performance, manners and way of going of the horse(s); 20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle; 10% on neatness of attire. Reinsmanship Entries are judged primarily on the ability and skill of the driver. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. Drivers shall be required to rein back. All drivers chosen for a workout may be worked at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute appropriate tests. The driver should be seated comfortably on the box so as to be relaxed and effective. Either the one- or two-handed method of driving is acceptable. Common to both methods, the elbows and arms should be close to the body with an allowing but steady hand enabling a consistent feel with the horse s mouth. Drivers should not be penalized or rewarded for using one general style over another. To be judged 75% on handling of reins and whip, control, posture, and overall impression of driver; 25% on the condition of harness and vehicle and neatness of attire. Ladies Driving Class Entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the turnout for a lady with emphasis on manners. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. Must rein back without resistance and must stand quietly at any location in the arena. To be judged 50% on manners, performance, elegance and suitability of the turnout for a lady; 25% on skill of the driver; 25% on overall impression. Carriage Dog Class Judged primarily on suitability of the dog to serve as a companion (maximum one dog per vehicle). To be judged both ways in the arena at a walk, slow trot and working trot. The dog should be standing, lying down or seated on the vehicle or should run behind, beside or at the axle of the vehicle. The dog must be under control at all times. The dog must not be led on the ground from the vehicle or be restrained by being tied to the vehicle, driver or passenger. The driver should not hold the dog, and the dog should not interfere with the driver in any way. The dog may be of any breed. To be judged 60% on the suitability of the dog to serve as a companion; 30% on the performance, manners and way of going of the horse(s); 10% on the overall impression of the turnout, including the dog; Entries with a dog clearly not under control may be eliminated

7 OBSTACLES ( minimum clearance 30 cm) Timed Obstacles To be driven over a prescribed course of obstacles. The number of obstacles to be proportionate to the dimensions of the driving area. Not to exceed 20 obstacles. After passing the starting line, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle in order to the designated finish line. Course faults are assessed as penalty seconds and are added to the driver s elapsed time. Placings are determined on a low total time basis Pick Your Route To be driven over a course of obstacles (paired markers) with no set route. Typically, obstacles in this type of class are not measured for each entry but are set at 80 inches (200 cm) at the start of the competition. After passing through the Start markers, the driver proceeds through each obstacle to the designated Finish markers, choosing his own route. Each obstacle and the start and finish lines may be driven from either direction. Driving an obstacle more than once or through the Start/Finish lines out of sequence will be considered off course. Course faults are scored as penalty seconds and are added to the driver s elapsed time. Placings are determined on a low total time basis. Country Obstacles (1-2K) To be driven over a prescribed course of natural and/or artificial obstacles designed to simulate those that might be encountered on a country drive. Obstacles should be designed to be easily driven and are not to simulate Combined Driving Obstacles. Obstacles must be clearly numbered. After passing through the Start markers, the driver proceeds through each obstacle, in order, keeping within the limits of the designated course markers and passing through the designated Finish markers. Placings will be determined on a low fault basis (i.e., those with fewer faults finish ahead of those with more faults). Course faults should be one fault for each commenced second over or under the optimal time and are added together for a total score. Time will decide ties for those with equal fault totals. Obstacle courses are on grass, maps will be provided in your packets at check-in. SPECIAL!!! TURNOUT CRITIQUE SPECIAL!!! Take advantage of an outstanding opportunity to have your turnout individually critiqued during your Turnout class by an acknowledged pleasure turnout expert, our Judge, John Greenall. For a nominal fee of $25, John will review and advise your complete Turnout and we will provide you with written notes after your class.

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10 AMERICAN D R I V I N G S O C I E T Y This is an approved Driving Competition, conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Driving Society. Every person who participates in the show is responsible for knowledge of, and is subject to, the ADS Rules and Regulations. Spectators will better enjoy the show by knowing them. The ADS Rulebook is available on our website at including rules for pleasure driving, combined and dressage standards for competition, as well as lists of licensed officials and copies of current dressage tests. Members of the American Driving Society receive The Wheelhorse Newsletter, The Whip and Omnibus publications throughout the year. I would like to become a member of the American Driving Society: Life - $1,000 (two payments of $500) Family - $95 Individual - $75 Junior (under 18) - $40 Club - $60 Commercial - $100 Foreign - $75 (US Funds) Driving Interest: Recreational Driving Showing: Pleasure Shows Combined Driving Other Name Address City State Zip Telephone Local Driving Affiliation Payment Method: Check Visa Mastercard Credit Card No. Exp Date Signature PO Box 278, Cross Plains, WI (608) Lola Long Combs driving her favorite horse, "Revelation."