Schedule and Information, Grand Oaks Combined Driving Event 2021

Please note - this is not the official page for competitors and event. All information is subject to change.

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Schedule

Grands Oaks CDE

The Bistro Hours

Monday – Wednesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday – Saturday: 7:30am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

Pony Espresso Coffee Shop Hours
Thursday – Sunday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

Social Events

Wednesday, Jan 27
Drivers’ Unofficial Meeting Held outside the Show Office (No food or drinks provided) 6:00pm

Thursday, Jan 28
Official Welcome & Drivers’ Briefing Held outside the Show Office (No food or drinks provided) 6:00pm

Friday, Jan 29 Obstacle Crawl Meet at Racetrack Tent (Pizza and drinks/cash bar available) 5:30pm

Saturday, Jan 30

Competitors’ Party
(Heavy hor d’oeuvres and drinks/cash bar)
All competitor entries include ONE (1) ticket to the party.
Additional tickets must be purchased at $25/person East Museum 6:00pm

Additional Info

JOG

Who has to participate?
All ADV/FEI Competitors & USEF Preliminary Championship Competitors.
There will be no In-Stall Inspection due to COVID Restrictions.

PONY MEASUREMENTS

Only ADV/FEI ponies must have USEF measurements. I
f you are concerned about needing a measurement, please see T.D. T.D. Ellen Ettenger: 352.615.6460

SHOW OFFICE HOURS

Wednesday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – 8:00 – 5:00pm

GOLF CARS & RV/CAMPING REQUESTS
Requests need to be in BEFORE Tuesday, Jan 26.

COVID Per USEF rules

• both Driver and Grooms/Navigators on the carriage must wear a mask.
• Masks must be worn in the show office and/or when within 6 feet of other people.
• Anyone exhibiting COVID19 symptoms must stay home.

COMMUNICATION

Please see board outside of show office for all OFFICIAL communication. You may also request to join our Facebook group or search for Grand Oaks Driving Competitors under groups. Once you request access to the group and are admitted, go to the Grand Oaks CDE event.

OFFICIALS

• President of the Jury: Esther “Boots” Wright
  Members of the Jury:
• Rochelle Temple,
• Kail Palmer Miller
  Technical Delegate
• Ellen Ettenger
  Course Designer:
• Barry Hunter
• Assistant Course Designer: Bruce Ettenger
  Safety Coordinator
• John Porter
  Steward:
• Tracy Laufer
  FEI Official Vet
• Dr. Rich Forfa FEI Treating
• Vet: Dr. Crystal Riczu
  Event Manager & Secretary:
• Kacy Tipton-Fashik Assistant
• Secretary: Sam K.
• Farrier: Mike Blankenship, 352.267.9140
• Volunteer Coordinators: Jenn Rivera & Susan Guinan