2008 Inspection Tour Site Information

July 17, 2008

BROOKSIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTER                                                
North Smithfield, RI

Contact: Lyn Spinella, 90 Tifft Road, North Smithfield, RI  02896
Telephone: 401-766-5400; cell: 401-265-9421 (best to call 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)            
FAX: 401-726-3964                      
E-mail:LynSpin9@aol.com

Standard Order of Go: 8:00 a.m.: Registration: 8:30 a.m.: Mare Performance Test: Free Jumping; during free jumping evaluation of the trot in free running; evaluation of conformation and correctness of gaits, if necessary (i.e. for mares doing both MPT and studbook inspection); Inspection of non-Hanoverian Mares, walk ring and awards (incl. non-Hann. mares for inspection from MPT, if any); MPT, under saddle portion; Inspection of Hanoverian Mares, walk ring and awards (including the Hanoverian mares for inspection from the MPT); Lunch; Foal Presentations, followed by branding (last activity of day).

Stabling: 20 permanent box stalls available on premises, $30.00/stall/night; $20.00/day. $10.00 grounds fee for trailer-ins. Make checks payable to Brookside Equestrian Center. Payment due at time of reservations. Refund within 10 days of the inspection. First bedding (shavings) provided. Additional bedding/hay available for purchase. Other Requirements: Proof of Negative Coggins and health certificate required for all horses. Because of EHV-1 all mares must show proof of flu/rhino vaccinations. Veterinarian on call: New England Horse Care Center, 401-766-6578.

Accommodations: Comfort Suites (4.5 miles) 401-231-6300; Marriott Courtyard (3.5 miles) 401-333-3400.

Directions: From Route 95N to Route 146N. Follow 146 towards Worcester. Take the Pound Hill Road exit and go left at bottom of exit. Follow signs to Industrial Drive. At the stop sign at end of Industrial drive go right onto Route 5 (Providence Pike). Take first left which is Charon Drive and then an immediate left onto Black Plain Road. Take the first right onto Tifft Road. Go to end. Cross over little cement bridge. Bear left after bridge. Brookside is the second driveway on the left.

Facilities: Mare Inspection: 20 x 60 meter outdoor sand arena or 70 x 180 indoor arena, sand/sawdust footing; Mare Performance Test: Both free jumping and the under saddle portion will take place in the indoor arena. Warmup outdoor.

Other: Unlimited site entry. No dogs on grounds. Food will be available courtesy of host. Extensive parking available.