2008 Inspection Tour Site Information

July 19, 2008

HILLTOP FARM                                                                                   
Colora, MD

Contact: Natalie DiBerardinis, Hilltop Farm, 1089 Nesbitt Road, Colora, MD 21917          
Telephone:  410-658-9898 x104 (8:0 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
FAX: 410-658-9228       
E-mail: natalie@hilltopfarminc.com

This site is a one-day AHS East Coast Stallion Licensing Site.
Actual schedule will depend on number of entries. Mare entries may be limited in order to accommodate stallion inspection.

Tentative Schedule: 8:00 a.m.: Registration: 8:30 a.m.: 1st Presentation of Stallions on Triangle; Measurement of Stallions; Free Jumping of Stallions; Inspection of non-Hanoverian Mares, walk ring and awards; Inspection of Hanoverian Mares, walk ring and awards; 2nd Presentation of Stallions on Triangle, followed by vet check and announcement of results; Foal Presentations, followed by branding (last activity of day). A MPT will be held. Further details will be available closer to event date when host has better idea of number of entries.

Stabling: 18 permanent stalls available on premises, $45/stall/night or for the day. $25.00 grounds fee if not stabling. Make checks payable to: Hilltop Farm. Payment due at time of reservations. Refund only if another horse can fill the stall. First bedding (straw) provided, additional bedding, hay available for purchase. Friday arrival time is 12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Horses must depart on the Saturday evening. For earlier arrivals (particularly stallions), call Hilltop Farm to discuss availability or other options. Other Requirements: Negative Coggins all horses and health certificate all out-of-state horses. All horses proof of current rhino vaccination within 90 days, but not less than 7 days, prior to arrival. All stallions must by EVA negative, contact host for specific EVA requirements. Veterinarian: Unionville Equine Associates, 610-932-6800.

Accommodations: Best Western (12 miles, exit #100B, I-95N) 410-287-5450; Comfort Inn (12 miles) 410-287-7100.

Directions: An inspection packet, including directions and accommodations will be mailed by Hilltop to each participant.

Other: Site limited to the 18 stalled horses (priority will be given to stallions and mares requiring inspection), plus we will accommodate trailer-ins on the day. Must pre-register for handling and braiding services. A photographer will be present.