2008 Inspection Tour Site Information

July 20, 2008

HILTON FARM                                                                           
Somerset, VA

Contact:  Shirley Wilson, Hilton Farm, 10387 Hilton Farm Road, P. O. Box 458, Somerset, VA  22972          
Telephone: 540-672-2498 (M-F 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)     
FAX: 540-672-7415         
E-mail: hiltonhann@hughes.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: 21 stalls on premises, $40.00/stall/night or for the day. $15.00 trailer-in grounds fee per horse. Make checks payable to Hilton Farm, due at time of reservations. No refunds. First bedding (shavings) provided. Other Requirements: Proof of Negative Coggins and health certificate for all horses. Veterinarian on call: Dr. Keith Brady, 434-951-9225.

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express (9 mi.) 540-672-6691; Best Western Charlottesville Airport (12 miles) 434-985-1855.

Directions: From Orange: take Route 20 South to Route 231. Go left on 231 crossing over railroad tracks. Left on Route 679 (Elijah Craig Road) through white pillars onto Hilton Farm Road. From Charlottesville: take 20 North to Route 231. Right on 231 then left onto Route 679 (Elijah Craig Road) through white pillars onto Hilton Farm Road. Barn will be on left. Call for directions from Best Western if needed.

Facilities: Mare Inspection: 40m x 60m outdoor sand arena or 25m x 50m indoor arena with sand footing; Mare Performance Test: Free jumping and under saddle portion in indoor arena. Warmup: outdoor on grass or sand.

Other: No arrivals after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. No dogs on grounds. Food will be available, courtesy of co-host Marefield Meadows. Spectator seating near arena. Other than stall limitations, this site will have an unlimited entry. Each participant must sign a waiver of liability.