2008 Inspection Tour Site Information
2008 Inspection Tour Site Information
July 21 & 22, 2008
OAKWOOD FARM
Lawrenceburg, IN
Contact: Ron & Meg Williams, 18995 Hanoverian Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Telephone: 812-926-4295 (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
FAX: 812-926-3228
E-mail: Oakwoodfarms@yahoo.com
This will be a two day site, mares and MPT on Day 1, foals on Day 2: Monday: 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); Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.: Paperwork for foal registrations followed by foal presentations, followed by branding (last activity of day).
Stabling: 30 box stalls on premises, $30.00/stall/night or for the day. Trailer-in grounds fee, $15.00/horse. All horses arriving day before must be in by 9:00 p.m. Make checks payable to Oakwood Farm. Payment at time of reservations. Refund policy 24 hours prior to inspection. First bedding (shavings) provided. Hay available for purchase on grounds. Other Requirements: Proof of Negative Coggins and health certificate for all horses. Veterinarian on call: River Side Equine, 859-384-1396.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express, 812-537-2552; Quality Inn, 812-539-4770, Comfort Inn, 812-539-3600.
Directions: From I-275 around Cincinnati, take Lawrenceburg exit (only exit in IN); go through traffic light, be in right lane on exit ramp. At stop sign, turn right onto Rt.1. Go about 4 miles, turn left onto Prebble Rd. (same turn as Ski-Slopes). Turn right onto Kaiser Dr., go about 2 miles to Oakwood Farm/Hanoverian Lane on left. Large stone walls at entrance. From I-74 West: Exit St. Leon /St.Rt. 1. Turn right, go about 15 miles to Prebble Rd., turn right, and follow directions as above.
Facilities: Mare Inspection: 70’x 200’ outdoor sand arena or 70’ x 150’ indoor arena, wood chip/mulch footing; MPT: Free jumping in indoor chute, under saddle indoor or outdoor. Note: Free-jumping schooling offered the day prior to inspection.
Other: Staff on hand for grooming, braiding, handling and presentation of horses. Unlimited entry. A wine and cheese party will be held evening of July 20. Lunch provided both days at nominal cost.