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2008 Driving Calendar of Events There are two calendars.
One is for Maine Driving Club events only and the other is for
Maine (and beyond) driving events.
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Club events. Click
here for other driving events in
Maine and
beyond! 2008 Calendar of Events April ? 2008 – Maine Driving Club Executive Committee Meeting. Ansley Newton’s home, 213 Sweetser Road, Pownal, Maine at 6:00 PM. April 25-26-27 – Northeast Equestrian Exposition at Treasure Equestrian Community Center, Manchester, ME. Training clinics, live demonstrations, lectures, and shopping! Contact Jacqui Byron 207/623-7847 or website www.treasureeques.com. MAINE DRIVING CLUB WILL HAVE A DEMO – one on Saturday at 11:30 and another on Sunday at 1:00. May 3, 2008 – MDC Terry McClare Clinic, Horsepower Farm, Turner, Maine. 9AM – 4PM. Cost is $115 per horse, $10 per auditor MDC members, $15 per auditor non-MDC members. Space will be limited for horses, but we welcome any and all auditors! Terry McClare clinics are geared towards riders of any level and discipline. Terry will help you work on individual issues that you and your horse may be having using many different methods such as, but not limited to: group exercises, individual attention and/or Terry may work with your horse. The morning session begins at 9 AM and covers groundwork. We will break for lunch around noon, and resume around 1 PM for more groundwork or optional under saddle riding. It is your choice. FMI contact Irene Pelletier 207/225-3170. Download form here and release here. May 17 – Maine Driving Club Introduction to Carriage Driving at Skyline Farm. May 17, 2008 at Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, ME. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Maine Driving Club and Skyline Farm invite you to join them to celebrate the First Annual National Carriage & Driving Month in May! Spend a spring afternoon at the beautiful and historic Skyline Farm to learn the basics of carriage driving. Enjoy a “hands-on” learning experience with both Maine Driving Club members and Skyline Farm volunteers. See a live driving demonstration in the ring, try your hand at “driving” a reinboard “horse”, explore the Skyline carriage museum, and learn how to harness a horse! This event is designed to be educational and informative for beginner drivers, equine enthusiasts, and anyone who loves horses! Admission is $3 per person or $5 per car (suggested donation). FMI contact: Elizabeth Tewksbury, Maine Driving Club President 207/625-4616 or moonstonefarm@msn.com or Pam Ames, Skyline Farm President 207/829-9203 or info@skylinefarm.org June 8, 2008 – MDC Pleasure Clinic/Show at Hollis Equestrian Park. Clinician/Judge Susan Koso. The morning session is a pleasure-driving clinic, geared towards to beginner as well as the seasoned competitor. The afternoon session is a FUN show, where drivers can put their new skills to the test! Divisions: Novice, Junior, and Open. $60 for MDC members, $70 for non-MDC members. FMI contact Elizabeth Tewksbury at moonstonefarm@msn.com or call 207/625-4616. July 5-6, 2008– Sue
Inch Memorial Pleasure Drive at Acadia National Park. Any members who attend will plan the
drive and any common meals together. Book NOW!! Call Wildwood Stable to make your
camping and/or stall reservations: 207-276-3622 in season and 352-391-9079
winter number. The Wildwood Stable brochure is available on the
MDC homepage as a PDF file. August 10, 2008 – MDC Wolfe Neck Farm Pleasure Drive. Wolfe Neck Farm, Freeport, ME. Open to MDC members only. There will be many different routes available to drive, most on private dirt roads, but some on public paved roads. Must sign release form and bring proof of Coggin’s and vaccinations. FMI contact Stephanie Buckley at 207/725-7897. September 2008 – MDC Introduction to Driving Clinic. Stay tuned! October 11, 2008– MDC Spurwink Pleasure Drive, Spurwink Farm, Cape Elizabeth, ME. Open to all drivers. Must sign two release forms and bring proof of Coggin’s and vaccinations. FMI contact Lori Pennell at 207/282-4334 or lori_pennell@fc.sad57.k12.me.us Maine (and beyond) Driving Events JANUARY January 5 – GMHA Sleigh Rally. FMI www.gmhainc.org
. Also, GMHA has planned sleigh rallies for January 19, February 2, and
February 23. FEBRUARY February 2 – TROT Sleigh Rally at Amy Beem’s Farm in Palmyra, Maine. Registration begins at 9AM and rally begins at 10AM. Rally includes a junior division and a mini marathon! Judge: Stephanie Buckley. FMI contact Stephanie Buckely at 207/725-7897. February 2 – Skyline Farm 9th Annual Sleigh Day, 95 The Lane,
North Yarmouth, Maine.
12-3PM. Sleighing
demonstrations and museum will feature a sleigh exhibit entitled “Good
Sledding.” The sleigh driving demonstration
is a virtual step back in time; a unique opportunity to get a first-hand
glimpse of the glorious days of the horse-drawn transportation era. It is
open to the public for $5 per person (free for Skyline Farm members and kids
under 6). If you'd like to truly feel what it was like to drive along the
quiet snow in an old-fashioned, horse-drawn sleigh, rides will be available
for $5 per person. It's the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and
celebrate winter. Lunch will be catered by Equuisine. In case of a storm, the
Sleigh Day will be held on Sunday, February 3rd. For current
information or directions to the Farm, please check www.skylinefarm.org or
email info@skylinefarm.org or call
Lynn young at 207/829-5838 or Patsy O’Brien at 207/688-4402. February 2- March 23 – “Good Sledding” Sleigh
Exhibit at Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The Lane, North
Yarmouth, Maine. Sundays 12-3 or
by appointment. Free
admission. FMI contact Greg
Cuffey at 207/894-5134. February 10 – A
Day of Sleighing & Mock Sleigh Rally at the Carriage
Barn. Join other sleighing enthusiasts for an afternoon of fun in the sun and
snow. We will have an introduction to Sleighing and mock
"sleighing" classes in our rolled outdoor arena (weather
permitting). If there is no snow, bring your carriage, dress in your best
sleigh costume and bring a picture of your sleigh and we will be
"sleighing" in our indoor arena. There will be discussions on
sleigh bells, costumes, etc, as well as a variety of sleighs on display. Please
call ahead for conditions. If you would like to attend, please contact to The
Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net February 17 & 24 – A Day of Sleighing at the Carriage
Barn. Private lessons available.
If you would like to attend, please contact to The Carriage Barn at
603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net February 17 – East Ridge Farm Sleigh Rally. 9AM. Charleston, ME MARCH March 1 & 2 – Driving Forum, West Springfield, MA. FMI www.driving-forum.com March 8 – Frostbite I Arena Driving
Trail (ADT), The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, Newton, NH. Training,
Preliminary, Intermediate. FMI
contact The
Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net March 16 – Training Level Introduction to Arena Trial #1 – Training
Level only event intended for first time drivers. Before you drive each phase, questions will be answered,
courses walked, and coring explained.
Very low key. Try it with
your own horse/pony or use one of the Carriage Barn’s! FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net March 22- Frostbite II Arena Driving Trail (ADT), The Carriage Barn Equestrian
Center, Newton, NH. Training, Preliminary, Intermediate. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net APRIL April 5 - Frostbite III Arena Driving Trail (ADT), The Carriage Barn Equestrian
Center, Newton, NH. Training, Preliminary, Intermediate. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net April 12-13 – Jeff Morse clinic sponsored by the Maine Morgan
Club. Seacoast Farm, Sabattus,
ME. There will be seven
50-minute sessions per day.
Contact Dawn Kidd at dkidd@gwi.net
or 207/633-5660. April 19-20 – Introduction to Camping with your Horse
sponsored by the Sagadahoc 4-H group.
Topsham Fairgrounds. Open
to all ages. $25 for 4-H members,
and $50 for all others. Saturday
will include educational sessions on how to pack your horse and how to camp
with your horse, with a non judged “trail course” in the afternoon. Sunday will be a 5-10 mile trail
ride. FMI contact
Stephanie Buckely at 207/725-7897. April 20– Introduction to Carriage Driving Clinic with Robyn Cuffey, presented by SPHO-ME. Horsepower Farm, Turner, ME. Morning session 9AM-12 noon and afternoon session 1PM-4PM. FMI contact Denise, 207/499-7556 or dmetayer1@roadrunner.com April 20 - Training Level Introduction to
Arena Trial #2 – Training Level only event intended for first time
drivers. Before you drive each
phase, questions will be answered, courses walked, and coring explained. Very low key. Try it with your own horse/pony or
use one of the Carriage Barn’s! FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net April 27 – "Blessing of the Horses" 11:00 AM ride and drive at LeGrande Reynolds Horsemen's Area, Escoheag (RI). $5 donation for the (RI) Federation of Riding Clubs. April 24 – Vivian Creigh Driving Clinic, Highland
Hill Farm, Berlin (MA). Contact: Kate Bushman kate4055@yahoo.com April 27 – Arena Driving Trial, Riverfront Farm, Concord (MA). Andy Marcoux, judge. Massachusetts Carriage & Driving Society. Contact: Kate Bushman at kate4055@yahoo.com MAY May 4 – August 31 – Carriage Exhibit at Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, Maine. Sundays 12-3 or by appointment. Free admission. FMI contact Greg Cuffey at 207/894-5134. May 9-10 – GMHA Driving Clinic, Vermont. FMI www.gmhainc.org . May 10 – "Plowing the Garden" 10:00 AM Eastern (CT) Draft Horse Association. Wilbraham, MA. Contact: Elaine Keeley 860-376-8110 May 11 – GMHA Driving Two-Phase, Vermont. FMI www.gmhainc.org . May 18 – Evaluation, Maintenance, Appraisals of
Antique and Modern Carriages. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net May 17 & 18 - ADS Northeast Region Recreational Drive and Campover open to ADS member clubs in the NE Region. LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Area, Escoheag (RI). Contact: Cat Luce 508-384-5190 May 18 – Litchfield Hills Driving Club Picnic Drive at White Memorial (CT) May 21-26 ~ Sterling Graeburn driving clinic. Rough Terrain Farm in Randolph Center (VT). Contact: Leslie Haynes 802-728-5945 or 802-279-5945 or lesliehaynes@verizon.net May 24 & 25 ~ Robin Groves Driving Clinic & Get Away Weekend. Penfrydd Horse Farm, Colrain (MA). Contact: Ceacy Henderson at 413-624-8969 or info@prosperitypaperworks.com JUNE June 1– Spring Fling Open Horse Show, sponsored by SPHO-ME. Hollis, ME. A full class list of both riding and driving classes. FMI contact Deb at 207/575-6062 or deb_sphomaine@yahoo.com. June 6-7 – Driving/Long-lining Clinic with Clay Maier at Seacoast Farm, Sabattus, ME. Clay Maier is from the Kentucky Horse Park, a performer at Equine Affaire and many other expos. He tandem rides his Friesian geldings (riding one horse while long-lining another) while doing dressage, jumping barrels, pole bending, and other amazing feats! With enough entries this clinic will be expanded to June 8th as well, to become a three-day clinic. FMI contact Jenny at seacoastfarm@hughes.net June 7 – (rain date June 8) Connecticut Valley Driving Trial, Haddam (CT). Contact: Marguerite Hayber 860-267-6552 June 14 –10:00 AM RIDC Clinic: Harness Fitting,
Ground Driving, General Questions, Foster (RI). www.ridrivingclub.org June 14 – 12:00 Noon RIDC General Meeting & Cookout Lunch, Foster (RI). www.ridrivingclub.org
June 14 – Granite State Carriage Assoc. Bear Brook State Park Drive/Ride. Allenstown (NH). Contact: Claudia Libis 603- 463-9812 June 21 – North Country Riding Club Carriage Day, Piscataquis Valley Fair Grounds, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Pleasure, obstacles, dressage. FMI contact Angela Coy 207/343-0033 or angie@infinityfarm.us. Class list and info here. June 21-22 – Orleton Farm, Eden Hill 10th Annual Pleasure Driving Show, Stockbridge (MA) Contact: Laurence Williamson 603-835-2662 or www.colonialcarriage.org June 27-29 –Bromont International Driving CAI-A CDE, Bromont, Quebec, Canada JULY July 4-6 – Maine Morgan Horse Show. Deerfield, NH. Includes a Carriage Driving division open to Morgans. FMI contact show manager Pauline Richards, 207/626-0111 or carriage division manager Janine Hawkins, 207/255-6250. July 12 – 6th Annual Carriage Auction at Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, Maine. Begins at 10AM. Donated and consignment items needed. FMI contact Greg Cuffey at 207/894-5134. July 12 – 6th Annual Lobster Bake and Concert at Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, Maine. 5-8PM. FMI contact Pamela Ames at 207/829-5708. July 13 – Lyndeboro Ride/Drive. Lyndeboro (NH). Contact: Tracy Turner 603-654-6858 July 14-18 – Kids Driving Clinic at the Carriage Barn. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net. Other weeks include July 21-25. July 18-20 –Fri-Sun - Look to the Mountain Drive/Ride, Chocorua (NH) Camping and swimming available. Contact: Sonja & Bob Cahill 978-851-5124 July 19-20 – Lorenzo Driving Competition, Cazenovia (NY). Contact: Lisa Bosworth 315-684-9229 July 20– Open Pleasure Driving Show, sponsored by SPHO-ME. Hollis Equestrian Park. Pleasure classes, dressage tests, and cones/hazards. FMI contact Ansley Newton at 207/688-4419 or anewton@maine.rr.com July 26-27 – 32nd Annual East Aurora Pleasure Driving Show (NY) Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park. July 27 – Summer Arena Trial. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by
email at carriage-barn@comcast.net
July 28-30 – Adult Driving Camp. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by 4-6 ~ Maine Morgan Horse Show. Skowhegan. Includes a carriage driving division. Contact: Pauline Richards 207-626-0111 or Janine Hawkins 207-255-6250
AUGUST August 2-3 – Saratoga Carriage Classic, Richmond (MA) Pleasure Driving Show, Obstacles, Dressage, Concours d' Elegance. Contact: Gina Handy, 518-583-4316 or gina.handy@saratogadriving.com August 8-10 – 25th Anniversary Norwegian Fjord Horse Show. Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond (MA) Driving classes on Sunday. Contact: Bill Coli 413-339-4045 or info@blueheronfarm.com August 8-10 –Wagon Train. Andover (NH).
Granite State Carriage Association. Contact: Bob Jackman 603-735-4137 or 568-1512. Tentative. August 10 – Driven Dressage and Cones Day. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net August 13-17 – Walnut Hill Carriage Driving Competition. Pittsford (NY). Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d'Elegance. Contact: Bill Remley 585-385-2555 or billremley@aol.com August 15-17 Fri-Sun – Northeast Kingdom Drive/Ride, Danville (VT). Camping and swimming available. Contact: Sonja & Bob Cahill 978-851-5124, Deb Hunt 802-684-2583, or John Ayers 802-626-8503 August 17–
Endless Summer Open Horse Show, sponsored by SPHO-ME. Cumberland Fairgrounds, ME. A full class list of both riding and driving
classes. FMI contact Deb at
207/575-6062 or deb_sphomaine@yahoo.com. August 18-22 Mon-Fri –Shelburne Farms Mid-Week Drive. Shelburne (VT). Drive only (no riders) per Shelburne. Contact: Jim & Nancy Burnham 603-588-6119 August 22-24– GMHA Combined Driving Event. FMI www.gmhainc.org SEPTEMBER September 3-7 Wed-Sun – Newbury Pleasure & Draft Drive/Ride, Play & Feast GSCA 30th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, S. Newbury (NH). Driving games, and pleasure drives all days. Chicken BBQ Saturday. Camping available. Contacts: Linda Woodbury & Marty Newell 603-938-5935. September 6-7 – GMHA Fall Driving Classic. FMI www.gmhainc.org September 6 - 10th Annual Horsemen’s Day at Cornish
Trotting Park in Cornish, ME. Come and see another side of
driving! A fun filled day of
harness racing and under saddle demos.
Post time 12noon. FMI
contact Elizabeth Tewksbury at 625-4616 or moonstonefarm@msn.com.
September 13 – Billings Farm Drive/Ride. Woodstock (VT). Contact: Linda Bennett 603-778-2353 September 13 – Tub Parade in Lenox (MA)
Contact: Bob Coakley 413-637-3278 or www.colonialcarriage.org OCTOBER October 10-12
– Fri.-Sun. Hancock Drive/Ride (NH). Drives Sat. & Sun., Overnight
camping available Friday & Saturday night. Contact: Karen DesRoches
603-525-3632 or Cresca Albright 603-525-3314 October 19 – Ellet Seavey Drive/Ride, Auburn (NH). Contact: Linda & Eric Wilking 603-772-4423 October 26 – Halloween Carriage Classic – Open Fun Show. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net October TBA – 31st Annual Maine Carriage Day: A Picnic Drive and Sporting Afternoon. Skyline Farm, North Yarmouth, ME. The day will start with a drive through the farm’s wooded carriage roads, fields, and gravel roads. Turnout will be based on your vehicle style. Next will be a picnic where categories include: Best Carriage Picnic, Best Spectator Picnic, Best Gourmet Picnic, Best Elegant Picnic, Best Casual Picnic, and Best Recyclable Picnic. Lastly, the afternoon competition will be cones and cross country obstacles. Ribbons will be awarded for turnout and manners on the picnic drive as well as for times on the cones and obstacles. See Skyline Farm’s website for further details http://www.skylinefarm.org/ FMI contact Patsy O’Brien 207/688-4748, Lynn Young 207/829-5838, Cynnie Henriques 207/829-5660, or Robin Kroc 207/721-0062. NOVEMBER November TBA – Driving Clinic with Lisa Singer. FMI contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net |
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