2009 Calendar of Events

2008 Calendar

2010 Tenative Calendar (planning purposes only)

*Bold items listed in the calendar are ADS recognized events. Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

January 2009
10	Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
14-18	ADS Spring Board Meeting: To be held in conjuction with the USEF meeting. Cincinnati Ohio at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. More Info.
17	GMHA Sleigh Rally: Offering working classes, reinsmanship obstacles, and cross-country pace. For details and entry form www.gmhainc.org
24-25	NATURE COAST HDT: Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234, F: 352-486-3709; blackprongcenter@aol.com; Opening Date: Dec 1, 2008; Closing Date: Dec 31, 2008
25	St Paul Winter Carnival Sleigh & Cutter Festival: Phalen Park St Paul MN; All breeds of horses and ponies and all types of sleighs are welcome. Ribbbons awarded in multiple classes. John or Mary Block 651-433-5312 johmar1@frontiernet.net
29-2/1	Equine Affaire®: The Nation’s Premiere Equine Exposi tion & Equestrian Gathering; Pomona, CA www.equineaffaire.com
29-31	CAA Learning Weekend: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort, Wiersdale, FL. Details contact Jill Ryder 1-859-231-0971
February 2009
7	NW REGIONAL ADS MEETING: Rose Tree Restaurant, Castle Rock,WA: Exit 49 on Interstate 5 in Washington. 8 am to 4:30 pm. $15 fee includes lunch. Silent Auction and discussion of rule changes, desire for change, dates of driving activities for 2009. All are welcome.
7-8	FLORIDA STATE FAIR: Florida State Fairgrounds; www.floridastatefair.com; Levels: Pony, VSE, Single Horse, Pairs/Multiples, ADT hazards/cones; Contact: Amy Uniss, W:813-740-3500, C:813-477-3136, F:813-740-3502, unissa@doacs.state.fl.us; Opening Date: Stall reservations are due between Oct 1, 2008 and Jan 30, 2009. Classes to be entered upon arrival at show.
8	SWEET HEART ADT: Hesperia, CA; www.whipersnappers.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Suellen Hall, H: 661-944-4677, suellenhall62@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009, Closing Date: Jan 26, 2009
14	Saratoga Driving Association Presents “Get Ready for Spring: A Midwinter Driving Conference. Verdoy Firehouse Latham New York; Scheduled speakers include Holly Pulsifer & Scott Monroe. Come learn and network in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Lunch included in registration. Carol Frank 518-459-1235
14	Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
20-22	FLORIDA HORSE FESTIVAL & CARRIAGE SHOW: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort; www.fcmr.org; Levels: Junior, VSEs, Singles, Pairs, Multiples Horses and Ponies; Contact: Kacy Tipton-Fashik, H: 352-598-3034, W: 352-750-5500 x 229, C: 352-409-1398, F: 352-753-3105, kacy.fashik@fcmr.org; Opening Date: Dec 1, 2008, Closing Date: Jan 30, 2009
26-3/1	SUNSHINE STATE CAI: Florida Horse Park; www.flhorsepark.com; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, C: 813-220-8226, F: 352-489-9284, s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: Jan 15, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 1, 2009
March 2009
MARCH 1, FALL OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE www.americandrivingsociety.org/or_omnibus.asp
7-8	Black Prong HDT: Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; www.blackprong.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234, F: 352-486-3709, blackprongcenter@aol.com; Opening Date: Jan 15, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 15, 2009
11	Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
15	FROSTBITE ADT I: Carriage Barn Newton, NH: Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735, Cell: 617-448-6941 susan.koso@comcast.net
14-15	ARIZONA HDT: Goree Farms, Coolidge, AZ; www.azcarriage.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: ADCS HDT Committee, H: 928-636-4228, mjatonna@commspeed.net; Opening Date: Jan 2, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 23, 2009
19-22	LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL CDE: Live Oak Plantation, Ocala, FL; www.cailiveoak.com; Levels: Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, C: 813-220-8226, F: 352-489-9284; s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: Feb 9, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 23, 2009
28-29	NTW SUNRISE RIDGE HDT & DRIVING WEEKEND: Paradise, TX; www.northtexaswhip.org; Level: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Kate Morgan, H: 817-523-4616, C: 817-688-9580, F: 817-523-4616 (call first please); katermorgan@gmail.com; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 15, 2009
April 2009
2-5	A Bit of the West that Was: Santa Ynez CA, Symposium on Stage Coaches and other horse drawn vehicles. Demos, dinner/dance stagecoach rides. John Crocket 805-688-7889 www.santaynezmuseum.org
2-5	Equine Affaire®: The Nation’s Premiere Equine Exposition & Equestrian Gathering; Coumbus, OH www.equineaffaire.com
4	Fox Valley Driving Club Clinic:, Hampshire, IL; www.fvsa.org John Frieburger ADS "r" pleasure driving judge will cover the gamet of driving topics. Contact Julie Kneip 630-940-4160 registration form
4	Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
4	CHAPTER ONE FARMS SPRING ADT: Pedricktown, NJ; www.chapteronefarms.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124, W: 410-620-3462, C: 443-253-4135, Fax: 856-299-6772, hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009; Closing Date: March 30, 2009
5	FROSTBITE ADT II: Carriage Barn Newton, NH: Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735, Cell: 617-448-6941 susan.koso@comcast.net
10-12	SOUTHERN PINES CDE: Carolina Horse Park, Raeford, NC; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Claire Reid & Kelly Valdes, H: 910-692-4164, C: 910-603-2449, fkvaldes@aol.com; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 20, 2009
19	FROSTBITE ADT III: Carriage Barn Newton, NH: Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735, Cell: 617-448-6941 susan.koso@comcast.net
18-19	SPRING FLING ADT: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort; www.cypresskeep.com/springfling; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Erika Matulich, H: 813-982-2200, C: 813-784-8484, F: 813-982-9709, ematulich@ut.edu (e-mail is preferred method of contact, put "Spring Fling" in your subject line); Opening Date: Jan 16, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 16, 2009
24-26	The Southern Ride and Drive: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort, Weirsdale FL; 400 acres with 7 miles of paved roads and numerous trails includes access to world's largest private collection of American and European Carriages. On hand, top driving clinicians able to assist you and your horse. Registration and payment due March 30. Shannon Southwick 352 750 5500 ext. 249 stephanie.sutch@fcmr.org www.fvmr.org
24-25	Martins Auctions: New Holland, PA; 38th Annual Spring Auction of Coaches, Carriages Sleighs, Appointments and Antiques; www.martinsauctioneers.com
25-26	PLUM CREEK CARRIAGE CDE & COMBINED TEST: Agarita Ranch Lockhart TX; Train., Prelim., Interm., Paula Long, PO Box 1186, Kennedale, TX 76060 817-614-2986.e-mail: longpaula@sbcglobal.net
Canceled 24-26	RAM TAP CDE: Ram Tap Show Grounds, Fresno, CA; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Gene Hagberg, H: 559-689-3186, C: 559-389-6041, showtime93653@hotmail.com; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 3, 2009
Canceled 25-26	GREAT OAKS HDT: Great Oaks Farm, Newnan, GA; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Deatherage, H: 256-964-1999, W: 256-313-5344, C: 678-360-1359, F: 256-964-1999 (please call first), marydeatherage@bellsouth.net or deatheragem@bellsouth.net; Opening Date: Jan 5, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 1, 2009
May 2009
2-3	MIDWEST DRIVING CONFERENCE: Fitchburg WI; Two days of demonstrations, seminars and trade show. Attendance is limited to 125 people and is open to ADS members and the general public. Go to www.HickoryKnoll.net for more info.
Canceled 2-3	SHADY OAKS SPRING HDT: Shady Oaks Ranch, Lodi, CA; www.shadyoaksevents.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Bonner Murphy, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, F: 209-462-9780, bnnrmrphy@aol.com; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
9	Delmarva Spring Pleasure Driving Show: Denton MD; www.delmarvadrivingclub.com Open horse/pony draft multiples VSE, junior novice horse/pony; Jane Ramsey H: 302-659-2827 ramseyjb@yahoo.com
9-10	GMHA DRIVING TWO-PHASE & ADT: Green Mountain Horse Association, South Woodstock, VT; Levels CDE: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Levels ADT: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509, F: 802-457-4471, kmanner@gmhainc.org; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
15-17	GAYLA BLUEGRASS CDE: Gayla Driving Center, Georgetown, KY; ww.gayladrivingcenter.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Debbie Banfield, H: 502-863-5113, C: 502-542-0032, F: 502-867-0081, gayla3329@aol.com; Opening Date: Mar 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 1, 2009
15-17	VINEYARD CLASSIC CDE: Woodland Stallion Station, Woodland, CA; www.wssvineyardclassiccde.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Harriet Merritt, H: 925-968-9805, C: 925-548-5566, hl_merritt@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 15, 2009
17	27th ANNUAL MY LADY'S MANOR PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Spring Valley Park, New Freedom, PA; www.mlmdc.org; Levels: Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Equine; Contact: Dana Bright, H: 717-246-2351, cdeponyz@comcast.net or Anne Council, H: 717-993-8956, C: 717-880-3840, birchhollow_anne@verizon.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: Pre-entries must be postmarked by May 8, 2009
23-24	CAROLINA CARRIAGE CLUB DRIVING HDT: Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, Tryon, NC; www.carolinacarriage.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Price Story, H: 828-891-7571, C: 828-242-7954, F: 828-891-9453, p_story@bellsouth.net or Sue Hrizuk, H: 864-224-6046, suecapt@yahoo.com; Opening Date: March 24, 2009, Closing Date: May 6, 2009
Canceled 29-31	GARDEN STATE CDE: USEF Selection Trial for Pairs and Ponies; Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown, NJ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Horse Park of New Jersey (Heather Walker), H: 908-439-3171, C: 908-343-6476, F: 908-439-3318, walkers_whimsea@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 1, 2009
30-31	NEBRASKA’S PIONEER CDE: Lancaster County Event Center, Lincoln NE; Levels: Train., Prelim., Interm., VSE, Pony/ Horse singles, pairs, multiples, Cheri Sahm, C: 02-670-2358, H: 402-492-8028, W: 402-393-5421 Fax: 402-393-2374 ponymom23@yahoo.com Opening Date: Apr 20, 2009, Closing Date: May 25, 2009
30-31	PLEASURE DAYS CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW: Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center, Lebec, CA; www.whiprsnappers.com; Levels: Novice Whip, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSEs; Contact: Veronica Campbell, H: 562-431-7264, W: 562-431-7264, t.v.campbell@verizon.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 15, 2009
June 2009
6	CONNECTICUT VALLEY HDT: Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam, CT; www.cvdrivingclub.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Bill & Nancy Lawson, H: 860-349-8745, C: 860-490-4667, wwlawson@sbcglobal.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 20, 2009
6-7	CARRIAGE CLASSIC IN THE PINES: Pinehurst Harness Track, Pinehurst, NC; Levels: Novice Driver, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Open Multiples; Contact: Linda Long, H: 910-692-0943, llong6@nc.rr.com ; Opening Date: Mar 15, 2009; Closing Date: May 15, 2009
6-7	TEDDY BEAR'S CDE: Mead, WA; www.teddybearfjord.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Preliminary Open; Contact: Warren & Sylvia Riddle, H: 509-464-4490, W: 509-926-6217, F: 509-928-8689, info@teddybearfjord.com; Opening Date: Feb 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 15, 2009
6-7	MHDVA BLUE RIBBON CLINIC & HORSE SHOW: Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI; www.mhdva.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Contact: Michelle T. Ridley, H: 517-712-7085, ridley@msu.edu; Opening Date: Mar 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 30, 2009
6-7	SHADY OAKS SUMMER HDT: Shady Oaks, Lodi, CA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Bonner Murphy, H: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, BnnrMrphy@aol.com Opening Date: May 5, 2009; Closing Date: June 1, 2009
7	BRANDYWINE CARRIAGE PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Ludwigs Corner Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore, PA; www.bvdc.org; Levels: Junior, Novice, Open Single Pony/Horse, Multiples, VSE, Park Type, Draft Type; Contact: J. Samea Baker, H: 610-310-0962, baker_js@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: Pre-entries close May 20, 2009, post-entries accepted day of show
13-14	ELK CREEK CDE: Fair Hill, Elkton, MD; www.fairhillinternational.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Diane Trefry, W: 410-755-6855, C: 443-553-1453, F: 410-755-6110, dtrefry@verizon.net or Lisa Singer, H: 610-388-7901, C: 610-960-8695, F: 610-388-2473, chateaulog@aol.com; Opening Date: Mar 23, 2009, Closing Date: May 23, 2009
13-14	SUMMER FESTIVAL CDE: Wilton, CA; www.claystationhorsepark.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Clay Station Horse Park, H: 916-687-7948, F: 916-687-7948, claystationhorsepark@frontiernet.net; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 31, 2009
13-14	ORLETON FARM, EDEN HILL 11th ANNUAL PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Stockbridge, MA; www.colonialcarriage.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Single Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact: Harvey Waller, H: 413-298-3119, C: 413-441-4682, hwaller562@aol.com; Opening Date: April 1, 2009, Closing Date: TBD
12-14	MIDWEST YOUNG DRIVERS CAMP: Baraboo WI, Domino Stables. Open to 11-18yr old drivers interested in learning more about competiting in ADS driving events. Cost $120 for ADS members 160 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership) Contact Myrna Rhinehart, 608- 254-5351 rhinestone4@verizon.net Registration Form
19-21	METAMORA CDE XXV: Windrush Farm, Metamora, MI; www.metamoracarriagedriving.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Jim Pierce, H: 810-664-2102, C: 248-495-8089, jastoneoak@aol.com; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: Jun 1, 2009
19-21	COLUMBUS CARRIAGE CLASSIC: Fireman's Park, Columbus, WI; www.columbuscarriageclassic.com; Levels: Juniors, Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Contact: Columbus Carriage Classic, Debbie Bevan info@columbuscarriageclassic.com; Opening Date: April 15, 2009, Closing Date: June 1, 2009
19-21	HAPP'S CDE: Ethel, WA; www.happs-inc.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Maureen Harkcom, H: 360-978-4562, W: 360-978-5064, F: 360-978-6667, maureen@happs-inc.com; Opening Date: April 15, 2009, Closing Date: May 31, 2009
26-28	BROMONT INTERNATIONAL CAI-A: Bromont, Quebec, Canada; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, FEI; Contact: Mr. Roger Deslauriers, Office: 450-534-0787, C: 450-534-9524, F: 450-534-0417, info@internationalbromont.org; Opening Date: April 1, 2009, Closing Date: June 1, 2009
27-28	SKUNK RIVER HDT: Three G Farms Equine Center, Ames, IA; www.bitsiowa.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Winter, H: 515-232-3019, C: 515-450-1041; mwinter@iastate.edu; Opening Date: May 1, 2009; Closing Date: June 1, 2009
27-28	Siesta Clinic 1 at the Florida Carriage Museum and Resort To register, please go to fcmr.org and go to calendar of events for June. There you will find the Schedule of Events and the Registration Form.
27-28	Muffy Seaton Pleasure/Combined Driving Clinic : East Aurora, NY; Personal instruction from an expert in the field, for both you and your turnout; Contact: Liz, P: 716-380-5724, lizodonnellEADS@aol.com.
27	Susquehanna Valley Whips and Wheels Pleasure Driving Show: Hughesville PA; Your choice of a one or two day show, championships in all divisions including grand champion for the two day combined high scoring pony, horse and novice; Tina Cornell 570-784-4793
28	Carriage Barn: NH; The 2nd Level Introduction to Arena Driving. Carriage-barn@comcast.net or 603-378-0140
28	Susquehanna Valley Whips and Wheels Sporting Day of Traditional Driving: Hughesville PA; Pony Horse and Novice; Tina Cornell 570-784-4793
July 2009
3-5	METAMORA CARRIAGE PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Metamora MI; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Dressage; Barbara Chapman, H: 810-678-2500, C: 810-614-3887 adsbarb@hotmail.com;Opening Date: April 13, 2009; Closing Date: June 10, 2009
3-5	THE CDE AT INAVALE: Philomath, OR; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Mickey Lofgren, H: 360-266-9415, email: mickey@grassmountainfarm.com; Opening Date: May 1, 2009; Closing Date: June 10, 2009
9-10	ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARRIAGE CLUB ADT & MUFFY SEATON CLINIC : Tomora Training Center, Greeley, CO; www.rockymountaincarriageclub.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Christine Vehrs, H: 303-995-2190, email: csvehrs@earthlink.net; Opening Date: June 1, 2009; Closing Date: July 25, 2009
12	WALDINGFIELD HDT: Ipswich, MA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate (must have 4 entries); Holly Pulsifer H:978-356-3655, C: 978-500-6750, F: 978-356-4520 hpulsifer@hotmail.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2009; Closing Date: July 1, 2009
16-18	BIG SKY YOUNG DRIVERS CAMP:The American Driving Society and The US Equestrian Federation Joint Young Driver and USEF Long‐Listed Pony Driver Training Registration: Only 8 campers will be accepted. Interested campers must submit a brief driving resume to their ADS Regional Director, by May 15, 2009. who will select the representative from their region. More Info: Kelly Valdes, 910-692-4164, fkvaldes@aol.com Registration Form
17-19	BIRDS HILL INTERNATIONAL CDE : Manitoba Horse Council Equestrian Facility, Birds Hill Provincial Park; Manitoba, Canada; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles, Pairs, Pony, Horse; Carolyn Lintott, H: 204-444-2514, jclintott@highspeedcrow.ca; Opening Date: May 1, 2009; Closing Date: July 1, 2009
18-19	NWCDE’s BEAVERCREEK CDE: Beavercreek OR; Train., Prelim., Interm.; Contact: Tish Hodges H: 503-632-4966, C: 503-312-6269 tishhodges@msn.com; Opening Date: May 15, 2009; Closing Date: July 1, 2009
18-19	HICKORY KNOLL CDE: Fitchburg WI; Train., Prelim., VSE, Pony, Horse Multipes; John Freiburger frei@chorus.net; Opening Date: Feb 10, 2009, Closing Date: July 10, 2009; Limited to 54 entries must be an ADS member; Disabled drivers, youth and first-time competitors encouraged to enter; Site is wheelchair accessible.
18-19	LORENZO DRIVING COMPETITION: Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia, NY; www.lorenzodriving.com; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact: Lisa Shotzberger, H: 610-469-6556, C: 484-942-5750, fredshotz@yahoo.com; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: June 20, 2009
25-26	EAST AURORA CARRIAGE DRIVING & COMPETITION: Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora NY; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d’Elegance, Liz O’Donnell H: 716-380-5724, LizOdonnellEADS@aol.com ; Opening Date: June 1, 2009; Closing Date: July 1, 2009
25-26	PACIFIC REGION DRIVEN DRESSAGE FESTIVAL: Arroyo Grande, CA; www.brassoakdriving.com; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced, Musical Freestyle; Ann McClure, H: 805-481-0530, makomc@msn.com; Opening Date: June 8, 2009; Closing Date: July 1, 2009
25-26	OHIO CDE: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland, OH; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Robert Burrows, H: 330-334-1528, W: 330-697-8325, C: 330-697-8325, rburrows@opgmail.com; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
August 2009
1-2	SARATOGA CARRIAGE CLASSIC & CONTINUOUS DRIVING EVENT: Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond MA; www.saratogadriving.com; Class include obstacles, arena driving, dressage working, Drive for the Cure, Carriage Dog and more. Gina Handy 518-583-4316
7-9	ANNUAL ADS MEETING, Morven Park Leesburg, VA Save the Date, so you won't miss the ADS Annual Members meeting at beautiful Morven Park.
14-16	FEI WORLD PONIES FOUR-IN-HAND, PAIRS, SINGLE DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Greven-Bockholt Germany
12-16	WALNUT HILL CARRIAGE DRIVING COMPETITION: Pitsford NY; www.walnuthillfarm.com; Pleasure, Obstacles, Coaching; Contact Bill Remley 585-385-2555, fax: 585-385-0781, e-mail: billremley@aol.com; Opening Date: May 20, 2009; Closing Date: June 19, 2009
15-16	DR. HENRY BOYD HDT : The Horse Park, Woodside, CA; www.henryboydcde.com; VSE (minimum of 5), Pony, Horse; Singles, Pairs and Teams; Contact Ellie Ferrari; P: 650-851-3543; e-mail: elliemferrari@yahoo.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2009; Closing Date: July 15, 2009
18-23	FEI WORLD PAIRS DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Kecskemet Hugary.
21-23	GMHA CDE: Green Mountain Horse Association, South Woodstock, VT; Levels CDE: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509, F: 802-457-4471, kmanner@gmhainc.org; Opening Date: July 10, 2009, Closing Date: August 7, 2009
23	FOX VALLEY PLEASURE SHOW: Fox Valley Saddle Assoc,Hampshire IL, www.fvsa.org; Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse, Open Pony, Multiples, Open VSE; Julie Kneip H: 847-742-7982, C: 630-940-4160; julie.kneip@ryancompanies.com; Opening Date: March 1, 2009; Closing Date: August 9, 2009
29-30	RHODE ISLAND CARRIAGE DAYS: Celtic Cross Farm, Dudley, MA; www.ridrivingclub.org; Levels HDT: Training, Preliminary; Pleasure Classes: Combined Test Training and Preliminary, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony Multiples, VSE; Contact: Andy Marcoux, P/F: 508-782-1720, andy@coachmansdelight.com; Opening Date: July 1, 2009, Closing Date: August 17, 2009
September 2009
SEPT 1, 2010 JANUARY TO JUNE OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE
4-6	INDIANA CDE: Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN; www.iwwi.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: David Sadler, H: 217-548-2300, C: 217-621-5547, F: 217-548-2400, davlin@sadlerfarms.net; Opening Date: July 1, 2009, Closing Date: August 15, 2009
5	OLD DOMINION MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION CARRIAGE SHOW : Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA; www.odmhamorgans.com; Levels: Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE, Junior; Contact: Donna Jacobson H: 804-693-4514, C: 804-854-3994, dnstables@verizon.net; Opening Date: June 1, 2009; Closing Date: August 20, 2009
5-6	DRESSAGE EXTRAORDINAIRE: Clay Station Horse Park, Darr Lane, Wilton, CA; www.claystationhorsepark.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Horse, Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact Jay Hubert, H: 209-748-5607, jhubert@softcom.net, Opening Date: July 13, 2009; Closing Date: August 17, 2009
5-7	HIGH COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL CDE: Calgary Polo Club, Hwy 552 and 306 Avenue, MD of Foothills, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; www.highcountrycarriagedriving.org; Levels:Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Single Horse, Single Small or Large Pony, Pair Horse, Pair Small or Large Pony, Multiple Horses or Small/Large Ponies, Single, Pair or Multiple VSE in Training to Intermediate. Don Mason, H: 403-946-5406, TF: 877-425-7015, dhmason@aol.com Opening Date: June 15, 2009; Closing Date: August 13, 2009 (postmark); Limited to 50 entries; First come, first serve; Wait list by postmark.
7	GMHA FALL DRIVING CLASSIC: South Woodstock, VT; www.gmhainc.org; Levels: Dressage, Timed Obstacles, Pick Your Route, Arena Obstacles, Pace, Super Reinsmanship, Working, Concours D' Elegance, Ladies, Gentleman, Carriage Dog; Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509, ext 203, F: 802-457-4471, kmanner@gmhainc.org; Opening Date: July 31, 2009; Closing Date: September 2, 2009
10-13	CAI SHADY OAKS CDE: Shady Oaks, Lodi, CA; www.shadyoaksevents.com: Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Classes: Single Pony, Single Horse, Pony Pair, Horse Pair, Pony Four in Hand, Horse Four in Hand; Bonner Murphy, H: 209-462-2209, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, Fax: 209-462-9780, bnnrmrphy@aol.com; Opening Date: July 1, 2009; Closing Date: Aug 3, 2009
11-13	LAURELS AT LANDHOPE CDE INTERNATIONAL: West Grove, PA; www.laurelscde.org; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: James O'Rourke; W: 610-486-6484; F: 610-486-6814; laurelslandhope@aol.com; Opening Date: July 6, 2009; Closing Date: August 3, 2009
11-13	VILLA LOUIS CARRIAGE CLASSIC : Villa Louis Historic Site, Prairie du Chien, WI; www.carriageclassic.com; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft;; Contact: Mike Rider, W: 608-326-4436, info@carriageclassic.com; Opening Date: July 1, 2009, Closing Date: August 21, 2009
18-20	NASHOBA CARRIAGE CLASSIC & ADT: Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds, Germantown, TN ; Levels: Pleasure: Junior, Novice Whip, Single Horse, Single Pony,Pairs/Multiples, VSE, Draft, Dressage: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate ADT: Novice & Preliminary; Contact: Jill Cox; P: 901-878-1409; C: 901-486-6993; email: jillcox@attglobal.net; Opening Date: July 1, 2009; Closing Date: September 6, 2009
19	TCA CARRIAGE CLASSIC AT CEDAR CREEK RUN: Greenville TX; www.tejascarriageassociation.com; Levels: Open Horse & Pony, Open VSE, Multiples (within respective divisions for Championships); Contact: Alta Pederson; H: 817-447-8077; C: 817-320-0624; gpededrum@aol.com
19-20	HARVEST MOON CARRIAGE CLASSIC: North Iowa Fair Facility, 3700 4th St SW, Mason City , IA; www.iowamorgan.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse or Pony, Open Pony, Open Horse, Open Multiples; Contact: Paul Degen, H: 641-696-5925, hmcc@omnitelcom.com; Opening Date: June 30, 2009; Closing Date: August 28, 2009
20	PLEASURE DRIVING IN THE PARK: Bucks County Horse Park, Revere PA; www.buckscountyhorsepark.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Contact: Teri Lewis H: 610-847-8077, C:610-847-8597, hitchingpostfarm@frontiernet.net ; Opening Date: July 10, 2009; Closing Date: September 13, 2009
25- 27	Carolina Carriage Club Pleasure Driving & Dressage Show: Tyron, NC, Prize List from Secretary Margo Savage, redgate@windstream.net from July 1,2009; Dressage, Working Pleasure, Turnout, Reinsmanship and Obstacles. VSE, Pony, Horse, Multiples and Junior Whip; Jane Hart: johndhart@windstream.net and Sue McDaniel: mac.the.knife@worldnet.att.net Entries Open Aug 3, 2009, Entries close September 7, 2009;
25-27	GLADSTONE AUTUMN FAIR AND PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Hamilton Farm Golf & Equestrian Center, Gladstone, NJ; www.GladstoneDriving.org; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced; Single, Pairs, Tandems, Teams, Horse, Pony; Contact: Gayle Stinson, H: 908-453-3332; welshponypower@yahoo.com; Opening Date: June 26, 2009; Closing Date: August 14, 2009 (Postmark)
25-27	LONGVIEW LAKE HDT: Longview Horse Park, Kansas City, MO; www.cdsgkc.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced; Contact: Barbara Kirby, W: 913-897-1699 X303, C: 816-590-2892: F: 913-897-1444, barbarak@agririsk.com; Opening Date: August 15, 2009; Closing Date: Sept 22, 2009
October 2009
1-4	LEXINGTON COMBINED DRIVING CLASSIC: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Ky. FEI-USEF National Championships for Singles, Pairs, Ponies and Four In Hands - The Kentucky Cup, Official 2010 World Equestrian Games Test Event. Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, FEI; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, F: 352-489-9284; s_gilliland@msn.com Opening Date: August 10, 2009; Closing Date: September 1, 2009
4	SARATOGA DRIVING ASSOCIATION HDT: Akers Acres, Valatie, NY; www.saratogadriving.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Jeff Morse, H: 413-698-3804, greenmeads@gmail.com; Opening Date: August 15, 2009; Closing Date: September 20, 2009
10-11	TUNBRIDGE HDT: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge VT; www.hooved.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Singles and Pairs of Horses & Ponies; Cheryl Pratt Rivers, W: 802-234-5803, cherylrivers@myfaripoint.net; Opening Date: July 15, 2009; Closing Date: September 15, 2009
17	BIG AND SMALL EQUINE FUN SHOW: Tuckahoe Equestrian Center; Denton, MD; DelmarvaDrivingClub.com; Draft and Draft-like in harness and Equines under 50 inches/12 hands in height invited to come and compete in a fun and low-key event. Fun classes, all-day fee, substantial discount to those who pre-register; Contact: PL Hatch; P: 240-274-6180; paoball2000@yahoo.com; Opening Date: TBD; Closing Date: TBD.
23-25	GRASS RIDGE CDE: Grass Ridge Farm; Sonoita, AZ; www.grassridge.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles-Pony, Horse; Pairs-Pony, Horse; Multiples-Pony, Horse; Four in Hand-Pony, Horse; Contact: Jamie O'Rourke, W: 610-486-6484, C: 484-832-4365, F: 610-486-6814, grassridgecde@aol.com; Opening Date: Aug 25, 2009; Closing Date: Sept 22, 2009
24	CHAPTER ONE FARMS FALL HDT: Pedricktown, NJ; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles: VSE/Pony/Horse, Pair: VSE/Pony/Horse, Multiples: VSE/Pony/Horse, Four-in-Hand: VSE/Pony/Horse; Dr. Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124, W: 410-620-3462, C: 443-253-4135, F: 856-299-6772; hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com; Opening Date: Aug 1, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 15, 2009
24-25	THE FALL CLASSIC PLEASURE SHOW: Clay Station Horsepark, Wilton CA; www.claystationhorsepark.com; Levels:Junior Driver, NOvice Driver, Open VSE, Pony, Horse, Draft, Multiples; Contact: Pam Scholderer; H: 925-778-2640; C: 925-250-6004, grannyncart@aol.com; Opening Date: Aug 3, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 5, 2009
24-25	FLORIDA FALL FLING ADT: Sumter Equestrain Center, Bushnell FL; www.cypresskeep.com/fallfling; Levels: Training, Preliminary and Intermediate, Advanced. Contact: John Porter, H: 813-982-2200 C: 813-495-0070 F: 813-982-9709 e-mail: john@cypresskeep.com (preferred contact method; put FALL FLING in subject line); Openning Date: July 15, 2009; Closing Date: September 15, 2009
24-25	PINE TREE CDE: Big Sky Farm, Southern Pines, NC; Levels: Training, Preliminary & Intermediate/VSE; Single Horse, Single Pony, Pair Horse, Pair Pony, Multiple Horse, Multiple Pony; Contact:Kelly Valdes, H: 910-692-4164, C: 910-603-2449, fkvaldes@aol.com; Opening Date: August 1, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 1, 2009
31-1	OKLAHOMA HARNESS HORSE ASSOCIATION - COWBOY COUNTRY CDE: Payne County Expo/Fairgrounds Center, Stillwater, OK; www.insureokc.com/ohha.htm; Levels: Training, Preliminary and Intermediate; VSE, Pony and Horse, Single, Pairs and Multiples; Contact: Linda Johnson, P: (620) 627-2324; e-mail: ldjohnson50@hotmail.com, or Deryn Stewart, P: (580) 765-8648; e-mail: stewarts@poncacity.net; Opening Date: Sept 1, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 10, 2009
November 2009
1	HALLOWEEN HUSTLE: Lake Virew Terrace, CA; www.whiprsnappers.com; Levels: Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE;Contact: Pam Miller-Mitchell; H: 818-899-0211; pam.hei@ia.twbc.com; Opening Date: September 1, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 10, 2009
5-8	KATYDID CDE : Katydid Farm, Windsor, SC; www.KatydidFarm.com; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Ponies and Horses; Contact: Peggy Dils, W: 803-642-3216, C: 803-295-6785, dilsailken@aol.com; Opening Date: Sept 1, 2009; Closing Date: Oct 1, 2009
December 2009
12-13	THE TAMPA TRIALS HDT: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Tampa, FL; www.cypresskeep.com/tampatrials; :Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Singles, Pairs, Tandems, Multiples, VSEs, Small Pony, Large Pony, Horse; Contact: Erika Matulich, H: 813-982-2200, C: 813-784-8484, F: 813-982-9709, ematulich@ut.edu; Opening Date: September 10, 2009; Closing Date: November 10, 2009
January 2010
29-31	LITTLE EVERGLADES INTERNATIONAL: Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City, FL; www.littleevergladesranch.com; :Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate,FEI, Single Horse & Pony, Pair Horse & Pony, Horse & Pony Teams; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, F: 352-489-9284, s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: December 15, 2009; Closing Date:January 1, 2010