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January 2008
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GMHA Winter Sleigh Driving Series: South Woodstock, VT. Runs 1/5 and 19, Contact: Karey Manner, Phone:802-457-1509
9-13
WINTER ADS MEETING: held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY.  Location is the Marriott Downtown.  Must register with USEF if you would like to attend some of the functions offered.
12

Advaned CDE Organizers Winter Meeting: Louisville, KY; 1-3pm at the USEF meeting; Contact: Wendy Wares Cooke of USEF, : wwcooke@usef.org or

W: 908-326-1159

19-20
NATURE COAST HDT: Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234

BlackProngCenter@AOL.com; Opening Date: Dec 4, 2007; Closing Date: Jan 2, 2008
February 2008
2

GMHA Winter Sleigh Driving Series: South Woodstock, VT. Runs 2/2 and 2/8;

Karey Manner, 802-457-1509

9

Charleston Pony Club invites you to join us at Nemours Plantation in Beaufort County, SC.  The McShane Family is sharing with all of us Nemours Plantations' 9,800 acres.  You can ride a horse, you can walk, or you can drive: Fee is $15.00; Mel Olmi, 843-559-4577

9

OAK RUN PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Oak Run Farm, Moorpark, CA; Levels: Pony, Horse, Multiples, pony classes split for VSE's if entries warrant; Turnout, Reinsmanship, Working Pleasure, Cross Country, Obstacles, Combination Drive/Ride, Carriage Dog, Pleasure Marathon, Pace.Jody Cutler, C: 805-501-4060; Fax: 805-529-3746; m.jody.cutler@gmail.com; Opening Date: Jan.15, 2008; Closing Date: Feb. 1, 2008

9-10

FLORIDA STATE FAIR: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa FL; Levels: Singles, Pairs, Multiples: VSE, Pony, Horse; Amy Uniss W: 813-740-3500, C: 813-477-3136, Fax: 813-740-3502; unissa@doacs.state.fl.us
Opening Date: Sept. 1,  2007; Closing Date: Jan. 25, 2008         

10
GSCA Day of Sleighing: Carriage Barn, Newton, NH: Ann Miles, 603-378-0140
16
Get Ready for Spring Midwinter Driving Conference: Verdoy Fire House, Albany, NY. Guest speakers include John Greenall, Ed Young, Bill Broe, and Dick Lahey; www.saratogadriving.com; Carol Frank H: 518-459-1235
22-24
Treasure Valley Whips Play Day & ADT: Birt Arena, Nampa, ID; Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate; Amanda Horton H:208-761-2758
23-24

AUSTIN HORSE PARK PLEASURE DRIVING COMPETITION: Austin Horse Park Weirsdale, FL; Singles, Pairs, Multiples: Pony, Horse, VSE; Juniors & Coaching; Robyn Orser W: 352-750-5500 ext 221: robyn.orser@fcmr.org
Opening Date: Dec 1, 2007; Closing Date: Jan 25, 2008
   

29-3/2
SUNSHINE STATE CAI: Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, C: 813-220-8226, Fax: 352-489-9284 s_gilliland@msn.com
Opening Date: Jan. 15, 2008; Closing Date: Feb. 8, 2008
March 2008
1-2
The Driving Forum: Clarion Hotel, West Springfield, MA; Driving Conference and Trade Show; C: 603-673-3956
7-9

ARIZONA CDE: Coolidge, AZ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate;

Peter Atonna, H: 928-636-4228 : mjatonna@commspeed.net; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2008; Closing Date: Feb 16, 2008     

8
FROSTBITE 1: Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, Newton, NH; Training, Preliminary, Advanced; Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735 W: 978-232-2029 C: 617-448-6941; susan.koso@comcast.net
15-16

BLACK PRONG HDT: Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234,

Fax: 352-486-3709, BlackProngCenter@AOL.com; Opening Date: Jan 29, 2008; Closing Date: Feb 26, 2008    

16
San Diego Pleasure Driving Show: Tumbleweed Arena; Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA; 29 Driving Classes at $4.95 each. 9:00 A.M. Elsa Mikkelsen 619-994-9534 or 619-224-0601

MARCH 20, FALL OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE

www.americandrivingsociety.org/or_omnibus.asp

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FROSTBITE 2: Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, Newton, NH; Training, Preliminary, Advanced; Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735 W: 978-232-2029 C: 617-448-6941; susan.koso@comcast.net
22-23
Treasure Valley Whips Play Day & ADT: Birt Arena, Nampa, ID; Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate; Amanda Horton H:208-761-2758
27-30
LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL CDE: Live Oak Plantation, Ocala FL; Levels: Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586,  C: 813-220-8226, Fax: 352-489-9284 : s_gilliland@msn.com
Opening Date: Feb 15, 2008; Closing Date: March 1, 2008
April 2008
5
CHAPTER ONE FARMS SPRING ADT: Pedricktown, NJ ; Levels: Training, Preliminary Intermediate; Contact: Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124, W: 410-620-3462, C: 443-253-4135, Fax: 856-299-6772 tm@chapteronefarms.com
Opening Date: Jan 1, 2008; Closing Date: March 30, 2008
5

NTW SUNRISE RIDGE HDT: Paradise, TX; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Kate Morgan, H: 817-523-4616, C: 817-688-9580, Fax: 817-523-4616, katermorgan@gmail.com
Opening Date: Feb. 15, 2008; Closing Date: March 20, 2008

5
FROSTBITE 3: Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, Newton, NH; Training, Preliminary, Advanced; Susan Koso H: 978-561-1735 W: 978-232-2029 C: 617-448-6941; susan.koso@comcast.net
10-13
Equine Affaire: Columbus OH, www.equineaffaire.com, 740-845-0085, info@equineaffaire.com
11-13

SOUTHERN PINES CDE: Carolina Horse Park, Raeford NC; Levels: Interm., Prelim., Advanced,; Contact: Ann Pringle; H: 910-692-9114, C: 910-516-4894, Fax: 910-692-4203, AnnPringle@earthlink.net

Opening Date: Jan. 1, 2008; Closing Date: March 1, 2008

20
San Diego Pleasure Driving Show: Tumbleweed Arena; Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA; 29 Driving Classes at $4.95 each. 9:00 A.M. Elsa Mikkelsen 619-994-9534 or 619-224-0601
25-27
RAM TAP CDE: Fresno CA; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Harriet Merritt; H-952-968-9805; C:925-548-5566 hl_merritt@yahoo.com
Opening Date: Feb 1, 2008; Closing Date: March 15, 2008
26-27
PLUM CREEK CARRIAGE CDE: Agarita Ranch, Lockhart TX. Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; TC Leshikar, Jr., 1794 Old Lytton Springs Rd, Lockhart, Tx 78644, H: 512-376-2602, C: 512-585-5450 F: 512-376-6623, leshikar@aol.com, www.pccss.org
http://www.houstonareacarriageassociation.org
26-27

GREAT OAKS HDT (Formerly Georgia Int'l CDE): Great Oaks Farm, Newnan, GA; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Deatherage; H:256-964-1999; W: 256-313-5344; C: 256-698-9202; Fax: 256-964-1999; deatheragem@bellsouth.net or mary.deatherage@us.army.mil 
Opening Date: Jan. 4, 2008; Closing Date: April 1, 2008

May 2008
3-4

LORD STIRLING STABLE CDE: Basking Ridge, NJ; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Kay Birkholt, H: 973-285-0009, Fax: 908-766-9783; kbirkholt@yahoo.com

Opening Date: Feb. 1, 2008; Closing Date: April 4, 2008

4
Newbie/Green Horse Drive: Cantebury NH; All are welcome on this drive, but emphasis will be on giving new drivers the chance to practice with experienced drivers and matching those driving with green horses with experienced helpers. Ginger & John Laplante (603) 783-4702 Granite State Carriage Assoc.
4
Skyline Farm’s, ME: Carriage Museum exibit opens, Sundays 12-3pm or by appointment. Free admission www.skylinefarm.org
10
Driving Clinic with Scott Monroe and Jeff Morse; GMHA, South Woodstock, VT. Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509; Fax: 802-457-4471; kmanner@gmhainc.org
10
Delmarva Driving Club's Pleasure Driving Show, Caroline County Fairgrounds, Denton, MD; George Parris - 302-846-2189, Carl Zimmerman - 410-632-1191  carl_zimmerman@nps.gov
10-11
CANCELED
VALHALLA SIZZLER HDT: Woodbury, TN; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Jim Keathley; H: 615-563-2528; Fax: 615-563-4517; jkeathley@hughes.net Opening Date: Opening Date: Apr. 1, 2008; Closing Date April 30,2008

11

GMHA TWO-PHASE DRIVING EVENT: South Woodstock, VT; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509, Fax: 802-457-4471, Kmanner@gmhainc.org

Opening Date: Apr. 7, 2008; Closing Date: May 5, 2008

11
BONNIE BLUE NATIONAL DRIVING SHOW: Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA; Obstacles, Concours d'Elegance; Alice Martens H: 540-879-9976, W: 540-434-2557, Fax: 540-434-2552; alicemartens@rica.net
16-18

GAYLA BLUEGRASS CDE: Gayla Driving Center, Georgetown, KY; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Leslie Hernandez W: 502-863-5113,

C: 502-867-3098, Fax: 502-867-0081 : gayla3329@aol.com                                Opening Date: March 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 2, 2008

17
Driving/Riding Mini Pace; Auburn NH; Jim Burnham (603) 588-6119, Laurie Goodwin (603) 483-8797, Nancy Slombo (603) 382-9767 www.equinesite.net/gsca Granite State Carriage Assoc.
17-18
Northeast Regional Recreational Drive and Camp-out: Arcadia Management Area, Rhode Island http://www.riparks.com/arcadia.htm

Catherine Luce H: 508-384-5190 Catprints2@aol.com

18
San Diego Pleasure Driving Show: Tumbleweed Arena; Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA; 29 Driving Classes at $4.95 each. 9:00 A.M. Elsa Mikkelsen 619-994-9534 or 619-224-0601
18

26th ANNUAL MY LADY'S MANOR PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Spring Valley Park, Winterstown, PA; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d'Elegance; Dana Bright H: 717-246-2351, cdeponyz@comcast.net or Anne Councill H: 717-993-8956, C: 717-880-3840, birchhollow_anne@verizon.net

Opening Date: Apr. 1, 2008 postmark; Closing Date: May 9, 2008 postmark

24-25
SHADY OAKS SPRING HDT: Shady Oaks CA. Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv.; Bonner Murphy, H: 209-462- 2209, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, Fax: 209-462-9780; bnnrmrphy@ aol.com
22-25
6th Annual Driving Clinic with Sterling Graburn at Rough Terrain Farms: Private lessons with Sterling, North America's highest ranking competitor in the 2006 World Driving Championships. Instruction for all levels of competitive and recreational drivers, singles or multiples. Stabling available, camping on ground, evening potlucks. $100 per hr. Auditors $25 per day www.roughterrainfarm.com/events.htm
29-6/1

GARDEN STATE CDE: Horse Park of New Jersey, Allen Town, NJ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Heather Walker; H: 908-439-3171;        C: 908-343-6476; Fax: 908-439-3318 : walkers_whimsea@yahoo.com
Opening Date: March 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 2, 2008

31-6/1
CAROLINA CARRIAGE CLUB HDT: Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, Tryon, NC; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Paul Nordan  H: 828-863-4777, C: 404-406-0802 : paulnordan@alltel.net
Opening Date: April 13, 2008; Closing Date: May 17, 2008
31-6/1
CANCELED
NEBRASKA'S PIONEER CDE: Lancaster County Event Center; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Cheri Sahm, C: 402-670-2358, W: 402-393-5421, Fax: 402-393-2374; : ponymom23@yahoo.com
Opening Date: April 21, 2008; Closing Date: May 24,2008
31-6/1

PLEASURE DAYS CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW: Lebec, CA; Levels: Novice Whip, Open Horse & Pony, Pairs, Tandem & Four, VSE; SEC: Kathy LaChaine,  klachaine@sbcglobal.net, 805.703.0743 
Opening Date: Apr. 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 5, 2008

June 2008
7
(rain date June 8)
CONNECTICUT VALLEY DRIVING TRIAL: Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam, CT, Levels: Training, Preliminary: Contact: Marguerite Hayber, H: 860-267-6552; rjdean1@sbcglobal.net Opening Date: Apr. 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 15, 2008
7-8

MICHIGAN HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE BLUE RIBBON CLINIC & HORSE SHOW: Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI; Levels: Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Michelle Ridley, H: 517-712-7085, : ridley@msu.edu

Opening Date: Mar. 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 31, 2008

7-8

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, 2008; Closing Date: May 15, 2008

8
BRANDYWINE VALLEY PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Ludwig's Corner Show Grounds, Glenmoore, PA; Levels: Novice Driver; Open Single Horse, Open Single Pony, Multiples, VSE Open & Novice; Contact: Bobbi Hager, H: 973-627-2263, Fax: 973-627-8221, bobbihag@optonline.net; Opening Date: April 1, 2008 Closing Date: Pre-Entries May 20, 2008 – post entries accepted day of show.  
20-22
13-15

COLUMBUS CARRIAGE CLASSIC: Fireman's Park, Columbus, WI; Levels: Open Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony, VSE, Draft & Draft Multiples , Junior, Novice Whip, Maiden Horse, Pairs, Multiples, Commercial Vehicles; Contact: Nancy Osterhaus, H: 920-623-4925, : info@columbuscarriagehouse.com

Opening Date: Apr. 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 20, 2008

14-15
ELK CREEK CDE: Fair Hill, MD ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate;   Contact: Diane Trefry & Lisa Singer, W: 410-755-6855, C: 443-553-1453,   Fax:410-755-6110; : dtrefry@verizon.net or chateaulog@yahoo.com 
Opening Date: March 24, 2008; Closing Date: May 24, 2008
14-15

SUMMER FESTIVAL CDE: Clay Station Horse Park, Wilton, CA; Levels: Training, Preliminary; VSE, Pony, Horse, Single & Multiples; Contact: Debbie Packard; C: 530-633-9001, megalite1@aol.com

Opening Date: May 1, 2008; Closing Date: May 31, 2008

15
San Diego Pleasure Driving Show: Tumbleweed Arena; Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA; 29 Driving Classes at $4.95 each. 9:00 A.M. Elsa Mikkelsen 619-994-9534 or 619-224-0601
19-22
METAMORA CDE XXIV: Windrush Farm, Metamora, MI; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Jim Pierce 2943 S. Wilder Rd., Metamora, MI 48455; H: (810) 664-2102. jastoneoak@aol.com
Opening Date: May 1, 2008; Closing Date: June 1, 2008
 
20-22
HAPP'S CDE: Ethel, WA; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate / Single, Pair Multiple; Classes: VSE, Pony, Horse; Contact: Maureen Harkcom, H: 360-978-4562   W: 360-978-5064; :maureen@happs-inc.com
Opening Date: April 15, 2008; Closing Date: May 31, 2008
21-22

ORLETON FARM, EDEN HILL 10th ANNUAL PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Stockbridge, MA;  Levels: Junior, Single Pony/VSE, Single Horse, Multiples. Contact: Laurence Williamson, H: 603-835-2662; C: 603-491-1402; Fax: 603-491-1402; lwilliamson108@aol.com; Opening Date: April 1, 2008; Closing Date: June 1, 2008  

27-29

BROMONT INTERNATIONAL CAI-A: Bromont Quebec, Canada; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Advanced; Contact: Michel Lapierre W: 819-478-1411, C: 819-475-2812, Fax: 819-478-5588 : lapierre@9bit.qc.ca; Opening Date: April 1, 2008; Closing Date: June 10, 2008

28-29
SHADY OAKS SUMMER HDT: Lodi, CA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Horse, Pony; Bonner Murphy, H: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, BnnrMrphy@aol.com
Opening Date: May 5, 2008; Closing Date: June 1, 2008
28-29
SKUNK RIVER DRIVING TRIAL: Three G Farms Equine Center, Ames, IA; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Winter, H: 515-232-3019, C: 515-450-1041; mwinter@iastate.edu; Opening Date: May 1, 2008; Closing Date: June 1, 2008  
28-29
SVWW Pleasure Driving Show and Sporting Day of Traditional Driving: Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA Your Choice of a 1 or 2 day event featuring horse/pony/VSE and novice divisions. Tina Cornell 570-784-4793
July 2008
4-6
THE CDE AT INAVALE: Philomathe, OR; Training, Preliminary (limit and open); Horse, Pony, Multiples (tandem) in each division; Caroline and Luigi Meneghelli, H: 541-929-6860, hoofprints@inavalefarm.com Opening Date: May 1, 2008; Closing Date: June 25, 2008
12-13

TEDDY BEARS CDE, Mead, WA; Training, Preliminary; Dressage, Cones, Marathon, Singles, Multiples; Warren or Sylvia Riddle H: 509-464-4490, C: 509-435-1747, F: 509-928-8689; wriddle@cavalierradon.com.
Opening Date: March 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 1, 2008

12
12 Skyline Farm’s, ME: 6th annual Carriage Auction. Carriages, Sleighs, antiques and collectibles. Donated and consignment items needed. www.skylinefarm.org
13
WALDINGFIELD HDT: Ipswich, MA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate (must have 6 entries); Holly Pulsifer H:978-356-3655, C: 978-500-6750, F: 978-356-4520 hpulsifer@hotmail.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 1, 2008
12-13
GMHA 25/50 MILE COMP. TRAIL DRIVE:South Woodstock, VT. Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509; Fax:802-457-4471; kmanner@gmhainc.org
18-20
METAMORA PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Squeaky Windmill Farm, Metamora, MI; Single, Pair/Tandem, Unicorn, Four-in-Hand, Horse, Large/Small Pony, Junior, Novice, Coaching; Terry Pickett, H: 810-796-3024; Opening Date: April 21, 2008, Closing Date: June 23, 2008
19-20

BIRDS HILL INTERNATIONAL CDE : Manitoba Horse Council Equestrian Facility, Birds Hill Provincial Park; Manitoba, Canada; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles, Pairs, Four-in-Hands, Pony, Horse; Carolyn Lintott, H: 204-444-2514, jclintott@highspeedcrow.ca; Opening Date: May 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 1, 2008

19-20
HICKORY KNOLL CDE: Hickory Knoll Farm, Fitchburg, WI; Training, Preliminary; Single Horse, Pony, Pair Horses, Ponies, Four-in-Hand/Tandem Pones and Horses, VSEs (training level only); Hickory Knoll Fund, Inc. c/o John Freiburger H: 608-835-7473, Fax: 608-835-2156; frei@chorus.net; Opening Date: January 10, 2008, Closing Date: July 10, 2008
19-20
NWCDE's BEAVERCREEK CDE: Lazy S Lumber Mill, Beavercreek, OR; Training, Preliminary, Intemediate; VSE, Horses, Pony, Single, Pairs, Multiples; Tish Hodges, H: 503-632-4966, C: 503-307-6269, F: 503-632-4319, tishhodges@msn.com; Opening Date: May 15, 2008; Closing Date: July 5, 2008
19-20

LORENZO DRIVING COMPETITION: Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia, NY; Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples, VSE; Lisa Shotzberger, H: 610-469-6556, C: 484-942-5750 fredshotz@yahoo.com; Opening Date: April 15, 2008; Closing Date: June 15, 2008

26-27
PACIFIC REGION DRIVEN DRESSAGE FESTIVAL: Arroyo Grande, CA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Open each division: Single, Pairs, Multiples, Musical Freestyle; Ann McClure, H: 805-481-0530, C: 805-458-0151, F: 805-481-7484, ann@nipomoproperties.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 3, 2008
26-27
CHAPTER ONE FARMS PLEASURE & DRESSAGE SHOW: Pedricktown, NY; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Single VSE/Pony/Horse, Pairs 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: May 15, 2008; Closing Date: July 24, 2008
26-27

EAST AURORA CARRIAGE DRIVE & COMPETITION: Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park; Levels: Junior Whip, Novice Whip, Open Single Horse/Pony, Open Multiples Horse/Pony, VSE (39" & under); Contact: Mary Ann Byers, H: 716-662-5198, : mbyers159@roadrunner.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 1, 2008

August 2008
1-3
IRON HORSE CDE: Sherwood Farms, Caledonia, IL; Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Singles: Pony/Horse; Pairs: Pony/Horse; Multiples: Pony/Horse; Four-in-Hand: Pony/Horse; Jamie O'Rourke, H: 610-486-6484, C: 484-832-4365, F: 610-486-4814, ironhorsecde@aol.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 6, 2008
2-3
SARATOGA CARRIAGE CLASSIC: Richmond, MA, Pleasure Driving Show, Obstacles, Dressage, Concours d' Elegance; Laurence Williamson, H: 603-835-2662, laurence.williamson@saratogadriving.com, www.saratogadriving.com; Opening Date: June 16, 2008; Closing Date: July 22, 2008
9-10
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARRIAGE CLUB CDE & MUFFY SEATON CLINIC: Tomora Training Center, Greeley, CO; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; VSE/draft (training and prelim only), ponies, horses pairs/multiples. Carrie Jacobucci H: 303-654-0092; jacobuccic@msn.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 25, 2008;
13-17
WALNUT HILL CARRIAGE DRIVING COMPETITION: Pittsford, NY; Pleasure, Obstacle, Coaching; Bill Remley H: 585-385-2555, C: 585-746-1080, Fax: 585-385-0781; billremley@aol.com or edyoung@nysite.net; Opening Date: May 25, 2008; Closing Date: June 25, 2008
22-24
GMHA CDE: South Woodstock, VT; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Four-in-Hands, Pony, Horse; Contact Green Mountain Horse Association, Karey Manner, PO Box 8, South Woodstock, VT 05071, W: 802-457-1509, F: 802-457-447, kmanner@gmhainc.org; Opening Date: June 15, 2008; Closing Date: August 13, 2008
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MY LADY'S MANOR HDT: New Freedom, PA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Anne Councill; H: 717-993-8956, C: 717-880-3840, birchhollow_anne@verizon.net; Opening Date: June 15, 2008; Closing Date: August 15 (postmark)

30-31
RHODE ISLAND CARRIAGE DAYS: Celtic Cross Farm, Ziemba Rd, Dudley, MA; VSE, Novice Horse & Pony, Open Horse & Pony, Multiples; Rhode Island Driving Club, H: 508-782-1720, W: 508-782-1720, C: 508-782-1720, andy@coachmansdelight.com; Opening Date: July 15, 2008; Closing Date: August 24, 2008
30-31
DRESSAGE EXTRAORDINAIRE: Clay Station Horse Park, Darr Lane, Wilton, CA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Horse, Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact Jay Hubert, H: 209-748-5607, jhubert@softcom.net, www.claystationhorsepark.com/index.html; Opening Date: July 14, 2008; Closing Date: August 11, 2008
30-31

INDIANA CDE: Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh. IN; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Dave Sadler, H: 217-548-2300, C: 217-621-5547,

Fax: 217-548-2400, davlin@sadlerfarms.net; Opening Date: July 1, 2008; Closing Date: August 13, 2008

30-Sept 1
HIGH COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL CDE: Calgary Polo Club, Hwy 552 and 306 Avenue, MD of Foothills, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; 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, 2008; Closing Date: August 11 (postmark)
September 2008
1
Licensed Officials Applications for Promotion Due to the ADS office
5-7

CAI-B LAURELS AT LANDHOPE CDE INTERNATIONAL: West Grove, PA; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; James O'Rourke, laurelslandhope@aol.com; Opening Date: July 2, 2008; Closing Date: August 1, 2008

5-7
VILLA LOUIS CARRIAGE CLASSIC: Prairie Du Chien, WI; Single Horse, Pony, Multiples, VSE Open, Novice, Juniors; Mike Rider W: 608-326-4436, info@carriageclassic.com; Opening Date: July 1, 2008; Closing Date: August 15, 2008
5-7
DR. HENRY BOYD MEMORIAL CDE: The Horse Park, Woodside, CA; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Ellie Ferrari, H: 650-851-3543, C: 650-868-0751, elliemferrari@yahoo.com or piscator6717@comcast.net, www.henryboydcde.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: July 31, 2008
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GMHA FALL DRIVING CLASSIC: South Woodstock, VT; 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 15, 2008; Closing Date: August 25, 2008
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HAPP'S HDT - TWICE: Ethel, WA; Training, Preliminary; Maureen Harkcom, 1432 SU Hwy 12, Ethel, WA 98542, H: 360-978-4562, W: 360-978-5064, maureen@happs-inc.com Opening Date: July 15 (postmark); Closing Date: August 31 (postmark); www.happs-inc.com
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HARVEST MOON CARRIAGE CLASSIC: Living History Farms, 2600 NW 111th Street, Urbandale, Iowa; Novice Whip, Novice Horse or Pony, Open Pony, Open Horse, Open Multiples; Linda Brittain, H: 515-462-2289, C: 515-669-7436, hmcc@l2speed.net; Opening Date: June 30, 2008; Closing Date: August 20, 2008

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KNOX FARM HDT: Knox Farm, Chesterfield, Idaho; Training, Preliminary; Single Horse, Pony, VSE; Pair Horse, Pony, VSE; Chris Knox, H: 208-648-7175, W: 208-251-1363, F: 208-648-7174, chris@knoxfarm.com; Opening Date: August 6, 2008; Closing Date: September 8, 2008
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NASHOBA CARRIAGE CLASSIC & ADT: Germantown, TN; Novice, Preliminary, Intermediate, Junior; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, VSEs, Drafts; Becky Hudson, H: 931-424-0827, C: 931-638-6301, F: 931-363-0313, partridgehill@earthlink.net; Opening Date: July 1, 2008; Closing Date: September 1, 2008
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CAI-B GLADSTONE CDE: Hamilton Farm Golf & Equestrian Center, Gladstone, NJ; Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced; Single, Pairs, Tandems, Teams, Horse, Pony; EllenMarie Ettenger, H: 352-465-0197, W: 352-861-9400, C: 352-615-6460, F: 352-861-0400, shorty1956@bellsouth.net; Opening Date: July 1, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 1, 2008
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27th PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB SHOW: Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA; Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d'Elegance; Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, VSEs; Maryalice Matheson, H: 540-341-4972, C: 540-341-4972, mcoachorse@aol.com; Opening Date: Aug 1, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 1, 2008 (postmark)
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INTERNATIONAL DRAFT HORSE, MULE & PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: LA County Fair, Pomona, CA; Pleasure, Obstacles, Concours d'Elegance, Draft; LA County Fair, W: 909-865-4091, C: 909-374-8139, F: 909-622-5652, taylor@fairplex.com; Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: Aug 16, 2008
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CAI SHADY OAKS CDE: Shady Oaks, Lodi, CA; Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; 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 17, 2008; Closing Date: Aug 17, 2008
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FLORIDA FALL FLING ADT: Sumter Equestrian Center, Bushnell, FL; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; VSE, Small Pony, Large Pony, Horse in Single, Pair, Tandem, Multiples; Erika Matulich, H: 813-982-2200, C: 813-784-8484, F: 813-982-9709, ematulich@ut.edu (preferred method of contact is e-mail); Opening Date: June 1, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 1, 2008
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LONGVIEW LAKE CDE: Longview Horse Park, Kansas City, MO; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate and Combined Tests (Dressage + Cones Only) in all three levels; Ponies-Singles and Multiples, Horses-Singles and Multiples, VSE-Single and Multiple; Veronica Wood, H: 816-540-3932, W: 913-748-3057, F: 913-748-3077, chichiwood2@yahoo.com; Opening Date: July 1, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 5, 2008
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PLEASURE DRIVING IN THE PARK: Buck County Horse Park, Revere, PA; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d'Elegance; Teri Lewis H:610-847-8077 W: 610-294-9154; hitchingpostfarm@frontiernet.net; www.buckscountyhorsepark.org; Opening Date: July 10, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 21, 2008
SEPT 20, SPRING OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE
October 2008
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LEXINGTON CDE CLASSIC: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY; Preliminary, Intermediate, FEI; Single Horse and Pony, Pair Horse and Pony, Horse and Pony Teams; Susan Gilliland, 10575 SW 186th Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432, H: 352-489-6586, F: 352-489-9284, s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: Aug 18, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 1, 2008
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CEDAR CREEK PLEASURE DRIVING EVENT: Cedar Creek Ranch, Greenville, TX; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon; Novice Whip, Open Horse/Pony; Singles-VSE, Pony, Horse; Draft Pairs-VSE, Pony, Horse; Draft Multiples-VSE, Pony Horse; Ruth Graves, H: 903-883-4638, C: 903-274-6368, rufus1953@joimail.com
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NATIONAL DRIVE: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY; forms and information are available from Kathy Courtemanche, Secretary/Treasurer for 2008. Her address is 2624 Highway 1284 West, Berry, KY 41003, Phone: 859-235-8721. thenationaldrive@yahoo.com. Registration forms and information may also be downloaded from the Downloads page and mailed to Ms. Courtemanche. www.nationaldrive.net

The ADS Annual Member's Meeting will be held
at the National Drive

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TUNBRIDGE HDT: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Lane, Tunbridge, VT; Novice Driver Training, Open Training - Limit Preliminary, Preliminary, Intermediate if minimum 4 entries; Singles and Pairs, Horses and Ponies; Cheryl Pratt Rivers, W: 802-234-5803, cprivs@sover.net; Opening Date: Aug 1, 2008; Closing Date: Oct 1, 2008
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San Diego Pleasure Driving Show: Tumbleweed Arena; Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA; 29 Driving Classes at $4.95 each. 9:00 A.M. Elsa Mikkelsen 619-994-9534 or 619-224-0601
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GRASS RIDGE CDE: Grass Ridge Farm; Sonoita, AZ; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles-Pony, Horse; Pairs-Pony, Horse; Multiples-Pony, Horse; Four in Hand-Pony, Horse. Jamie O'Rourke, W: 610-486-6484, C: 484-832-4365, F: 610-486-6814, grassridgecde@aol.com; http://grassridge.com; Opening Date: Aug 25, 2008; Closing Date: Sept 22, 2008
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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, hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com; Opening Date: Aug 1, 2008; Closing Date: Oct 15, 2008
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OKLAHOMA HARNESS HORSE ASSOCIATION - COWBOY COUNTRY CDE: Payne County Expo/Fairgrounds Center, Stillwater, OK; Training, Preliminary and Intermediate; VSE, Pony and Horse, Single, Pairs and Multiples; Laura Ward, blueribbon3s@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Sept 2, 2008; Closing Date: Oct 10, 2008
November 2008
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PINE TREE CDE: Big Sky Farm, Souther Pines, NC; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Single Horse, Single Pony, Pair Horse, Pair Pony, Multiple Horse, Multiple Pony; Kelly Valdes, H: 910-692-4164, C: 910-603-2449, fkvaldes@aol.com; Opening Date: Sept 1, 2008; Closing Date: Oct 1, 2008
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HACA HAVEN HILL HDT IV : Haven Hill, 7368 Farm Road 2, Navasota, TX; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Four in Hand; Pony, Horse, VSE if 6 or more; Al Bulgawicz, H: 281-351-9770, W: 713-497-4722, F: 281-351-9770, mini@willowcrest.com ; Opening Date: Sept 1, 2008; Closing Date: Nov 1, 2008
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KATYDID CDE: Katydid Farm, Windsor, SC; Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Singles, Pairs, Multiples, Ponies and Horses; Peggy Dils, W: 803-643-3216, C: 803-295-6785, dilsailken@aol.com; www.katydidfarm.com; Opening Date: Sept 10, 2008; Closing Date: Oct 10, 2008
December 2008
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THE TAMPA TRIALS HDT: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Tampa, FL; Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Singles, Pairs, Tandems, Multiples, VSEs, Small Pony, Large Pony, Horse; Erika Matulich, H: 813-982-2200, C: 813-784-8484, F: 813-982-9709, ematulich@ut.edu; Opening Date: Sept 1, 2008; Closing Date: Nov 1, 2008