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Driven Dressage, the Basics

Presentation Handout (27 pages 3 slides per page)
Training Level Test 1

Shelly Temple will present “Driven Dressage, the Basics.” Shelly, who won the FEI Single Pony division at Live Oak this year, has competed at the Advanced Level in CDEs since 1997. In 2007, she and her Morgan, Cooper, were members of the US Team at the World Pony Championships, contributing to the team’s bronze-medalwinning performance and placing second in Dressage with one of only two scores in the 30s. Shelly competed at FEI level in ridden dressage, is an ADS and USEF ‘R’ Judge in Combined Driving, and is an active competitor, instructor, trainer and clinician. She serves on the ADS Licensed Officials and Dressage Committees, and on the USEF Driving Technical Committee. Read more about Shelly at www.catalystdriving.com.

Archived Recording: Listen to Shelly Temple's presentation Driven Dressage the Basics (Windows Media Player Format, 56 MB)

Conditioning the Driving Horse

Presentation Handouts (46 pages)

Dr Rich Forfa presenting “Conditioning the Driving Horse.” Dr. Forfa is a long-time ADS member and an equine veterinarian located in Maryland. He is also an active CDE competitor. He will explain the physiological effects of exertion on your horse, give you tips to help you discover if your horse is stressed, and teach you the proper way to cool a hot horse. He will also provide you with a exercise routine that you can adapt to your situation and your horse’s current level of activity, to help you reach your competitive goals.

Archived Recording: Listen to Rich Forfa's presentation on Conditioning the Driving Horse (Windows Media Player Format, 76 MB)

Harness, Bits and More with Jeff Morse

Presentation Handouts (3 on a page)
Presentation Handouts (2 on a page)
Harness Bits and More FAQ

Jeff shares his extensive knowledge of harness and bits with the driving community. Whether you are a beginning driver or an experienced whip, this seminar will provide useful, practical knowledge on the most common equipment used for driving horses.

Jeff Morse has been a professional horseman for more 40 years. He currently serves on the USEF Morgan and Carriage Pleasure Committees and is the ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Chairman. He has been training horses since 1970, Specializing in Carriage Driving for horses, ponies and people since 1980. Currently training people and horses for carriage driving at Green Meads Farm, celebrating its 85th year, in Richmond, MA.

Archived Recording: Listen to Jeff's presentation on Harness, Bits and More originally recorded on February 11, 2010
Harness, Bits and More (Windows Media Player format, 151.2 MB)

Navigating with Marc Johnson, An Encore Presentation

Presentation Work Pages
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This 90 minute webinar will cover all the things a good navigator needs to know for successfully participating in a Combined Driving Event. Topics covered will include; calculating and keeping accurate time, proper position on the carriage, helpful hints to improve driver navigator communication and the rules you need to know! This seminar is a must for those new to navigating and for those that need a little brush up on essential skills. Marc Johnson, is a professional driving trainer, instructor and the ADS Northeast Regional Director. Marc has captained the backstep at many single, pair and four-in-hand championships with drivers such as Deirdre Pirie, Sterling Graburn and Alan Aulson.

Continuous Driving with Jeff Morse

Presentation Handout
Continuous Driving FAQ's

Jeff explains this fun, low cost, new addition to the 2010 Rulebooks host of driving activities.  He will go into the requirements and volunteer needs to run this type of event and give you a game plan for starting a new tradition for your driving club by hosting a Continuous  Day of Driving in your area.

Archived Recording: Listen to Jeff's presentation on Continuous Driving originally recorded on January 21, 2010
Continuous Webinar (Windows Media Player format, 56.8 MB)

Super-Reinsmanship, A New ADS Class with Jeff Morse

Presentation Handout
Judges Card

ADS Pleasure Driving Chairman  Jeff Morse leads an explanation of this new ADS recognized class.  Learn how to participate and or incorporate this activity into your own show or club event.  Learn how this fun alternative to traditional reinsmanship classes can add a little variety and excitement to your event line-up.

Archived Recording: Jump into Jeff's presentation on Super Reinsmanship originally recorded on January 7, 2010
Super Reinsmanship Webinar (Windows Media Player format, 52.64 MB)