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Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 Family friendly educational seminars, breed demonstrations, Stallion Avenue, Theatre Equus, trade show, and shopping. https://www.horseworldexpo.com/

3-4 pm East

8pm East

Innsbrook Stable Innsbrook, MO

A fun day of learning and driving will be held at the Paul and Sue Dougherty farm in Windsor, SC on March 4. The morning will have class-room time about what a pleasure show entails and a time to ask questions. The speakers will have relevant topics to upcoming shows and will give ample time for questions. There will be a break for lunch (on your own) and then there will be two cones’ courses and an opportunity to have small ring classes to get equine adjusted to having others in the ring. The day is free, but you must attend the morning session to drive in the afternoon. More information will be available in Mid-February. You must sign up for the event to have materials for attendees. Contact Katy Rhinehart at gkm104@heartofiowa.net for more information.

All information can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/f37b4a70945f/march-4th-pleasure-drive?e=f7d30ce896

March 4-5 HACA Sponsored Clinic with Denise Hinder (Cost TBD) Limit to 20 participants (stalls/pens available) To be held at the Stickle‘s Farm (see above) Smithville, TX For more info Contact Elizabeth Pannill: goatdoc.ep@gmail.com

March 4, 2023, 10 am-6 pm, Crazy Cones Driving at FoxBrier Farm, Possible Clinician at 11 am, 2806 Metric Road, Laurens, SC, 29360.

March 4 & 5, 2023 ADT #3 and #4 at Black Canyon City More information as available. Deep Canyon Ranch 18181 E Deep Canyon Trail Black Canyon City, AZ 85324

4pm East

6:30 – 7:30 PM Virtual Lecture Please register to attend the series. Free. PennVet Or Barbara Belt @ 610.925.6500 beltb@vet.upenn.edu

8pm East

3/11/2023 Colorado Driving Society Messer Arena 33955 County Rd. 37 Kiowa, CO Colorado Driving Society Facebook page or www.coloradodrivingsociety.com

March 11-12th The Oklahoma Harness Horse Association Robin Groves clinic Drumright, OK Contact for more info: Barbara Sikkink quantumleap@cox.net

March 11th Colorado Driving Society hosts Indoor Derby #3 Messer Arena Kiowa, CO Contact: Susie Haszelbart 303-882-2462

3/11/2023 3/12/2023 Colorado Driving Society Messer Arena 33955 County Rd. 37 Kiowa, CO Colorado Driving Society Facebook page or www.coloradodrivingsociety.com

North Texas Whips has upcoming Drive at Will on March 11th at Willow Draw. The cost for the Drive is $20 for a NTW member, and $30 for a non member. You can also sign up for a lesson with Carina Krahn, there is a max of 6 for the day. The cost is $45 for a 45 minute lesson, registration for the lesson is required in advance. This is a great opportunity to work on a problem right before the Willow Draw show which is April 15 and 16.

Open carriage driving division,Welsh carriage driving and Pleasure driving. Also all the Welsh classes. Prize list welshpony.org calendar

Proposed Schedule for the Day 10:00-10-30 – Carriage Sport Safety- Our commitment to include a safety seminar continues with an overview by member Eileen Leek of the ADS rules that apply to safety, and the standards that are expected at TCA events. Hands On harness fit and Safety Check List if time allows. 10:30- 11:20 - Basic Hoof Care – Once again Shannon Cole Veloz Apf1, brings her wisdom as she addresses the basic needs of our equine’s hooves. No Foot No Horse is spoken here. 11:20 -12:00 – Carriage and Appointment Suitability – What factors dictate your choosing carriages, appointments, attire etc. Keeping the traditions of Carriage Sport and making your turnout correct and impossible (in a good way) for the judge not to notice. Presented by ADS “R” carriage pleasure and ‘r’ driven dressage judge Ruth Graves Pizza Lunch Bring $6.00 per person to pitch in for pizza and refreshments 1:00 -1-45 –- What’s New and Different- CDE formats and the new rules that govern them presented by Keith Yutzy (ADS “R” CDTD) 1:45- 3:15- Strategies for Cones and Obstacles – An insightful look at course design and what questions are being asked by the designer. Walk a cones course and plan strategies with Keith. Includes time for a question-and-answer period. 3:15 -4:00 – What do all these numbers mean? Understanding your score scores with Linda Yutzy Intermediate CD competitor and ace scorer countless times. Beginner to Winner Day is free to all TCA members and non-members are most welcome to attend with a $10.00 fee. It is important to RSVP to this event…this facilitates preparations for seating and parking. Please email Ruth Graves, iminthebarnnow@gmail.com or call at 903-883-4638 We look forward to seeing you there.

Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) - Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87322791180 Diarrhea in the horse can range from mild chronic diarrhea to acute severe diarrhea. The common causes of diarrhea in the horse will be reviewed, along with ways to diagnose the underlying cause, and when to become concerned as an owner. Registration Link: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesday-talks-2023 This registration will provide access for you to attend the entire series of four webinars. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Sharon Peart (703) 771 6842 or email: speart@vt.edu In 2023, the Equine Medical Center will host a hybrid “Tuesday Talks” Program. Guests are welcome to attend each evening presentation here at the Center or may join remotely via a webinar link. Each presentation starts at 7 p.m. (EST) and will be about one hour long. Guests will be given the opportunity to ask questions after each presentation. There is no charge to attend these webinars, but we ask that you consider supporting our Good Samaritan Fund. This compassionate fund provides financial assistance to owners of horses and other equines who are unable to financially support the treatment of serious and/or life- threatening conditions, when a successful outcome and good quality of life are likely.

8pm East

Wed, Mar 15th at 7:00 PM - Presenter: Gail Aumiller Have you heard of or seen a carriage driving picnic class and wondered just what it is, how it is done, and how to prepare to enter that class? Gail Aumiller will answer these questions and more in this session that she recently presented at the Annual ADS Membership Meeting.

Ellen Maria DeCicco Clinic 3/17-19/2023 (Beg. Driving & Ridden Dressage) Whistle Stop Farm Mt. Vernon, IA Ellen Maria DeCicco ellenjacky47@gmail.com

Mar. 17-19 2023 EquiFest of Kansas, Driving Derby, and ADS booth. Mary Lu Norland 913-963-8333

March 18th Colorado Driving Society hosts Driving 101 Franktown Firehouse For more info: Gary Lewman 303-660-6241

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Bright Hope Parking Area More Info to come!

25th & 26th Cones Clinic with Sarah Bates at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Sarah Bates, a full time carriage driving competitor, trainer, instructor and clinician will speak on cones for competition and to improve driving skills in general. Sarah has trained a wide variety of breeds of horses and ponies using methods that are solid and permanent. She works with all levels of drivers: beginners, recreational drivers and serious competitors. Her philosophy is that the bonding between driver and animal is essential father safety and success of the driver and their animal and should be done with positive reinforcement to gain the animals trust and respect. Sarah operates High Hopes Farm LLC in Honeoye Falls, New York which offers Carriage sales, horses and ponies for sale, driving clinics and lessons and hosts Driving Competitions. She will be the clinician for a two day driving clinic held by the Horse Park of New Jersey on March 25th and 26th, 2023. See the Horse Park website for more details.

MLMDC – Introduction to Carriage Driving Featuring Dana Bright and Anne Councill 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048 Open to non-members. Registration deadline March 17th For more information: see website Contact Anne Councill 717.880.3840 or mlmdc2013@gmail.com Day of Clinic: Claire Lacey 410.660.6447

Mar. 26 Club Tour at Spy Coast Farm, Lexington, KY (details will be provided)

One-day clinic for new organizers who wish to gain a better understanding of the components of a well-run event. This clinic will focus on combined driving events (CDE, DT, AT, DD). Jennifer Matheson, experienced combined driving Organizer, will be the clinician.
Registration is $100 and includes a light breakfast and lunch.

Final Mar 27th, location TBD, Details to follow

St. Louis Carriage Society Eclipse Creek Farm 8550 Sage Creek Road Cedar Hill, MO Terry Rowlings 4baywatch@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/531747607631797/