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ALL EVENTS ARE GREAT FOR NEW MEMBERS IF YOU DON'T HAVE
A HORSE OR TRANSPORTATION YOU CAN VOLUNTEER OR AUDIT
…A GREAT WAY TO LEARN AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
2008
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♦♦♦♦Jan
6, Sunday, 2pm,
General Meeting, election of 2008 officers, planning and
collating packets for expo, Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club, contact
Deborah Cohen, 410-472-9158 or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net
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Jan 17, 18, 19 &
20, 2008 Horse World Expo,
MD St Fairgrounds, Timonium, we have had great success in the past,
anyone who would like to volunteer contact Julia Skelley at
410-239-3807, jmskelley@hughes.net
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January 24–26,
2008, A Symposium On Carriage Building,
Williamsburg, VA,
presented by The Carriage Association of America (CAA) & Colonial
Williamsburg, CAA at 859-231-0971,
info@caaonline.com or
www.caaonline.com.
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♦♦♦♦Feb 2, Incident Emergency Management for Event Organizers & Pot
Luck,
Stewartstown, PA,
FREE,
12-3pm, you do not need to be an Event Organizer to come. Anne
Councill & Dana Bright will share what they learned at the winter
2007 ADS Super Clinic, pot luck lunch, contact Anne Councill,
717-993-8956 or
birchhollow_anne@verizon.net
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♦♦♦♦Feb 9,
Intro to Driving, Part I,
Goucher College, Towson, MD, open
to non-members, 9–12 classroom, 1-4 indoor ring,
with Anne Councill and Dana Bright, lecture and demo, this will be
great for anyone you know who is interested in learning how to get
started with driving, $40, contact Susan Kary, 301-493-8115,
karysusan@aol.com or Julia Skelley, 410-239-3807,
jmskelley@hughes.net
(classroom will not be in the GYM but in the Kelley Lecture Hall at
Goucher)
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Feb 13, 2008, Wednesday
Winter Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Anne Councill,
open to MLMDC members (not a MLMDC event), rain or shine, indoor and
outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115
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♦♦♦♦March 8, Intro to
Driving, Part II, Goucher College, Towson, MD, 9:00–3:00,
members only, with Anne Councill and Dana Bright, lecture
and demo, Continue your driving education where Part One left
off…harnessing, hitching, rein board & more, $45, lunch not
included, limited enrollment, contact Susan Kary, 301-493-8115,
karysusan@aol.com or Julia Skelley, 410-239-3807,
jmskelley@hughes.net
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March 8 & 9, Sterling Graburn Cones
Clinic,
contact Joy Sweetland, sjrs101@aol.com
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♦♦♦♦March
15, Sat, 10 to 3, General Meeting & pot luck at 12, Jerry
Trapani from CAA in the afternoon, Harness Cleaning & Check in the
am with Marjorie Richmond, at Anne
Councill’s, Stewartstown, PA,
Jerry Trapani will
speak about shoeing the driving horse, an area in which he has
special expertise, he will then answer any questions about shoeing,
carriages, harness and the CAA.
Learn how to clean, reassemble,
check for damage requiring repairs on your harness “in the company
of other fun people” in the am! Bring your dirty harness plus your
cleaning supplies. We'll make pleasant work of getting ready for
spring, Anne Councill, 717-993-8956 or
birchhollow_anne@verizon.net
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March 15, Arena Driving Trial, Delaware
Valley College,
Doylestown,
info at
www.bvdc.org
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March 19,
2008, Wednesday Winter Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Anne Councill,
open to MLMDC members (not a MLMDC event), rain or shine, indoor and
outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115,
Sold out - taking wait list.
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♦♦♦♦March
30, Carriage Fools Day, 1pm, New Member Meet And Greet,
a fun event without horses for new
and old members alike to be held at Paige Horine’s, Towson, MD,
contact Paige, 410-823-2830 or
phorine1812@comcast.net
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April
5, Sat,
Carriage Driving Fun Show,
TaylorMade Stables, Mount Airy/Damascus, MD, Cones, Obstacles,
Games; informal attire and turnout; helmets recommended. Contact
Susan Kary, Organizer,
KarySusan@aol.com or 301-493-8115
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♦♦♦♦April 6, Long Lining and Driving
Horse Suitability Clinic with Anne Councill, members only,
at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Learn how to long line
or have your horse &
equipment evaluated for driving potential, $40 a session,
$15 for
auditors,
www.mlmdc.org, contact Julia Skelley, 410-239-3807,
jmskelley@hughes.net
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April 12,
Southern Maryland
Horseman's Association
Saturday Show Series,
driving classes after 2 PM, 4 classes - Green
Driving Horse/Pony, Pleasure Driving, Disciplined Rail Driving,
Reinsmanship Driving,
www.smhahorseshow.com
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April 19, Twin Brooks ADT,
Linglestown, PA, Judge Samea Baker, TD Anne
Councill, Contact Marisa Chew, 717-469-7390,
rockyridge@pa.net
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April 19, Courtney Molino, ESMT, CMT,
Equine & Canine Massage,
open to non-members,
equine massage appointments will be available in conjunction with
the Bill Lower Clinic,
Spring Valley, York County, PA, back up rain location will be at
TaylorMade Stables, Mt Airy, MD, contact Deborah Cohen, 410-472-9158
or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net or Susan Kary, 301-493-8115,
karysusan@aol.com.
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April 19 & 20, Sally Stump Clinic
with Bill Lower, open to non-members,
2 day clinic (8 lessons per day),
$75 lesson, $25 audit, $6 donation food for the day,
Spring Valley, York County, PA, back up rain location will be at
TaylorMade Stables, Mt Airy, MD, contact Susan Kary, 301-493-8115,
karysusan@aol.com or Julia Skelley, 410-239-3807,
jmskelley@hughes.net
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April 20, Winmill
Carriage Collection Spring Driving Day,
1-5pm,
Morven Park, Leesburg, VA, buffet
lunch, $50 per carriage, passengers $25, appropriate dress, contact
Lee,
lheuer@movenpark.org or 703-779-1894, closing date April 14.
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April 20,
Maryland Saddle Association
Open Sunday Show Series,
driving midday or afternoon, 3 classes - Driving Pleasure, Driving
Disciplined Rail, Driving-Road Horse,
www.mdsaddle.com
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April 23,
2008, Wednesday Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Dana Bright,
open to MLMDC members (not a MLMDC event), rain or shine, indoor and
outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115
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April 27, Stratford
Hall Triennial Coaching Day, Gates open 9am rain or shine, Stratford,
VA,
General admission $12.50 in advance, $15 at the gate; Tailgate
tickets $75 per vehicle (4 guests included); 804-493-8038 x8504 or
x8039,
www.stratfordhall.org/coaching.html
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May 3,
Southern Maryland Horseman's
Association
Saturday Show Series,
driving classes after 2 PM, 4
classes - Green Driving Horse/Pony, Pleasure Driving, Disciplined
Rail Driving, Reinsmanship Driving,
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May 3 & 4, Lord
Sterling Stable CDE, Basking Ridge, NJ
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♦♦♦♦May 3,
Ground Work Basics
with
Marjorie Richmond &
her horses,
members only, this clinic
is designed for drivers interested in starting their own driving
horses & drivers interested in learning new training techniques for
intermediate horses $20, Hereford, MD, 9:00am - 3pm, Marjorie
Richmond at 410-323-3837 or
bart_richmond@yahoo.com
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May 10, Delmarva
Driving Club Show,
4 divisions, cones, cross country
class, obstacle class (ADT style), limited stabling off site, Carl
Zimmerman 410-632-1191, George Parris 302-846-2189
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May 10 &11, Brandywine Valley
Driving Club Presents a Clinic with
Suzy Stafford,
Pottstown, PA, Suzy
will work with you on the 3-phases of Combined Driving, contact
Loretta Conaty,
lorettaconaty@hotmail.com, Lori 302-764-9650
Registration Form
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May 17, Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum in Canandaigua, NY,
10am-4pm, Similar to an automobile show, this is a
static display event, Main Office: 585-394-1472 or
info@grangerhomestead.org
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♦♦♦♦May
18, The 26th
Annual My Lady’s
Manor Driving Club Show, Spring Valley, York County, PA,
open to non-members,
if you are not showing…consider volunteering, contact Dana Bright at
717-246-2351, cdeponyz@suscom.net or Anne Councill, 717-993-8956,
birchhollow_anne@verizon.net, secretary, Pam Schneider,
717-776-9748,
pjschn@aol.com
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May 18,
Maryland Saddle Association
Open Sunday Show Series,
driving midday or afternoon, 3 classes - Driving Pleasure, Driving
Disciplined Rail, Driving-Road Horse,
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♦♦♦♦May
21, Wednesday, 6:30 pm, General Meeting,
Pot Luck dinner, Elkridge Harford Club,
contact Deborah Cohen, 410-472-9158 or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net.
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May 29-June 1,
Garden State CDE, NJ
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May 31,
Southern Maryland
Horseman's Association
Saturday Show Series,
driving classes after 2 PM, 4 classes - Green
Driving Horse/Pony, Pleasure Driving, Disciplined Rail Driving,
Reinsmanship Driving,
www.smhahorseshow.com
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June 8,
Brandywine Driving Show:
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds,
Glenmoore, PA,
www.bvdc.org
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June 22,
Maryland Saddle Association
Open Sunday Show Series,
driving midday or afternoon, 3 classes - Driving Pleasure, Driving
Disciplined Rail, Driving-Road Horse,
www.mdsaddle.com
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June 28-29,
Susquehanna
Valley Whips and Wheels Pleasure Driving show and Sporting Day of
Traditional Driving,
Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville PA, stabling, contact Tina
Cornell,
andtylertwo@hotmail.com
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July 13,
Maryland Saddle Association
Open Sunday Show Series,
driving midday or afternoon, 3 classes - Driving Pleasure, Driving
Disciplined Rail, Driving-Road Horse,
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♦♦♦♦July 16, Wednesday, 6:30 pm,
General Meeting,
demonstration, Elkridge Harford Club, contact Deborah Cohen,
410-472-9158 or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net
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July 19, 20,
Lorenzo Driving Competition, NY
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July 20, Maryland Pony Breeders Show, open
driving division, contact Tiz Benedict,
mbenedic65@aol.com or 410-728-8732.
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July 26,
Southern Maryland
Horseman's Association
Saturday Show Series,
driving classes after 2 PM, 4 classes - Green
Driving Horse/Pony, Pleasure Driving, Disciplined Rail Driving,
Reinsmanship Driving,
www.smhahorseshow.com
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July 31-Aug 3, ADS Fair
Hill Weekend,
Fair Hill, MD, This is a fun weekend
to drive & enjoy 5,600 acres in the Fair Hill Natural Resource
Management Area, lunch, dinner, camping, permanent stalls, speakers
& clinicians, contact Danute Bright at 717-246-2351 or
cdeponyz@comcast.net, for info and forms go to,
http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/regn_midatlantic.asp
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Aug, 3,
Maryland Saddle Association
Open Sunday Show Series,
driving midday or afternoon, 3 classes - Driving Pleasure, Driving
Disciplined Rail, Driving-Road Horse,
www.mdsaddle.com
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Aug 9,
Southern Maryland Horseman's
Association
Saturday Show Series,
driving classes after 2 PM, 4
classes - Green Driving Horse/Pony, Pleasure Driving, Disciplined
Rail Driving, Reinsmanship Driving,
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Aug 13-17, Walnut
Hill Carriage Driving Competition,
Pittsford, NY, Bill Remley, 585-385-2555,
billremley@aol.com
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Sept 5-7, Laurels
at Landhope,
Unionville, PA, Mary O’Rourke,
610-486-6484,
www.laurelscde.org
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♦♦♦♦Sept 14,
Club Social, CRAB FEAST & General Meeting, Sunday, 4pm,
Oregon Ridge Park, Hunt Valley, MD, $15 per adult, $7 children under
12, bring a dish to share & BYOB beer & wine, contact Deborah Cohen,
410-472-9158 or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net, registration available at
http://www.mlmdc.org/events.htm
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Sept
17, Wednesday Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Anne Councill,
rain or shine, indoor and outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115
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Sept 19-21, Gladstone CDE, NJ
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Sept 20-21,
Piedmont Driving Club Show,
Middleburg, VA, Marcia West, 434-971-8272,
mwest@cvillevab.net
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Sept 27-28, Sussex County Horse
Show, NJ
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Oct 7-12, National
Drive, Lexington,
Kentucky,
Sally Cheatham, 770-253-8703,
thenationaldrive@bellsouth.net , www.nationaldrive.net. Devoted
exclusively to equine driving & designed to become the largest
gathering of recreational drivers in the country & includes a series
of clinics and demonstrations.
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Oct
8,
Wednesday Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Anne Councill,
rain or shine, indoor and outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115
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Oct
29,
Wednesday Driving Clinics at
TaylorMade Stables,
Damascus, MD; clinician Anne Councill,
rain or shine, indoor and outdoor arenas, 10-5, Contact Susan Kary,
KarySusan@aol.com, 301-493-8115
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Nov 8,
Delmarva Driving Club
Draft Horse Fun Show,
Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, Ridgely, MD, contact Pao Lin Hatch,
paoball@yahoo.com or 410-810-1620
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♦♦♦♦Nov
16, Sunday, 2pm,
General Meeting, program or speaker, Elkridge-Harford
Hunt Club, contact Deborah Cohen, 410-472-9158 or
deborahwcohen@comcast.net.
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♦♦♦♦Dec,
Christmas Party, Bring a dish to share; details to follow
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2009
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Jan 15-18, 2009 Maryland Horse World Expo, ADS/MLMDC
BOOTH,
Fairgrounds, Timonium; we have had attracted interest and new
members in the past. Please volunteer to help set up, staff, or
tear down the booth; contact Julia Skelley, 410-239-3807,
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February 26-March 1, 2009
Pennsylvania Horse World Expo, Harrisburg PA
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April 4, 2009, TaylorMade Double Take, fun
carriage driving show, TaylorMade Stables, Mount Airy/Damascus, MD,
Cones, Obstacles, Games; informal attire and turnout; helmets
required - all eligible for "helmet class"! Contact Susan Kary,
Organizer,
KarySusan@aol.com or
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May 11-18, 2009, CAA trip to the Royal
Windsor Horse Show, England,
www.caaonline.com. |
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