BVDC @ BCHP Pleasure Driving Show

www.bvdc.org July 2013

Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc. Serving the Driving Enthusiast BVDC @ BCHP Pleasure Driving Show

Jessica Nogradi and her mini at the Bucks County Horse Park Pleasure Driving Show in June - Photo by Debbie Wolf

Inside this Issue:  BVDC Pleasure Driving Schooling Show - 7/28 BVDC Board Meeting  BVDC Cones Clinic Summer Series w/ Suzy Stafford July 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM  BVDC Fun Day at Eden Valley Farm - 8/17 New Bolton Center  BVDC Pleasure Drive at Thunder Ridge Farm - 10/20  BVDC Novice Driver Clinic article & pictures All Members Welcome  BVDC Member Results at Local Competitions Info: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868 or  Info on upcoming Mid-Atlantic driving shows [email protected]

BVDC Pleasure Driving Schooling Show Sunday, July 28th 9:00 AM Buxmont Riding Club Showgrounds, PA 71 Clump Road, Tylersport, PA 18971 www.buxmontridingclub.com

Divisions: Horse, Pony, VSE, Novice Horse, Novice Driver, Junior Division classes: Working, Reinsmanship, Cones, Scurry Other classes: Gambler’s Choice, Double Jeopardy, Grooms Class Judge: Rebecca Merritt

This will be a low-key fun show (hat, gloves, and apron, but jackets not required; no turnout classes) providing all levels of horse and driver an opportunity to school in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to non-members.

Prize list can be downloaded from the BVDC website from the “Upcoming Shows and Competitions” tab or at this link: http://bvdc.shutterfly.com/upcomingshowsandcompetitions

This is not an American Driving Society Recognized Driving Show, however we will follow the ADS Rules, which can be found at this website: http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/ADS_Rulebook.asp

Fees: If received by 7/26: $10 per class for BVDC members; $13 per class for non- members; $15 per class for show day entries.

Food & drink will be available on the showgrounds throughout the day.

For more info or to volunteer, please contact the organizer: Jane Oehler (610-409-0299, [email protected])

2 July 2013

Fun CONES PRACTICE Clinics Summer Series with Suzy Stafford

For BVDC MEMBERS ONLY!

Each participant will walk the course first with Suzy, then drive the cones course. Immediately afterward get valuable tips from Suzy on how to improve -- to reduce your penalties and to drive in a smoother, more tactful manner. Then take your second chance to do it over!

Where: Stafford Carriage Driving Farm, 565 Fairview Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 Dates: #2: Tues - 7/16 #3: Tues 8/20 #4: Tues 9/17 Time: 4 pm until dark Cost: $25 - make checks payable to BVDC Promo discount: Attend the first 3 sessions at $25 and we’ll give you the 4th session for FREE! Questions / Sign-up: Suzy Stafford [email protected] (302-540-5162)

BVDC Release Form (on bvdc.org website) and current Coggins required.

BVDC Pleasure Drive at Thunder Ridge Farm BVDC Fall Pleasure Drive SAVE THE DATE: Sunday October 20th - Drive off at 10:00 AM

Middle Creek Wildlife Area - Lititz, PA More details coming soon!

3 July 2013

2013 BVDC Fun Day at Eden Valley Farm, Spring City, PA Saturday, August 17th

The theme of this year’s Fun Day will be Rock n’ Roll Drive

Time to get creative! Dress up yourself AND your horse as a Rock n’ Roller! As we did last year, this fun drive will again be the scavenger hunt format. We will suggest web sites for 50s, 60s, 70s songs and bands for people to brush up on the looks and sounds and names of that era. At least a few of us transcend that era and have good memories! Of course the drive, the picnic, and the friendship of fellow drivers will be the most important reasons for people to come! You don’t have to be in costume to join in the fun! Here are some of the activities being planned:  Prizes - for the best costumes and decorated carriages  Scavenger hunt - participants will be given a sheet of paper containing questions and the "clues" to the answers posted at random points on the trail  Cones practice course Rumor has it that a KISS  Tailgate picnic lunch impersonator and KISS horse will Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm be on the premises that day! What to bring: chairs, water for your horses Food: Bring a covered dish to share; meat & beverages will be provided

Contact for more info or to volunteer: Merrill Walters 610-469-6302 [email protected]

Our gracious hosts at beautiful Eden Valley Our Organizer is Merrill Walters and our Farm are John & Penny Hunt Creative Director (aka theme guru) is Chris Przemieniecki, both of whom did a fantastic job last year!

4 July 2013

5 July 2013

SAVE the DATE for this annual BVDC Event!

When: Sunday, Oct 27th; “on foot” clinic on Saturday, Oct 26th

Where: Fair Hill NRMA off Gallaher Rd

Competitors and Volunteers Please note that Teddy Bears Picnic is the same weekend as Garden State CDE this year. Based on past entries, only a few competitors drive both events but this year you will have to choose between the two. Untold hours have been spent by both shows to find another solution, but there was none for 2013. Since we want to keep both shows this year, and there is not much overlap in competitors, we are hoping this will be a really rich driving weekend for every level and discipline from Advanced CDEers to TBP Trotters! Be assured that for 2014 and beyond we are working on a solution to avoid this date conflict again.

BVDC Membership

Report

No new members since June 1st

This month’s report shows that 54 members from 2012 have not yet renewed for 2013 and 46 members from 2011 did not renew in 2012 or 2013.

6 July 2013

BVDC Novice Driver Clinic with Lore Homer At Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ Saturday, June 8th

The novice driver clinic with professional instructor Lore Homer was a great success according to all the clinic participants! We ended up with 5 drivers and 2 auditors. This number of drivers was small enough to allow flexibility with the schedule and individual, customized instruction for each participant in a relaxed atmosphere. The clinic started at 10:00 AM with everyone gathered around having breakfast and listening to Lore talk about various turnout topics which generated lots of good questions from the audience. Lore shared her turnout advice based on many successful years in the show ring.

Lore Homer, our clinic instructor: expert whip, recognized judge and very successful show ring career.

After the turnout talk, Lore reviewed proper harnessing technique from start to finish, demonstrating visually with two of the participants’ horses. Then everyone left to go harness up their own horses and return for the driving instruction phase of the clinic. Sometimes there was only one driver in the arena, although at times there were two or three. There was no fixed schedule, so drivers could come and go as they wished, which seemed to work out very well. Lunch was available for everyone whenever they could take a break. Participants listen to Lore Homer talk about turnout at the beginning of the clinic. Due to the intermittent showers during the clinic and the soggy ground from heavy rain the day before, everyone was glad the clinic was held in an indoor arena! Helene Paxton was a wonderful host as always - offering stalls for the participants’ horses and assisting Lore with the logistics, keeping the clinic flowing smoothly.

After the clinic ended in mid-afternoon, I spoke with all of the participants to get their feedback - every one of them felt this had been time and money well-spent because they had learned something new that was a valuable take-away.

We would like to especially thank long-time club member Lore Homer for graciously donating her time for this clinic, sharing her rich experience and expert knowledge with all of us!

Submitted by Debby Donovan Lore checked for proper harness fit for every participant’s horse, making suggestions for All photos by Debby Donovan

7 July 2013

BVDC Novice Driver Clinic, cont’d More photos available online at our website (www.bvdc.org) on the Photo Gallery tab.

Lore demonstrated proper harnessing technique on two of the participants’ horses.

The clinic was flexible enough to allow participants to work on different areas; in this picture, Carolyn Moran is practicing ground-driving while husband Nick leads.

Each participant received individual attention from Lore while driving; shown here is Zana White with her mustang gelding “Redman”.

Clinic Participants: Nick & Carolyn Moran Suzanne Dougherty Zana White Gemma Pagliei Lizbeth Nauta Lore is directing Lizbeth Nauta to make an adjustment to the harness for the adorable mini “Isaiah” while driver Auditors: Gemma Pagliei watches intently. Irwin Gibbs Becky Olson

8 July 2013

BVDC Members at the Devon Horse Show

Results for BVDC Members 1st - Single/Pair Pony Pleasure Turnout 1st - Single Horse Pleasure Driving Tara Miliziano- Crowley 5th - Single/Pair Pony Scurry Driving Katherine Boas 4th - Single Horse Scurry 1st - Pony Single Harness - Four Wheel 2nd - Horse Single Harness, Four Wheel Vehicles Vehicles 1st - Single/Pair Pony Championship 2nd - Single Horse Championship Lydiann Spencer- 2nd - Single/Pair Pony Scurry Driving 3rd - Single Horse Pleasure Driving Jones 6th - Pony Single Harness - Four Wheel 2nd - Single Horse Scurry Vehicles Suzy Stafford 1st - Horse Single Harness, Two Wheel 6th - Four In Hand- Suitable For Pleasure Vehicles 7th - Four In Hand Authentic Road Coach Or 1st - Single Horse Championship Bill Venditta Park Drag 6th - Single Horse Pleasure Driving 1st - Four-In-Hand - Driving Competition Pamela Kister 3rd - Single Horse Scurry 3rd - Open Unicorns 4th - Horse Single Harness, Two Wheel 6th - Four In Hand- Appointments Vehicles 5th - Four In Hand- Suitable For Pleasure 1st - Single Horse Scurry Don Rosato 4th - Four In Hand Authentic Road Coach Or Lore Homer 1st - Horse Single Harness, Four Wheel Park Drag Vehicles 5th - Four In Hand - Driving Competition Terry Jo 5th - Horse Single Harness, Two Wheel Muhlenberg Vehicles 2nd - Four-In-Hand - Driving Competition James O'Rourke 5th - Horse Unicorns And Four In Hands 2nd - Horse Unicorns And Four In Hands Roberta Odell 1st - Light Commercial And Farmer's 5th - Single/Pair Pony Pleasure Turnout Karen Schell 2nd - Pony Single Harness - Four Wheel 3rd - Horse Single Harness, Two Wheel Vehicles Paul Ganter Vehicles

On May 28, 2013 Gail Aumiller's 8 year old Friesian mare (Tsjerk x Ritse ), “Sjaantje Sport”, won the carriage driving championship at this year's Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Driven by trainer Suzy Stafford, this lovely mare won the 4. 5 mile single horse 2 wheeled vehicle pleasure drive through the scenic streets of Devon on Sunday, May 26; earned second place by 2 seconds in the single horse scurry race; and a third in the single horse turnout class, accumulating a total of 15 points and the all inclusive Single Horse carriage championship. Awards included two silver Devon Horse Show logo engraved plates and a cream- colored woolen driving apron, perfectly matched for Sjaante's cream and black gig. Submitted by Gail Aumiller

Left: Suzy Stafford and Gail Aumiller waiting after the Devon pleasure drive for the final call back and judging prior to their being awarded the blue ribbon in the Single Horse 2 Wheeled Vehicle class. Photo by Markie Blom

9 July 2013

Devon Horse Show, cont’d

On Sunday, 5/26 and Monday, 5/27, my friend Zana White and I competed in the Devon Horse Show. We were in the Pleasure Driving Pony division, and competed in the marathon Pleasure Drive on Sunday and in the Pleasure Pony Turnout class and the Scurry or cones class on Monday evening. Our good friend Lynn Watts from the Brass Ring Riding Club joined us as a groom on Sunday and helper on Monday. Thank goodness for Lynn! We couldn’t have done it without her! We all had a fabulous time! Every local horsewoman dreams of showing at the Gemma and Isaiah standing for the judge (or trying to). Even after an almost 6 mile drive he still had plenty of Devon Horse Show. I never thought I would have energy! Photo by Deb Grothmann the opportunity to, or thought it would be in the driving division. It was a blast and a half, and everything I’d imagined it would be!

In the Monday night cones class, Isaiah and I nearly won sixth place! We would have had it, except that I came through the last gate at the wrong angle and knocked a ball off and incurred a time penalty. Oh, well…. Next year!! But it was completely worth the price of admission. The experience and memories will last a lifetime. Isaiah enjoyed the crowd, who lavished much attention on him. We dubbed him “The Sweetheart of Devon.” Zana said if we were judged on cuteness, we would have won! Submitted by Gemma Pagliei

We’re Still Looking for Member Biographies!

In order to help BVDC members get to know each other, we’d like to highlight individuals from the general membership each month with a paragraph and picture. Please don’t be shy! Introduce yourself and get to know other club members too!

So here’s what we’d all like to know about you:

 Tell us when & how you got started driving  Tell us about your driving horse(s)  Tell us which driving activities you are most interested in  Provide a picture of yourself so we can recognize you when we meet in person!

Send your info to Debby Donovan ([email protected]) or mail to: 47 Quaker Neck Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

10 July 2013

BVDC Members @ Elk Creek CDE BVDC Member Class Placing Stroud, Allison ADS Adv Pony Team 1 Stover, Kim ADS Adv Single Horse 1 Weirback, Sue ADS Adv Single Horse 2 Schmitt, Sara Inter Single Horse 1 Canavan, Judy Inter Single Horse 2 Sizelove, Janet Prelim Single Pony 1 Berlin, Beth Prelim Single Pony 2 Doll, Cynthia Prelim Single Pony 3 Gluck, Myke Prelim Single Pony 7 Rosenthal, Dan Prelim Pair Pony 2

McGrath, Donene Prelim Single VSE 1 Dan Rosenthal Stafford, Suzy Prelim Single Horse 3 Forney, David Prelim Single Horse 6 Forfa, Richard Prelim Single Horse 7 Stuhlfauth, Jeff Prelim Single Horse 8 Williams, Susan Prelim Single Horse 9 Vollers, Cindy Prelim Pair Horse 3 Willis, Linda Prelim Pair VSE 1 Michalenko, Rita Training Single VSE 1 Stafford, Suzy Training Single Horse 1 Schmitt, Sara Training Single Horse 2

Linda Willis

Judy Canavan

Donene McGrath

11 July 2013

BVDC Members @ Elk Creek CDE, cont’d

Kim Stover

Chet Halka

Lisa Stroud

Janet Sizelove Beth Berlin

12 July 2013

BVDC Members at Pleasure Driving in the Park at BCHP

Several BVDC members competed in the annual BCHP Pleasure Driving Show on June 9th. In addition, quite a few of the show sponsors were also BVDC members, including:

 Single Horse - PJ & Tara Crowley  Single Pony - Audrey Bostwick  Multiples - Jamie O'Rourke  VSE - Jaye Ventresca & Margaret Henry  Exhibitor Bags - Straight Arrow (Karen Schell)

Show secretary Rebecca Merritt (also a BVDC member) would like to thank ALL the sponsors and the wonderful volunteers who made this show possible!

Results for BVDC competitors: Suzy Stafford of Wilmington, DE, drove her 12 year old Welsh pony, Jasper to the Reserve Championship. In the Single Horse Division, Astrid Fallon of Allentown, NJ driving her QH cross won the Reserve Championship. Jaye Ventresca from Warrington, Pa, drove Margaret Henry's Kamelots Remington Steel to the Championship with three firsts and a second in the Very Small Equine Division. Rita Michalenko from Mays Landing, NJ, drove her Very Small Equine, HCM War Paint's Chocolate Chip to the Reserve Championship. Pao Lin Hatch from Chestertown, MD drove her Draft Cross, Trudie's Morning Dream to the Novice Championship.

Single Horse Reserve Champion - Astrid Fallon = 16 points Single Pony Reserve Champion - Suzy Stafford= 18 Points VSE Champion - Jaye Ventresca= 26 points VSE Reserve Champion - Rita Michalenko = 20 points Novice Champion- Pao Lin Hatch = 15

SAVE THE DATE for next year’s show at the Bucks County Horse Pa, Ottsville, Pa: June 8, 2014

Cindy Boddy Jaye Ventresca

13 July 2013

BHCP Pleasure Show, cont’d

Zana White

Rita Michalenko

Suzy Stafford

All photos by Debbie Wolf

BCHP Show Ring

14 July 2013

Glen Willow CDE Returns!

After a successful inaugural event in 2012, the Glen Willow CDE returns on September 6-8, 2013 to the former site of The Laurels in Avondale, Pa. Thank you to all the members of the BVDC who helped to make that happen! The format will remain the same – classes are offered for Training through Advanced level, with Training level doing only Section E of the marathon. A new obstacle is being constructed with a railroad theme in place of the old sawmill obstacle that threatened to disintegrate during last year’s marathon! A few updates to the other obstacles are being planned. The grounds are in the capable hands of Newt Brosius. Richard Pringle is designing the course, with Richard Nicoll gating the obstacles and designing the cones course. The decision last year to take the bridge out of play and use it as a viewing opportunity for spectators proved to be very popular – people could watch both water obstacles up close. Inviting all spectators to use the big tent was also popular. Thanks to many hours put in by many people, the grounds looked fantastic. Much needed repairs were made, mowing started in early summer and didn’t stop until moments before the start of the event. The organizing committee consists of Lisa Stroud, Ann Pringle, Newt Brosius, Dan Rosenthal and Lisa Singer, joined by Debby Donovan, Louisa Emerick, Bobbi Hager, Meredith Fetters, Claire Glenn, Martha Makenna and Bruce Rappaport and of course many wonderful volunteers. All are committed to providing great competition in a friendly environment. Complete information can be found in the Omnibus of the American Driving Society, but here are some highlights: Dates: September 6-8, 2013 Officials:Judges: Peter Bonhof (NED), Anne Marie Turbe (FRA), Francois Bergeron (USA), Debbie Banfield (USA), Emery Hinkley (USA); Technical Delegate: Ian Douglas (GBR); Course Designer: Richard Nicoll (USA), Assistant Course Designer: Richard Pringle (USA). Scorer: Richard Pringle. Other key personnel: Secretary and Show Manager: Ann Pringle; Announcer: Geoff Morgan; Radios and Safety Officer: Jon Paul Beauchamp; Volunteers: Bobbi Hager. Grounds: Newt Brosius, Ron Palmer. Clerk of Dressage: Lisa Singer. Clerk of Marathon: Richard Pringle. Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced. The FEI has given approval for Glen Willow to be a qualifying event for Single Horses, Four-in Hands of horses, and Single, Pair and Four-in-Hands of ponies. We invite all to come, compete, volunteer, support (financially or in-kind), spectate, participate in the Trade Fair or all of the above! For more information, contact Ann Pringle at [email protected] or 910.691.7735

15 July 2013

Gladstone Driving Clinic Series

The Gladstone Equestrian Association (GEA) is back on mission, helping drivers grow to develop the sport of carriage driving, and we are taking it seriously. This summer we are offering five clinics providing top level instruction to drivers at all levels at Hamilton Farms Pine Meadow facility in Gladstone, NJ. The added benefit is that the clinics will also help fund needed infrastructure repairs to the Pine Meadow facility.

The clinic on July 28th features Tracey Morgan from Bealsville, MD. Tracey has competed singles, pairs and even a 4-in-hand in the US up to the National level as well as having competed on the US Squad at several World Pony Championships. Tracey is well known for her Dartmoors and has recently been competing Jennifer Sim’s Morgan stallion “Declaration” and her German Riding Pony “Fuego” at the advanced and FEI levels. Tracey will work with drivers on their individual goals. Pine Meadow offers the opportunity to work in the dressage ring on basic driving to driven dressage or cones. There are also nearby marathon obstacles that can be used to work on the cross country aspects of Combined Driving.

The clinic offers 45 minute sessions for a fee of $90 for the driver/navigator team.

You will need to fill out the USET-F Biosecurity form. More information and the form are available at this link: http://www.uset.org/viewarticle.php?id=467

Auditors are welcome, but there is no sound system planned at this time.

We do ask attendees to consider a donation toward the Infrastructure Repair Fund. Contact Gayle Stinson [email protected] or by phone at 908-453-3332 or cell phone at 908-752-2653 to sign up or get on the list for additional clinic information as it becomes available.

Additional clinic dates are scheduled as follows with clinicians still being contacted:  July 13, Saturday - To be determined  July 28, Sunday - Tracey Morgan  August 25, Sunday - To be determined  September 21, Saturday - To be determined

BUXMONT RIDING CLUB 71 Clump Road, Tylersport, PA 18971

For more info and prize list: www.buxmontridingclub.com 2013 SCHOOLING DRIVING SHOWS Start time 9:00 AM

July 21st, Sept 15th Rain date: Sept 22nd

16 July 2013

The BVDC Needs You! Hi Folks, it’s that time of year again when your Board of Directors & Officers needs replenish- ment. We need to fill several openings for 2014 - 2015 as the terms for these positions are ending in 2013: President - Debby Donovan Director - Teresa Palumbo Secretary - Pat Kozakowski Director - Merrill Walters Treasurer - Tim Canavan Director - Hannah Polson Director - Ellen Gallagher

The following members will continue to serve through 2014:

Vice President - Jane Oehler Director - Kathy Kozak

Director - Jessica Axelsson Director - Zana White

The Nominating Committee has been officially created and includes:

Pat Kozakowski – 717-538-5620 ([email protected])

Zana White – 215-990-9059 ([email protected])

Bobbi Hager – 973-627-2263 ([email protected])

We need some BVDC club members to step up and help us keep the BVDC running smoothly!

If you are so inclined or would like more information about what’s involved in being a Board member, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee right away!

We will also be reaching out to some of you to request your service!

17 July 2013

ADS Mid-Atlantic Recreational Drive (MARD) A weekend of recreational driving in beautiful Fair Hill, MD Thu Oct 31 – Sun Nov 3, 2013

Registration packets will be posted on the ADS website's mid-Atlantic region this summer.

TREC at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Drive

We are going to have a TREC event at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Drive this fall which should be a lot of fun! A TREC is a driving activity that takes its origin from informal trail riding and skills competitions in France that were modified for carriage driving by the British Driving Society. TREC as developed by the BDS is a very informal competition, ideal for the recreational driver, with similarities to Pleasure Driving obstacle-games and Combined Diving marathon and obstacle-cones competitions, but with greatly reduced, or eliminated formality, dress codes, volumes of pre- event information, regulation and volunteer requirements. The event consists of three phases: (1) a safety check, (2) a timed ~5K cross-country drive on trails and paths, and (3) a series of skills tests. Each phase is scored, but there is no elimination! The goals of TREC are safety, horsemastership, fellowship, versatility, and respect for the countryside. A number of driving clubs in the Pacific Northwest have pioneered this activity in the US, and just recently the American Driving Society has decided to list it in their Recreational Drives handbook. A great website for information on TREC is at www.wayoutwestminis.com/aNewDrivingStarTREC.htm

I (Ann Sutherland) am in charge of getting the MARD TREC activity organized, and wanted to solicit volunteers to help out at the actual event. We'll need a minimum of about 6, and more would be better depending on how many turnouts will be participating. We need people to be watching along the course, and judging the skills tests, and we need at least one experienced safety-checker to lead the safety check phase. Being unfamiliar with Fair Hill, I could also use some help in planning the driving route, so anyone with familiarity with Fair Hill driving trails that could give some advice is encouraged to contact me! If you would like to volunteer, please contact me either by email at [email protected], or by phone (434-825-2023) and let me know. Many thanks, and I hope to see you there!

18 July 2013

2013 Mid-Atlantic Driving Calendar JULY Denotes BVDC activity 9-Jul - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: [email protected], 856-981-1868

16-Jul - BVDC CONES CLINIC #2, Coatesville, PA. Info/Signup: Suzy Stafford, [email protected] (302-540-5162)

20-Jul to 21-Jul, LORENZO DRIVING COMPETITION, Cazenovia, NY, Info: Lisa Shotzberger, C: 484-942-5750; e-mail: [email protected]

21-Jul - BUXMONT SCHOOLING DRIVING SHOW, http://www.buxmontridingclub.com/

26-Jul to 28-Jul - 38TH ANNUAL EAST AURORA CARRIAGE DRIVE & COMPETITION, Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora, NY 14052Knox Rd and Gypsy Ln, Info: [email protected]

28-Jul - BVDC PLEASURE DRIVING SCHOOLING SHOW, Buxmont Riding Club, Tylersport, PA. Info/Volunteer: Jane Oehler (215-280-1775, [email protected]); open to non-members.

AUGUST 14-Aug to 18-Aug - WALNUT HILL FARM DRIVING COMPETITION, Pittsford, NY. Info: http://www.walnuthillfarm.org/ The_Show.html

17-Aug - BVDC FUN DAY, Eden Valley Farm, Spring City, PA. Merrill Walters 610-413-6728 [email protected]

20-Aug - BVDC CONES CLINIC #3, Coatesville, PA. Info/Signup: Suzy Stafford, [email protected] (302-540-5162)

SEPTEMBER 6-Sep to 8-Sep - GLEN WILLOW CDE, Avondale, PA. Info: Ann Pringle at [email protected] or 910.691.7735

10-Sep - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: [email protected], 856-981-1868

15-Sep - BUCKS COUNTY FUN DRIVING SHOW, Bucks County Horse Park; show is part of the Mid-Atlantic Whip Challenge. Judy Hohmann: [email protected]

17-Sep - BVDC CONES CLINIC #4, Coatesville, PA. Info/Signup: Suzy Stafford, [email protected] (302-540-5162)

22-Sep - MY LADY’S MANOR PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW, www.mlmdc.org, Anne Councill (717-880-3840; [email protected])

OCTOBER 13-Oct - CHAPTER ONE FALL HDT, Pedricktown, NJ, Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124; W:443-253-4135; C: 443-253-4135; Fax: 856-299-5124; e-mail: [email protected]

20-Oct - BVDC PLEASURE DRIVE AT THUNDER RIDGE FARM (Lititz, PA)

26-Oct - BVDC CLINICS , In conjunction with TBP, Fair Hill, MD.

27-Oct - BVDC TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC HORSE DRIVING TRIAL & TROT, Fair Hill, MD.;

25-Oct to 28-Oct - GARDEN STATE CDE & CT, The Horse Park, Allentown, NJ. Ann Kobylenski, PO Box 7, North Hartland, VT 05052; H: 802-345-0801; C: 802-345-0801; e-mail: [email protected]

31-Oct to 3-Nov - ADS MID-ATLANTIC RECREATIONAL DRIVE AT FAIR HILL, info: Heidi Ferguson, [email protected] or www.americandrivingsociety.org

NOVEMBER 12-Nov - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: [email protected], 856-981-1868

19 July 2013

Member Classifieds EQUINES MINI’S: Caper is a confident 7 year old sorrel gelding who WOODEN EZ ENTRY CART - Original enjoys driving and interacting with cost $1,250 - asking $1,000 obo - make the public and kids. He has been to an offer. The shafts are 82” long 27” at many public events in Santa Fe, NM narrowest; 36” at singletree; wheels are and here in PA. At 33" he is an 36” and the cart balances for a 14'2-15’2 adorable mini mover! He loads horse. Call or email Jerry (cell is 917 easily. $2,000 Hand made wooden 355 5225 or [email protected]). cart and custom synthetic harness (08/2013) (with bells!) along with many other extras $1000. Princess Elle has just turned 3 and is a rare grulla color EAGLE CARRIAGE FROM CARRIAGE MACHINE SHOP - with a black dun stripe down her back and into her tail. She Versatile carriage for 13h- has been trained by Sam Smucker 16h. Comes with single shafts to drive and while she needs more (80x27). Bird's eye maple mileage, she enjoys driving and dash and panels, black vinyl has a very soft mouth. She is seats, black body paint with playful, docile, and waits for her red pin stripes, Brass rein rail, feed bucket patiently. At 38" she brass whip socket. 7" rear disc is a larger mini and has a showy brakes. Flush hub wheels gait. She loads easily. $2000. (36x40). Included: extra brass rein rail and whip socket, extra single tree, shaft stand. 3 Back seat options: single seat, Boots is a 12 year old 31" bay dun. She is an double seat, marathon wagonette seat. Fair exceptionally quiet and sweet mare. Caper (above) is her condition, maintained. Asking $4,000. Contact Mark and first baby. She is excellent in Mary Lou Lawlor (302) 994-8929 [email protected] public situations and around (08/2013) children. She is a great companion horse and stay at home mom and should go with either Caper, or SPIDER PHAETON in excellent Elle (her sister's baby). She loads condition. This carriage is an ideal fit easily. $350. Contact Kathleen for a larger horse, has adjustable Croxton at [email protected] or 484 985 8263 for more driver's seat, rear brakes, removable information. (8/2013) groom's seat, is FEI legal in width & comes with lamps. There are also 1/2 CLYDE 1/2 TB MARE. Jazmine is 13 years old and brass fittings & a rein rail should you stands about 16 hands. She is care to dress her up for the show broke to ride and drive. Has done ring. If interested, please contact Kim @ 302-659-0635 or many trial miles, paces, and has [email protected]. (07/2013) hunted a few times as well. She is quiet and sound. Please call Liz or PACIFIC SHOW CART - excellent condition, black with silver Bill at 484 225 2327 (6/2013) pinstriping, 40" wheels for Cob/Horse size, 140 cm wheelbase, used for CDE's Advanced level getting presentation score of "10", great for Pleasure shows as well. Patent dash, brakes, CARRIAGES wedge & cushions moveable, adjustable balance. $4,500. SMALL PONY 4 WHEEL CARRIAGE built in England by DOE RUN MARATHON CARRIAGE - 2 sets of wheels Dartmoor Carriages for single and pair. Well used but makes it ideal for pony or serviceable, green, rear brakes, lightweight at 285 lbs, used horse. Smaller wheels for medium very successfully at CDE's in all phases, paint not in show to large pony and second set of condition. Sprung pole, will fit 11h pair up. Marathon shafts will wheels for 15h to 17h. Hydraulic fit up to 13h single. $2,000 disk brakes, adjustable Both of the above carriages located near Frederick, MD. Tracey shafts. Lightly used, never in a Morgan (301-648-5158 or [email protected]) (04/2013) wreck, always kept indoors. Very handy and comfortable for MEADOWBROOK FOR SALE. 46 inch wheels, brush fenders, recreational driver or for lower level and spares box. Split back seat. Good condition except for CDE’s. Green in color, free delivery worn shaft covers. Nice everyday carriage. Asking $700.00. to PA, NY, NJ, DE, MD or Call 215-794-8586 or email [email protected]. (04/2013) VA. $4,800. Call 484-241-5661. (9/2013) BIRD-IN-HAND EAGLE - Used 6 times, in perfect condition. Will deliver if interested. Custom made ‘03 with the following: walnut stain-burnt gold pinstripes, tan cord tufted

20 July 2013

Member Classifieds (cont’d) upholstery, brass vase type whip holder, brass rain rail, flush hubs, groom step-dickey seat, 7”hydralic rear brakes, NEW FULL COLLARS BY FREEDMAN - Top quality black speedometer/odometer, two sets of shafts- horse size/pony patent, 19" to 19 3/4" make offer. size, seats 6 people, bolt on carriage has seen very limited RUSSET LEADER REINS for pony four in hand, made by usage and is in like new condition; never been out in the rain. Hunt's Harness. Nearly new; stainless buckles. Cost $625 Asking $7,000. Call Ann Lownes 610-455-3850 or cell 610-639 new; make offer. -7292. (03/2013) Both of the above located near Frederick, MD. Tracey Morgan (301-648-5158 or [email protected])

HARNESS (04/2013)

SMUCKERS DELUXE HARNESS, LARGE PONY SIZE. Very MISCELLANEOUS lightly used. Asking $400.00 obo. Contact Jane e- PAIR OF CARRIAGE LAMPS - Black with brass, candle mail: [email protected] or phone 610-793-1378. lamps bought for single horse vehicle but never used (9/2013) Asking $600 obo. Pictures on request, for local pick-up or buyer pays shipping - located near Gladstone. Contact SMUCKERS SUPER DELUXE HARNESS, HORSE SIZE (fit Melissa email: [email protected] (06/2013) 15H Morgan and QH) black and brass, patent face on saddle, breeching, breast collar, blinkers, facedrop & false martingale 2011 EBY MAVERICK ALUMINUM 20 FOOT HORSE drop, monograms on blinkers, face, martingale and saddle. TRAILER, goose neck hitch. Holds large carriage and two Shaped breast collar with Buckle-in Traces. Saddle is 3.5 inch horses. Like new condition. Rubber mats throughout, 7 feet wide, 7 feet tall, $12,000. Call 717-806-2046 Double stitch lines on many pieces and doubled leather (05/2013) throughout. Harness was used for dressage/cones only and always stored indoors. Long term storage was under Ko-cho- line. This is a complete harness with all parts. It is in good to excellent Show Ready condition. Pictures on request, asking $1500 obo, for local pick-up or buyer pays shipping – located near Gladstone. Contact Melissa email: [email protected] (06/2013) SPONSORS

21 July 2013