presents the

CONNECTICUT VALLEY DRIVING TRIAL Saturday, MAY 31

st, 2014

at

Haddam Meadows State Park

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Recognized by

American Driving Society

With the Support of

Connecticut State Parks & Forests

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www.cvdrivingclub.com

CVDC Club Officers

President: Peter VonHalem VP: Henry Tarryk

Treasurer: Kathie Rindge Secretary: Steven Mazeau

CVDC Logo Stencil by Eleanore Rhodes

Safety Guidelines

PEDESTRIANS PLEASE YIELD TO CARRIAGES.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT at all times, they may not realize the danger that potentially exists. Horses are large and unpredictable. Give them a wide berth.

For everyone’s safety, we ask: NO BALLOONS, FRISBEES, BALLS, ROCKETS, OR KITES

during the show please. Please keep your DOGS LEASHED.

NO SPECTATORS IN TRAILER AREA. With these safety tips in mind, please feel free to wander about and enjoy yourself!

Show Schedule

6:00 am Show grounds open 7:30 am Competitor's briefing at Red and White Tent in Trailer Area 8:00 am AM Volunteers meet at assigned locations 8:30 am DRESSAGE & CONES BEGIN 12:00 pm LUNCH BREAK 12:00 pm Mandatory briefing for PM Volunteers at Centerfield Tent 1:30 pm MARATHON BEGINS 4:00 pm END MARATHON (time is approximate) 4:30pm AWARDS

Officials & Management

Ground Jury President (Judge) John Greenall Technical Delegate Marc Johnson

Event Organizers Bill and Nancy Lawson Volunteer Coordinator Erica Robb Show Secretary Marguerite Hayber Sponsorship Chair Marguerite Hayber Dressage Chair Cynthia Bliven Cones Chair Kathie Rindge Scorekeeper Jan Frick Judge's Hospitality Randy Sabatino EMT Haddam EMS Veterinarian Twin Pines Equine Veterinary Svc, LLP Farrier on Call Mike Berluti, Durham

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Welcome! This is a one-day “horse driving trial” which has three phases: dressage, cones, and marathon. These are described in greater detail below. Combined Driving is the fastest growing equine sport in the United States. Over the years, this event alone has attracted competitors from New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Maine and of course, Connecticut. You will notice the wide range of turnouts, from "VSE" (Very Small Equine, or mini) to large draft horses. You will also see 2 and 4 wheel vehicles. This is largely a competitor preference, as carts and carriages come in all shapes and sizes – similar to cars or boats!

DRESSAGE & CONES: 8:30 – 12:00 pm The Dressage phase of the driving trial is a test comprised of several movements performed within an arena. Dressage is turned out formally. The judge is primarily looking for a relaxed and forward motion, obedience, accuracy of movements and figures, correctness of gaits and transitions, freedom, regularity, harmony, impulsion, suppleness and lightness of movement. Spectators are asked to stay back from the ring at least 20 feet during the dressage tests. Both the drivers and horses are a bit nervous at this stage of the game, and need our help to do their best. The Cones phase directly follows Dressage. The teams negotiate their way through a course marked with cones, each topped by a ball. You can watch the cones competition from any spot, but be sure to stay off the course, as there is no perimeter fence. The course is made up of approximately 18 pairs of cones. Penalties are incurred for going over the time allowed and for knocking down balls from the tops of the cones. There is a set width between all the cones, and they must be reset for each competitor as each vehicle varies slightly in the width of its wheels. MARATHON: 1:30 – 4:00, followed by AWARDS The marathon course today is around 5 kilometers (3 miles), and must be completed within the time allowed or penalty points accrue for each second over or under the ideal time. It is not a race; it is paced at a comfortable trot. There are four “Obstacles” along the way to approximate situations in the real world – with an entry and exit gate, and the competitors are timed inside each Obstacle. The equine must trot on course, except they can walk, trot or canter in the Obstacles, and they are allowed to walk for the final stretch. There are penalty points for going under time too, so the drivers have a navigator on back to help them know where to go, and how they are doing on their time. They can tell how they are doing because there are kilometer markers along the way, and they know how fast they need to be going. The driver must complete each Obstacle in A, B, C order for Training Level, and A,B,C,D order for Preliminary Level. There are also a series of Compulsory Turning Flags on the course (1-20) that the competitors must go through to prevent anyone from taking a short cut to the end! A new horse or pony will appear on course every 5 minutes or so to prevent drivers from crossing each other’s paths.

Show Volunteers

The Connecticut Valley Driving Club wishes to extend a special thanks to all of those who have provided advice, materials and manpower to make today’s event run smoothly and safely. This includes all of the volunteers on the grounds today, and many behind-the-scenes that you don’t see. Thank you!! Special Thanks also to: Alex Sokolow, Cockaponsett Ranger, DEP, State of Connecticut and his crew, for preparing the park.

� Mary Adams

� Rita Bellinger

� Beth Bigge

� Cynthia Bliven

� Fred Bliven

� Bob Dean

� Nancy Franklin

� Jan Frick

� Ray Frick

� Charlotte Gelston

� Deb Hansen

� Marguerite Hayber

� Bill Lawson

� Nancy Lawson

� Richard Mangino

� Steve Mazeau

� Sheila Oates

� Hannah Orsagh

� Linda Pershaec

� Dana Rindge

� Kathie Rindge

� Erica Robb

� Frank Sabatino

� Randy Sabatino

� Reva Seybolt

� Henry Tarryk

� Peter VonHalem

� Alexis Wainwright

� Lynn Warren

� Mary Washburn

� Tom Wilcox

� Jaye Winkler

A BIG EXTRA-SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES TO

CAROLYN MCEVITT

AND

THE HEBRON HORSE 4-H CLUB, WHOSE MEMBERS COME BY THE DOZEN

TO HELP AT OUR CONES COURSE.

COMPETITORS

CT Valley Driving Trial – May 31, 2014

List of Competitors

Nbr/Div Competitor Home Town Horse's Name Breed

Very Small Equine (VSE) - Preliminary Pair

1 Carrie Wind Killingworth CT Ink Spot & Scarlett Mini

Very Small Equine (VSE) - Prelim Single

2 Patricia Musser Uxbridge MA Smudge Mini

3 Linda Petersen Newtown CT Dually Mini

Very Small Equine (VSE) - Training Single

4 Rachel Petersen Newtown CT Tyler Mini

Preliminary Single Horse

5 Lynn Howard Poestenkill NY Galen Morgan

6 Gale Hepfinger Candia NH Devin Friesian

7 Sabrina Cameron New Lebanon NY Ranger Morgan

8 Henry Tarryk East Hampton CT King Jubilee Morgan

Preliminary Single Pony

9 Amy Sintros Alstead NH Marshall Cheval Canadien

10 Janet Oliver Barrington NH Kit Carson Morgan

11 Lori Stammer Lebanon NH Lady Alisa Haflinger

12 Kathie Devine E. Bridgewater MA Pilar Haflinger

13 Kaylee Angstadt (HC) Bradford MA Orbit Welsh

Training Single Horse

14 Susan McLellan Delhi NY Magic Morgan

15 Beth Podhajecki Norfolk CT Molly Stdbrd/Morgan

Training Horse - Pairs

16 Tom McIntire Pepperell MA Ruby & Pearl Quarter Horse

Training Single Pony

17 Dana Bright Felton PA Wren Welsh/Connemara

19 Donna Rose Airmont NY Tuff Love Welsh

Preliminary Small Pony

18 Michele Hulse Middletown CT Chloe Welsh

(Competitors will go directly to Cones after completing their Dressage Tests.)

(Marathon Phase begins at 1:30)

Official Show Veterinarian

Official Show Farrier

Dressage Sponsors

Cones Course Sponsor

Marathon Obstacle Sponsors include:

Enjoy the Day!

Kathie

and Dana Rindge

of

PRIDE'S FARM

Marathon Obstacle Sponsors (continued)

friendshipcarriage@gmail.com

Thanks for coming -

We hope you enjoyed your day!

Connecticut Valley Driving Club

The Connecticut Valley Driving Club (CVDC) is a network of horse people with varied interests and experience, joining together for support, educational programs, clinics, regular drive/rides, special events, equine advocacy, trail preservation, and social activities. Club members meet every month for a Saturday potluck, evening meeting and special program. CVDC hosts member drives at different locations around scenic Eastern Connecticut. Riders are always welcome at the drives, as are new members and guests. The club has members of all ages, from junior drivers to experienced seniors. We also welcome equine breeds and sizes from minis to draft horses. You do not have to know how to drive to belong, or even own a horse. Our club is friendly and is a fun place to learn and meet others with the same interests. Drivers are the friendliest of horse people, always looking out for each other or lending a hand. CVDC is a member of the American Driving Society.

Join

CVDC welcomes new members who are interested in driving and taking part in club activities. You do not have to know how to drive to belong, or even own a horse. Membership is $25/year ($20/year seniors over 65) and includes family members. Fill in this form and mail with check to join. You will then receive our newsletters, show notices, and e-mail alerts so you never miss a beat!

CONNECTICUT VALLEY DRIVING CLUB

MEMBERSHIP FORM

(Membership year: December 1 through November 30)

More information at www.cvdrivingclub.com

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