Driving Clinics & Events sponsored by the Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, LLC

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2011 Calendar of Events

Private Driving Lessons by appointment – $65 per One Hour Lesson
Events / Dates subject to change - be sure to call to confirm.

For more information and details for the upcoming clinics, please contact the
Carriage Barn Business Office: 603-378-0140; or send an e-mail to carriage-barn@comcast.net

NEW for 2011

  • Spur of the Moment Club -- Adult group horsemanship classes. Have you ever been interested in horses, but never had a chance to get started? Just looking for something new to learn? Here is your chance! Spur of the Moment Club at The Carriage Barn is now offering day and evening classes for adults. Learn all aspects of horsemanship, riding, even carriage driving all in a safe, supportive environment! Kind, knowledgeable staff, and great school horses. Come join the fun! Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evenings, or Saturday afternoons. Call ahead for details & scheduling.
  • DRIVING LESSONS -- Carriage Barn staff are available to teach carriage driving lessons at your facility. A limited number of timeslots are available for this service, so contact our office as soon as possible.
  • SLEIGHING LESSONS on Sundays – as conditions permit. Contact the Barn for more information.
  • PRIVATE LESSONS and consults for new carriage drivers. At your facility or ours.
  • NEW Adult Driving Clinic – Explore the Woods of Maine – 3 or 5 day packages. Customized for up to 5 people. Picnic lunch & dinner included each night. Bring your own horse or drive one of ours. Dates have not been determined, so call for more information. 603-378-0140

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January
  • Sundays in January: Introduction to Carriage Driving – Join other sleighing enthusiasts for an afternoon of fun in the sun & snow. We will sleigh in our rolled outdoor arena. Please contact the Barn for conditions W/ link to contact us. Private lessons also available as conditions permit – weekdays and Sundays.

ONGOING:

  • SLEIGHING LESSONS on Sundays – as conditions permit. Contact the Barn for more information.
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Winter Therapeutic Riding sessions continue until February

February
  • Introduce your horse to a sleigh - Private lessons available on rolled outdoor arena. Ski Joring and Boogie Boarding. Lessons can be scheduled any time there is snow. Snow shoeing trails. Please contact the Barn for conditions 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net.

ONGOING:

  • SLEIGHING LESSONS on Sundays – as conditions permit. Contact the Barn for more information.
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Winter Therapeutic Riding sessions continue until February
  • February 6, 13, 20, 27 Group Introduction to Carriage Driving – Know the thrill of holding the reins and controlling a special journey known for centuries. Learn the fine art of carriage driving in a safe environment. This course covers all aspects of horse harness, carriage styles and functions, as well as ground driving, hitching, and carriage driving. Students will be introduced to various antique and contemporary competition vehicles. The carriage collection and trained driving horse staff of the Carriage Barn will be available for student use. Classes held 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

March
  • March 6, 13, 20, 27 Group Introduction to Carriage Driving – Know the thrill of holding the reins and controlling a special journey known for centuries. Learn the fine art of carriage driving in a safe environment. This course covers all aspects of horse harness, carriage styles and functions, as well as ground driving, hitching, and carriage driving. Students will be introduced to various antique and contemporary competition vehicles. The carriage collection and trained driving horse staff of the Carriage Barn will be available for student use. Classes held 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ONGOING:

  • Spring Therapeutic Riding session begins - March 5 - June 24
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Spring Therapy session March 5th through June 24th.
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.

April
  • April 10, 17, 24, May 1 – Group Introduction to Carriage Driving – Know the thrill of holding the reins and controlling a special journey known for centuries. Learn the fine art of carriage driving in a safe environment. This course covers all aspects of horse harness, carriage styles and functions, as well as ground driving, hitching, and carriage driving. Students will be introduced to various antique and contemporary competition vehicles. The carriage collection and trained driving horse staff of the Carriage Barn will be available for student use. Classes held 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome.REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ONGOING:

  • Spring Therapeutic Riding session begins - March 5 - June 24
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Spring Therapy session March 5th through June 24th.
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.

May
  • May 1, 8, 15, 24 – Group Introduction to Carriage Driving – Group Introduction to Carriage Driving – Know the thrill of holding the reins and controlling a special journey known for centuries. Learn the fine art of carriage driving in a safe environment. This course covers all aspects of horse harness, carriage styles and functions, as well as ground driving, hitching, and carriage driving. Students will be introduced to various antique and contemporary competition vehicles. The carriage collection and trained driving horse staff of the Carriage Barn will be available for student use. Classes held 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome.

ONGOING:

  • Spring Therapeutic Riding session continues - March 6 - June 25
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.

June
  • June 26th through August 26th – Horsemanship Clinics (Riding) – For ages 6 to 10 and 10 to 15. No horse experience needed. Weekly clinics (Monday through Friday) on care and handling of horses, first aid and health, nutrition and feeding. Introduction to riding and carriage driving. Beginners and independent riders welcome. Space is limited. Parental supervision is not required. more information

ONGOING:

  • Spring Therapeutic Riding Spring session continues through June 24
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.
  • Therapeutic Riding Summer session runs June 26 through August 26.

July
  • July 11th – 15th – Kids Driving Clinic – Groups forming now for ages “Under 10” and “10 & Up”, Beginner through Advanced. No previous experience required. Driving instruction each day. Space is limited. Parental supervision is not required. Contact The Carriage Barn for details. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • July 26th – 30th – Kids Driving Clinic – Groups forming now for ages “Under 10” and “10 & Up”, Beginner through Advanced. No previous experience required. Driving instruction each day. Space is limited. Parental supervision is not required. Contact The Carriage Barn for details.

ONGOING:

  • Therapeutic Riding Summer session runs June 26 through August 26.
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.
  • June 28th through August 27th – Weekly Horsemanship Clinics (Riding) more information

August
  • August 23rd – 25th – Adult Driving Camp Week – 9am to 3pm daily REGISTRATION FORM

  • The Carriage Barn is pleased to announce that its 4th Annual Summer Adult Carriage Driving Clinic will be held August 23rd through 25th. This is your chance to receive concentrated driving instruction -- your horse or ours. No experience needed – a great introduction to the fine art of carriage driving. Enjoy three days of driving fun and companionship. Clinic topics include reinsmanship, types of harness and carriages, presentation and showing, and combined driving for beginners. Attendees will drive each day and in addition enjoy plenty of roundtable discussions and Q&A. The Carriage Barn has a well established riding and driving program for children and adults of all ages. Our instructors are experienced professionals who possess the ability to work with clients at all levels. We would be glad to talk to you about your individual needs and goals. The Adult Driving Clinic will run Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Attendees must bring their own lunch, beverages, and snacks. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. For those that cannot attend the entire clinic, driving lessons are available daily year round. Clinic proceeds help support The Carriage Barn’s therapeutic riding & driving programs. For more information or a registration form, please contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140, email carriage-barn@comcast.net.

  • August 9th – 13th – Kids Driving Clinic Week – Groups forming now for ages “Under 10” and “10 & Up”, Beginner through Advanced. No previous experience required. Driving instruction each day. Space is limited. Parental supervision is not required. Contact The Carriage Barn for details.

ONGOING:

  • Therapeutic Riding Summer session runs June 26 through August 26.
  • Spur of the Moment Club
  • Private & group dressage lessons.
  • Private & group hunter jumper lessons.
  • June 28th through August 27th – Weekly Horsemanship Clinics (Riding) more information
 

Events / Dates subject to change. Please contact the barn to confirm.

 

Program overviews:

Kids Horsemanship Clinic

Weekly from June through August

Come join a fun-filled educational experience

  • Horse Care and Handling
  • Horseback Riding For beginners and independent riders ages 6 to 10 & 10 to 15
  • Small group sizes
  • No parental supervision required
  • Kind & supportive atmosphere
  • Professional facility with experienced instructors & safe horses
  • Indoor & outdoor arenas & trails

Register before February 1, 2011
& receive a 20% Discount

  • Summer Horsemanship Camp Information Camps will run Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm daily, including a 45 minute lunch break.
  • Parents should provide lunches, snacks, and drinks. Please note that we are a peanut free facility.
  • Space is limited.
  • Parent supervision is not required.
  • Helmets are required for all participants (available on site).
  • Registrations will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
  • Liability Waiver is required (including parent / guardian signature).
  • Refunds given if clinic is cancelled. All other refunds at discretion of The Carriage Barn Management.

Pricing $500 per student per week

Clinics run weekly M-F June 26 - August 26.

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Therapeutic Riding Sessions
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Go to our Therapeutic Riding/Driving page for more information.

Adult Driving Clinic

This is your chance to receive concentrated driving instruction -- your horse or ours
No experience needed – a great introduction to the fine art of carriage driving
Enjoy three days of driving fun and companionship
Attendees will receive two driving lessons each day and in addition the clinic will cover:

  • Types of harness and carriages

  • Presentation and showing (CDEs & pleasure shows)

  • Roundtable discussions and Q&A

Attendees must bring their own lunch, beverages, and snacks
A limited number of stalls and accommodations are available

The Carriage Barn has a well established riding and driving program for children and adults of all ages.  Our instructors are experienced professionals who possess the ability to work with clients at all levels.  We would be glad to talk to you about your individual needs and goals.

Summer Arena Driving Trial Series

Cost is $65 per Entry

Come experience a Carriage Barn Arena Driving Trial in warm weather!

An extension of our popular Winter Frostbite series gives you a chance to further your Dressage, Cones, and Obstacle skills as a preview of the Fall events or just a pleasant Summer outing.

Limited to the first 25 entries, so register early

A limited number of stalls and accommodations are available

 
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Group Introduction to Carriage Driving

Know the thrill of holding the reins and controlling a special journey known for centuries.  Learn the fine art of carriage driving in a safe environment.

This course covers all aspects of horse harness, carriage styles and functions as well as ground driving, hitching and carriage driving.  Students will be introduced to various antique and contemporary competition vehicles.

The carriage collection of the Carriage Barn will be available for student use.  Classes will be held each Sunday 1 to 4pm at the Carriage Barn Equestrian Center, 6 Sarah’s Way, Newton, NH.  Enrollment is limited.  No prior horse experience is needed.  Cost is $350 per Driver.

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Lisa Singer

Ms. Singer’s accomplishments include being multiple Triple Crown of Driving and "FEI national pair challenge" Winner, seven-time National Pairs Driving Champion, eight times on the US team for the World Pairs Driving Competition, and Coach of three World Singles and two Pony Team World Championships. Perhaps Ms. Singer’s most lasting achievement has been in connecting this sometimes – thought – elitist sport with a wider world of horse people. The first woman to win a National Pairs Championship is modest, humorous, easy to talk to, and a wealth of information. One-on-one lesson format for both days. Auditors welcome. Roundtable Dinner with Ms. Singer Saturday evening. Lisa will be at The Carriage Barn one month earlier than usual for this annual clinic to take advantage of warmer weather and no snow. Be sure to register as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out.

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Annual Kids Driving Clinic

Young Beginners are in for a special treat!

The Carriage Barn’s Kids Driving Clinics for Young Beginners are amazing!

Specially designed for drivers ages 10 and under who need to know “everything” there is to know about ponies, horses, and carts.

No previous experience required. 

Carriage Barn Staff and Junior Counselors and will work on all aspects of driving.  Students will be introduced to harnessing, the history of carriages, and receive driving instruction each day in a fun and supportive team-oriented atmosphere. 

Intermediate Level

For Junior Drivers who are ready to take ‘that next step’ in their driving experience.  This clinic includes daily hands-on driving, games, and roundtable discussions.  The group will work as a team to enhance the experience & skills of all students.

Carriage Barn staff and instructors will provide support, guidance & encouragement on both an individual and group level to enhance the Drivers’ knowledge, confidence, and skill.

This clinic provides ample opportunity for Drivers to put their new found skills into practical application in a safe, supportive, & fun environment.

Advanced Junior Level

For Advanced students that are ready for competition level. Drivers will hone their skills within the context of preparing for competition. Instruction, mock classes, in-depth discussions, and plenty of hands-on time are the order of the day.

Drivers will design & run their own “show classes”.  Each year, The Carriage Barn looks forward to seeing the progress our returning Junior Drivers have made since the last clinic.

Registrations will be acknowledged upon receipt of deposit.  Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of full payment.

Liability Waiver is required (including parent signature). Helmets are required for all participants.

  • A limited number of on site overnight accommodations are available.
  • A limited number of overnight stalls are available for participant horses.
  • Current Negative Coggins required for any horses brought on site.
  • Students of “Young Beginner” Clinics should be 10 year of age or younger.
  • Students of “Intermediate / Advanced” Clinics should be at least
    ten years of age.
  • Space is limited.
  • Parent supervision is not required.
  • The Clinics will run 9am to 3pm daily, including a 45 minute lunch break.
    Parents should provide lunches, snacks, and drinks.
  • Refunds given if clinic is canceled. All other refunds at discretion of
    The Carriage Barn Management.

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The Carriage Barn salutes the can-do spirit and enthusiasm of all of our “Junior Drivers”. You are the future of our sport

We wish to thank all those who have supported our Kids Driving programs in the past, especially the American Driving Society
 
 
The Carriage Barn ~ P.O. Box 5 East Kingston, NH 03827 ~ 603-378-0140