2009 Calendar of Events
Private Driving Lessons by appointment $65 per One Hour
Lesson
Events / Dates subject to change - be sure to call to confirm.
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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. [more information & registration]
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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. Please contact the Barn for conditions 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net.
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March
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- March 1 – Arena Driving #1 – These Training Level only events are intended for first time driving trials drivers. Before you drive each phase it will be explained, questions answered, courses walked, and scoring explained. A great introduction in a low key atmosphere. Competitors will be divided into Pony, Horse, and Junior Divisions. Want to try it, but don’t have an appropriate horse or pony? Call us about using one of ours. [more information & registration]
- March 15, April 5 & April 19 – The Frostbite Series Arena Driving Events – Cones courses, Obstacles, and Driven Dressage. All in our lovely indoor arena. Taste the thrill of timed events, gallop to the frozen finish line. Spectators encouraged. [more information & registration]
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April
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- April 5 & April 19 – The Frostbite Series Arena Driving Events, continues – Cones courses, Obstacles, and Driven Dressage. All in our lovely indoor arena. Taste the thrill of timed events, gallop to the frozen finish line. Spectators encouraged. [more information & registration]
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May
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- May 3, 24 & 25 – Introduction to Carriage Driving, continues – Group Lessons from 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome. [more information & registration]
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June
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- June 22-26 (and weekly for rest of summer )– Kids Horsemanship Clinic – Introduction to Care & Handling of Horses – Weekly classes all summer. No horse experience needed. Space is limited. Parental supervision is not required. [more information & registration] - see below
- June 28 – Arena Driving #2 – These Training Level only events are intended for first time driving trials drivers. Before you drive each phase it will be explained, questions answered, courses walked, and scoring explained. A great introduction in a low key atmosphere. Competitors will be divided into Pony, Horse, and Junior Divisions. Want to try it, but don’t have an appropriate horse or pony? Call us about using one of ours. [more information & registration] {this is a date change from July 1, 2009}
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July |
- Kids Horsemanship Clinics, continued - weekly until August 24th - see below
- July 13-17 – Kids Driving Clinic Week #1 – Clinic Week #1 has been reserved 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 [more information & registration] - see below
- July 20-22 - Adult Driving Clinic –This is a chance to receive concentrated driving instruction – your horse or ours. Students will receive two lessons each day, plus discussions covering types of harness & carriages, presentation & showing, both CDEs and pleasure shows. Over lunch & dinner bring those questions you always wanted answers to. Enjoy three days of driving fun and companionship.[more information & registration]
- July 27-31 – Kids Driving Clinic Week #2 – For Advanced students ages 10 and up that are ready for competition level. Dana Bright will instruct this week’s clinic. Mrs. Bright’s carriage driving experiences include competing at Advanced Combined Driving Event Level with single and pair, and at pleasure shows with singles, pairs, and unicom. She holds “R” cards for pleasure and combined driving, pleasure TD, and dressage with The American Driving Society. She also judges United States Equestrian Federation pleasure and combined driving shows. Space is limited. Parent supervision is not required. [more information & registration] - see below
- July 19 & August 9 -- Summer Series Arena Driving Trial #1 of 2– Divisions for Training, Preliminary, and Advanced levels will be offered. Ribbons will be awarded to Ponies, Horses, Juniors, and Pairs in each division.[more information & registration]
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August
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- Kids Horsemanship Clinics, continued - weekly until August 24th see below
- August 9 - Summer Arena Driving Trial #2 - Divisions for Training, Preliminary, and Advanced levels will be offered. Ribbons will be awarded to Ponies, Horses, Juniors, and Pairs in each division.[more information & registration]
- Pleasure Driving Show – Date TBD
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September
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- September 27, October 4, 11, 25 – Introduction to Carriage Driving Fall Series – Group Lessons from 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome. [more information & registration] [see below]
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October |
- October 11, 18, & 25 – Introduction to Carriage Driving – Group Lessons Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Space is limited so register early. Beginners welcome. Use our trained horses or bring your own.
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- October 17 & 18 Driving Clinic with Lisa Singer – Ms. Singer’s accomplishments include being two-time Triple Crown of Driving Winner, two times "FEI national pair challenge" trophy winner, seven-time National Pairs Driving Champion, seven-times on the US team for the World Pairs Driving Competition, and Coach of two World Singles and 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. Round table Dinner with Ms. Singer Saturday evening.
- October 31 – Carriage Barn’s Halloween Horse Show – Fun show for The Carriage Barn’s Riding & Therapeutic students with a Fall / Halloween theme. Prizes awarded for costumed turnout as well as fun events. To benefit The Carriage Barn’s Therapeutic Programs.
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November |
- November 1 – Halloween Carriage Classic – Open Fun show with a Fall / Halloween theme. Prizes awarded for costumed turnout as well as fun events. Divisions may include Pleasure classes, Obstacles, and Halloween Trick or Treat Drive. To benefit The Carriage Barn’s Therapeutic Programs.[more information & registration]
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December |
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Events / Dates subject to change. Please contact the barn to confirm.
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