2010 Calendar of Events
Private Driving Lessons by appointment $65 per One Hour
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Events / Dates subject to change - be sure to call to confirm.
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NEW for 2010
- 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.
- Trail Riding - guided rides through our 40 acre property. Call for details
- Shelly Temple will judge The Carriage Barn’s Annual Frostbite Arena Driving Trial and will also be joining us as a clinician for Carriage Driving Clinics: April 25, July 17 & 18 and August 27 – 29.
- Lisa Singer returns for her annual Fall visit - date TBA
- Kettle House Carriage Barn ready for rentals.
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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.
- January 31- Winter Celebration Open House -- Sunday, January 31, 2010 1-4
sleigh rides (weather permitting), pony rides, barn tours, kids haircuts, gingerbread decorating
activities for all ages, bring your own snow shoes - miles of trails to investigate, food, raffles and more
ONGOING:
- Sleighing, call for conditions
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Winter Therapeutic Riding sessions continue until February
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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. Snow shoeing trails. Please contact the Barn for conditions 603-378-0140 or by email at carriage-barn@comcast.net.
ONGOING:
- Sleighing, call for conditions
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Winter Therapeutic Riding sessions continue until February
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March
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- March, 7, 14, 21, 28 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.
- March 13th – Breed Show -- This event will introduce high school students to the different breeds at The Carriage Barn. Students will judge various breed classes with their instructors. Come have fun choosing the winners.
ONGOING:
- Spring Therapeutic Riding session begins - March 6 - June 25
- Spur of the Moment Club
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April
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- April 4th, 11th & 18th – 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.
- April 24th – The Frostbite Arena Driving Trial – Cones courses, Obstacles, and Driven Dressage. All in our lovely indoor arena. Taste the thrill of timed events, gallop to the finish line. Spectators encouraged. Shelly Temple will be the judge for this event.
- April 25th – Shelly Temple Driving Clinic – Ms. Temple has been competing in combined driving events since 1997. Starting her horse career as a teenager she foxhunted, showed hunters, evented and competed at FEI level in dressage, was the Show Manager of Dressage at Devon for several years, and served as the President of the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association. She is an ADS ‘R’ and an USEF ‘R’ judge, and a member of the ADS Licensed Officials Committee and the USEF Driving Technical Committee. Shelly has been USEF National Champion in the Combined Driving Single Pony division and was a member of the Bronze Medal winning US Team for the 2007 World Pony Driving Championship. Individually, she was second in dressage, with one of only two scores in the thirties at the competition. Shelly and her Morgan, Cooper, also won the 2006 and 2007 USEF Horse of the Year awards for Combined Driving Single Pony. After taking some time off from competition, Shelly and Cooper were the 2009 USEF Reserve National Champions in the Single Pony Division. Shelly enjoys working with drivers at all skill and experience levels. Read more about Shelly at www.catalystdriving.com.
- April 25th – Granite State Carriage Association Day – Please join us as we host members of the Granite State Carriage Association for a day of carriage driving fun and games. Activities may include "name that piece", "fastest harnessing time", "identify that fur" (in a sleigh robe), as well as other great hands-on carriage activities.
ONGOING:
- Spring Therapeutic Riding session continues - March 6 - June 25
- Spur of the Moment Club
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May
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- May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd – 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
- Trail Riding
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June
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- June 28th through August 27th – 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 - March 6 - June 25
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Trail Riding
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July |
- July 12th – 16th – Kids Driving Clinic Week #1 – 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.
- July 17th & 18th – Shelly Temple Driving Clinic – See April 25th event for details.
- July 26th – 30th – Kids Driving Clinic Week #2 – 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 begins - July 5 - Sept 3
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Trail Riding
- June 28th through August 27th – Horsemanship Clinics (Riding) more information
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August
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- August 2nd – 6th – Adult Driving Camp Week #1 – This is a chance to receive concentrated driving instruction – your horse or ours. Students will receive instruction 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 answered. Enjoy driving fun and companionship.
- August 9th – 13th – Kids Driving Clinic Week #3 – 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.
- August 23rd – 27th – Adult Driving Camp Week #2 – This camp has been so popular we have added a second week – twice the fun! Receive concentrated driving instruction – your horse or ours. Students will receive instruction 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 answered. Enjoy driving fun and companionship.
- August 28th & 29th – Shelly Temple Driving Clinic -- See April 25th event for details.
ONGOING:
- Therapeutic Riding Summer session begins - July 5 - Sept 3
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Trail Riding
- June 28th through August 27th – Horsemanship Clinics (Riding) more information
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September
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- Fall 2010 (Dates TDB) – Driving Clinic with 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.
ONGOING:
- Fall Therapeutic Riding Session starts: Sept 11 - Nov 19
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Trail Riding
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October |
- October 30th – 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.
- October 31st – 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.
ONGOING:
- Fall Therapeutic Riding Session continues: Sept 11 - Nov 19
- Spur of the Moment Club
- Trail Riding
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November |
ONGOING:
- Fall Therapeutic Riding Session continues: Sept 11 - Nov 19
- Spur of the Moment Club
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December |
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Events / Dates subject to change. Please contact the barn to confirm.
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