March 2014 www.bvdc.org

Inside this Issue: BVDC Novice Driver Clinic - 3/22 BVDC Novice Hazard Driver & Navigator Clinic - 4/6 Chapter One Farms Spring ADT - 4/5 Gladstone CT & HDT - 5/2-4 BVDC Gen’l Meeting - ADS Rules Overview - Judge’s Roundtable

- 5/10 2014 BVDC Membership Statistics 2013 Volunteer Recognition & “BVDC Bucks” Volunteer Program

BVDC Board Meeting March 11th at 7:00 PM

New Bolton Center

All Members Welcome

Info: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868 or debby.donovan@comcast.net

Don’t miss the Hazard Driver & Navigator Clinic on April 6th!

Clinicians Judy & Tim Canavan with their first marathon pony Fionn in 2006 - photo by Pics of You

Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc.

Serving the Driving Enthusiast

See page 5 for

Clinic details

2 March 2014

Meet your BVDC Officers & Directors! Each month we will introduce one or two of the current BVDC Officers/Directors in the newsletter so that you can get to

know the people who are representing you!

Zana White - Secretary 2014—2015

As it turned out, I ended up living in Philadelphia having moved here from the West Coast about 20 years ago. Though I've always loved horses and heard their call when I was a small child, it wasn't until late in life that I actually was able to answer it. Oh, I kept a close eye on horses while growing up and where ever I could get near them via pony rides, trail rides, stopping to pet a horse in a field somewhere, anywhere I could, I would. I was driven...pardon the pun! Back in 2000 I was working as an Official Court Reporter for the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia. Very stressful job. I knew the one thing that would help with that stress was the touch, feel, and smell of horses. So I found my way to the carriage horses in the city. Being around them helped me stay grounded, sane,

happy and in touch with nature in the midst of concrete, buildings, too many people, cars, exhaust fumes. Etc. Well, the next thing you know, I'm a carriage driver on the weekends giving tours of Old City and Independance Hall! That's how it all started. I bought my second horse during that time, an Arabian, Amir. I went to a lot of clinics in natural horsemanship with people such as Buck Brannaman, John Lyons, Kenny Harlow, Tommy Turvey, to name a few. And did some hunter jumpers, lots of trail riding, went to some dude ranches in the west, did some dressage, and then found endurance riding! Loved that! Unfortunately, my Arabian foundered. I was heartbroken. My husband, in the meantime, had bought a Tennessee Walker, Sunrise, to ride, so when my horse got sick, I still needed to exercise the Walker. I couldn't leave Amir alone, so I ended up buying a shetland pony, Dolly back in 2006, to keep him company. She needed to be exercised too, so I figured I could drive her! That's how I found BVDC, searching for driving clubs on the internet. I really don't remember when I joined BVDC, but I think it was 2007. It took me a while to get involved with the club activities. I mostly just went and watched at different shows and went to the holiday parties and got to know some of the driving folks. Slowly inched my way into showing. I mostly drove my pony/ponies recreationally. And then two years ago I discovered the Buxmont shows, thanks to Jaye Ventresca's encouragement! I went, and boy did I get hooked! Low key, fun, and even won some ribbons! At this time I have five equines, and my Arabian lives and is doing well. I drive a large pony mustang, Redman, and also a mini, Isaiah. My favorite activities are the continuous drives, pleasure drives, ADTs, TBP, ADS weekend and I just did my first CDE last fall. Also thought I'd give the Devon marathon a shot last May and that was a real blast! Incredible show and driving in the Dixon Oval is absolutely electric!!! The timing was right when a Board member asked if I would consider being on the Board back in 2012. I said yes and became a Board member in 2013. This year I became secretary and am loving getting more involved with how the club works behind the scenes, so to speak. And I found volunteering at club activities is the best way to get to know the club members and see how everything works and to give back the joy to others that driving has given to me. I never knew just how much I would love driving and the people in the driving community. I'm delighted to be part of such a special communtiy of folks who are very dedicated and who work incredibly hard to keep the lines of driving open for future generations to

come. Zana (zew8@aol.com)

Camilla Hansen - Director 2014—2015

I first got involved in driving when my mom and dad purchased my first pony, Tower Hill’s Maggie, a dearly loved grey Connemara mare. The previous owner indicated she was broke to drive and before we knew it, we had bought two sets of harness, a Meadowbrook cart, and a marathon carriage. When I was not driving Maggie I was riding her and together we competed in dressage, event, and jumping shows in addition to numerous CDE’s. I first joined BVDC in my freshmen year of high school and continued to be a member till I left for nursing school at Misericordia University in 2007. During my high school years I enjoyed attending clinics and shows either hosted or announced through the BVDC newsletter. During my college years my driving and riding time was limited to summer vacation and I missed it dearly. Finally, in 2011 I earned my Bachelor’s degree in nursing and was excited to begin

driving and riding consistently again. Upon graduation Maggie was already 25 years old and although I still competed her at a limited degree, it was very carefully done and only after making sure she was as physically fit and naturally sound as was possible. Sadly Maggie passed away in 2013 and I miss her enormously. In 2013 I entered a Master’s program to become a Nurse Practioner and am pursuing this degree while working as a full-time Nurse at the Veterans Administration. Currently, my mom and I are driving an 8 year old Hanoverian warmblood mare and we

hope to be competing her soon. Camilla (camilla.hansen@verizon.net)

3 March 2014

BVDC Novice Driver Clinic with Lore Homer At Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ

Saturday, March 22nd

This popular clinic is offered by long-time club member Lore Homer who is an expert whip, recognized judge and very effective instructor. Many current whips have had an excellent start with Lore in past clinics, learning the basics and acquiring the techniques and confidence to safely work with a horse. This clinic is open to new drivers, but some experience is necessary. Auditors are welcome also. You may bring your horse or pony for harness fitting and carriage fitting. You may also bring your horse in hand (halter) or in long lines, if this is where you are with your training. The group will be divided according to horse size to make the environment safer for all. Lore will spend time with each driver and answer any questions the participants may have.

Horses and ponies: Must be able to work in a group situation and stand quietly

with others Must be broke to the cart or carriage Harness and carriage must be in good working condition

The Driver: Must have and use a whip and gloves Must had at least 4 hours of qualified driving training Have knowledge of harness, Hitching and safety factors

Helmet is required for driver and all passengers/grooms.

This clinic is for the inexperienced driver who wants to build some confidence and experience in being with a group of other drivers and being evaluated for appropriate turn-out, correct harnessing, and “way of going” in a low stress environment.

The clinic will be held inside at Chapter One Farms’ indoor arena. For directions go to: wwwc.chapteronefarms.com/directions. Drivers need to bring and use muck buckets. Water is available. Bring a chair! Release form is available

at http://www.bvdc.org/BVDCRelease.pdf. Lesson times will be determined and communicated after the deadline

when we know how many people will be attending.

See next page for registration form - deadline to register is Saturday 3/15. Questions? Debby Donovan (856-981-1868 or debby.donovan@comcast.net)

BVDC Membership Report as of 2/27/14

New Members since Feb 1st

Leslie Bottaro

Elsmere, DE

Weaver Martin (Shady Lane Wagons)

New Holland, PA

Aaron Martin (JR’s Harness & Saddle Co.)

Narvon, PA

From the 2013 clinic — photo by Debby Donovan

4 March 2014

REGISTRATION FORM

Novice Driver Clinic with Lore Homer 3/22/14 ___ I plan to attend with horse/carriage ($25 for BVDC Full members, $30 for BVDC Associate members, $40 for non-BVDC members) ___ I would like to audit the clinic ($5) (please bring a chair!) My driving experience:________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ My horse’s experience and level of training: _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ A check in the appropriate amount, made payable to: BVDC. Registration must be accompanied by: Current negative Coggins test (within one year). Signed BVDC Release (form available on-site or on use this link: http://www.bvdc.org/

BVDCRelease.pdf Name: ___________________________________________Telephone: ________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________ Age if under 18 ________ Send registration material by 3/15 to: Helene Paxton - Chapter One Farms 87 Pedricktown-Woodstown Road Pedricktown, NJ 08067 See web site for directions: http://www.chapteronefarms.com/directions.htm

Deadline 3/15

Breakfast & Lunch is included in the fee.

5 March 2014

BVDC Novice Hazard Driver & Navigator Clinic At Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ

Sunday, April 6th

The club is going to offer a hazard driving and navigator clinic that will be open to both BVDC members and non-members. If you have never driven hazards before or are still fairly new to the marathon phase of Combined Driving, then this is your opportunity for a great introduction to the sport! And since the navigator is a critical member of the team when driving hazards, be sure to bring your navigator with you to this clinic!

The format of the clinic will accommodate both those who want to bring their horse & carriage as well as those who would rather just listen & watch. It will be held in the indoor arena so we won’t have to depend on good weather!

Topics to be covered during the clinic include:

Determining if you are ready to drive hazards and compete in a CDE

How to find & learn the rules

When to arrive at an event

Walking the hazards – the role of the driver and the navigator

Visualizing the course

Preparation (time cards, clocks, gear)

Driving the hazard – tips and tricks for the driver and navigator

Fast vs. reckless – how to be safe

Husband/Wife teams – is this for you? Stories from the field

Clinicians: Tim & Judy Canavan Judy and her husband Tim started driving in 2003 with the purchase of their first pony “Fionn”. They competed in their first Combined Driving Event in 2005 with Fionn put to a wooden easy entry cart. Fionn was competed at Training and Preliminary levels. Their next horse was Montana Light (“Monty”) a 15 yr old Thoroughbred stallion. They got Monty at the end of 2006 from Marcie Quist. They competed him through Intermediate level and won 1st place in most of their marathons until Monty’s retirement in 2013. Competitions included: Garden State,

Gladstone, The Laurels (now Glen Willow), Elk Creek, Southern Pines and Katydid.

The clinic will be held inside at Chapter One Farms’ indoor arena. For directions go to: wwwc.chapteronefarms.com/directions. Drivers need to bring and use muck buckets. Water is available on-site. Bring a chair for yourself for the non-driving portion of the clinic. Breakfast food/drink will be provided starting at 8:30 AM.

Clinic Fee: $25 for BVDC Full members, $30 for BVDC Associate members, $40 for non-BVDC members Permanent stalls are available for $35 each per night. Don’t forget the Chapter One Farms Spring ADT will be held the day before (Saturday, April 5th) at this same location so you may want to sign up for both the ADT and the clinic! More info about this event appears in this newsletter.

See next page for registration form & clinic fee - deadline to register is Saturday 3/29. Questions? Debby Donovan (856-981-1868 or debby.donovan@comcast.net)

The clinic will run from 8:30 AM - noon: 8:30—9:00 - Registration + Breakfast will be available 9:00—11:00 - Clinic seminar (without horse & carriage) 11:00—noon - Practice driving hazards (optional)

Judy driving Monty with Tim as navigator - Photo credit: Pics of You

6 March 2014

REGISTRATION FORM

Novice Hazard Driver & Navigator Clinic 4/6/14 ___ I plan to attend ($25 for BVDC Full members, $30 for BVDC Associate members, $40 for non-BVDC members) ____ I will be participating with a horse/carriage ____ I will NOT be bringing a horse/carriage ____ I would like to reserve a stall for Saturday night before the clinic ($35 each) My driving experience:________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ If bringing your horse: Describe your horse’s experience and level of training: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ A check in the appropriate amount (clinic fee + stall fee if reserving), made payable to: BVDC. Registration must be accompanied by: Current negative Coggins test (within one year). Signed BVDC Release (form available on-site or on use this link: http://www.bvdc.org/

BVDCRelease.pdf - both drivers & navigators must sign. Name: ___________________________________________Telephone: ________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________ Age if under 18 ________ Send registration material by 3/29 to:

Helene Paxton - Chapter One Farms 87 Pedricktown-Woodstown Road

Pedricktown, NJ 08067 See web site for directions: http://www.chapteronefarms.com/directions.htm

Deadline 3/29

Breakfast is included in the fee.

7 March 2014

Chapter One Farms Spring ADT 87 Pedricktown-Woodstown Rd, Pedricktown, NJ 08067

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Rating: ADS Use ADS CDE Entry Form

Entries Open: Feb 7; Entries Closed: Mar 28

Method of Accepting Entries: First come, fir st served.

Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary,

Intermediate;

Classes: VSE, Pony, Horse

All details online at ADS website:

http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/06_omnilistings/04Chapteroneadt.asp

Organizer: Helene Paxton, 87 Pedricktown-Woodstown Rd, Pedricktown, NJ 08067; P:

856-299-5124; C:443-253-4135; Fax: 856-299-5124; e-mail: hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com

Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials: President of the Jury: Marcie Quist;

Course Designer: Helene Paxton; Veterinarian:

Allerton Equine; Phone: 215-317-7234; EMT

Service: Pedr icktown EMS

Fees: Entry/Class Fees: $65 plus $5 ADS fee

Post Entry Fees: $85

Stall Fee: $35/night

Dressage Tests: Training: ADT 2; Preliminary:

ADT 2; Intermediate: ADT 2

Awards Offered: 1st-6th, best dressage overall.

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative

Coggins within 1 year of show date; FLU/RHINO

within 90 days.

Stabling Information: Permanent stalls.

8 March 2014

BVDC General Membership Meeting - Saturday, May 10th

ADS Rules Overview - Judge’s Round Table

Are you new to competing? Have you read the 2014 ADS rulebook but

have questions? Getting ready to try a new discipline? Or maybe you’ve

been competing but never took the time to carefully read the ADS Rule

Book? Our judge’s round table maybe just what you need!

Please join us on May 10th for a judge’s round table discussion. We are

very pleased to have judges for each discipline on the panel to answer

your questions and discuss new updates to the 2014 American Driving

Society rulebook.

Our panel will consist of: Mickie Bowen, who holds a R judges card for

pleasure driving judge, pleasure driving technical delegate, combined

driving judge, dressage judge and coaching; Dana Bright, who is an R pleasure driving judge,

pleasure driving technical delegate, combined driving judge and dressage judge; Audrey

Bostwick, who is has an R license for both pleasure driving judge as well as pleasure driving

technical delegate; and Dan Rosenthal who has kindly agreed to give us a perspective from a

learner judge’s standpoint on combined driving technical delegate.

Feel free to bring your questions, or email them to Jessica Axelsson (PonyDriving@yahoo.com) for

the judge’s to have them in advance. The 2014 ADS Rule Book can be downloaded in PDF

format from this website: http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/ADS_Rulebook.asp

When: Saturday, May 10th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Where: Woerner Amphitheatre (main admissions building), New Bolton Center, 382 W Street Rd,

Kennett Square, PA 19348

RSVP: Debby Donovan (856-981-1868 or debby.donovan@comcast.net)

Refreshments will be served!

Guests of members are welcome too!

Re-scheduled from March 1st

The 2014 BVDC Membership Directory will be mailed out this week. Only active 2014 members will receive it. However, the directory will continue to include 2013 members who have not yet renewed (currently 54 people) but they will not receive the printed directory until they renew. To confirm if you have renewed, go to this link: http://67.59.134.23/BVDCDirectoryOpenPages/BVDCMemberList.aspx

9 March 2014

5th ANNUAL EQUITHON 2014 March 29, 2014 10:00 am

Gloucester County Fairgrounds. Rt 77. Mullica Hill, NJ

What is an Equithon you ask? It is a walkathon with your horse. We ask for a minimum

donation of — $25 per individual or $50 per team. But the more money you raise, the better chance

you have of winning our fabulous prize for the person who raises the most over $200.

Any one can participate. You can (a) walk your horse (or dog) in hand, (b) Ride your horse, or (c )

Drive your horse on a mile long trail with a an Olympic Theme. There will be trivia along the trail for

you to guess. Always a fun day. You may come in costume, and we will have Awards for the funniest

and the most creative. Pre entry is required! So email you name and what you will be entering.

All proceeds will benefit CHASE (Challenged Horsemen And Small Equines Center

Inc.) which is a non profit organization. A therapeutic riding and driving center that provides

riding or two - four year old children with special needs, And driving for special needs adults at no

charge. Located in Pitman NJ. For more info on C.H.A.S.E. Center Inc call 856-218-0262

If interested in attending, please email Debbie Wolf: heitz57farm@yahoo.com

for sponsor sheets.

BVDC CONTINUOUS DRIVING EVENT

At Canvasback Farm (the Riddle’s)

This popular annual event must be CANCELLED for spring 2014

We are working to get a date for fall 2014 to

hold the event ….

So stay tuned!

10 March 2014

2014 Gladstone Horse Driving Trials & Combined Test

May 2 – 4

Entries open March 1st and close March 30

The ADS recognized Gladstone Horse Driving Trial and Combined Test will be held at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone NJ on May 2-4. The competition offers Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate divisions for VSE, Pony and Horse - Single/ Pairs /Multiples. The Combined Test runs on Friday with the Horse Driving Trial Dressage and Cones on Saturday and Marathon on Sunday.

Gladstone Equestrian Association (GEA) is putting together a Capital Campaign to provide ongoing support for the Pine Meadow grounds clean-up and trail and ring infrastructure improvements and updating marathon obstacles. Look for more information on this project soon. We hope you will be interested in helping the GEA and the United States Equestrian

Team Foundation work together to bring the grounds back to top competition level and to provide a super place to host driving competitions, clinics, and other horse activities.

Details and an omnibus listing are now available at the American Driving Society website:

http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/06_omnilistings/05GladstoneCT-HDT.asp

Information is also available at www.gladstonedriving.org or contact the Show Secretary. Officials President of the Jury: Tracey Morgan Ground Jury: Francois Bergeron Technical Delegate: Marc Johnson Course Designer: Margie Margentino Fees: $175 HDT ($25 discount if complete entry received by Sat. March 8) / CT alone $80 or $65 when combined with HDT entry. Dressage Tests: Same tests for CT and HDT Training: Test #2; Preliminary: Test #2, 4-in-hand or tandem Preliminary Test #5; Intermediate: Test #1 Marathon: Section E only; 6-7 km, 5-6 obstacles (depending on level). The course is appropriate for early in the season in the northeast. Secretary: Gayle Stinson H: 908-453-3332; C: 908-752-2653; e-mail: joshilohjo@yahoo.com Organizer: Gladstone Equestrian Association, c/o Gayle Stinson H: 908-453-3332; C: 908-752-2653; e-mail: joshilohjo@yahoo.com

Interested in Volunteering? Contact Barbara 908-236-6843 haerts2@embarqmail.com

Photo by AAF Images

11 March 2014

2014 Active BVDC Member Statistics (193 members)

12 March 2014

Gail Aumiller Jessica Axelsson Martha Barbone Beth Berlin Jay Breggia Newt Brosius Debbie Camplone Judy Canavan Heather Colket Anne Councill Donna Crookston Debby Donovan Brooke Durham Louisa Emerick Linda Etter Russ Etter Lisa Grater Margaret Grillet Bobbi Hager Camilla Hansen Anne Hearn

Margaret Henry John Hoffner John Holmgren Lore Homer John Hunt Penny Hunt Vickie Johnson Bill Klein Kathy Kozak John Kozakowski Pat Kozakowski Susan Kreckman Peg Krengal Peg Krengel Michelle Kromka Mark Lawlor MaryLou Lawlor Bev Lesher Toots Mahre Darrell Martin Katherine Martin

Becky Merritt Rita Michalenko Sandra Miller Richard Moore Jane Oehler Rebecca Oxenreider Sharon Oxenreider Gemma Pagliei Steve Palumbo Teresa Palumbo Sue Pannebecker Helene Paxton Becky Pendlebury Jerry Philpott Sandra Philpott Hannah Polson Chris Przemieniecki Michelle Przemieniecki Kerry Rehkamp Luanne Riddle

Susan Roberts Dan Rosenthal Dee Roy Ken Roy Leon Saucier Linda Saucier Allan Shiells Lisa Shiells Lisa Singer Al Smith Suzy Stafford Joyann Sweetland-Bartley Pam Taws Terry Tobias Jaye Ventresca Barbara Walters Merrill Walters Amy Wayne Sue Weirback Zana White

Albert Wieand Katrina Wieand

Thank you 2013 BVDC Volunteers!

Your gift of time and talent is more

precious than gold!

Without volunteers we have no sport! We can hold an event without sponsors or spectators if we keep to the basics. We can hold an event for just a handful of competitors. But without volunteers there is no event!

All of us who drove at an event in 2013 can’t thank you enough for your gift more precious than money. We drivers spend a lot of time and money on equipment, transportation and entry fees. But we also have all the fun of competing! For our volunteers, it’s a pure labor of love.

All of us who drove in an event in 2013 are so grateful that you gave up your own chance to drive (or golf, picnic, fly, sail, skydive) that day so that we could drive. Giving money is great and essential to support the cost of events with international judges and expensive venues. But in this hectic era, money is actually an easier gift than time. So we thank you all for the precious gift of time and talent you gave us!

Here is the list of BVDC Members who volunteered in 2013. It’s an incredible team of dedicated, competent and friendly folks. If your name is not here, please volunteer in 2014. There are jobs for every age, experience level and physical condition. Be a volunteer!

We hope we’ve identified

all of our volunteers, but

please accept our apologies

if we have inadvertently

omitted your name!

Photo by Jay Willis

Bobbi Hager Pat Kozakowski Mark Lawlor Mary Lou Lawlor Toots Mahre

Jane Oehler Teresa Palumbo Merrill Walters Zana White Katrina Wieand

“Eveready Energizer Bunny” Award

Dee Roy

Outstanding Volunteers from 2013

13 March 2014

Brandywine Valley Driving Club

Volunteer Incentive Program Earn “BVDC Bucks”!!!

The success of any organization is dependant upon its volunteers. BVDC would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of our members by saying ”Thank You!” Members can earn “BVDC Bucks” by accruing hours they have spent volunteering for BVDC activities and use their accumulated “bucks” to buy club merchandise.

Each volunteer hour is equal to $1.00 of “BVDC Bucks”.

The various item(s) available for purchase are shown on the BVDC website. Examples include logo items such as lunch bags and clothing. In addition, silent auction items at the annual Holiday Party can be purchased with your “BVDC Bucks”. If the cost of an item exceeds the amount of “BVDC Bucks” you currently have, you can make up the difference with cash.

Note: “BVDC bucks” may not be used towards clinic or membership fees due to the fact that these fees are held down to minimal cost. “BVDC Bucks” have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.

There is no limit to the amount of “BVDC Bucks” a member can earn. They can be redeemed at any time and do not expire.

Here’s how it works:

1. You volunteer for BVDC activities - this includes shows, clinics, member programs, committees and any other BVDC sanctioned activities. Volunteer opportunities will be advertised in the

newsletter and web-site.

2. You fill out the Volunteer Hours Report Form (see next page) and have the activity organizer

sign it.

3. You submit the completed Volunteer Report Form to the program secretary: Becky Pendlebury,

BVDC Volunteer Recognition, 15 Styer Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343

4. Upon receipt of your volunteer hour report(s), the hours will be recorded and “BVDC Bucks” will

be sent to you.

For more information, contact: Becky Pendlebury email: rpendle2@verizon.net Phone: 610-942-3913 It takes an army of volunteers to run activities, so we’re hoping that many of you will take advantage of this program to earn rewards for your volunteer efforts!

14 March 2014

Brandywine Valley Driving Club

Volunteer Hours Report Form

Event / Activity _______________________________________________

Date _____________________

Location_____________________________________________________

Organizer____________________________________________________

Volunteer name ______________________________________________

Volunteer address and e-mail____________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Volunteer Job Responsibility____________________________________

Volunteer Hours______________________________________________

Organizer Signature___________________________________________

Please note: Each volunteer hour is equal to $1 “BVDC BUCK”

Please send this completed form to:

Becky Pendlebury, BVDC Volunteer Recognition

15 Styer Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Your earned BVDC Bucks will be sent to you upon receipt of this form.

Prepared by: ______________________________ Date:________________

Received by: ______________________________ Date:________________

Form date: 02/08/14

15 March 2014

The History Fair Planning Committee is working to organize this year’s event which will be commemorating New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary along with the 10th Anniversary of The State History Fair. The committee is specifically interested in having a display of horse-drawn carriages to highlight this form of transportation in its history as a colony and a state. My name is Leo Blake and I work for the NJ State Park Service. I have been assigned to assist our planning committee with locating folks who may be interested in participating with a horse-drawn carriage display at this year’s NJ State History Fair. If you are interested, please contact me: (856) 964-5383 or whitmanhouse@verizon.net For more information about this event or to register to participate, please see the event website: http://www.njhistoryfair.org/

Deadline to register to participate is April 4th!

16 March 2014

2014 BVDC & Mid-Atlantic Driving Calendar Denotes BVDC activity

MARCH

11-Mar - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Info: debby.donovan@comcast.net, 856-981-1868

15-Mar - MLMDC INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING PART II, 9-3 Members Only- new members welcome; with Anne Councill and Dana Bright at Patapsco Horse Center, Catonsville MD. Continue your driving education where Part I left off, $50 for full participation (limited); $30 for audit. Includes practice drive in covered arena for full participation. Contact Kathy Schmitt, 717- 235-7061, kawschmitt@att.net or Margie Richmond, marjorie.b.richmond@gmail.com, 443-934-3673, www.mlmdc.org

16-Mar - MORVEN PARK ADT (Leesburg, VA) - www.morvenpark.org; Laura Doyle; W: 703-777-2890 X 0; Fax: 703- 779-1368; e-mail: ldoyle@morvenpark.org

16-Mar - JACK FROST JUBILEE WINTER SERIES, Crescendo Training Center, Ephrata, PA. Info: Kriss Phelps (phone: 717-354-5585, cell: 717-475-3047), http://www.crescendotrainingcentre.com/

22-Mar - NOVICE DRIVER CLINIC w/ LORE HOMER, Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ. Info: Debby Donovan (856-981-1868 or email: debby.donovan@comcast.net

APRIL

5-Apr – CHAPTER ONE FARMS SPRING ARENA DRIVING TRIAL (ADT), Pedricktown, NJ – Info: www.chapteronefarms.com. Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124; C: 443-253-4135; F: 856-299-6772; mailto:hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com

6-Apr - BVDC HAZARD/NAVIGATOR CLINIC, Clinicians: Tim & Judy Canavan, Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ – Info: www.chapteronefarms.com. Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124; C: 443-253-4135; F: 856-299-6772; hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com

6-Apr - DRIVING GAMES AT TAYLORMADE STABLES, 26130 Mullinix Mill Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, Contact Susan Kary,

SusanKary@hotmail.com, 301- 401-7115

11-Apr to 13-Apr - SOUTHERN PINES CDE, Carolina Horse Park, Raeford, NC, Secretary: Ann Pringle, P O Box 2627 Southern Pines, NC, 28388;C: 910.691.7735; e-mail: annpringle54@gmail.com

26-Apr - MLMDC GROUND WORK BASICS with Margie Richmond and her horses, $25, Members only, RendezVous Farm, Hereford, MD. This clinic is designed for driver interested in starting their own driving hoses and drivers interested in learning new training techniques for intermediate horses. Contact Margie Richmond, marjorie.b.richmond@gmail.com, 443-934-3673,

www.mlmdc.org

MAY

2-May to 4-May - GLADSTONE CT & HDT, Hamilton Farm/Pine Meadow 1040 Pottersville Rd. Gladstone, NJ 07934, www.gladstonedriving.org, Secretary: Gayle Stinson, 368 Jonestown Rd, Oxford NJ 07830-3537; H: 908-43-3332; C:908-752-2653; e-mail: mailto:joshilohjo@yahoo.com

10-May - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - “ADS RULES OVERVIEW—JUDGE’S PANEL (PD/CDE)” New Bolton Center. 1:00 - 4:00pm. All members & guests welcome to attend. RSVP: debby.donovan@comcast.net, 856-981-1868

11-May - MLMDC LONG LINING AND DRIVING HORSE SUITABILITY, Anne Councill, Clinician, learn a new skill, have your horse assessed for his driving potential, McDonogh School, 8600 McDonogh Rd, Owings Mills, MD. Contact Kathy Schmitt, cell 717-880-8482, kaswchmitt@att.net or Margie Richmond, marjorie.b.richmond@gmail.com, 443-934-3673, www.mlmdc.org

13-May - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: debby.donovan@comcast.net, 856-981-1868

22-May to 1-Jun - 118TH DEVON HORSE SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING - Pleasure Marathon drive, pleasure and scurry classes for singles and pairs of horses and ponies, coaching division, carriage racing. For more information and prize lists: The Devon Horse Show PO Box 865, Devon, PA 19333 (610) 964-2723 http://www.devonhorseshow.net

31-May - BUXMONT DRIVING SHOW, Info: www.buxmontridingclub.com Email: buxmontridingclub@verizon.net

17 March 2014

Member Classifieds EQUINES

"DEMI-MER" 2008 15.2H REG. AMERICAN WARMBLOOD GELDING "Duo" is a pleasure in the barn

with wonderful manners and a kind personality. Three lovely

gaits with a solid start in harness. He will start his show

career in 2014 and is suitable

for an amateur. "Duo" would excel is Pleasure shows,

recreation or CDE's. Located in Ocala, FL until 4/12. For more info, photos and price visit

www.staffordcarriagedriving.com or ponydriverss@aol.com.

(302) 540 5162 (04/2014)

BLACK MORGAN - 15H, 11 yrs old - rides and

drives, novice safe $3000

BAY MORGAN PONY - 14.1H, 13 years old. Drives $750 call Anna 410-708-3588 (04/2014)

WANTED: 14H HAFLINGER (hunter type) that is safe and

quiet to ride and drive. Preferably a gelding not older than 12 years. Merrill Walters e-mail merrbarb@ptd.net

(03/2014)

HIGHLAND PONY DRIVING PAIRS: Two pairs of registered Highland Ponies,

geldings and mares, available - 14.1h gray, professionally

trained to ride and drive, single or double. Absolutely no vices.

Rare breed in the U.S.; only 90

Highland ponies in all of North America. Only known pairs of

driving Highlands in North America. Yearling colts also available. Call George @ 610 932-5808 (01/2014)

CARRIAGES

BASIC METAL EASY-ENTRY CART, horse sized 80inch shafts, 26 inch pneumatic wheels Asking $400 or make

offer. 908-310-0223. (02/2014)

AMISH MADE WOODEN EZ-ENTRY. Wood wheels 45 nch

on rubber, shafts 78 inch, front entry, bench seat. Asking $900 or make offer. Located near Frenchtown NJ, local

delivery possible, 908-310-0223 (02/2014)

BENNINGTON MARATHON MODEL CARRIAGE - for pony pair or single. In wonderful condition - used only 8

times at most. HARNESS & GRAY WELSH PONY also available for sale. Last shown at Devon 2013. Call Marvene

Reagan (Newtown, PA) 970-708-1438. (01/2014)

BIRD-IN-HAND EAGLE CARRIAGE from Carriage Machine Shop – Versatile full cut under carriage for 15-16h horse.

Shafts (78 inches). Dark blue metal with burnt gold striping, birds-eye-maple raised panels red oak stain, cup holder dash

tray Birds-eye Maple red oak stain,

tufted brown vinyl seats, wagonette rear seats (facing each other) with

seat backs (removable), single dickey seat (never used), rain rail

and vase type whip socket chrome,

wheels 36”-40”, 7” hydraulic brakes on rear, foot guards. Carriage will fit

in a pick up truck 54 inches wide and 6’ long. Custom cover. Stored in garage. Used 10-12 times. EXCELLENT condition.

Asking $4500.00. Will consider trade for Meadowbrook or blank painted 2-wheeled carriage for 15 hand horse. Email for

pictures of turn out. Robin.langerhans@gmail.com or call

Robin 610-656-8438. (11/2013)

WEST CHESTER CART Original, has

tag. Natural wood in good condition. Bedford cord upholstery. Very

well balanced for a horse 15-16h. Lovely

vehicle for someone wanting a simple 2 wheel antique vehicle to show (or drive

for fun!) Needs some detailing for showing. This is not a Meadowbrook type

copy. Offered at $3500. Suzanne Snyder Schrogie 610-469-6938 (11/2013)

HARNESS

WANTED: PONY SIZED (14.2H) CDE-QUALITY BIOTHANE PAIR HARNESS. I have STOUT 14.2h Morgan

Mare pair that I’m looking for a used, but still safe CDE-quality

synthetic harness. Please call Kate: 410 227 3290 (05/2014)

PONY BRIDLE BY ZIMMERMAN HARNESS. Matte finish

beta with patent blinkers in a hatchet shape, padded

noseband, gullet strap, White metal fittings. Size is 40” from bit – over the crown – to bit. Cheeks are ¾ inch strap. New –

NEVER USED. Asking $75 including postage or pick up near Frenchtown NJ - 908-310-0223 (02/2014)

MISCELLANEOUS

ANTIQUE CARRIAGE/COACH LAMPS - Believed to

be “Purrott & Willard” vintage 1890’s, lovingly and freshly

restored. Asking $1,200. Please contact Pete, 610-781-6957 or email hiddenhill101@gmail.com for more photos and

information. (05/2014)

18 March 2014

SPONSORS

BVDC CLASSIFIEDS Classifieds may be sent to: Debby Donovan (debby.donovan@comcast.net / 856-981-1868 / 47 Quaker Neck Rd, Salem, NJ 08079). Information must be submitted by the 20th of each month. A small thumbnail photo may be included. Classifieds are free to members and $7/month for non-members. Classifieds will run for at least two months (longer if space permits). The earliest expiration date is shown at the end of each classified.

LADIES FORMAL HATS only used once each.

Finely made, excellent condition. Asking $250 for both. Please contact Tracie at 610-763-4499

(05/2014)

PET AND FARM SITTING - Providing on or off property farm and pet sitting. Experienced,

dependable, loving care for horses, dogs, cats,

birds, etc. Excellent references. limited to 20 mile radius of West Grove, PA Susan Williams 484-888-

2835

HARNESS CLEANING - Too busy getting ready for a show? Need to clean all that old harness

hanging around? Call Susan Williams for prices (207 E. London Grove Rd, West Grove, PA 19390)

phone: 484.888.2835

Member Classifieds

19 March 2014

SPONSORS

20 March 2014

Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc. Serving the Driving Enthusiast

Officers President: Debby Donovan

Vice President: Jane Oehler Treasurer: Gail Aumiller

Secretary: Zana White

Directors Jessica Axelsson

Kathy Kozak

Camilla Hansen Anne Hearn

Becky Pendlebury Dee Roy

Cindy Vollers

Website: www.bvdc.org

President:

Debby Donovan 856-981-1868 debby.donovan@comcast.net

Vice President:

Jane Oehler 215-280-1775 janeoehler@verizon.net

Treasurer:

Gail Aumiller 717-372-2650

gailaumiller@gmail.com

Secretary:

Zana White 215-990-9059

zew8@aol.com

Programs:

Zana White 215-990-9059

zew8@aol.com

Newsletter: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868

debby.donovan@comcast.net

Membership: Bobbi Hager 201-572-3425

bobbi@dsfgroup.org

Clinics: Helene Paxton 443-253-4135

Hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com

Pleasure Drives:

vacant

Website: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868

debby.donovan@comcast.net

Sunshine:

Kathy Kozak 610-608-5488 onthebit2@comcast.net

E-LINES Coordinator:

Teresa Palumbo 717-823-2094

teresa@spalumbo.net

ADS Mid-Atlantic Regional Repre-sentative for BVDC:

Jessica Axelsson 609-846-5105 ponydriving@yahoo.com

Lines of Communication

www.bvdc.org

293 Diamond Spring Rd

Denville, NJ 07834