Every Tuesday in February - NTW will be offering VSE Learning Days. Will be held in Rendon, TX. Contact Barbara Siebenhausen (817) 925-6641 or email: bjs041960@yahoo.com.

2/1/09: Entries open for Plum Creek CDE

2/14/09: BVDRC's Annual Valentine's Drive/Ride and meeting.
We will gather/park at Lisa and Ron Robertson's and drive//ride over to Kathy and Jason Williams for pot-luck and meeting. We will be holding our 2009 officer elections and forming our committees, so be sure to attend. Contact Kathy Williams (979) 776-5926 (Work) or email: kwilliams@mail.st-joesph.org. or Lisa Robertson (979) 589-1638 or email: r-robertson@tamu.edu.

2/14/09: NTW's "Assembling a Winning Turnout" seminar
with Denise Hinder. This seminar will take place at Lori Allen's house in Mansfield, TX. Contact Denise Hinder (940) 325-6304 or email: teambomber1@hotmail.com.

2/15/09: Entries open for Sunrise Ridge HDT

2/20, 22/09: TCA sponsored Dana Bright Clinic.
More details to come. Contact Michelle Grundmann (903) 883-0797 or email: acappella@topher.net.

2/21/09: "From Beginner to Winner - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You" seminar.
Dana Bright will be the featured speaker and is sponsored by the TCA. She will give a judge's perspectve and insight into dressage scores. Keith Yutzy will do "Navigator Know How, and Paul Graves with do "Carriage Maintenance. Seminar will take palce at Acappella Farm in Quinlan, TX. Contact Michelle Grundmann (903) 883-0797 or email: acappella@topher.net.

2/21/09: NTW's work day at Sunrise Ridge.
Will be doing Hazard design and measurement. Contact Kate Morgan (817) 523-4616 or email: katermorgan@gmail.com.

2/24/09: HACA board and general meeting.
We will have a board meeting at Denny’s in Hempstead at 7:00. The intersection of 290 and 1488. We have reserved the back room starting at 6:00 so those who wish to can eat before the meeting. Board meetings are open to all HACA members. Everyone is welcome to come.

2/26/-3/1/09: *SUNSHINE STATE CAI: Florida Horse Park; www.flhorsepark.com; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, C: 813-220-8226, F: 352-489-9284, s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: Jan 15, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 1, 2009

2/28/09: Plum Creek Swap Drive and Work Day
Plum Creek Spring Swap Drive: We will be having a Spring Swap drive on a Saturday and that Sunday Francine Dismukes will be putting on a clinic, topics to be determined. Pot lunch on Saturday. Who wants to bring the brisket? Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-2602, Email: leshikar@aol.com There will also be a CDE Committee Meeting. We encourage workers to drive their horses on the trails so we can clear them accordingly. Visit http://www.pccss.org for more information. Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-2602, Email: leshikar@aol.com

Every Tuesday in March - NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

3/1/09 : Fall ADS Omnibus entries due.

3/7/09: HACA Poker Run.
Round Top, Texas. More info to come.

3/7/09: Sunrise Ridge Work Day:
Mark and measure the marathon course. Contact: Kater Morgan, 817-523-4616, Email: katermorgan@gmail.com

3/7-8/09: *Black Prong HDT:
Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; www.blackprong.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234, F: 352-486-3709, blackprongcenter@aol.com; Opening Date: Jan 15, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 15, 2009

3/12/09: BVDRC's monthly lunch meeting
will be at the China King Buffet in the Kroger Shopping Center in College Station, TX. We will gather around 11:30 and the meeting will start around 12:00. Contact Kathy Williams at (979) 776-5926 or email: kwilliams@mail.st-joseph.org.

3/14-15/09: ARIZONA HDT
Goree Farms, Coolidge, AZ; www.azcarriage.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: ADCS HDT Committee, H: 928-636-4228, mjatonna@commspeed.net; Opening Date: Jan 2, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 23, 2009

3/14/09: St Paddy's Day Drive
at Haven Hill. www.tocarroll.com

3/14/09: Sunrise Ridge Work Day:
Build and measure marathon course obstacles. Contact: Kate Morgan, 817-523-4616, Email: katermorgan@gmail.com

3/14/09: TCA Monthly Program. "Rules for Driving Trials and CDEs"
Location: Golas Farm - 6708 Estados Drive, Parker, Texas 75002. Contact Cathie Golas or call 972-442-3420.

3/15/09: Entries CLOSE for Sunrise Ridge HDT

3/19-22/09: *LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL CDE
Live Oak Plantation, Ocala, FL; www.cailiveoak.com; Levels: Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Susan Gilliland, H: 352-489-6586, C: 813-220-8226, F: 352-489-9284; s_gilliland@msn.com; Opening Date: Feb 9, 2009, Closing Date: Feb 23, 2009

3/21/09: Sunrise Ridge Work Day:
Set up the cones and dressage courts. Contact: Kate Morgan, 817-523-4616, Email: katermorgan@gmail.com

3/28-29/09: *Sunrise Ridge HDT (ADS)
in Paradise, TX. Training and Prelim. Contact Kate Morgan (817) 523-4616 or email: katermorgan@gmail.com. Entries open Feb. 15th and close March 15th.

Every Tuesday in April - NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

4/4/09: Tentative dates for a fun drive a Stuart Morris's ranch in Wharton. More info to come.

4/ 10-12: SOUTHERN PINES CDE:
Carolina Horse Park, Raeford, NC; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Claire Reid & Kelly Valdes, H: 910-692-4164, C: 910-603-2449, fkvaldes@aol.com; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 20, 2009

4/11/09: Plum Creek, Day of Driven Dressage with Francine Dismukes
This is a day of dressage where drivers can take whatever and however many tests they want. Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-6623, Email: leshikar@aol.com

4/11/09: TCA Monthly Program.
Discussion (with horses): Preparing for a Pleasure Driving Event. Contact: Ruthie Graves rufus1953@joimail.com or call 903-883-4638.

4/14/09: Entries CLOSE for Plum Creek CDE

4/24-25: Martins Auctions
New Holland, PA; 38th Annual Spring Auction of Coaches, Carriages Sleighs, Appointments and Antiques; www.martinsauctioneers.com

4/24-26: RAM TAP CDE:
Ram Tap Show Grounds, Fresno, CA; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Gene Hagberg, H: 559-689-3186, C: 559-389-6041, showtime93653@hotmail.com; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 3, 2009

4/25-26/09: *Plum Creek Carriage CDE and Combined Test
at Agarita Ranch in Lockhart, TX. Show secretary is Paula Long, PO Box 1186, Kennedale, Texas 76060, 817-614-2986 or email longpaula@sbcglobal.net. Entries open Feb. 1st and close April 14th. For event information www.pccss.org/forms/omnibusApril2009.doc Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-2602, Email: leshikar@aol.com

4/25-26: GREAT OAKS HDT:
Great Oaks Farm, Newnan, GA; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Deatherage, H: 256-964-1999, W: 256-313-5344, C: 678-360-1359, F: 256-964-1999 (please call first), marydeatherage@bellsouth.net or deatheragem@bellsouth.net; Opening Date: Jan 5, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 1

Every Tuesday in May - NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

5/2-3:MIDWEST DRIVING CONFERENCE
Fitchburg WI; Two days of demonstrations, seminars and trade show. Attendance is limited to 125 people and is open to ADS members and the general public. Go to www.HickoryKnoll.net for more info.

5/2-3: SHADY OAKS SPRING HDT:
Shady Oaks Ranch, Lodi, CA; www.shadyoaksevents.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Bonner Murphy, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, F: 209-462-9780, bnnrmrphy@aol.com

5/9/09: Plum Creek Day of Cones:
This is a day of cones with 3 cones courses set up. Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-2602, Email: leshikar@aol.com

5/15-17: GAYLA BLUEGRASS CDE:
Gayla Driving Center, Georgetown, KY; ww.gayladrivingcenter.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Debbie Banfield, H: 502-863-5113, C: 502-542-0032, F: 502-867-0081, gayla3329@aol.com; Opening Date: Mar 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 1, 2009

5/15-17: VINEYARD CLASSIC CDE
Woodland Stallion Station, Woodland, CA; www.wssvineyardclassiccde.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Harriet Merritt, H: 925-968-9805, C: 925-548-5566, hl_merritt@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Apr 15, 2009

5/17: 27th ANNUAL MY LADY'S MANOR PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW
Spring Valley Park, New Freedom, PA; www.mlmdc.org; Levels: Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Equine; Contact: Dana Bright, H: 717-246-2351, cdeponyz@comcast.net or Anne Council, H: 717-993-8956, C: 717-880-3840, birchhollow_anne@verizon.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: Pre-entries must be postmarked by May 8, 2009

5/15,17/09: TCA event. Larry Brinker Clinic.
More information to come. Contact: Michelle Grundmann or call 903-883-0797. acappella@topher.net

5/18/09: TCA Driven Dressage Schooling Show.
Judge: Holly Brinker. Contact: Michelle Grundmann or call 903-883-0797. acappella@topher.net

5/23-24/09: HACA Pine Hill Pleasure Show.
More details to come.

5/23-24: CAROLINA CARRIAGE CLUB DRIVING HDT:
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, Tryon, NC; www.carolinacarriage.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Price Story, H: 828-891-7571, C: 828-242-7954, F: 828-891-9453, p_story@bellsouth.net or Sue Hrizuk, H: 864-224-6046, suecapt@yahoo.com; Opening Date: March 24, 2009, Closing Date: May 6, 2009

5/29-31: GARDEN STATE CDE:
USEF Selection Trial for Pairs and Ponies; Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown, NJ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Horse Park of New Jersey (Heather Walker), H: 908-439-3171, C: 908-343-6476, F: 908-439-3318, walkers_whimsea@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 1, 2009

5/30-31: NEBRASKA’S PIONEER CDE:
Lancaster County Event Center, Lincoln NE; Levels: Train., Prelim., Interm., VSE, Pony/ Horse singles, pairs, multiples, Cheri Sahm, C: 02-670-2358, H: 402-492-8028, W: 402-393-5421 Fax: 402-393-2374 ponymom23@yahoo.com Opening Date: Apr 20, 2009, Closing Date: May 25, 2009

5/30-31: PLEASURE DAYS CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW:
Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center, Lebec, CA; www.whiprsnappers.com; Levels: Novice Whip, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSEs; Contact: Veronica Campbell, H: 562-431-7264, W: 562-431-7264, t.v.campbell@verizon.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 15, 2009

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

6/6: CONNECTICUT VALLEY HDT:
Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam, CT; www.cvdrivingclub.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Bill & Nancy Lawson, H: 860-349-8745, C: 860-490-4667, wwlawson@sbcglobal.net; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 20, 2009

6/6-7: TEDDY BEAR'S CDE:
Mead, WA; www.teddybearfjord.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Preliminary Open; Contact: Warren & Sylvia Riddle, H: 509-464-4490, W: 509-926-6217, F: 509-928-8689, info@teddybearfjord.com; Opening Date: Feb 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 15, 2009

6/6-7: MHDVA BLUE RIBBON CLINIC & HORSE SHOW:
Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI; www.mhdva.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Contact: Michelle T. Ridley, H: 517-712-7085, ridley@msu.edu; Opening Date: Mar 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 30, 2009

6/7: BRANDYWINE CARRIAGE PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW:
Ludwigs Corner Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore, PA; www.bvdc.org; Levels: Junior, Novice, Open Single Pony/Horse, Multiples, VSE, Park Type, Draft Type; Contact: J. Samea Baker, H: 610-310-0962, baker_js@yahoo.com; Opening Date: Apr 1, 2009, Closing Date: Pre-entries close May 20, 2009, post-entries accepted day of show

6/13-14: ELK CREEK CDE:
Fair Hill, Elkton, MD; www.fairhillinternational.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Diane Trefry, W: 410-755-6855, C: 443-553-1453, F: 410-755-6110, dtrefry@verizon.net or Lisa Singer, H: 610-388-7901, C: 610-960-8695, F: 610-388-2473, chateaulog@aol.com; Opening Date: Mar 23, 2009, Closing Date: May 23, 2009

6/13-14: SUMMER FESTIVAL CDE:
Wilton, CA; www.claystationhorsepark.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Clay Station Horse Park, H: 916-687-7948, F: 916-687-7948, claystationhorsepark@frontiernet.net; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: May 31, 2009

6/13-14: ORLETON FARM, EDEN HILL 11th ANNUAL PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW:
Stockbridge, MA; www.colonialcarriage.org; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Single Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact: Harvey Waller, H: 413-298-3119, C: 413-441-4682, hwaller562@aol.com; Opening Date: April 1, 2009, Closing Date: TBD

6/19-21: METAMORA CDE XXV:
Windrush Farm, Metamora, MI; www.metamoracarriagedriving.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Jim Pierce, H: 810-664-2102, C: 248-495-8089, jastoneoak@aol.com; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: Jun 1, 2009

6/19-21: COLUMBUS CARRIAGE CLASSIC:
Fireman's Park, Columbus, WI; www.columbuscarriageclassic.com; Levels: Juniors, Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE, Draft; Contact: Columbus Carriage Classic, Debbie Bevan info@columbuscarriageclassic.com; Opening Date: April 15, 2009, Closing Date: June 1, 2009

6/19-21: HAPP'S CDE:
Ethel, WA; www.happs-inc.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Maureen Harkcom, H: 360-978-4562, W: 360-978-5064, F: 360-978-6667, maureen@happs-inc.com; Opening Date: April 15, 2009, Closing Date: May 31, 2009

6/26-28: BROMONT INTERNATIONAL CAI-A:
Bromont, Quebec, Canada; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, FEI; Contact: Mr. Roger Deslauriers, Office: 450-534-0787, C: 450-534-9524, F: 450-534-0417, info@internationalbromont.org; Opening Date: April 1, 2009, Closing Date: June 1, 2009

6/27-28: SKUNK RIVER HDT:
Three G Farms Equine Center, Ames, IA; www.bitsiowa.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Mary Winter, H: 515-232-3019, C: 515-450-1041; mwinter@iastate.edu; Opening Date: May 1, 2009; Closing Date: June 1, 2009

6/27-28: SHADY OAKS SUMMER HDT:
Shady Oaks Ranch, Lodi, CA; www.shadyoaksevents.com; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Bonner Murphy, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, F: 209-462-9780, bnnrmrphy@aol.com; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD

July 2009

Every Tuesday - NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

7/3-5: METAMORA CARRIAGE PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW:
Metamora MI; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Dressage; Barbara Chapman, H: 810-678-2500, C: 810-614-3887 adsbarb@yahoo.com

7/3-5: THE CDE AT INAVALE:
Philomath, Oregon; Levels: Train., Prelim., Interm.; Contact: Contact: Mickey Lofgren, 360-266-9415 mickey@grassmountainfarm.com

7/18-19: Hickory Knoll CDE:
Fitchburg WI; Train., Prelim., VSE, Pony, Horse Multipes; John Freiburger frei@chorus.net; Opening Date: Feb 1, Closing Date: TBA Limited to 54 entries must be an ADS member.

7/18-19: LORENZO DRIVING COMPETITION:
Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia, NY; www.lorenzodriving.com; Levels: Junior, Novice Whip, Horse/Pony, Open Horse/Pony, Multiples, VSE; Contact: Lisa Shotzberger, H: 610-469-6556, C: 484-942-5750, fredshotz@yahoo.com; Opening Date: May 1, 2009, Closing Date: June 30, 2009

7/25-26: EAST AURORA CARRIAGE DRIVING & COMPETITION:
Chur Equestrian Center, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora NY; Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d’Elegance, Liz O’Donnell H: 716-389-5724, LizOdonnellEASD@aol.com

7/25-26: CARRIAGES IN THE PARK, CLEVELAND CDE:
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland, OH; Levels: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Robert Burrows, H: 330-334-1528, W: 330-697-8325, C: 330-697-8325, rburrows@opgmail.com; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

8/21-23: GMHA CDE:
Green Mountain Horse Association, South Woodstock, VT; Levels CDE: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Jon Woodhull, W: 802-457-1509, F: 802-457-4471, jon@gmha.org

8/22/09: BVDCR's annual Equestrian Market Day
To be held at NEW FACILITY, the Brazos Expo Center.

8/23: FOX VALLEY PLEASURE SHOW: Fox Valley Saddle Assoc,Hampshire IL, Pleasure, Obstacles, Combination; Julie Kneip H: 847-742-7982, C: 630-940-4160 julie.kneip@ryancompanies.com

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

9/4-6: INDIANA CDE:
Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN; www.iwwi.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: David Sadler, H: 217-548-2300, C: 217-621-5547, F: 217-548-2400, davlin@sadlerfarms.net

9/11-12: WOODLAND FARM CDE:
Goshen KY; Prelim, Interm; Steve Wilson W: 502-582-6300, C: 502-345-3940, rcundiff@bwventures.com

9/11-13: VILLA LOUIS CARRIAGE CLASSIC :
Villa Louis Historic Site, Prairie du Chien, WI; www.carriageclassic.com; Levels: Pleasure, Obstacles, Concours d'Elegance, Combination, Draft; Contact: Mike Rider, W: 608-326-4436, info@carriageclassic.com

9/19/09: *TCA Pleasure Driving Event (ADS).
Judge: Mickie Bowen. Cedar Creek Run - 3915 Old Mill Road, Greenville, Texas 75402. Contact: Ruthie Graves or call 903-883-4638.

9/20/09: TCA Continuous Day of Driving.
Judge: Mickie Bowen. Cedar Creek Run - 3915 Old Mill Road, Greenville, Texas 75402. Contact: Ruthie Graves or call 903-883-4638.

9/20: PLEASURE DRIVING IN THE PARK:
Bucks County Horse Park, Revere PA;Pleasure, Obstacles, Marathon, Concours d’Elegance, Teri Lewis H: 610-847-8077, C:610-847-8597, hitchingpostfarm@frontiernet.net

9/25-27/09: TCA Pleasure Drive & Camping
at Alert Academy www.alertacademy.com/iaa. Big Sandy, TX. Contact: Carol Muckleroy cmcarriagedriver@aol.com or call 903-759-8104.

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

10/1-4: SHADY OAKS CDE: Shady Oaks Ranch, Lodi, CA; www.shadyoaksevents.com; Levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Bonner Murphy, W: 209-462-2209, C: 209-481-0843, F: 209-462-9780, bnnrmrphy@aol.com

10/10/09: Plum Creek Swap Drive
Agarita Ranch, Lockhart, TX Contact: Chuck Leshikar, 512-376-2602, Visit http://www.pccss.org for more information. Email: leshikar@aol.com

10/10-11: TUNBRIDGE HDT:
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge VT; www.hooved.org; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Cheryl Pratt Rivers, W: 802-234-5803, cprivs@sover.net

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com

Every Tuesday- NTW VSE Learning Day: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B-TEX in Rendon. Call before you haul, just in case the weather is iffy. Contact: Barbara Siebenhausen, 817-925-6641, Email: bjs041960@yahoo.com