Fjords in tandem Liv and Silje with Rory Miller, Tabitha Hopp, and trainer Brian Jensen.
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NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN DRIVING SOCIETY, INC.
NL241
July 2017
Representing Carriage Driving in the United States and Canada
IN THIS ISSUE: NOTES
• A Study In Contrast .................................. 1 ADS NEWS • The American Driving Society, Inc. 2017 Committees ........................................... 1-2 • Vaccination Rule Clarification ................... 3 • Don’t Miss the First Annual Central Region Drive ......................................................... 3 • 2017 Timberland HDT & CT ..................... 3 NEWS • Breyer’s 2017 Mid-Year Release is PVF Peace Of Mind .......................................... 4 • USET Foundation Announces Launch of the Driving Challenge. .......................................4 OPINIONS • From Between My Blinders ...................... 6
NOTes
A Study In Contrast
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he first days of summer are officially upon us, and we’re in the midst of mid-year shows. I had the opportunity to attend the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, followed one day after by Elk Creek CDE at Fair Hill. There was such contrast between the coaching entries in the ring Friday night at Devon and the marathon entries Sunday morning at Elk Creek. The horses are equally athletic and impressive, expertly trained to perform their assigned tasks. The whips were equally focused and enthusiastic, eager to get the best performance from their equines. Although the entries differed in style, they represent the best of the best in the sport of carriage driving. It was a study in contrast, the diversity celebrated by our parent organization, the ADS. It’s important that we celebrate the diversity of the membership in our official magazine, The Whip, as well. We always encourage the membership to submit show and event coverage. We’ve recently created a new column to celebrate recreational driving on a regular basis. Heidi Ferguson is helping to coordinate this. As members, please take pictures on your next drive and send them in, accompanied by a description of the highlights of your outing. As for me, I’ll be traveling to more carriage driving events this year. I look forward to seeing many of you at Walnut Hill in August. Make sure to introduce yourself if you spot me railside!
Abbie
abbie@americandrivingsociety.org
ADs News
The American Driving Society, Inc. 2017
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who make up the ADS committees. Combined Driving Committee Upcoming in the August issue of Coverage from the Southern Drive! Even Tom Warriner, Vice President of The Grand Oaks found time to enjoy a drive with Susan Guinan as groom. Photo by Janet Carsell. Articles that appear in The Wheelhorse do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of The American Driving Society, Inc. (ADS), its Board of Directors or staff, nor does publication of said articles constitute an endorsement of the view they may express. Accuracy of all material is the sole responsibility of the authors. Appearance of an advertisement in The Wheelhorse does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the ADS of the goods and services therein.
Chair: Marc Johnson P.O. Box 31 Hamilton, MA 01936 (978) 807-0060, Committee e-mail: cde.committee@americandrivingsociety.org
Development Committee
Committee members: Breanna Sheahan(CA), Simon Rosenman(CN), Merridy Hance(WA), Pat Cheatham(GA), Erika Matulich(FL), Jennifer Matheson(SC), Ellen Ettenger(FL), Diane Kastama(CA), Jenny Garner(KS), Jennifer Keeler (KY), Heather Kuenzi (WI).
Committee Members: Hardy Zantke (CA), Claire Reid (NC), Kelly Valdes (NC), Mary Phelps (KY), Dan Rosenthal (NJ).
Chair: Natasha Grigg 92 Lake Shore Rd Boxford, MA 01921 mymol@aol.com
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