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1 August 2012
Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc.
Serving the Driving Enthusiast
August 2012 www.bvdc.org
Inside this Issue: BVDC Trophy Display Case at Kendalwood Farm
BVDC Fun Day at Eden Valley Farm - 8/25
Driving Instructor/Trainer Profile: Susie Buchanan
Report on BVDC General Membership Meeting with Jerry Trapani
BVDC Members at Gladstone HDT
BVDC Fall Pleasure Drives - 10/20 & 11/11
BVDC Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sept 11 at 7:00 PM New Bolton Center
All Members Welcome
Info: Debby Donovan 215-873-4533 or [email protected]
Janet Sizelove racing through a marathon hazard at Gladstone. Photo courtesy Tony Vecchiolla (AAF Images).
BVDC Members @ Gladstone HDT 2012
2 August 2012
Brandywine Carriage Driving Show Perpetual Trophies Find a Place to Shine
Did you ever wonder what happened to all the beautiful perpetual trophies that are displayed and awarded at the
Brandywine Pleasure Driving Show after the show? Well, after being engraved with the new winners’ names they were carefully packed into boxes and stored in members’ barns or garages. Many of these trophies have been donated in memory of members who have passed away. How sad that they were only displayed one day a year. Last year the BVDC Board decided to try to find place where the trophies could be displayed and appreciated all year long. Several locations were discussed and pursued including Kendalwood Farm. Members who have attended the Open Houses at Kendalwood will no doubt remember how beautiful their lounge/tack room area is with its lovely woodwork and bright, sunny windows.
PJ and Tara Crowley have outdone themselves creating the perfect display for these wonderful trophies. Their cabinet maker crafted a glass fronted cabinet in the same lovely woodwork as the rest of the room. The trophies are displayed on glass shelves and there is plenty of room to space them out so they can all be appreciated. A huge THANK YOU to PJ and Tara for making this happen. Plans for another Open House at Kendalwood Farm are being discussed. Hopefully BVDC Members will plan to attend not only for the wonderful program, but also to see the Perpetual Trophies shine!
Photos and article submitted by Teresa Palumbo
3 August 2012
“Marvel Avengers Challenge & Driving Fun Day” at Eden Valley Farm, Spring City, PA
Saturday, August 25th
Time to get creative! Dress up yourself AND your horse as a Marvel superhero…
Spider man, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Silver Surfer, Hulk, Captain America...
We have final details now for our Fun Day: Start time: 10:00 am
Lunch: From noon on
Food: BVDC club will supply grilled hamburgers/hot
dogs, condiments, beverages, paper goods/
utensils. We are asking members to please bring a
covered dish, salad, dessert, or finger food to
share.
What to bring: chair for yourself, water for your
horses
Location Details: John and Penny Hunt's Eden Valley Farm, located at 101 Dairy Road, Spring
City, PA 19475. The farm adjoins the Schuylkill River and has about 200 acres of relatively flat
to very gently rolling terrain. There are tractor trails, gravel roads, and edges of fields or grassed
water swales to drive upon. Mr. Hunt's driving team trains on these trails every day. Every
attempt is being made to make the course VSE friendly. There is a ring in which cones will be set
up for more variety.
Scavenger Hunt Details: There will be a question sheet given to each whip/groom at the beginning
of the drive, clipboards to write upon if necessary, and the answers to the questions will be in the
form of characters, masks, weapons, and other "clues" hung on trees along the trail. First prize at
the end will be a hug by Iron Man, a Photo OP with Iron Man, and a personal invitation to one of
Tony Stark’s parties. Kidding, of course. Or maybe not?
RSVP and Contact for more info: Merrill Walters 610-469-6302
4 August 2012
Driving Instructor/Trainer Profile: Susie Buchanan
Location: Mercer Hill Farm, 1220 Doe Run Road, Coatesville,
PA 19320 Phone: 610-380-4861 Email: [email protected]
Susie’s background: A native of Scotland, Susie has a long
history of involvement with the equestrian sport world, having
been a founding member of the United States Dressage Association, The Delaware Valley Combined Training Association, and of The Eastern States Dressage Association.
Susie was a recognized judge for both Dressage and Combined Training for many years, as well as being a British Horse Society
“Institute of The Horse” instructor, for which she qualified with the highest score ever
recorded, and for which she subsequently sat on the Board of Examiners. She was also a National Examiner for the United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
Susie was introduced to driving in 1992 by Lana Wright, a pioneer in so many areas of equestrian sports. Within
one year, Susie was competing in CDE’s and not long afterwards in Pleasure Driving shows. Now more than 20 years later, Susie still loves to compete, and also to teach
and train at every level, and with every breed and type of horse.
Susie’s philosophy: “How do we feel to our horses? How
can we help them feel good about themselves… and
about us? How can we enhance this extraordinary partnership… make it more safe, more expressive, more
beautiful.” More info: Susie has her own horses/ponies that can be used for lessons. She is willing to
travel to another location to give lessons (for an additional $10 fee). She accepts students at all levels: Pre-novice through Advanced. Her expertise and experience includes both Combined Driving and Pleasure Driving.
“Any special problems deserve special solutions...we have many methods!”
Comments from Patty Lollot who recently participated in a clinic with Susie: “Susie answered questions freely, noting that there is no such thing as a silly question. She easily re-phrased explanations to help each driver understand a point. She was quick to praise and had an uncanny ability to tell you what a horse was going to do before it actually did it. She kept the instruction lively with a good sense of humor, which helped relax drivers… One of Susie’s innovations is what is referred to as “the wheel”. Essentially it’s an 8-spoke wagon wheel formation comprised of cones and cavaletti. During the course of each lesson, it offered a myriad of driving exercises to improve the suppleness, straightness, and bending of the horse. It was also instrumental in developing the driver’s eyes and aids.”
Photo courtesy www.equidigital.com
Photo courtesy Nia McNiel
5 August 2012
Calling all BVDC Driving Instructors & Trainers!
Members have expressed an interest in a local driving instructor/trainer directory, so the BVDC Board has decided to undertake a project to collect information and publish it for members. We are asking for BVDC members who provide driving instruction and/or training services to send us some information about themselves and their business. Each month we will highlight one or two BVDC driving instructors/trainers in the newsletter.
If you are interested in being included in this directory, please send us info ([email protected]) about you and your business. Here are some suggestions for the info you might want to provide:
Location
Have your own horses for lessons… and/or...
Willing to travel to give lessons
Specialty areas
Instruction/training background
Your web-site URL if you have one
Insurance coverage
Bio for newsletter
Qualifications, certifications, experience
Kathryn & Michael Gronka Natalie Jones Coatesville, PA
Welcome to our New BVDC Members!
New member since July 1st
Note: “2011” row represents 2011 mem-bers who have not yet renewed for 2012 (*) Organizations (e.g., other driving clubs) that receive the newsletter but are not members
6 August 2012
BVDC Pleasure Drive at Thunder Ridge Farm BVDC Fall Pleasure Drive
Sunday October 21st at 10:00 AM
Middle Creek Wildlife Area - Lititz, PA Drive-off at 10:00, lunch to follow. Bring side dish or dessert, electric outlets available.
Drive is thru Middle Creek Wildlife Area, and state game lands. Road is hard packed surface with gravel. Recommend
shoes with studs or borium. Mostly level, however there is one moderate hill which we travel in both directions (up, down). 9 miles total. We will take a break midway thru the drive. Casual attire. Pace is walk/trot, with emphasis on the
walk. This is a scenic drive, mostly all wooded. NO rain date. Address - 988 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA. 17543
Directions from nearest intersection. 501 and 322 (Brickerville). From this intersection go
east towards Ephrata for 6/10 mile, then turn left (North) on Hopeland Road for 1.4 miles. Driveway is on left, stone driveway approx 1/4 mile long, you won't see much from the road
except 988 on mailbox, and farm sign "Thunder Ridge Farm". MapQuest knows we are here!
Please RSVP by Oct 14th Darrell / Katherine Martin ([email protected]) 717-733-1991(H) 717-575-1855(C)
The BVDC Needs You! Hi Folks, it’s that time of year again when your Board of Directors
needs replenishment. We need to fill several openings for the upcoming 2013 – 2014 terms.
The Nominating Committee has been officially created and includes:
Pat Kozakowski 717-538-5620 - email: [email protected]
Debbie Wolf 856-357-7185 - email: [email protected]
Cindy Boddy 609-457-1325 - email: [email protected]
We need some BVDC club members to step up and help us keep the BVDC running smoothly.
If you are so inclined or would like more information about what’s involved in being a Board
member, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee right away! We will also be reaching out to some of you to request your service!
7 August 2012
SAVE the DATE for this annual BVDC Event!
When: Sunday, Oct 28th; “on foot” clinic on Saturday, Oct 27th Where: Fair Hill NRMA off Gallaher Rd
Fun CONES PRACTICE Clinic
Summer Series with Suzy Stafford
For BVDC MEMBERS ONLY!
Each participant will walk the course first with Suzy, then drive the cones course. Immediately afterward get valuable tips from Suzy on how to improve -- to reduce your penalties and to drive in a smoother, more tactful manner. Then take your second chance to do it over! Where: Stafford Carriage Driving farm, 565 Fairview Road, Coatesville, PA
19320
Dates: #3: Wed 8/8
Time: 4 pm until dark
Cost: $25 - make checks payable to BVDC
Questions / Sign-up: Suzy Stafford [email protected] (302-540-5162)
BVDC Release Form (on bvdc.org website) and current Coggins required.
Save the Date!
2012 BVDC Holiday Party
Sunday, Dec 9th
Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge (same location as last year)
Elves are needed to help us make this a great party - please let us know if you’d like to be a part of our volunteer team! Contact: Debby Donovan (215-873-4533) [email protected]
8 August 2012
BVDC General Membership Meeting held on July 15th
with Jerry Trapani - at Eden Hill Farm Jerry Trapani came all the way from Long Island, NY to be our guest speaker.
About 20 BVDC members were in attendance to hear Jerry share his wealth of
knowledge with our club on two topics which are summarized below. If you missed
this meeting, I highly recommend taking advantage of any opportunity to hear Jerry
speak in the future as he is an excellent speaker!
Topic #1 - CAA Driver Proficiency Testing Process Jerry explained the difference
between Level 1 and 2 in this way:
Level 1 is like a high school degree and by comparison Level 2 is
like a master’s degree. Safety and education are the key
objectives of Level 1 -- Jerry had some great pictorial examples
showing unsafe harness and carriage fit. This testing process was originally created by the British Driving Society
and is recognized around the world, however it has been Americanized for use in the U.S. The program does not
“teach” but rather it “evaluates” the knowledge you have. Level 1 testing is not for complete beginners but those
with one year’s driving experience should be able to pass it easily. A CAA membership is not required for Level 1
certification but is required for higher levels. Level 1 asks you to demonstrate basic driving skills to show that you
can control your horse and sufficiently negotiate figures. Jerry was able to achieve all 3 levels in about three years.
In 2011 he was an evaluator for Level 1 and is now certified to evaluate Level 2. There is a syllabus that can be
ordered from the CAA which provides all the questions covered by the testing process; the answers are not included
- you must research the answers yourself!
Topic #2 - Barefoot vs. Shoes Jerry talked about how to maintain healthy hoof function and showed lots of great pictures to
illustrate different aspects. He noted that a horse lands heel first so this is why studs should be
placed at the end of the crease (slightly forward of the heels) to reduce the jarring impact to the
leg. He talked about how to prepare the hooves for pulling the shoes before going barefoot to
minimize the effect of the sudden change. A “sole callous” develops behind the white line
which is needed for support on a barefoot hoof. Maintenance of barefoot hooves in between
trims includes rolling the edges to avoid splits and cracks. The hoof is like a modified sponge
which goes from wet to dry and this can lead to abscesses from sand
getting into the hoof and working it’s way up. A worn shoe can tell
you a lot about how the horse has been moving and possibly about pending lameness, for
example a horse with hock soreness will drag its hind toes. Jerry talked about the effect of
pads, noting that the frog must make contact with the ground in order to maintain good
circulation so a frog support pad can be used to mimic this pressure on the frog. Jerry
recommended the use of a laser
thermometer (see picture at right -
about $50 at Home Depot) as a
great tool for determining the
surface temperature of a hoof, for example when trying to
find abscesses which may cause a spike of 5-15 degrees that
you may not be able to detect with your hand. It also works
on detecting abnormal heat in the leg.
Left: John & Pat Kozakowski hosted this meeting at their beautiful
farm in Kirkwood, PA. Photo courtesy Pat Kozakowski.
10 August 2012
Kentucky Classic CDE at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
October 4-7, 2012
Levels offered: Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced, ADS and USEF recognized
President of the Jury: Klaus Christ (GER); Ground Jury: Martha Nicoll (USA), Diana
Brownlie (GBR);
Technical Delegate: Ian Moller (USA); Course Designer: Richard Nicoll (USA);
Scores: Richard Pringle, Announcer: Nigel Cassidy; Vet: Hagyard Equine Medical
Entry Fees: $300 Advanced; $250 Preliminary & Intermediate; Stalls: $150 Event Schedule:
Thursday A.M. - Advanced Jog
Thursday P.M. - Advanced Dressage Friday - Preliminary & Intermediate Dressage Saturday - Marathon
Sunday - Cones
Special Features: Using WEG hazards; warm-up ring near stabling & dressage ring; ringside parking’ easy access to hazards; welcoming party Thursday evening; Friday party - Freedman Harness; Costume Party on Saturday.
Details available in the American Driving Society Omnibus at this link: http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/06_omnilistings/10KentuckyClassic.asp
For more info - call Kathy Courtemanche - 859-588-1933
Volunteer Opportunities to Earn BVDC Bucks
□ BVDC Hospitality Chairperson: Coordinate refreshments for BVDC activities like general
meetings
□ BVDC Fun Day: Please let us know if you are willing to help in any way!
□ BVDC Holiday Party: We are desperately in need of elves for this
year’s party as some of last year’s elves are retiring after many years of
volunteer service!
Please contact Debby Donovan ([email protected] or 215-873-
4533) if you would like to sign up for any of these opportunities! Hurry
before your 1st choice is taken!
11 August 2012
BVDC Members @ Gladstone HDT 2012
BVDC Member Placings
Jeff & Kim Stover
Name Class Placing
Halka, Chet INT Pair Horse 1
Canavan, Judy INT Single Horse 2
Mott-Kocsis, Mary INT Single Pony 1
Stover, Kim PRE Pair Horse 1
Rosenthal, Dan PRE Pair Pony 2
Morgan, Tracey PRE Pair Pony 1
Crowley, PJ PRE Single Horse -
Kenworthy, Martha PRE Single Horse 3
Stuhlfauth, Jeff PRE Single Horse 4
Sizelove, Janet PRE Single Pony 3
Tadlock, Brooke TR Single Horse 1
Kennedy, Lois TR Single Pony -
Pash, Dwayne TR Single Pony 3
Mary Mott-Kocsis
Tim & Judy Canavan Chet Halka
Brooke Tadlock
12 August 2012
Martha Kenworthy
BVDC Members @ Gladstone HDT 2012, cont’d
Jeff Stuhlfauth Dwayne Pash
Lois Kennedy
Dan Rosenthal
All Gladstone photos on these 2 pages are courtesy of Tony Vecchiolla, who was the official photographer for the Gladstone event.
13 August 2012
Update on planning for the 1st Glen Willow CDE
by Dan Rosenthal (Organizing Committee)
There has been some discussion about how Glen Willow will be the "no
frills" version of the Laurels. I am not entirely certain that I know what a frill
is in this context so I thought I'd share some thoughts and a progress report.
Glen Willow is going to be fun for competitors and spectators and will be as well organized and well presented as
those of us who are working on it can possibly make it. It won't be the amazing spectacle that was the Laurels (and
for the record I loved the spectacle) and there are a few things we will not have - terrier races (unless Mary Mott
accepts my challenge to have Anna and Maggie race), art show, antique cars, jazz band outside the cones course
(my pony Skip is delighted with this news as he is not a big fan of jazz bands), air conditioned bathrooms (I will
miss those), 24/7 open bar, a village of vendor tents.
We will have that fabulous place (the Strouds and Newt Brosius' team have worked hard to fix up the grounds and
we have a lot more work planned for the next few weeks - please feel free to volunteer your time), a deeply
dedicated committee who is working to make the show happen, the only 3 day CDE in the Northeast (I think)
AND one that is open to Training Level (you only have to do Section E). We will have great volunteers managed
by Bobbi Hager as always. We will have all four levels of competition through Advanced and terrific officials from
this continent and Europe. We will have stables in the usual spot. We will have vendors who will be there in their
trailers or tents. We will have a giant tent for people to relax and watch the competition - for free and with food
and beverages for sale and open to everyone except for an area down in the front which will be for those who are
helping us with the money we so desperately need to make this work (a million thank you's to those who have
sent checks and an unabashed plea for donations to those who are still on the fence or waiting to send them). We
will have a party after the briefing and a competitors' party on Saturday night with music and adult beverages on
hand. We will have a challenging course through the surrounding area with the hill we have all come to love and
anticipate. We will probably have other things that I can't think of right now. Not exactly 100% without frills, just
not quite as frilly as it once was but hey - this is our first year and frills take a while to grow in the drought we are
having in this area.
Dates: September 7-9, 2012
Entries Close: August 15
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced
Classes: Single Pony, Pair Ponies, Four-in-Hand Ponies, Single Horse, Pair Horses, Four-in-Hand Horses in each
division
For more information, contact Ann Pringle at [email protected] or 910.691.7735
Complete information can be found in the Omnibus of the American Driving Society or at their website:
www.americandrivingsociety.org.
Even if you’re not going to compete, be part of the fun this year by volunteering! New name/new
management at same place, same dates and same great volunteer team! We have jobs for every age,
experience level and physical capability.
E-mail [email protected] with days you can work and jobs you like. Or just sign up online at http://
www.carriagedrivingvolunteers.org/GlenWillowFiles/GWIndex_page.htm or call Bobbi at 201-572-3425
and leave her a message.
14 August 2012
Brandywine Valley Driving Club
Board meeting - Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Board Members attending: Debby Donovan, Tim Canavan, Debbie Wolf, Pat Kozakowski, Debbie Camplone, Teresa Palumbo, Merrill Waters, Ellen Gallagher (by phone)
Review of Minutes: Debby Donovan made a motion to accept the minutes from the May meeting and was seconded by Tim Canavan.
Treasurer’s Report: A detailed report is available from the secretary but a brief report is as such:
Reporting Period 5/9/2012 through 7/10/2012
Beginning Balance 15,885.08
Income 306. 49
Expenses * 2,216. 83 *this includes escrow for mailings, Insurance, the 990 Filing increase, etc.
Balance 13,668.25
Debbie Camplone made the motion to approve the report and seconded by Debbie Wolf.
Teresa Palumbo reported that the Continuous Drive held on May 27 made a profit of $62.88
Nominating Committee:
The members of the 2012 Nominating Committee include Pat Kozakowski, Debbie Wolf and Cindy Boddy. Several names were recommended at the meeting as potential nominees and will be contacted to ask if they are willing to serve on the Board for the 2013 – 2014 term.
Education and Programs Committee:
Preparations are being finalized for the General Meeting on July15th. Our guest speaker, Jerry Trapani will be an overnight guest at Pat & John Kozakowski’s Farm. The club will supply the food and drink for lunch.
Anna is working on the possibility of an Equine Message Demo by Tara Crowley for late Oct. /early Nov in conjunction with an Open House at Kendalwood Farm. Teresa Palumbo has been in touch with P J Crowley as he is very interested in holding another junior driver clinic this year.
More ideas were put forth for an additional general meeting in 2012.
We are in need of new and additional volunteers for the Holiday Party -- more information on the volunteer positions needed for the Party will be made available to members soon.
Newsletter & Website Committee:
It was suggested by Bobbi Hager that education links provided by 3rd parties be added to the website. Ellen Gallagher will look into this as a way to provide education and information for club members and enable the providers of this information to get exposure from us (as a club) in return.
Membership Committee:
Bobbi sent a report that there are currently 13 new members and that a total of 59 did not re-new. Debby will ask Bobbi to send us if possible the names of the non-renewed members to see if we can find out why they have chosen not to renew.
Clinic / Special Events Committee:
No clinic report for Suzy Stafford but it seems as though the hazard clinic most likely will not happen this
15 August 2012
year. The logistics are too costly at this time but we will re-consider for the 2013 calendar.
Cones clinics have been going well, so we will probably run the summer series again next year.
Suzy is still investigating arrangements for a Paul Maye clinic this year.
Pleasure Show / Teddy Bear Picnic Committee:
Bobbi Hager confirmed that Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at Fair Hill on October 28th and the clinic confirmed for the 27th.
We discussed the idea for next year of working with other clubs to put together a series challenge (like the Whip Challenge in the past).
We also are looking into other venues for club shows next year (in addition to Canvasback Farm).
Recreational (Pleasure) Drive Committee:
Merrill Walters reported that the planning for Fun Day is moving ahead. It will take place on August 25th and begin at 10AM and run till 12PM with a picnic afterwards. Members are asked to bring their own water and covered dish. The club will provide burgers and hot dogs (Merrill will supply the grill). There is a scavenger hunt planned (with clues) as you drive the wonderful trails at the Hunt’s Farm.
Fall drives will be held at The Daniel Boone Homestead hosted by Susan Rigg-Pannabecker and another drive hosted by Darrell and Katherine Martin. Dates to be announced.
OLD Business:
Mary Wark asked that the club consider supplying volunteers to decorate the hazards for the Glenn Willow CDE; an e-blast will be sent regarding this request.
There was no response to the request for BVDC members to be listed as trainers/instructors in a directory. It was suggested that we start to highlight members in the newsletter as we did for introducing board members so each month members will be included in this manner in the newsletter.
NEW Business:
ADS weekend-Teresa Palumbo will be coordinating the breakfast on Saturday. She has volunteers to prepare and serve food. BVDC will donate a Sunny Print to the silent auction.
Ann Councill requested that BVDC lend support to the PA Horse Expo in 2013 to be held the last weekend in Feb (23rd) in Harrisburg, PA
Meeting adjourned @ 9:20 PM
Respectfully submitted; Pat Kozakowski
Board Meeting Minutes, cont’d
16 August 2012
2012 Mid-Atlantic Driving Calendar Denotes BVDC activity
AUGUST
8-Aug - BVDC CONES SCHOOLING CLINIC #3, Stafford Carriage Driving farm, Coatesville, PA 19320, Info and register: Suzy
Stafford [email protected] (302-540-5162)
8-12 - Aug - WALNUT HILL DRIVING COMPETITION, www.walnuthillfarm.org
25-Aug - BVDC FUN DAY AT EDEN VALLEY FARM, Spring City, PA. For Info and RSVP: Merrill Walters , 610-469-6302
25-Aug - MY LADY’S MANOR DRIVING CLUB SCHOOLING DRIVING TRIAL, Spring Valley Park, Winterstown, PA. Contact
Anne Councill, [email protected], 717-993-8956, www.mlmdc.org
SEPTEMBER 7-Sep to 9-Sep - GLEN WILLOW CDE, Avondale, PA. Info: Ann Pringle at [email protected] or 910.691.7735
11-Sep - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: [email protected]
16-Sep - 30th ANNIVERSARY MY LADY'S MANOR PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: York County, PA. www.mlmdc.org.
Pleasure, Obstacles, Pleasure Drive, Concours d'Elegance. Dana Bright, H: 717-246-2351, C: 717-471-7524,
[email protected]. Also Anne Councill, P: 717-993-8956, C: 717-880-3840, [email protected]. Entries Open:
August 1; Entries Closed: September 7.
29-Sep to 30-Sep - GARDEN STATE HDT and COMBINED TEST: The Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown, NJ.
www.horseparkofnewjersey.com. Training, Preliminary, Intermediate. Liz Kwasnik and Judy Canavan, H: 609-259-3256, C: 908-
612-5199, [email protected] / [email protected]. Entries Open: July 16; Entries Closed: August 31.
30-Sep (New Date), 30th Annual MY LADY’S MANOR DRIVING CLUB SHOW MLMDC, 30th Anniversary Edition, open to non
-members; Spring Valley Park, Winterstown, PA. Contact Dana Bright, [email protected], 717-246-2351 or Anne Councill,
[email protected], 717-993-8956, www.mlmdc.org
OCTOBER 4-7-Oct - KENTUCKY CLASSIC CDE - Kentucky Horse Park, KY; Kathy Courtemanche - 859-588-1933
9-14-Oct - THE NATIONAL DRIVE, Kentucky Horse Park, KY; www.nationaldrive.net
13-Oct - CHAPTER ONE FARMS FALL HDT: Chapter One Farms, Pedricktown, NJ. www.chapteronefarms.com. Training,
Preliminary, Intermediate. Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124; C: 443-253-4135; F: 856-299-6772; [email protected].
Entries Open: August 15; Entries Closed: October 2.
18-21-Oct - CAA CONFERENCE, e-mail: [email protected] , phone: 859-231-0971 link www.caaonline.com
21-Oct - BVDC PLEASURE DRIVE AT THUNDER HILL RIDGE (Lititz, PA), Info & RSVP: Darrell / Katherine Martin
([email protected]) 717-733-1991(H) 717-575-1855(C
19-20-Oct - MARTIN’S ANNUAL FALL CARRIAGE & ANTIQUE AUCTION, Lebanon Area Fairgrounds, Lebanon, PA, 717-354-
6671, www .martinauctioneers.com/auctions.htm
28-Oct - BVDC TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC HORSE DRIVING TRIAL, Fair Hill, MD.; “On foot” clinic on Saturday, Oct 27, Info:
Bobbi Hager (973-627-2263) [email protected]
NOVEMBER 11-Nov - BVDC PLEASURE DRIVE AT DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD in Berks County - Info & RSVP: Susan Rigg-
Pannabecker, cell:610-207-2438, email: [email protected]
13-Nov - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Contact: [email protected]
DECEMBER 9-Dec - BVDC Holiday Party - Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge
17 August 2012
EQUINES
2004 Registered 14 hand Haflinger Gelding "Measter VVH" (Moonlight x Suzanna
Von Nickelkopf). “Measter” is a curious, kind loving fellow
with many experiences in
harness including pleasure driving, log pulling, parades
and pair driving. He loves attention and would like someone that will spend time with
him in the barn, under saddle or driving. He is easy to work with, stands quietly to be hitched and has no vices. He has a
pleasant rhythm and a well educated mouth. He would be
great for a novice driver with some “horsey” experience. “Measter” is also broke under saddle for recreational riding.
Located in Coatesville, PA 19320. $3,500. For more info contact:Suzy Stafford (302)540-5162 [email protected]
www.staffordcarriagedriving.com (10/2012)
FUN AND SAFE DRIVING HORSE Earnie is a 10 yr. old Standardbred gelding, 15.1, bay, cute--looks like a smaller
warmblood. Has been used as a pleasure driving horse, great down the road, cones and dressage, also used for beginner
and therapeutic driving lessons. $3,000 to very good home
only. Contact Leo Joost: 207-731-4747 [email protected] (07/2012)
Haflinger pony (“Mortimer”) in good condition, age about
24, available to a good home. Well trained in basic dressage, very reliable driving pony, single, pair, multiple. Has done it
all and seen it all. David Hirsh [email protected] (07/2012)
9 year old 14.1h dark bay and white paint pony mare
- Rides and Drives. "Panda" is a stunning mare with a great
foundation. She has been driving for many years as a pleasure horse. She
goes down the road, trails and some
ring work. She is road safe, and goes down the trails with
confidence. She would make a great pleasure, local show companion. She clips, trailers with no issues. She has some
fox hunting experience under saddle with her previous owner. Her current owner has downsized to a small pony and
does not have time for two driving ponies. Panda and all her
equipment is available. Equipment includes: Glinkowski marathon carriage and biothane harness. Pony is located in
Coatesville, PA. For more info, photos and video please visit www.staffordcarriagedriving.com on the sales page. Or
contact Suzy (302) 540 5162 [email protected] for more
information (07/2012)
CARRIAGES
VanderHovel Pair Marathon vehicle; custom built, very
good condition, housed inside, used mostly for pleasure driving, competed once at club level; suitable for large pair
horses 16 hand +; front & rear independent disc breaks,
delayed steering, stainless steel appointments including quick
Member Classifieds release shackles, adjustable stainless steel pole with russet
leather cover; black all leather adjustable seat with russet leather upholstery; 950 lbs +/- photos available located in
Pa $6300. [email protected] (09/2012)
Kutzmann Pony Lite Deluxe Pairs carriage. Dark Green
with Straw pinstripe. Fits 12 to 14 h ponies. Comes with pairs pole and single poles. Also have two sets of wheels,
pneumatic and hard rubber. Carriage is less then two years old. Only used 1/2 dozen times. $5000 Firm. Call Sam 484-
880-1867 Please leave message. (07/2012)
HARNESS
Black leather, cob-small horse size Smucker's DeLuxe, breast collar harness, chrome fittings with reins.
Excellent, like new condition, originally $1,000, priced to sell at $600. Located in Oxford, PA. Email:
[email protected] or call 610-998-0431. (10/2012)
Synthetic cob-small horse size Smucker's DeLuxe
harness with contour breast collar, chrome fittings, no reins. Good condition, $450. Located in Oxford, PA. Email:
[email protected] or call 610-998-0431 (10/2012)
Marathon harness russet leather with brass fittings,
large pair; used but very good and usable condition $1500 [email protected] (09/2012)
Russ Fagan Reins, ¾ inch by 14 feet – single horse – all
brown leather. Stamped Russ Fagan Harness. One pair has been used, not extensively, less than a year,
still in very usable condition – asking $80
One pair is virtually unused – signs it has been on a bit but nothing else – asking $110. Postage is approx $5 per set or
arrange local exchange. [email protected] (07/2012)
MISCELLANEOUS
Wintec Isabell Dressage Saddle- 17 inch- (black) w/CAIR w/complete gullet kit, leathers, girth, irons, carrying
bag $800.00; Includes: Wintec complete gullet system w/measuring gage, Wintec elastic girth, Wintec synthetic
leathers, Korsteel Fillis stirrup irons, Wintec saddle cover, Wintec saddle carrying bag, additional flexi blocs, Purchased
new by me. Used only lightly therefore it is in “like new”
condition. Current Wintec Isabell dressage w/CAIR retails for @ $1299 (saddle only). Ruthie Mulvey,
[email protected], 609-259-9354 (10/2012)
CARRIAGE DRIVING VACATIONS for beginner and
experienced drivers. Also CARRIAGE DRIVING CAMP and HORSE AND HUSKY CAMP for kids - a unique and
educational overnight summer camp for kids who love animals! Historic wilderness lodge in Bethel, Maine, recently
featured in Good Morning America; great horses, beautiful mountain scenery, reasonable rates, come visit this summer!
10% OFF package price FOR DRIVING CLUB MEMBERS.
website: www.newenglandridinganddrivng.com e-mail: [email protected] phone:207-731-4747
(08/2012)
18 August 2012
ADVERTISEMENTS
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639 Tomlin Station Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone: 856-981-9443
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modern farmhouse on a
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Relax in our immaculate, well-appointed guest rooms, each with
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Inn is great for your business or pleasure travel needs and we are
excited to welcome you!
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Carriage and Coach Lamp Restorations
Full range of lamp repair and restoration services
Frank Kwasnik 609.259.6153 Allentown, NJ [email protected]
ADVERTISEMENTS
20 August 2012
Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc. Serving the Driving Enthusiast
BVDC, Inc., Officers President: Debby Donovan
Vice President: Debbie Camplone Treasurer: Tim Canavan
Secretary: Pat Kozakowski
Board of Directors Ellen Gallagher
Anna Klumpp
Toots Mahre Teresa Palumbo
Suzy Stafford Merrill Walters
Debbie Wolf
Website:
www.bvdc.org
President:
Debby Donovan 215-873-4533 [email protected]
Vice President:
Debbie Camplone 610-692-1737 [email protected]
Treasurer:
Tim Canavan 610-689-0200
Secretary: Pat Kozakowski 717-538-5620
Programs: Anna Klumpp 410-708-3588
Newsletter: Debby Donovan 215-873-4533
Membership:
Bobbi Hager 973-627-2263 [email protected]
Clinics:
Suzy Stafford 302-540-5162
Pleasure Drives: Debbie Wolf 856-728-4134
Website :
Ellen Gallagher 610-762-7572 [email protected]
Sunshine:
Kathy Kozak 610-388-0152
E-LINES Coordinator: Teresa Palumbo 717-823-2094
Lines of Communication
www.bvdc.org
293 Diamond Spring Rd
Denville, NJ 07834
