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Have we had enough snow yet??!! Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc. Serving the Driving Enthusiast February 2014 www.bvdc.org Inside this Issue: BVDC Gen’l Meeting - ADS Rules Overview - Judge’s Roundtable - 3/1 Novice Driver Clinic - 3/22 New BVDC Cones Performance Award Program Recreational Pleasure Drive Planning Guidelines Pa Horse World Expo - 2/27—3/2 The Cinderella Story of Rosie BVDC Board Meeng March 11th at 7:00 PM New Bolton Center All Members Welcome Info: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868 or [email protected] Katrina Wieand and “Dee” sleighing at Kendalwood Farm - photo by Albert Wieand
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Have we had enough snow yet??!!
Newsletter for the BVDC, Inc.
Serving the Driving Enthusiast
February 2014 www.bvdc.org
Inside this Issue:
BVDC Gen’l Meeting - ADS Rules Overview - Judge’s Roundtable - 3/1
Novice Driver Clinic - 3/22 New BVDC Cones Performance Award Program Recreational Pleasure Drive Planning Guidelines Pa Horse World Expo - 2/27—3/2 The Cinderella Story of Rosie
BVDC Board Meeting March 11th at 7:00 PM
New Bolton Center
All Members Welcome
Info: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868 or [email protected]
Katrina Wieand and “Dee” sleighing at Kendalwood Farm - photo by Albert Wieand
2 February 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!
Jessica Axelsson - Director 2013—2014
I started driving for Beverly (Carr) Morgan when she owned the Cape May Carriage Company. I was in high school and had been riding for about seven years. I found driving much more enjoyable than riding. Years later I found myself in the driving class of the equine program at Delaware Valley College where I met a great mentor and friend, my instructor, Audrey Bostwick. Over the years I have continued to expand my driving experiences with everything from minis to Percherons, singles up through an eight horse hitch team. I joined BVDC, not sure of the year, to be able to participate in a super volunteer clinic! It was great fun and I can still remember meeting many of you that day! Currently I have a small pony who I show at pleasure shows when I am not judging or coaching students! Jessica ([email protected])
BVDC General Membership Meeting - Saturday, March 1st
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 March 1st 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 ([email protected]) 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, March 1st 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 [email protected])
Guests of members are welcome too!
3 February 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 [email protected])
This month’s report shows that there are still 78 members from 2013 who have not yet renewed.
BVDC Membership Report
New Member since Jan 1st
Michael Pickel
West Grove, PA
From the 2013 clinic — photo by Debby Donovan
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REGISTRATION FORM
Novice Driver Clinic with Lore Homer ___ I plan to attend with horse/carriage ($30 for BVDC Associate members, $25 for BVDC Full 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
5 February 2014
Suzy Stafford Annual Cones Performance Award
Suzy—Thank you for giving the Club two years of
Cones & Hazard Clinics. We sincerely appreciate
your volunteer spirit and gift of time and expertise!
In recognition of Suzy’s contributions to our club, we have established an annual cones performance award for BVDC members. You must have a “Full” membership in order to participate. Any show with a Cones type driving class that awards placings is eligible to count towards this award. The awards year begins on November 1st and ends on October 31st. Results from shows held during this period must be submitted on the form by November 15th of the current year. The Annual Cones Performance Award will be announced and presented at the annual BVDC Holiday Party in early December. The award will be a $50 gift certificate from Driving Essentials and a Championship ribbon
Many thanks to Gail Aumiller for putting this new program together for the club and to Camilla Hansen for volunteering to be our points secretary!
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BVDC Suzy Stafford Cones Performance Award Guidelines
BVDC Suzy Stafford Cones Performance Award will be a $50 gift certificate from
Driving Essentials and a Championship ribbon
Rules:
1. The driver must be a current “Full” member of BVDC at the time scores are earned.
2. Drivers must complete and submit the form below with all the appropriate information. Submitted
points may be validated at random by the Points Secretary.
3. The awards year begins on November 1st every year and ends on October 31st. Results from shows held
during this period must be submitted on the form by November 15th of the current year. The annual
award winner will be announced and presented at the annual BVDC Holiday Party in December.
4. Up to a maximum of 10 classes can be submitted each year, so pick those classes that you placed
highest in.
5. Each driver & horse combination or team of horses requires a separate entry.
Scoring: The score for each class that you enter is made up of three parts:
1. Points are given based on the type/affiliation of the show. See the table below:
2. Points are given for your placing within the cones class. See table below:
3. Points for the total number of entries in the class. The point value is simply the number of entries in
the class. (if there are 7 entries in the class, use 7). NOTE: You should always keep a record of the
number of entries in your classes, because sometimes results only include the top 6 places.
Your total points for a class is determined by multiplying the Show Points times the Placing Points times
the number of entries in the class. For example:
The form is on the next page or can be downloaded from this link:
http://www.bvdc.org/BVDC-ConesPerformancePtsForm.pdf
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Guidelines for Planning & Hosting a
Recreational Pleasure Drive In order to make it easier to host a BVDC recreational pleasure drive, we now have a document that outlines what needs to go into the planning for this kind of activity. This 3-page document is kind of a checklist that will ensure none of the details are overlooked! It covers the following topics:
Selecting a Date / Time
Location
Planning the Route
Insurance / Liability
Signage
Safety Tips
Fees
What Participants Should Bring
Advertising
After the Drive is Over
The document (PDF) can be found at our website on the “Upcoming Pleasure Drives” tab (https://bvdc.shutterfly.com/upcomingpleasuredrives) or download it by clicking on this link: http://www.bvdc.org/BVDC Pleasure Drive Guidelines.pdf The ADS also offers two excellent articles on the topic of pleasure drive safety which are available on the same tab at our website or can be downloaded directly by clicking on these links: http://www.bvdc.org/ADS Carriage trail_driving_safety_tips.pdf http://www.bvdc.org/ADS road_safety_series.pdf
Many thanks to Judy Canavan who suggested the idea for these guidelines and also provided the initial draft of the content!
BVDC members enjoyed a beautiful fall pleasure drive in 2012 & 2013 thanks to hosts Darrell and Katherine Martin . Photo courtesy Melanie Cornman
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The ADS Booth at the PA Horse Expo is a go for its second year so it’s time to start recruiting volunteers. The show is at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, February 27-March 2, 2014, the schedule is: Thursday 12:00-8:00, Friday 10-8, Saturday 9-8, Sunday 9-5. Late morning through the afternoons is usually the busiest time. We had a very successful year in its first one and things are even better this year. We've managed to group Carriage Machine Shop, Nolt's Wheels, Yoni's Harness and the ADS booth in a row of 7 booths near the round
pen, food concession and bathrooms! Carriage related booths have the whole row except for one space, Carriage Row as it were. We also have demonstration time every day. It's an exciting time to be involved with even more growth in the future. If you plan to go to the Expo and could give us some time as a
volunteer to man the booth we would be thrilled. We will pay for your admission into the Farm Show Complex. It’s a great experience to meet people who are interested in starting to drive and help them out. We are looking for enthusiastic drivers who are outgoing and willing to promote the ADS and driving in general. If you can give us a hand, contact Anne Councill, [email protected], 717 993 8956 or 717 880 3840. Thank You! Anne Councill Horse World Expo offers the Best of the Best in the horse industry. Top quality seminars and clinics - meet and learn from industry professionals from all over the country. The experts will join us to discuss topics covering virtually every aspect of horse care and training. There are three arenas and two seminar halls, which will
have activities scheduled continuously throughout the weekend. For more info: http://www.horseworldexpo.com/
Pennsylvania Horse World Expo
Show Series Dates November 17 - Judge Stephanie Gernert December 22 - Judge Amanda Krall January 26 - Judge-Chrystal Wood February 16 - Judge –Christine Betz March 16 - Judge-Katie Weagley Series End Hi-point Award Divisions (Awarded at March 16th Show)
Divisions: Walk/Jog/Trot, Western, English Dressage, Gymkhana/Games, Over Fence,
Driving, Overall Leadline
Driving Classes: 15. Pleasure Driving—Timed Cones, 16. Pleasure Driving—Pick Your
Route, 17. Pleasure Driving—Working
Show Manager / Information:
Kriss Phelps (phone: 717-354-5585, cell: 717-475-3047)
Location:
288 S. Fairmount Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
Website: http://www.crescendotrainingcentre.com/
10 February 2014
To sign a petition against the ban on carriage driving in NYC, click on this link: http://www.change.org/petitions/nyc-council-stop-the-ban-of-our-beloved-central-park-horses
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: [email protected]
for sponsor sheets.
11 February 2014
Curing Canker: The Cinderella Story of Rosie
Thought to be a guaranteed death sentence, if caught early enough and treated diligently, canker is treatable and curable.
by Carolyn Crew
When Rosie was diagnosed with canker in all four hooves, only one thing saved her life: compassion. The beautiful white Morgan-Percheron was part of a beloved team of horses owned by David F. Cressman of
Ironton Livery and Coach, a specialty horse-drawn carriage
service in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She and her striking
lookalike sister, Lisa, provided elegant carriage rides to many
brides whose dream was to be Cinderella for a day.
When Cressman died without leaving provisions for his
horses, the livery lost its driving force. The eight horses who
once offered a wonderful day ride through the heart of the
community were now languishing in their stalls with an
unknown future. Then, a special friend stepped in to help.
FAIRY GODMOTHER Though there are no glass slippers or handsome princes in
Rosie’s story, hers does have a few horse shoes, a whole team of
“fairy godmothers” and a very happy ending.
Cressman was a mentor to Karen Schell, a sales manager
for Mane ‘n Tails horse products whose passion for horses exudes
in both her career and her hobby as a carriage driver. It was he
who taught and encouraged her to drive and it was she who
came to the rescue when his horses needed a new future.
While helping to place most of Cressman’s fleet in new
homes, Schell also took on the role of fairy godmother to Rosie,
putting together an incredible team of vets, neighbors, farriers
and friends to help Rosie overcome the debilitating and often
fatal disease of hoof canker.
Why take on such a daunting responsibility? “It was the
right thing to do,” said Schell. I did it for my friend, my mentor and for
the love of horses.”
CANKER’S CURSE Canker is a fairly rare and mysterious infection that affects the frog, heel and underlying structures of the hoof. It is
generally described as a degenerative dermatitis whereby the lamella becomes swollen, soft and spongy, resembling
rotten cauliflower. The bacteria associated with canker cause abnormal keratin production, or overgrowth of the horn.
Left untreated, the disease underruns the entire sole and can even travel up underneath the walls.
Due to the difficulty and length of time taken to treat canker, the disease is generally considered incurable, a
death sentence. However, if the disease is discovered before the foot has suffered extensive damage, the prognosis is
favorable and curable. Because canker was present in all four hooves, Rosie’s case was severe. Due to the fact that
canker infected the very inner parts of her hooves, recovery would take several long months. Knowing that the cost of
Rosie’s surgery and recovery would become a deal breaker to successfully treating her, Schell found a good friend who
was kind enough to donate whatever was necessary to help save her.
SUPPORT TEAM
With Rosie, time was of the essence. With instincts on full-throttle, Schell was taking in details and nuances of Rosie’s
condition, at the same time shouldering the responsibility of finding new homes for all of Cressman’s horses. With Rosie
in such serious condition, Schell first consulted her vet, Dr. Edgar Balliet, who brought in Dr. Randy Bimes of
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BVDC member Karen Schell visits with Rosie at her new home
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Quakertown Veterinary clinic, and who has had much success treating horses with canker.
“Canker can be treated very successfully in many cases if you have the support of the people caring for the
horse and the funds to do so,” says Dr. Bimes. “It can be expensive and time consuming, but the success rate is high
if you have the right people involved who understand the importance of post-op care.”
Rosie began her healing journey with a trip to Quakertown
Veterinary clinic in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Surgical removal of the
diseased material and cankerous growth needed to be performed. Drs. Bimes
and Balliet placed her under general anesthesia and carefully debrided the
affected tissue, being careful not to draw blood and drive the infection deeper
into the tissue. Systemically, there is no medicine that will cure canker if
superficial debridement is not performed.
With surgery over, the real work began. Rosie spent 21 days at the
hospital before being taken home to Schell’s farm where the rest of her team
pulled together to nurse her back to health for more than two months.
“Success or failure has very little to do with the initial surgery and a
whole lot to do with how the after care and minor follow-up surgeries go,”
says Bimes. “The post-op care can be long, time consuming and frustrating.
It takes a real team effort and the appropriate facility to manage the
recovery.”
LONG, SLOW REHAB Schell’s farrier, Eric Frick, spent many hours helping and teaching Rosie’s
nursing team how to pick up her hooves safely. For a very large draft breed
who had suffered trauma in all four hooves, she was at times uncooperative
and reluctant to comply. This task was imperative to accomplish and had to
be accomplished daily. Neighbors Wendy and Wayne Walls stopped in every
day to help with her care. Treatment had to be applied, packed on and
bandaged firmly to each hoof, several times a day.
Rosie’s post-op protocol began with a methodical antiseptic cleaning
program. Emphasis was placed on keeping the surgical wound clean and dry
until the defect began to cornify. As a knowledgeable product specialist
within her company, Schell used Mane ‘n Tail’s Pro-Tect topical
antimicrobial spray as her first line of defense. Pro-Tect is used to kill a wide range of microorganisms including
bacteria, yeast, mold, fungi and viruses. After treating the infection, Schell applied No Thrush to help absorb and
dry the excess moisture in the hoof and Keratex Hoof Hardener to help harden the hoof tissue and make it resistant
to softening and weakening in wet conditions.
To aid Rosie’s own natural renewal process, she was given Standard Process’s Equine Immune Support to
encourage an optimal immune response and Stemtech’s StemEquine Advanced Formula, an all-natural stem cell
enhancer whose primary role is to maintain and repair tissue, an important aspect in maintaining health.
“It took a lot of due diligence to help Rosie recover,” says Schell. “Her stall had to be kept clean and dry and
as sterile as possible. It took a lot of hard work.”
Optimum body health was important to healing, says Schell. A good diet high in protein and low in starches,
lots of movement and a positive state of mind are all important. While working full time and caring for her own
horses, Schell made sure Rosie was cared for, groomed and pampered. She used Dr. Pat Bona’s cross fiber grooming
technique to help Rosie feel more comfortable and to keep her muscles and joints supple.
The multi-faceted approach halted the more minor cases of canker in Rosie’s hind feet. Unfortunately, the
severe canker in her front feet was resistant. Dr. Bimes had to sedate her on the farm and performed several
debridements during her recovery.
WHY ROSIE? There is no answer as to why Rosie developed canker. Because the disease involves a very strict anaerobic process,
and seems to have multi-factorial pathogenesis, the true cause of canker is unknown. It is widely thought of as an
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RECOGNIZING SYMPTOMS
OF CANKER
Early stages of canker are often mistaken for thrush that simply won't go away. The frog is often undermined
with the horny frog covering the bulk of the disease. The affected tissue will
bleed easily when abraded and may be extremely painful when touched.
Canker has a very foul smell and secretes a lot of pus from the affected areas.
Horses will often stamp their feet due to the discomfort.
Fragments of crusted-over hoof horn grow excessively at the back of the frog.
In extreme cases, as the canker takes hold, a cauliflower-like growth will appear in the affected areas of frog and heel.
By this stage, horses will often also have swollen fetlocks and be reluctant to stand or move on their feet.
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external infection but horses with systemic or constitutional upset are more susceptible. While it isn’t breed specific,
canker seems to occur more frequently in Drafts.
Speculation suggests that horses kept in a wet environment or moist unhygienic conditions may be more
susceptible, but most vets agree that canker is not prejudicial. Farms with the best stable management, as well as those
with the worst, can have horses with canker, suggesting that the horse’s individual immune system and health history
are major factors. In Rosie’s case, she was stalled in the same conditions as seven other horses on the farm yet was the
only one to develop canker.
Thanks to her fairy godmother, Karen Schell, and her team of friends, neighbors, farriers and doctors (plus one
generous anonymous donor), Rosie is living happily ever after. She lives the princess lifestyle, with her new owners
Billy and Paula Klein, on a beautiful 17 acre private estate in New Tripoli, Pa. where she enjoys a large stall next to
her sister and their own private 2 acre pasture for grazing. Her carriage won’t be turning into a pumpkin any time
soon.
This article was reprinted with permission from The Holistic Horse. Carolyn Crew is Production Manager and
Social Media Contact for Holistic Horse. She has more than 20 years of sales, marketing and design experience ranging from
television, print, web and interior design. She is a Parelli level 3 student and hopes to educate more readers about the horse-
human relationship and the spiritual, mental and emotional sides of their horses.
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Where will your horses end up if something should happen to you
unexpectedly???
Have you planned out who will take care of your horses?
Do you know who will find good homes for your beloved equines?
Your plan for your horses can start with something as simple as asking a good
friend to take on this responsibility. Or it could be more formal by engaging the
services of an attorney to incorporate the plan in your will, to ensure that
adequate financial resources are allocated for the care of your horses until new
homes can be found for them.
Rosie being driven by her new owners, BVDC members Billy and Paula Klein, New Tripoli
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Brandywine Valley Driving Club, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
January 14, 2014 Board Members Present: Debby Donovan, Kathy Kozak, Zana White, Jessica Axelsson(phone), Camilla Hansen, Anne Hearn, Becky Pendlebury, Dee Roy (phone), Gail Aumiller General Members present: Tim Canavan Meeting called to order: 7:07 P.M. Review/Approval of Minutes: Minor corrections to be made to the Nov minutes. Motion to approve with corrections made by Debby Donovan, seconded by Zana White and unanimously approved. Treasurer's Report for the period 11/12/13—1/14/14 Beginning Balance $12,959.51 Income 9,718.41 Expenses (9,957.85) Ending Balance $12,720.07
Committee Reports:
Finance: Tim Canavan (outgoing Treasurer) will file the taxes for 2013. We discussed additional logistics for the transition of Treasurer responsibilities from Tim to our new Treasurer Gail Aumiller. The BVDC account will remain in the same bank (National Penn). Tim & Gail are coordinating the change in signers and changing the credit card to put it in Gail’s name instead of Tim’s. Tim handed over all the financial archive files he was holding to Gail. Gail will purchase Quicken for her computer so she can import Tim’s Quicken files so she’ll have the history on her computer. Education & Programs: Committee Chairperson: Zana White volunteered to fill this position. Holiday Party 2014—We discussed the idea of changing the day to Saturday in consideration of those who have to work on Monday. Another alternative would be to start the party an hour earlier on Sunday. Debby will research availability with the hotel and whether there would be a higher cost if held on Saturday. We need to reserve our date and sign a contract before the end of January to ensure we get the date we want. Gen’l Membership Meeting—ADS Rules Overview with Judges’ Panel—Jessica Axelsson organizer. Date and location is firm. March 1st at New Bolton from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Jessica spoke with Dan Rosenthal, Audrey Bostwick, and Dana Bright. They have all agreed to be on the panel for the talk. It was suggested to include Mickie Bowen to cover the coaching topic. Jessica Axelsson to write a paragraph describing the program for the newsletter. Kathy Kozak will coordinate refreshments. The Woerner Auditorium has already been reserved for this date/time. In the newsletter ad for this we will ask members to submit questions in advance for the judges to answer. Future Gen’l Membership Meetings— (a) Debby will initially contact Sebastian Riding Associates (who have a driving program for the disabled) to speak; Zana to contact and take over organizing the program for the club; possibly an April program. (b) The New Bolton Field Service vets have offered to find a speaker for any topic we’re interested in—ideas proposed were feeding the equine athlete, nutrition and special needs equines such as allergies, colic-prone, insulin resistant, laminitis; Debby will follow up with them. (c ) Physical therapy talk by Tootie Boudreau (Journey’s End Farm) - She has agreed to do this in the summer (she is out of the area until then). Debby will contact her in early summer for a date. Debby suggested we need a couple more program ideas so that we’ll have 5 general meeting programs for the year. Newsletter, E-lines & Website Committee: "Get to Know Your Board Members" articles needed from board members as well as accompanying picture. A schedule was setup for each Board member’s turn to submit their article/photo to Debby for the newsletter. Membership Committee: Cutoff date for renewing to get into printed directory: Jan 30th. After January 31st, as per Bobbi Hager, you will show up in the directory but not as "active" member. Bobbi sent out emails Jan 6th to members from 2011, 2012, 2013 who have not renewed. Will send out paper renewal reminder & forms as a big push/tickling campaign, for membership renewal. A one time only thing. Approx. $80.00 for mailings. We discussed cutoffs for other membership benefits for late renewals—we decided not to cut off the Trot & Track or Volunteer Incentive Programs. Equipment Committee: Pat Kozakowski declined to continue as the chair of this committee, so we need a replacement. At the last meeting, Pat suggested that tires on trailer look dry rotted. She will look into new tires in the spring; we will also want to purchase new tire covers at that time.
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Clinics Committee: Novice Driver Clinic—As reported in the last newsletter, this has been scheduled for 3/22 and will be coordinated by Helene. Anne Hearn volunteered to help with this clinic. Hazard/Navigator Clinic— Tim & Judy Canavan have offered to be the clinicians for this. Probably will be held at Chapter One Farms with indoor arena. Date is still being worked out. Other Clinics—Anne suggested a long-lining clinic with Ann Rawle as the clinician. Anne will ask Ann Rawle if she is willing to do a clinic for us on long-lining and also possibly a Driven Dressage Fix-a-Test clinic. If Ann Rawle agrees, Anne Hearn will help to coordinate. Competitions/ Show Committee: We need a chairperson for this committee. Summer Schooling Pleasure Show— Jane Oehler wants to get a committee going for this show which will be held at Buxmont again this year. Becky Pendlebury volunteered to be on committee. Continuous Drive Event— Luanne Riddle offered to hold the drive again at the Riddle's Canvasback Farm on Memorial Day weekend (Sunday). Camilla Hansen volunteered to be the Organizer/Secretary for this show. Competitive Trail Drive: Debby would like to see this happen again in 2014 as it went over very well last year, but we need an organizer. Recreational (Pleasure) Driving Committee: Fun Day at the Hunts— The Hunts have offered to host this again in 2014. Merrill Walters will not be organizing again this year so we need someone to step up to do this. Anne Hearn volunteered to help at drive. Fair Hill Pleasure Drive: Zana to contact possibly Mark Lawlor to see if he will facilitate a pleasure drive at Fair Hill in the spring. April or May? Spring Drive hosted by the Martin’s—The Martin’s have hosted a fall drive for the past 2 years but have also offered to host a spring drive this year. We need to get a date for this on the calendar. Hospitality Committee: Kathy Kozak will create a check list of supplies needed for meetings. This will also help us know who is storing the refreshment supplies (like coffee pots, etc.) so we know where to get them from when needed for a meeting. Kathy will coordinate light refreshments for the March general membership meeting. ADS Representative: Jessica Axelsson will keep Heidi Ferguson updated with the BVDC event calendar so our activities can be added to the Mid-Atlantic Regional calendar. Sunshine Committee: Kathy Kozak sent cards to Merrill Walters and Cindy Vollers. Old Business: Suzy Stafford Recognition—In recognition and appreciation of Suzy’s contributions to the club (summer cones clinics and hazard clinics) we are creating an annual Cones Performance Award. Details will be published in the next newsletter. Gail Aumiller has drafted up a form and will document the instructions for it. Members who want to be considered for the award will be responsible to fill out their own paper work and keep track of their own points. Camilla Hansen volunteered to be the points secretary for this. Deadline for forms to be handed in by participants will be mid-November. Shows from Nov 1st thru end of Oct will be counted towards the end of year award. The award will be announced and presented at annual holiday party. New Business: Debby Donovan gave overview of responsibility for Board of Directors positions. Volunteer Incentive Program (BVDC Bucks) - Pat Kozakowski has resigned as secretary to record hours/send out bucks, so we
need a volunteer to take this over. We have add’l vacancies that need to be filled (does not have to be a Board member):
Show committee Equipment committee Rec/pleasure drive committee Volunteer secretary
The BVDC planning calendar was reviewed. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:20 p.m. Submitted by Zana White.
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2014 BVDC & Mid-Atlantic Driving Calendar Denotes BVDC activity
FEBRUARY
8-Feb (Snow Date Feb 9) MLMDC INTRO TO DRIVING PART I, 9-3; Everything you needed to know and didn’t even know to ask. Getting you started safely and economically with Anne Councill and Dana Bright. Open to non-members, $50, Baltimore County Agricultural Resource Center, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Contact Kathy Schmitt, 717- 235-7061, [email protected] or Margie Richmond, [email protected], 443-934-3673, www.mlmdc.org
15-Feb CARRIAGE DRIVING WINTER SEMINAR 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Ashland VA. For more info and registration contact Paula Hennessey 757-619-6566 [email protected] or jamesriverdrivingassociation.com
16-Feb LONG REINING CLINIC WITH CANADIAN COMBINED DRIVING CHAMPION TIM WRIGHT, Doswell, VA. Deadline 2/10/14. For more info and registration contact Paula Hennessey 757-619-6566 [email protected] or jamesriverdrivingassociation.com
16-Feb - 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/
19-Feb to 22-Feb – 4TH CAA/CWF INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE SYMPOSIUM, Williamsburg, VA. For details, download the brochure: www.caaonline.com/pdfs/2014 CAA-CWF symposium brochure - for web.pdf
27-Feb to 2-Mar - ADS BOOTH, PENNSYLVANIA HORSE WORLD EXPO, Harrisburg, PA, Funded by the American Driving Society Fund. Please volunteer to help staff, set up, or tear down the booth, free day pass to the Expo, Contact Anne Councill, 717-993-8956, [email protected]
MARCH
01-Mar - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - “ADS RULES OVERVIEW—JUDGE’S PANEL (PD/CDE)” New Bolton Center. 1:00 - 4:00. All members & guests welcome to attend. RSVP: [email protected], 856-981-1868
11-Mar - BVDC BOARD MEETING, New Bolton Center. All members welcome to attend. Info: [email protected], 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, [email protected] or Margie Richmond, [email protected], 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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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:[email protected]
TBD - BVDC HAZARD/NAVIGATOR CLINIC, Clinicians: Tim & Judy Canavan
6-Apr - DRIVING GAMES AT TAYLORMADE STABLES, 26130 Mullinix Mill Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, Contact Susan Kary,
[email protected], 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: [email protected]
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, [email protected], 443-934-3673,
www.mlmdc.org
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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 For more info,
photos and price visit www.staffordcarriagedriving.com or
[email protected]. (302) 540 5162 (04/2014)
BLACK MORGAN - rides and drives, novice safe $3000
BAY MORGAN PONY - 14.1 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 [email protected] (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. [email protected] 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
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
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
BVDC CLASSIFIEDS Classifieds may be sent to: Debby Donovan ([email protected] / 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 expiration date is shown at the end of each classified.
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SPONSORS
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SPONSORS
20 February 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 [email protected]
Vice President:
Jane Oehler 215-280-1775 [email protected]
Treasurer:
Gail Aumiller 717-372-2650
Secretary:
Zana White 215-990-9059
Programs:
Zana White 215-990-9059
Newsletter: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868
Membership: Bobbi Hager 973-627-2263
Clinics: Helene Paxton 443-253-4135
Pleasure Drives:
vacant
Website: Debby Donovan 856-981-1868
Sunshine:
Kathy Kozak 610-608-5488 [email protected]
E-LINES Coordinator:
Teresa Palumbo 717-823-2094
ADS Mid-Atlantic Regional Repre-sentative for BVDC:
Jessica Axelsson 609-846-5105 [email protected]
Lines of Communication
www.bvdc.org
293 Diamond Spring Rd
Denville, NJ 07834
