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January
10 Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
14-18

ADS Spring Board Meeting: To be held in conjuction with the USEF meeting. Cincinnati Ohio at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. More Info.

17-18 NATURE COAST HDT: Black Prong Equestrian Center, Bronson FL; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Black Prong, W: 352-486-1234, F: 352-486-3709 ; blackprongcenter@aol.com ; Opening Date: Dec 1, 2008; Closing Date: Dec 31, 2008
29-2/1 Equine Affaire®: The Nation's Premiere Equine Exposi tion & Equestrian Gathering; Pomona, CA www.equineaffaire.com
29-31 CAA Learning Weekend: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort, Wiersdale, FL. Details contact Jill Ryder 1-859-231-0971
February
7-8 FLORIDA STATE FAIR: Florida State Fairgrounds; www.floridastatefair.com ; Levels: Pony, VSE, Single Horse, Pairs/Multiples, ADT hazards/cones; Contact: Amy Uniss, W: 813-740-3500, C: 813-477-3136, F: 813-740-3502, unissa@doacs.state.fl.us ; Opening Date: Stall reservations are due between Oct 1, 2008 and Jan 30, 2009. Classes to be entered upon arrival at show.
8 SWEET HEART ADT: Hesperia, CA; www.whipersnappers.com ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Suellen Hall, H: 661-944-4677, suellenhall62@yahoo.com ; Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009, Closing Date: Jan 26, 2009
14 Saratoga Driving Association Presents “Get Ready for Spring: A Midwinter Driving Conference. Verdoy Firehouse Latham New York; Scheduled speakers include Holly Pulsifer & Scott Monroe. Come learn and network in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Lunch included in registration. Carol Frank 518-459-1235
20-22 FLORIDA HORSE FESTIVAL & CARRIAGE SHOW: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort; www.fcmr.org ; Levels: Junior, VSEs, Singles, Pairs, Multiples Horses and Ponies; Contact: Kacy Tipton-Fashik, H: 352-598-3034, W: 352-750-5500 x 229, C: 352-409-1398, F: 352-753-3105, kacy.fashik@fcmr.org ; Opening Date: Dec 1, 2008, Closing Date: Jan 30, 2009
26-3/1 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
March

MARCH 1, FALL OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE
www.americandrivingsociety.org/or_omnibus.asp

7-8

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

11 Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
14-15 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
19-22 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
28-29 NTW SUNRISE RIDGE HDT & DRIVING WEEKEND: Paradise, TX; www.northtexaswhip.org ; Level: Training, Preliminary; Contact: Kate Morgan, H: 817-523-4616, C: 817-688-9580, F: 817-523-4616 (call first please); katermorgan@gmail.com ; Opening Date: Feb 15, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 15, 2009
April
2-5 Equine Affaire®: The Nation's Premiere Equine Exposi tion & Equestrian Gathering; Coumbus, OH www.equineaffaire.com
4 Gilcrest Farm Winter Series Mod HDT: Windsor SC; www.gilcrestfarm.com Train., Prelim., Inter., Adv; Irene Gillis, H: 803-648-4500, C: 803-646-1175. ponylady@earthlink.net
4 CHAPTER ONE FARMS SPRING ADT: Pedricktown, NJ; www.chapteronefarms.com ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Helene Paxton, H: 856-299-5124, W: 410-620-3462, C: 443-253-4135, Fax: 856-299-6772, hpaxton@chapteronefarms.com ;
Opening Date: Jan 1, 2009; Closing Date: March 30, 2009
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
18-19 SPRING FLING ADT: Florida Carriage Museum & Resort; www.cypresskeep.com/springfling ; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Contact: Erika Matulich, H: 813-982-2200, C: 813-784-8484, F: 813-982-9709, ematulich@ut.edu (e-mail is preferred method of contact, put "Spring Fling" in your subject line); Opening Date: Jan 16, 2009, Closing Date: Mar 16, 2009
24-25 Martins Auctions: New Holland, PA; 38th Annual Spring Auction of Coaches, Carriages Sleighs, Appointments and Antiques; www.martinsauctioneers.com
25-26 PLUM CREEK CARRIAGE CDE & COMBINED TEST : Agarita Ranch Lockhart TX; Train., Prelim., Interm., Sharon Gorry H: 913-728-2197 C: 512-585-5450 swgorry@sunflower. com
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
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, 2009
May
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 ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
9-10 GMHA DRIVING TWO-PHASE & ADT: Green Mountain Horse Association, South Woodstock, VT; Levels CDE: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced; Levels ADT: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Contact: Karey Manner, W: 802-457-1509, F: 802-457-4471, kmanner@gmhainc.org ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
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
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
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
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
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
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
June    
6 CONNECTICUT VALLEY DRIVING TRIAL: 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
6-7 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
6-7 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
27-28 SKUNK RIVER HDT: Three G Farms Equine Center, Ames, IA; http://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
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
27 Susquehanna Valley Whips and Wheels Pleasure Driving Show: Hughesville PA; Your choice of a one or two day show, championships in all divisions including grand champion for the two day combined high scoring pony, horse and novice; Tina Cornell 570-784-4793
28 Susquehanna Valley Whips and Wheels Sporting Day of Traditional Driving: Hughesville PA; Pony Horse and Novice; Tina Cornell 570-784-4793
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July    
3-5 THE CDE AT INAVALE: Philomath, Oregon; Levels: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate; Mickey Lofgren 360-266-9415;   e-mail mickey@grassmountainfarm.com Opening Date: May 1, Closing Date: June 10
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
25-26 CARRIAGES IN THE PARK, CLEVELAND HDT: 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
August    
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 ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
1-2 SARATOGA CARRIAGE CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW: Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond MA; Class include obstacles, arena driving, dressage working and more. Gina Handy 518-583-4316
September    
SEPT 1, 2010 JANUARY TO JUNE OMNIBUS ENTRIES DUE
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 ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
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 ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
October
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 ; Opening Date: TBD, Closing Date: TBD
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