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Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Carriage Driving Classic Pleasure ShowAugust 1 and 2, 2009

Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

New for 2009

On Saturday: A Continuous Driving Event

4 competitions in one:

2 Marathon Paces – Dressage - Obstacles

Saratoga Driving Association

The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

Saratoga Driving Association

The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

Saratoga Driving Association

The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

Saratoga Driving Association

March 29th - Scott MonroeChavin's Equestrian Center

Nassau, NY

June 20th - Jeff Morse ShadowHawke Gypsies

Ballston Spa, NY

2009 Clinics

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Carriage Driving Classic Pleasure ShowAugust 1 and 2, 2009

Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

New for 2009

Continuous Driving Event ~ 4 competitions in one:

2 Marathon Paces – Dressage - Obstacles

Saratoga Driving Association

berkshireequestriancenter@hotmail.com413-698-3200 Rich Wood, Director

150 x 250 outdoor Arena

Euro Felt Footing

80 x 200 Indoor Arena

Euro Felt Footing

Berkshire Equestrian Center

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Driving Association

One of today’s speakers Holly Pulsifer

“Where Were We, Where Are We & Where Are We Going?”

Holly was instrumental in the development of the ADS and running competitions, and taught us many years ago how to run a Driving Trial. She has been involved with the sport since 1974, organized Myopia CDE from 1975-2000, and Waldingfield HDT from 1988-present. FEI licensed Judge, retired FEI TD and Course Designer; USEF and ADS licensed Judge and TD. International experience: USET Chef d'Equipe 1980-1990; member of FEI Driving Committee, Chairman of USET Driving Committee ADS Board member for 29 years. Combined driving committee, education committee; Currently USEF Driving Committee, USEF Licensed Officials Committee. Holly has many thoughts, ideas and opinions and we got her to agree to speak by giving her carte blanche.

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

March 29th - Scott MonroeChavin's Equestrian Center

Nassau, NY

June 20th - Jeff Morse ShadowHawke Gypsies

Ballston Spa, NY

2009 Clinics

Saratoga Driving Association

Truly a Saratoga Classic!! ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

One of today’s speakersMaryalice Matheson

How to Choose the Right Driving Horse

Conformation, Temperament, Training

Putting a Pair Together

Maryalice was our judge last summer at the Saratoga Classic. She runs a foxhunting livery and carriage training yard in Virginia for the last 20 some years. She trained in Austria and has a lot to say about the international experience. Jeff Morse was her first boss and she started with Morgans and has now moved on to Cleveland Bays. She is President of the Piedmont Driving Club and a "R" Pleasure driving and Coaching Judge.

Saratoga Driving Association

Penrhyn Bayswater Standing at Stud by Maryalice Matheson

Katy Jordan

Cleveland Bay ~16.2H circa 1994 ~ 9 ½” bone

$1500.  incl. $250 booking

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Driving Association

Membership in the Saratoga Driving Association is only $25.00 per year. You can see Joanne Cholakis, our Treasurer, here

or mail her a check, payable to SDA:

23 Beacon AveAlbany, NY 12203

Join Us!

Saratoga Driving Association

One of today’s speakers

Scott Monroe

Navigating and the Happy Horse

Scott, US Singles Driving Champion, is a well known member of our club and competed in Poland this summer as a Navigator for Leslie Berndl from California. Scott was the first person to agree to speak at our conference five years ago, and we are delighted to bring him back again. He gives a great presentation on building a working relationship with your horse and your navigator.

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Driving Association

Plan to Compete or Volunteer!

Annual SDA Driving Trial

Aker’s Acres

Valatie, NY

October 4, 2009

Saratoga Driving Association

2008 SDA Driving Trial

Saratoga Driving Association

Jeff MorseGreen Meads Farm

www.green.meads.com

Driving and Dentistry The Effect of Dentistry on the Driving Horse

Jeff is currently the Chairman of the American Driving Society Pleasure Driving Committee and a member of the USEF Morgan and Carriage Pleasure Committees.

He is the westernmost horse owner in Massachusetts in Richmond, MA, where he has bred, owned and trained horses for over 35 years. His stable is right next door to the Berkshire Equestrian Center, home of the Saratoga Classic Show on Aug 1 & 2, 2009.

Saratoga Driving Association

Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

Saratoga Driving Association

2008 SDA Driving Trial

Saratoga Driving Association

Robin Groves at 2008 SDA Classic

Saratoga Driving Association

Slide show creation courtesy of:

Green Meads FarmRichmond, MA

www.green.meads.comgreenmeads@gmail.com