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www.cvdrivingclub.com

presents the

CONNECTICUT VALLEY DRIVING TRIALSaturday, JUNE 6th, 2009

atHaddam Meadows State Park

Recognized byAmerican Driving Society

With the Support ofConnecticut State Parks & Forests

A portion of the proceeds from this showgo to benefit the driving program at

HIGH HOPES

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Safety Guidelines

PEDESTRIANS PLEASE YIELD TO CARRIAGES.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT at all times, they may not realizethe danger that potentially exists. Horses are large and unpredictable. Give them a wideberth.

For everyone’s safety, we ask, NO BALLOONS, FRISBEES, BALLS, ROCKETS, ORKITES during the show please.

Please keep your DOGS LEASHED.

NO SPECTATORS IN TRAILER AREA.

With these safety tips in mind, please feel free to wander about and enjoyyourself!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OURAMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

You will see many of them today in light green t-shirts.They have worked hours, weeks, months, even a year,

to make this show possible. You’re the best!

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Following the ActionWelcome! This is a one-day “horse driving trial” which has three phases: dressage, cones, andmarathon. These are described in greater detail below. Combined Driving is the fastest growingequine sport in the United States. This event alone has attracted competitors from NewHampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York and of course, Connecticut. You will notice thewide range of turnouts, from small ponies to large draft crosses. Page 6 of this programcontains the schedule and lists the breeds by competitor number, so you can figure out “whatkind of horse” you’re seeing. You will also see 2 and 4 wheel vehicles. This is simply acompetitor preference, as carts and carriages come in all shapes and sizes – similar to cars orboats!

DRESSAGE & CONES: 8:30 – 1:00 pmThe Dressage phase of the driving trial is a test comprised of several movements performedwithin an arena. Dressage is turned out formally. The judge is primarily looking for a relaxed andforward motion, obedience, accuracy of movements and figures, correctness of gaits andtransitions, freedom, regularity, harmony, impulsion, suppleness and lightness of movement.Spectators are asked to stay back from the ring at least 20 feet during the dressage tests.Both the drivers and horses are a bit nervous at this stage of the game, and need our help to dotheir best.

The Cones phase directly follows Dressage. The teams negotiate their way through a coursemarked with cones, each topped by a ball. You can watch the cones competition from any spot,but be sure to stay off the course, as there is no perimeter fence. The course is made up ofapproximately 18 pairs of cones. Penalties are incurred for going over the time allowed and forknocking down balls from the tops of the cones. There is a set width between all the cones, andthey must be reset for each competitor as each vehicle varies slightly in the width of its wheels.

MARATHON: 2:00 – 5:00, followed by AWARDSThe marathon course today is around 5 kilometers (3.3 miles), and must be completed withinthe time allowed or penalty points accrue for each second over or under the ideal time. It is nota race; it is paced at a comfortable trot. There are four “Obstacles” along the way toapproximate situations in the real world – with an entry and exit gate, and the competitors aretimed inside each Obstacle. These totals also go into the scoring of each competitor in thepreliminary level. The equine must trot on course, except they can walk, trot or canter in theObstacles, and they are allowed to walk for the final stretch. You will generally see them goingfaster in the Obstacles, unless the driver is way ahead on their time. There are penalty points forgoing under time too, so the drivers have a navigator on back to help them know where to go,and how they are doing on their time. They can tell how they are doing because there arekilometer markers along the way, and they know how fast they need to be going. The drivermust complete each Obstacle in A, B, C order for Training Level, and A,B,C,D order forPreliminary Level. There are also a series of Compulsory Turning Flags on the course (1-20)that the competitors must go through to prevent anyone from taking a short cut to the end!Sounds more confusing than it is. A new horse or pony will appear on course every 5 minutes orso to prevent drivers from crossing each other’s paths. We have placed many of the Obstacleswithin close proximity of the Blue and White tent for your viewing pleasure.

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SHOW VOLUNTEERSThe Connecticut Valley Driving Club wishes to extend a special thanks to all of those who haveprovided advice, materials and manpower to make today’s event run smoothly and safely. Thisincludes all of the volunteers that you see on the grounds today in green t-shirts, and manybehind-the-scenes that you don’t see. Thank you!!

1. Anne Albee2. Julie Anderson3. Ian Beck4. Kenneth Bellinger5. Rita Bellinger6. Emily Berman7. Beth Bigge8. Art Bishel9. Pat Bishel10. Cynthia Bliven11. Austin Bomster12. Rick Bouchard13. Bob Camp14. Cathy Camp15. Lyn Chapdelaine16. Cynthia Chotkowski17. Jack Connors18. Kelly Damaj19. Omyla Damja20. Bob Dean21. Andrée Duggan22. James Duggan23. Will Duggan24. Jan Frick25. Ray Frick26. Leah Gawlak27. Jim Gregory28. Kathie Gregory29. Marguerite Hayber30. Michele Houston31. Marc Johnson32. Bunny Joseph33. Krista LaBella34. Bill Lawson35. Nancy Lawson

36. Nicole Lemelin37. Robin Malkasian38. Richard Mangino39. Andrea Marshall40. Jeff Marshall41. Jen Marshall42. Lauren Marshall43. Carolyn McEvitt44. Cathy McNamara45. John Miller46. Heather Morrow47. Eli Morton48. Emily Nicole49. Nancy Palmieri50. Alyssa Payette51. Roxanna Quirino52. Erica Robb53. Randy Sabatino54. Kimberly Sims55. Jan Smith56. Doug Smith57. Dawn Starr58. Ann Sullivan59. Ed Sullivan60. Maggie Sullivan61. Henry Tarryk62. Jill Vaccaro63. Nicolas Vaccaro64. Peter VonHalem65. Lynn Warren66. Mary Washburn67. Mary Wettemann68. Carrie Wind69. Jaye Winkler70. Bill’s helpful friend!

Special Thanks toThe Boy Scouts, Troop 44, Haddam, CT

And to all the family members of volunteers who provide so much support.

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Officials & ManagementGround Jury

President Lisa SingerTechnical Delegate Craig Kellogg

Event Organizers Bill and Nancy LawsonVolunteer Coordinator Andrée DugganShow Secretary Marguerite HayberSponsor Chair Anne AlbeeInterim Sponsor Chair Marguerite HayberDressage Chair Ann SullivanCones Chair Carolyn McEvittScorekeeper Jan FrickHospitality Chair Randy SabatinoVolunteer Dinner Chair Cathy CampFood Vendor Boy Scouts, Troop 44, HaddamEMT Haddam EMSVeterinarian Robert M. Baratt DVM, MS, FAVD

Salem Valley Veterinary ClinicFarrier on Call Mike Berlutti, DurhamPhotographer Martina Vannelli

Special ThanksAlex Sokolow, Cockaponsett Ranger, DEP, State of Connecticut and his crew, for preparing the park

This is an event of The Connecticut Valley Driving Club (CVDC).The Connecticut Valley Driving Club is a network of horse people with varied interests andexperience, joining together for support, educational programs, clinics, monthly drive/rides, specialevents, equine advocacy, trail preservation, and social activities. Club members meet every monthfor a Saturday potluck and special program. CVDC hosts member drives at different locationsaround scenic Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Riders are always welcome on the drives, asare new members and guests. The club has members of all ages, from junior drivers to experiencedseniors. We also welcome all equine breeds and sizes from mini to draft horse. One does not haveto know how to drive to belong, nor even own a horse. Our club is friendly and is a fun place tolearn and meet others with the same interests. Drivers are the friendliest of horse people, alwayslooking out for each other or lending a hand. CVDC is a member of the American Driving Society.To learn more about joining, visit our website:

www.cvdrivingclub.comCVDC Club Officers

President, Andrée DugganVice President, Jan FrickTreasurer, Kathie GregorySecretary, Marguerite Hayber

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Show Schedule6:00 am Show grounds open7:30 am Competitor's briefing at Red and White Tent in Trailer Area7:45 am AM Volunteer’s briefing at Blue and White Tent in centerfield8:30 am DRESSAGE & CONES BEGIN10:30 am Boy Scout lunch vendor opens just to the south of Trailer area.Noon PM Volunteers briefing at Red and White Tent12:30 LUNCH BREAK2:00 MARATHON BEGINS4:30 pm END MARATHON5:00pm AWARDS

Competitors and their EquinesTraining Level is for the driver or equine new or fairly new to combined driving.Preliminary Level is the next level beyond Training.

Rita Bellinger VSE Miniature HorseCarrie Wind VSE Miniature Horse

Henry Tarryk Prelim Horse MorganLyn Howard Prelim Horse MorganPatricia Mann Prelim Horse Oldenberg/TBLinda Prestero Prelim Horse OldenbergThurza Sillman Prelim Horse Percheron CrossLinda Wilking Prelim Horse Clyde/TB

Peter Von Halem Pre Horse Pair Hackney/Clyde Cross

Kaylee Angstadt Pre. Pony WelshNancy Franklin Pre. Pony MorganChristina Alsop Pre. Pony MorganMarcy Baer Pre. Pony Dales Pony

Pat Hastings Pre Pony Pair Dales Pony

Cathy McNamara Tr. Horse Gypsy VannerJackie Smakula Tr. Horse Cheval Can.Kathy Gregory Tr. Horse QH - PalCheryl Rivers Tr. Horse MorganAl Gerelli Tr. Horse MorganDorothy Aiksnoras-Vallee Tr. Horse PercheronAndy Marcoux Tr. Horse Morgan

Jeffrey Marshall Tr. Pair Horse Gypsy VannerReva Seybolt Tr. Pair Horse BelgianBonnie Jean Tr. Pair Horse Hack/Clyde Cross

Jacqueline Kane Tr. Pony HaflingerRobin Malkasian Tr. Pony FjordTom Pogwizd Tr. Pony MorganLeona Anastasi Tr. Pony WelshDavid Bomster Tr. Pony MorganJacqueline Kane Tr. Pony Haflinger

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OUR SPONSORSThe Connecticut Valley Driving Club would like to thank all of the wonderful Sponsors on the pagesthat follow for helping us make this event possible.

Premiere Competitor Gift Sponsor:The Paddock Tack Shop

Dressage Sponsor: Ballek’s Garden Center

Cones Sponsor: Coachman’s Delight

Obstacle Sponsors:Obstacle 1 – “Garden Party” – Sponsored by Milestone Farm and Story Tella FarmObstacle 1 VSE – “Gnome Home” -- Sponsored by Cranberry Farm PondObstacle 2 – “The Barnyard” -- Sponsored by Lakeside FeedObstacle 3 – “The Maze” -- Sponsored by Trinity CarriageObstacle 4 – “God Bless the USA” -- Sponsored by New England Carriage Imports

Best Dressage Score – Sponsored by Gypsy Woods & Mystic Shipyard

Vehicle Sponsors:Midstate Tractor & EquipmentRoxanne Quirino. Thank you!

High Score Morgan Award: sponsored by the American Morgan Horse Association

Youth Award: Lowest overall score by a Junior Competitor -- sponsored by the Sullivan Family

Trailer Area Sponsor: American Carting Company

Volunteer T-Shirts Sponsors: CVDC and CT Valley Driving Trial to our wonderful Volunteers!

Additional Sponsorships and Special Gifts Provided by:American Carting CompanyThe Smith Worthington Saddlery Co.Cedar Knoll Farm Harness ShopBrenda’s Main Street FeedRed Mane FarmMelzen’s Farm SupplyAnderson Farm SupplyEastern Rental Tent and Party SupplyCowshed Cabin Farm Horse & Rider B&BGoodspeed StationMcColluch Farm, Whippoorwill MorgansCarriage Driving World MagazineFox Ledge Tack ShopDiane’s RestaurantHigh Point Builders, Dan AbbateBeckett & Associates Veterinary ServicesKillingworth FeedThe Hunting HornCarriage Driving World Magazine

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Our Major Gifts Donor

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Dressage Ring Sponsor

Cones Course Sponsor

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Sponsor of Obstacle 1 – “Garden Party”

Sponsor of Obstacle #1 VSE – “Gnome Home”

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Sponsor of Obstacle 2 – “The Barnyard”

Obstacle 3 – “The Maze” – Trinity Carriage

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Obstacle #4 Sponsor – “God Bless the USA”

Best Dressage Score Sponsor

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Official Grounds Vehicle Sponsor

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Special Thanks to

Killingworth Feed

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High Point BuildersDan Abbate

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