Fjords in tandem Liv and Silje with Rory Miller, Tabitha Hopp, and trainer Brian Jensen.
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NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN DRIVING SOCIETY, INC.
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July 2017
Representing Carriage Driving in the United States and Canada
IN THIS ISSUE: NOTES
• A Study In Contrast .................................. 1 ADS NEWS • The American Driving Society, Inc. 2017 Committees ........................................... 1-2 • Vaccination Rule Clarification ................... 3 • Don’t Miss the First Annual Central Region Drive ......................................................... 3 • 2017 Timberland HDT & CT ..................... 3 NEWS • Breyer’s 2017 Mid-Year Release is PVF Peace Of Mind .......................................... 4 • USET Foundation Announces Launch of the Driving Challenge. .......................................4 OPINIONS • From Between My Blinders ...................... 6
NOTes
A Study In Contrast
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he first days of summer are officially upon us, and we’re in the midst of mid-year shows. I had the opportunity to attend the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, followed one day after by Elk Creek CDE at Fair Hill. There was such contrast between the coaching entries in the ring Friday night at Devon and the marathon entries Sunday morning at Elk Creek. The horses are equally athletic and impressive, expertly trained to perform their assigned tasks. The whips were equally focused and enthusiastic, eager to get the best performance from their equines. Although the entries differed in style, they represent the best of the best in the sport of carriage driving. It was a study in contrast, the diversity celebrated by our parent organization, the ADS. It’s important that we celebrate the diversity of the membership in our official magazine, The Whip, as well. We always encourage the membership to submit show and event coverage. We’ve recently created a new column to celebrate recreational driving on a regular basis. Heidi Ferguson is helping to coordinate this. As members, please take pictures on your next drive and send them in, accompanied by a description of the highlights of your outing. As for me, I’ll be traveling to more carriage driving events this year. I look forward to seeing many of you at Walnut Hill in August. Make sure to introduce yourself if you spot me railside!
Abbie
abbie@americandrivingsociety.org
ADs News
The American Driving Society, Inc. 2017
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who make up the ADS committees. Combined Driving Committee Upcoming in the August issue of Coverage from the Southern Drive! Even Tom Warriner, Vice President of The Grand Oaks found time to enjoy a drive with Susan Guinan as groom. Photo by Janet Carsell. Articles that appear in The Wheelhorse do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of The American Driving Society, Inc. (ADS), its Board of Directors or staff, nor does publication of said articles constitute an endorsement of the view they may express. Accuracy of all material is the sole responsibility of the authors. Appearance of an advertisement in The Wheelhorse does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the ADS of the goods and services therein.
Chair: Marc Johnson P.O. Box 31 Hamilton, MA 01936 (978) 807-0060, Committee e-mail: cde.committee@americandrivingsociety.org
Development Committee
Committee members: Breanna Sheahan(CA), Simon Rosenman(CN), Merridy Hance(WA), Pat Cheatham(GA), Erika Matulich(FL), Jennifer Matheson(SC), Ellen Ettenger(FL), Diane Kastama(CA), Jenny Garner(KS), Jennifer Keeler (KY), Heather Kuenzi (WI).
Committee Members: Hardy Zantke (CA), Claire Reid (NC), Kelly Valdes (NC), Mary Phelps (KY), Dan Rosenthal (NJ).
Chair: Natasha Grigg 92 Lake Shore Rd Boxford, MA 01921 mymol@aol.com
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The American Driving Society, Inc. 2017 (Continued from page 1)
Dressage Committee
Licensed Officials
Committee Members: Dana Bright (PA), Linda Yutzy (TX), Boots Wright (FL), Hardy Zantke (CA), Dana Diemer (NC), Jennifer Matheson(SC).
Committee Members: Audrey Bostwick (PA), Larry Brinker (CN), Keith Yutzy (TX), Mickie Bowen (PA), Shelly Temple (SC), Mary Anne Boyden (SC), Erika Matulich (FL), Penny Nicely, (NV), Muffy Seaton (SC), Jessica Axelsson (NJ).
Education Committee
Pleasure Driving
Committee Members: Dana Bright (PA), Penny Nicely (NV), MaryAnne Boyden (SC), Kail Palmer-Miller (PA), Billie Hill (NY) Joanne BellionPovenski (PA), Myrna Rhinehart (WI).
Commitee Members: John Greenall (VT), Susan Koso (MA), Ted Campbell (CA), Jody Cutler (CA), Sterling Grayburn (KY), Marsha Himler (NY), Mary Anne Boyden (AZ), Mary Jo Stockman (MN), Dana Bright (PA), Ruthie Graves (TX), Anne Councill (PA).
Chair: Tracey Morgan Beallsville, MD (301) 648 5158 Committee Mailbox: Dressage@americandrivingsociety.org
Chair: John Porter 4909 Stanley Rd Plant City, FL 33565 porterjh007@gmail.com
Event Standards Committee
Chair: Esther (Boots) Wright Ocala, FL (352) 629-7801, webothfarms@gmail.com Committee Members: Debbie Banfield (KY), EllenMarie Ettenger (FL).
Executive Committee
Chair: Jeff Morse 236 Perrys Peak Road, Richmond, MA 01254 (413) 698-3804, greenmeads@gmail.com Pleasure Driving Blog Spot
Recreational Driving
Chair: Heidi Ferguson Milford, DE 302-632-8024, midatlantic@americandrivingsociety.org Committee Members: Francine Arrington (FL) JoAnne Frechette (NY).
Mike Arnold, ADS President - ma@snowcamp.org Vacant - ADS Vice President Josh Rector, ADS Treasurer - jwrkuhnle@hotmail.com Teresa Bron - Interim Secretary - mtb224@icloud.com Natasha Grigg, mymol@aol.com Elaine Kendig, threejrs@verizon.net Ruthie Graves, iminthebarnnow@gmail.com
Rules Committee
Finance and Audit
Committee Members: Deborah Branson(NC), Kate Morgan(TX), Jeff Morse(MA), Penny Nicely(NV), Sharon Silva(CA), Hardy Zantke(CA).
Chair: Josh Rector 672 Simmons Gap Rd Dyke, VA 22935 (480) 481-3558, jwrkuhnle@hotmail.com Committee members: Dan Rosenthal,(NJ)
Governance and Bylaws
Chair: Elaine Kendig 844 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944 Email: threejrs@verizon.net, 215-766-2363 Committee Members: Suzanne Edwards(WI), Natasha Grigg(MA), Margaret Grillet(PA), Penny Nicely(NV), Dan Rosenthal(NJ).
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Chair: Ruth Graves Greenville, TX, 903-883-4638, iminthebarnnow@gmail.com
Chair: Linda Yutzy 310 Windy Acres Rd Brenham, TX 77833 (281) 373-4867, linday@2infinity.com To send email to all members of the committee, use: rules@americandrivingsociety.org
ADs News
Vaccination Rule Clarification By Esther “Boots” Wright
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here seems to be some confusion about the documentation of flu/rhino vaccinations. Rule Art 6.3 says that equines entering an event venue must have had flu/rhino vaccinations within six months prior to entering that venue. This is usually done twice a year. My ponies are vaccinated in January and June because it’s easier for me to remember (Here in Florida, I also vaccinate for Eastern/ Western/West Nile and Rabies, although not on the same day. Those vaccinations don’t have to be documented.). Documentation can be either a receipt/letter on the vet’s letterhead stating the name, serial number and expiration date of the vaccine, a passport (National or FEI) which is filled in with the same information and is signed and stamped by the vet or, in the case of a vaccination given by the Person Responsible (PR) (usually the owner), a signed receipt showing purchase of the vaccine. In the case of the PR giving the shot, the PR must have a receipt from the vet or clinic from whom they purchased the vaccine which cites the name of the clinic or vet, the name,
Don’t Miss The First Annual Central Region Drive Sponsored by the ADS and Indiana Whips and Wheels Driving Club Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, Indiana. July 14-16, 2017.
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e’re offering a clinic with Lisa Singer, ADS R Combined Driving Judge and experienced competitor, during the Central Region Drive! Lisa is an outstanding clinician. She is a wonderful combination of an individual with all the credentials, experience, and ability to teach as well as do. She develops drivers at all levels for fun and safety, and she helps people climb the ladder of combined driving. Contact Sandy Green at pony2608@att.net for registration forms.
serial number and expiration of the vaccine. Usually this winds up being the cash/credit card/check receipt. What organizers ask for is proof that the animal actually received the shot. In the case of the vet/clinic’s letter, that is pretty conclusive evidence that the vaccination was given. Same with a passport as the vet has to sign both of those documents. The organizer has to take the PR’s word for it that the shot was given as the only documentation is a receipt. There isn’t a vet signature and stamp. I do suppose that provides a chance that the receipt was faked and the shot wasn’t actually given. Why (or how) anyone would do this is a mystery as the vaccinations are for the good of the animal and the peace of mind of the owner and other competitors. There is a third situation which happens when an animal has had a bad reaction to the vaccine. In that case, the PR has to have a vet’s letter stating that the animal cannot be given the vaccination. Then the PR must be able, if asked, to furnish a log of the animal’s temperature taken twice daily for a week before the competition. Temps also must be taken twice daily while on the showgrounds and a log of those shown to the organizer, TD or steward when asked for. The organizer merely wants proof that the vaccination was given. Any of the above methods of proof are acceptable.
2017 Timberland HDT & CT
September 22 - 24
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s you make your fall competition plans Carolina Horse Park, located in Raeford NC, invites you to consider the second annual Timberland HDT & CT. On the weekend of September 22 through the 24, the park will be pleased to offer a competitor friendly experience with a chance to enjoy the same obstacles as those that challenge competitors at the prestigious Southern Pines CDE. Your equine partners will enjoy permanent stalls on the grounds, while you choose to either camp on site or enjoy the hospitality of one of our accommodation partners. Questions can be directed to our secretary: Liz McNeil, (910) 875-2074, liz@carolinahorsepark.com 4814 Montrose Road, Raeford, NC 28376 Entries open August 8, 2017.
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
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News
Breyer’s 2017 Mid-Year Release is PVF Peace Of Mind
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reyer Animal Creations® has chosen Suzy Stafford’s National Championship and Hall of Fame partner PVF Peace Of Mind to be a part of Breyer’s mid-year 2017 release of new model horses, and has also been invited to perform for thousands of fans as a featured participant in the upcoming Breyerfest celebration in Lexington, Kentucky. Breyer Animal Creations® began as the Breyer Molding Company, a Chicago-based plastics manufacturing company which released its first model horse in 1950. Over the last 67 years, Breyer’s iconic handcrafted and hand-painted creations have been renowned for the realism, authenticity and detailed accuracy of its models, and inspired a worldwide hobby of collecting model horses by children and adults of all ages. “When I first heard the news, I couldn’t help it - I went right into giddy schoolgirl status, jumping up and down with excitement about my new ‘toy!’” Stafford exclaimed. “I will never forget the impact that Breyer models had on me growing up, and it’s such an honor to have ‘Hunny’ join the Breyer roster as such a beautiful model to represent the Morgan breed and Driving Sport for everyone to enjoy.”
When I first heard the news, I couldn’t help it - I went right into giddy schoolgirl status, jumping up and down with excitement about my new ‘toy!
Coinciding with Breyer’s announcement is the news that Stafford and Hunny will join an all-star lineup at this year’s Breyerfest celebration, being held July 14-16 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Now in its 28th year and host to more than 10,000 guests annually, Breyerfest is the world’s largest festival for model horse collectors and everything equine, and is the place to have fun with horses and model horses. With a multitude of activities for fans who converge upon Lexington from around the world, Breyerfest provides a great way for horse lovers to learn more about them from experts in both the “real” horse world and the model horse world, for an experience attendees will never forget.
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USET Foundation Announces Launch of the Driving Challenge.
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ladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a transformational fundraising initiative, the Driving Challenge, made possible through the generosity of Misdee and James Miller, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown. As active drivers and loyal supporters of equestrian sport, these competitors have come together to lead in their support for the US Equestrian High Performance Driving program. The goal of the initiative is to raise $1,200,000 for the driving discipline, through multi-year gift commitments of $20,000 or more, made by December 31, 2017. These gift commitments will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500,000. Misdee and James Miller, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown invite fellow drivers, owners and enthusiasts to help create a legacy for the United States High Performance Driving program by contributing to the Driving Challenge. The United States High Performance Driving program is ready to advance to the next level. To achieve this, continued effort needs to be made in identifying and preparing U.S. drivers through the developing driver program, and to provide international competition opportunities for success at the elite level. Securing the services of world-class coaches, as well providing grants for European competitions are central to achieving success. In order
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to accomplish this and close the gap between nations currently winning international medals, an investment in the programs and the drivers must be made to establish a pathway to the podium. The Driving Challenge will create a source of funding that can be drawn upon each year and provide increased support for the high performance programs. It will establish a meaningful base of annual support for all the driving disciplines including singles, pairs, ponies and four-in-hand. The challenge will also create momentum and provide an incentive for others to contribute, knowing their gifts will be matched. Ensuring U.S. drivers have the opportunity and sufficient financial resources to train and compete in international championships depends on a commitment from all those passionate about the discipline of driving and from those that want to see our U.S. driving teams achieve excellence in international championships. Today we call on you to consider our U.S Equestrian Team’s path forward. Your leadership and participation in this exciting challenge will define the future of our nation’s equestrian sporting tradition in driving and underscore the importance of this incredible opportunity. For more information about making a donation to the Driving Challenge, please contact Bonnie B. Jenkins at bjenkins@uset.org or call 908-234-1251.
Join Us In Kentucky This Fall! Don’t miss the ADS Annual Members Meeting, held in conjunction with The National Drive.
ADS Annual Members Meeting October 10-15, 2017 Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511 Visit americandrivingsociety.org/AboutUs/AnnualMeeting.aspx for more information as it becomes available.
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Opinions
From Between My Blinders
By Hardy Zantke
Green and green makes black and blue.
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ow often have we heard, “I don’t know much about driving - but I’ve got an experienced horse, so he’ll teach me”? I don’t believe in that sentence, so I wrote a spoof about that many years ago on the CD-L (Carriage Driving List) when somebody had made that statement: “Yeah, I know, I don’t know much about flying either, but I got myself this old plane. Sure, it’s a bit rusty, and might need some work on the engine, but no problem, I’m handy, I’ll get her fixed up in no time, and then we’ll be off and flying. Hey, I’m a quick learner, I’ll pick it up as we go along. Don’t worry, I’ll stay out of the flight path of LAX, so won’t get into trouble, and heck, the rest is going to be a piece of cake!” It did draw some chuckles. Of course horses and airplanes are a bit different - nevertheless, I hoped I got my point across. Of course, I prefer that a beginner should get an experienced horse rather than a young and untrained one. Unfortunately, we even see that too. Then, more often than not, we get the scenario to which old timers say: “Green and green makes black and blue!” So yes, to any beginner, do get that experienced horse - but even before you do, please take some lessons. Don’t think old Bessy is going to teach you. As a driver we need to be in charge, all the time, and tell Bessy where to go and what to do. Horses are herd animals, they need a leader with good leadership. Otherwise they’ll follow
their own instincts and shy from that mailbox. Then we wonder why we have a runaway! Lack of leadership, lack of giving the horse confidence (which, of course, does not come overnight but needs to be built up over time just as we need to build up our own confidence over time). We, too, can get that only through good leadership- and that can only come from a good instructor, not just from an experienced horse! When we have the basic knowledge, as in many walks of life, some of us realize that our learning is never ending (which for me at least is also part of the fun, and I trust for many of you, too). The old masters say, such as legendary Colonel Alois Podhajsky, director of the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna: “Our horses have been our teachers!” But I am sure Mr. Podhajsky and the old masters did not start out like that - instead they had years of training by their teachers. So they could only come to that statement once they knew how to work with their horses, and how to listen to them and pick up what they were trying to tell them. We must do likewise and put in the hours of learning from experienced human teachers. Only then can we properly understand our horses. Only then can we help our horses overcome fear without giving in to panic mode. That takes knowledge and experience on our part. It doesn’t come by itself. We must work for it - and then we may enjoy the lifelong learning process with our horses. Happy listening to your horses and safe driving,
Hardy
THANK YOU!
A sincere thank you to the Mid-Atlantic Recreational Drive (MARD) for their $500 donation to the ADS. Their contribution helps to ensure that ADS can support the sport of carriage driving for years to come. Join the 2017 MARD at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland on Oct 26 – 29, 2017. For more info contact: Heidi Ferguson • Email: midatlantic@americandrivingsociety.org • (302) 632-8024 See us online! www.facebook.com/MidAtlanticRecreationalDrive/
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