All events and clinics will be offered to Winning Spirits members ($25 a year) at a discount. Clinics entries will be offered at $30 for members, $45 non members. Event entries are $55 for members, $65 non members.
Tuesday April 26, Dressage Clinic w/Mary Gray —This first clinic of the season will be devoted to flat work. Getting horses out for the first time, we will work on basic dressage movements and their requirements at each level.
Sat May 7th, Dressage Drive Critique Drive—Each driver will be able to drive the test of their choice, have a critique from the judge, and drive the test again. Time permitting drivers may drive more than one test. This is a great way to get ready for the upcoming season, or try that next test.
Tuesday May 10th, Hazard Clinic w/Mary Gray—We will cover walking the hazard, choosing your route, and driving a hazard different ways to determine the best way for you and you horse.
Sat June 4th, Arena Driving Trial #1 —The first in a two part ADT series.We will be using the one hitch format, you do your dressage test, then two hazards, then finish with cones. VSE drivers will be allowed a navigator to stand at the hazards to verbally assist. Divisions for VSE, Ponies, Horses, and Multiples. Training, Preminary, and Intermediate.
Tuesday June 21st, Cones Clinic w/Mary Gray—Several cones courses will be setup. We will start at 10 am with a group course walk, then proceed to drive the first cones course, have a critique, then drive it again. We will then move to the next course and follow the same format. Approximate times will be given out once we know who is coming in each division, VSE, Ponies, Horses, and Multiples welcome. Great clinic for new or inexperienced drivers.
Sat July 2nd, Driving Derby #1—This year we are offering three Driving Derbies , July 2nd, Sept 17th, with a Championship being offered Oct 1st. Join us for one or all the events. Ribbons will be offered in VSE, Ponies, Horses, and Multiples, in Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate.
Sunday July 17th, Waldingfield HDT, Plan to Attend!
Sat, August 13th, Arena Driving Trial #2 —We will be using the one hitch format where you start at Dressage, move to Hazards and then on to Cones. Divisions for VSE, Ponies, Horses, Multiples in Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate. Dressage tests for each division will be the same as those used at GMHA CDE that you can practice before the event.
Tuesday Sept 6th, Pleasure Show Clinic w/Mary Gray—We will cover the requirements of various Pleasure Show classes for those interested in the Fall Pleasure Shows.
Sat Sept 17th, Driving Deby #2
Sat Oct 1st —Driving Derby Championship!
Sat. Nov 6th—End of Season Fun Day bad weather day Nov 7th—A fun Day of driving activities for all. Free to anyone having attended two or more events this season or who is a Winning Spirits member. Non members are welcome at a cost of $35.