2018 Events & Meetings
(more info in the sub-category that falls under this one)
(more info in the sub-category that falls under this one)
DRHC events are in purple. Non club events in red are listed as a courtesy. Special Notices are in blue. Events gone by will be in black but left for reference.
February 21 Next Open Club Meeting @Town Clerks Office at
2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
March 10 Spring Thaw Creativity Day for youth members and at least one of his/her adults
RSVP to Lois on the DRHC Facebook page, or call 883-2290, or duckdame@gmail.com so that there will
be enough art materials for all.
- March 21 DRHC Club Meeting @Town Clerks Office at
2895 Vt Route 110 Washington VT
April 18 DRHC Annual Meeting @Town Clerks Office in Washington, Call 522-9242 to RSVP if want pizza.
May 5 Green Mountain Draft Horse Auction, 9 am, Addison County Fair Grounds
May 11-19 Working week for trails at the Retreat Center Newark, VT, Going
to need volunteers to come help any time during the 11-19 of May!
Chainsaws, gators, pruners, manpower, etc
This is for a new ride for DRHC that will be going on July 27/28 so need
help to get these trials up and running before that ride.
CONTACT: Jill DeVoe
(802) 989-1347 or E-mail: silverliningstables@gmavt.net
The arena will be closed May 12 for Work day. Thank you.
May 12 Work days to spruce up the Arena and the Prop building @ Carpenter’s Park
10:00AM-3:00PM LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. RAIN DATE WILL BE MAY 20.
May 16 Next Open Club Meeting @ Town Clerks Office at
2895 Vt Route 110, Washington VT
May 20 Rain Date for Work day to spruce up Arena/ Prop Building @ Carpenter’s
Park 10:00AM-3:00PM Lunch Provided (Will be announced through
Facebook and email if the date must be changed.
May 27 DRHC Gymkhana #1 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, Jim
883-5571
June 1/2/3 2018 Orange County 4-H Open Horse Clinic @ Tunbridge Fair Grounds
Contact Allison Smith (802) 476-2003 or Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu
The arena will be closed June 9th at 5:00 PM in preparation for Western/English Dressage Schooling Show on June 10th. Thank you.
June 10 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show, #1 of 2
Carpenter Park, Washington, Fee charged. Katie Moulton, 802-498-5008, trailkate@gmail.com
June 16/17 DRHC 14th Annual Deberville/Lyon Father’s Day Trail Ride, Chelsea, VT
Jim or Annette 883-5571
June 16th and 17th Rain or shine!
Hosted by Ruth & Leigh Lyon and Annette & James Deberville
You can arrive on Friday to set up. Riders can hit the trail on Saturday morning (departure time around 10 am) about 13mile ride. Potluck dinner will be held after the ride.
Please be sure to bring enough food to accommodate your guest for the Potluck dinner.
There will be a bonfire.
Sunday morning a pancake / waffle social, topped off with Vermont maple syrup. Then saddle up for a trail ride or just kick back and relax.
Directions: Take Rt. 110 to Chelsea. In Chelsea take the Vershire Road (Rt.113) go 2miles up then take O’Donnell Road, go another ¼ mile and the ride camp will be on the right. Look for signs. Call Annette or Jim for info: 883-5571
Must be a current member of the D.R.H.C. or enrollment on site
June 20 DRHC (Business) meeting @ Town Clerks Office at
2895 VT Route 110, Washington VT
POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN, WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY AUGUST 26, 2018. June 24 DRHC Gymkhana #2 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, Jim
883-5571
CANCELLED! July 7/8 DRHC Annual Contois’ Independence Day Trail Ride
July 14 DRHC Horse Play date @ Carpenter Park in Washington,
Denise Commons 1-802-485-6210
We will have all the club’s obstacles out. You can practice for the upcoming Trail Challenge, or just come to train your horse in hand or mounted with things you may not have at home.
We can set up a horse soccer game with the big ball or maybe try some broom polo. Feel free to call ahead with your ideas for any fun things you’d like to try.
Hope to see you all there!
There is no charge for this event. You must be a current DRHC member or join that day.
July 18 DRHC -NO MEETING
The arena will be closed July 20th at 5:00PM and ALL day July 21st in preparation for Trail Challenge on July 22nd. Thank you.
July 22 DRHC Trail Challenge @ Carpenter Park, #1 of 2
Washington, Fee charged. Katie Moulton 498-5008 or trailkate@gmail.com
July 28/29 DRHC 1st Annual Retreat Ride Newark, VT Contact: Jill DeVoe
(802) 989-1347 or E-mail: silverliningstables@gmavt.net
It is a donation ride so look for info soon in the Newsletter
This is a new ride for DRHC. Although we have camped here before, this will be a completely different ride than we have had in the past. Rob & Misty Grassley are the caretakers of this beautiful piece of property!
There are over 400 acres to explore & we will be expanding the riding trails each time we get a chance. We will NOT be riding on state land in the Willoughby forest. There are 2 beautiful loops of riding through open fields & woods on Saturday & Sunday. Friday & Monday riding on your own if you like. Volunteers needed to stay Monday to get cow fence line back up after we all leave… Arrive anytime on Friday, July 27th & depart by Monday, July 30th. We will have a pot luck Saturday night at the campfire 6 PM along with a Yankee swap after dinner. A Port-o-Let will be provided. Horse water will be available & manure should be scattered before you leave. Ride out is anytime as trails will be permanently marked & there will be no need to have early riders check the trails. We are asking for a $10 donation per person, or $15 per couple - $20 per family over 2 people. Donations will be given to Rob & Misty to ensure our camping spot will be there for future use & we will be welcome back anytime! From Route 5 out of Lyndonville towards West Burke travel to Route 5A - turn right on 5A - 4.6 miles...the retreat is on your right. Turn in to the right and follow straight until you see the big open field on your right (not far) plenty of room to pull in, turn around & park wherever you want. Please check in with Jill when you arrive.
Address is at:
Mary Theotokos Monastic Retreat Center 572 Lake Rd. Newark, VT 05871
July 29 DRHC Gymkhana #3 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, Jim 883-5571
Bring your rain gear, bring your saddle covers, bring whatever you need to get you through the day as this is rain or shine-we will stop only for thunder/lightening/or massive downpour!
August 4/5 DRHC 8th Annual John & Linda Farr’s Trail Ride in Waterbury, John
272-3158
JOHN AND LINDA FARR'S 8th ANNUAL RIDE
IN WATERBURY
August 3rd is optional arrival date . August 4th and 5th are the actual ride dates.
You are welcome to arrive Friday night: Ride will start about 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The trail is about 10 to 12 miles. The actual trail is still to be determined. It is possible we may ride onto Vermont state land and we have been informed by the VT. State Parks and Recreation that organized group rides will be charged a $4 fee per person per day so please be prepared to pay this fee when you sign up for our ride.
Saturday will be the main ride day. Saturday night we will be having a potluck dinner so please bring a dish to share, and Saturday night we will have a camp fire.
We have water and a port a potty on site. The field will be ready Friday night for any riders who want to camp that night. If riders want they can ride their horses around the field or on some of the nice trails along the river for a short ride.
There will be an all weekend flea market and full snack bar with burgers and hand cut fries and ice cream, they also do a full breakfast starting at 7:00am in the adjoining field.
WOW!! Another ride with great accommodations!
Directions: From I 89, get off Exit 10 in Waterbury; take Rte 2 West/North; go about 2 miles towards Bolton - there will be a large field on the left side of the hwy - nice flat field for parking. You will see the Cider House Restaurant on your left; Farr's Field is next to the restaurant so look for the DRHC sign by the road, which will mark the turn into the field.
Contact Information: John's cell phone: - 802-272-3158 Linda's cell phone: 802-272-9930
Please feel free to call with any questions you may have.
August 15 DRHC meeting & Fun @ Carpenter Park in Washington, Picnic style
potluck Jim 883-5571 (funny Business only, bring the whole family)
Horseshoes and Horse Hoop shoot (5:30 social time, Meeting at 7:00)
The arena will be closed August 18th at 5:00PM in preparation for Western/English Dressage Schooling Show on August 19th. Thank you.
August 19 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show, #2 of 2 @ Carpenter
Park, Washington, Fee charged. Katie Moulton 498-5008
trailkate@gmail.com
August 26 Rain Date DRHC Gymkhana @ Carpenter Park in Washington, Jim
883-5571
September 7/8/9 DRHC Victory Ride in Northeast Kingdom Equestrian Trails
September 13/14/15/16 Tunbridge Fair Horse Show & Gymkhana
September 19 DRHC NO MEETING
September 22/23/24 DRHC Tunbridge Annual Ride in Tunbridge, VT
Karen Blow 839-0147 and Patricia Brandon 802-343-4140 Deadline to sign up for the ride is September 12, 2018. Day riders only may sign up that day for that day.
The arena will be closed September 28th at 5:00PM and ALL day September 29th in preparation for Trial Challenge on September 30th. Thank you.
September 30 DRHC Trail Challenge @ Carpenter Park, #2 of 2, Washington,
Fee charged. Katie Moulton 498-5008 , trailkate@gmail.com
October 6/7 DRHC 25th Annual St. Jude’s Fall Foliage Trail Ride 10 am @ Lasell Farm
433-1344
October 13 DRHC 5th Annual Poker Ride & Drive @ Carpenter Park, Washington
Jim 883-5571
October 17 DRHC (Business) meeting @ Town Clerks Office at
2895 VT Route 100, Washington VT
November 8/9/10/11 EQUINE AFFAIRE, W. Springfield, MA
November 18 DRHC JP North Tack Auction @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier,
Jim 883-5571
November 21 DRHC meeting @ Denise Commons’ in Northfield 485-6210
December 1 DRHC Christmas Party @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, Karen 839-0147
