2019 Events & Meetings
(more info in the sub-category that falls under this one)
(more info in the sub-category that falls under this one)
All meetings held at the town clerk's office are 7-8 p.m., but come at 6:30 to socialize if you wish.
February 20 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office at 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
March 9 DRHC Spring Thaw Creativity Day, Lois Deberville 802-883-2290 at Calef Memorial Library 10 a.m.-noon, for all club youth, each family must have an adult present. Art and painting.
March 20 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
April 17 DRHC Annual Business meeting @Town Clerks Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
Call Annette Deberville 802-522-9242 for head count for pizza
April 27 DRHC Tack Sale 9:00AM – 2:00PM @ Jet Service Envelope Co. Contact Karen Blow 802-839-0147 See forms page to download your inventory form for items you will be bringing.
Saturday - April 27, 2019
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
At Jet Service Envelope Co. off exit 6 in South Barre VT.
80 East Road Barre
You can drop off your tack at Jet Service Envelope Co.
Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Or Saturday, the day of the sale as early as 8:30 a.m.
Make sure you have it in a box or plainly marked and tagged with inventory sheet.
Each item will need to be tagged with your ID number
Call Karen Blow (839-0147) to obtain a tag ID number.
You must return to pick up your unsold items the day of the sale at closing time 2:00 p.m.. sharp.
Any unclaimed/unwanted items will be taken to the Green Mountain Draft Association Auction and all the proceeds will go to the DRHC
So, start cleaning out your barn, tack room, basement or the hay loft.
Blow off the dust and clean up your items.
It is time to turn that unneeded stuff in to cash ($$$$$) and at the same time give someone else a good deal!
Remember price it to go. Some money is better than no money.
May 4 Green Mountain Draft Horse Auction, 9 am, Addison County Fair Grounds
May 11 Spruce up of the Arena and Prop building at Carpenter Park . Washington, VT. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
10am-3 pm, lunch provided
We will have our annual spring cleanup and obstacle building day at the Dog River Horse Club arena at Carpenter Park in Washington. This is the time where we can make improvements to our arena and the trail obstacles.
Hope to see you there!
Bring your future forks, garden rakes and wheelbarrows.
We will be painting too.
Any other questions please call Jim at 883-5571
or Annette at 522-9242
May 15 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
May 18, 2019
CLASSICAL AND WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC WITH MEG HILLY
Clinician:
Meg Hilly is a FEI rider and USDF “L” judges program graduate. She performs clinics, judging and dressage lessons: into level and up. She has experience judging and teaching both Western and Classical dressage. Meg teaches using centered riding techniques, cross training for different disciplines since her background includes jumping, fox hunting and polo. She is enthusiastic in her teaching which makes her easy to learn from.
Clinic Description:
This will be a lesson style clinic. Riders will be split up into small groups (2-4 riders) based on their goals and riding abilities. Each group will be given an hour of instruction with the goal of improving their riding and their horse’s way of going. This clinic is meant to cater to the seasoned dressage rider as well as those who are interested in giving dressage a try for the first time. All levels of riders are encouraged to participate and all tack (English, Western, Endurance etc...) will be acceptable.
Where: DRHC arena at Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
When: Sunday, May 18th at 10:00 Hourly ride times will be assigned after registration
Cost: $20 per rider for an hour slot
Contact: Feel free to contact Denise Commons with any questions or concerns. denise_commons@yahoo.com 802-485-6210
May 19 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #1
Dog River Horse Club
2019 Summer Show Series
9:00am Rain or Shine
May 19, 2019
July 7, 2019
August 4, 2019
We are excited to announce the dates for the 2019 Summer Show Series! These shows will be educational as well as competitive; Judges will be available for comments and suggestions to all participants. Shows will be held rain or shine and begin at 9:00am sharp. Pre-registration is required.
To keep these shows inexpensive for our members we’re offering “all day” entry fees; one fee for unlimited classes. We’re also offering entry fees based on individual, 2 riders and families. Division Champions and Reserve Champions will be held at each show and Year End awards will be announced at the December club meeting.
Class List
1. Hunter Model
2. Western Model
3. Leadline Fitting & Showmanship
4. Beginner Fitting & Showmanship
5. Junior Fitting & Showmanship
6. Adult Fitting & Showmanship
7. Leadline Equitation- Open
8. Beginner English Seat Equitation
9. Beginner Stock Seat Equitation
10. Junior English Seat Equitation
11. Junior Stock Seat Equitation
12. Adult (W/T) English Seat Equitation
13. Adult (W/T) Stock Seat Equitation
14. Adult (W/T/C) English Seat Equitation
15. Adult (W/T/C) Stock Seat Equitation
16. Leadline Pleasure—Open
17. Beginner English Pleasure
18. Beginner Stock Seat Pleasure
19. Junior English Pleasure
20. Junior Western Pleasure
21. Adult (W/T) English Pleasure
22. Adult (W/T) Western Pleasure
23. Adult (W/T/C) English Pleasure
24. Adult (W/T/C) Western Pleasure
25. Beginner Jumping Equitation Over Crossrails
26. Junior Jumping Equitation Over Crossrails
27. Adult (W/T) Equitation Over Crossrails
28. Adult (W/T/C) Equitation Over Crossrails
29. Beginner Western Pattern
30. Junior Western Pattern
31. Adult (W/T) Western Pattern
32. Adult (W/T/C) Western Pattern
33. Beginner English Pattern
34. Junior English Pattern
35. Adult (W/T) English Pattern
36. Adult (W/T/C) English Pattern
37. Sit-A-Buck—Open
38. Simon Says—Open
9:00am Sharp May 19, 2019
Judged by Bethany Towne
Division Championships (Must enter at least 4 classes in division to qualify except Leadline Division)
Leadline: 3, 7, 16
Beginner: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 17, 18, 25, 29, 33
Junior: 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 19, 20, 26, 30, 34
Adult (W/T): 1, 2, 6, 12, 13, 21, 22, 27, 31, 35 Adult (W/T/C): 1, 2, 6, 14, 15, 23, 24, 28, 32, 36
Class Divisions
Beginner: Classes are open to riders ages 18 and under who are competing in either Western or English tack a the walk and trot/jog in both directions of the arena. Horse/ pony and rider may not cross enter other divisions.
Junior: Classes are open to riders 18 years of age and under competing in either Western or English tack at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope in both directions of the arena
Adult W/T: Open to riders over the age of 18 competing in either Western or English tack at the walk and trot/jog in both directions of the arena.
Adult W/T/C: Open to riders over the age of 18 competing in either Western or English tack at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope in both directions of the arena.
Class Descriptions
Model: Horses and handlers should enter the ring and line up head to tail with a safe dis- tance between horses. Horses are to be judged on conformation, cleanliness and obedience.
Fitting & Showmanship: To be judged on showmanship with the equine shown in hand, standing, at a walk and trot/jog. Also to be judged on fitting evidence by grooming, condi- tion, neatness of both equine and exhibitor and the cleanliness of tack.
Equitation: Judged per VHSA
Pleasure: Judged per VHSA
Equitation Over Crossrails: Riders will compete on a course of 5-8 fences. Will be judged on rider’s position on course and over fences and ability to control horse over fences. Crossrails will not exceed 18 inches.
Show Notes:
Each show will have Division Champions and Reserve Champions.
Year end Championships will be announced at the Annual Meeting held in December.
Show management will hold the right to make changes to the class list as needed, ask
any unsafe exhibitor (or exhibitor with unsportsmanlike manner) to leave the show and premises.
All exhibitors must be members of the Dog River Horse Club.
Negative Coggins must be sent in with Entry Form.
Please bring water for your animals as there is no access on grounds.
These are schooling shows; judges have been asked to provide tips/comments when
applicable to exhibitors.
Patterns will be posted at the Secretary’s desk the morning of the show.
Shows will begin at 9:00 sharp, no exceptions.
Please contact Amber Adams or Ann Shangraw with any questions.
All participants MUST BE Dog River Horse Club members. Membership applications can be found on our FB page or you may contact Annette Deberville.
Download the show packet and mark your calendars!
The arena will be closed May 25th at 3:00PM in preparation for Gymkhana on May 26th. Thank you.
MAY 26 DRHC Gymkhana #1 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
May 31 to June 2 2019 Orange County 4-H Open Horse Clinic @ Tunbridge Fair Grounds
Contact Molly McFaun (802) 476-2003 x 205 or Molly.McFaun@uvm.edu
June 8/9 DRHC 1st Annual Hidden Acres Groton Ride, Contact Helen Hipp
802-899-2128 E-mail: hchipp@comcast.net
The arena will be closed June 7th at 5:00PM and ALL day June 8th in preparation for Dressage Schooling Show on June 9th.
June 9 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show #1 of 2 @ Carpenter Park Washington, VT. Fee charged. Kori Taylor 802-839-0128 drmwver802@gmail.com
June 15/16 DRHC 15th Annual Deberville/Lyon Father’s Day Trail Ride, Jim or Annette 802-522-9242
June 19 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
The arena will be closed June 22nd at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana on June 23rd.
June 23 DRHC Gymkhana #2 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington VT, Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed July 6 at 5:00 PM in preparation for summer Show Series on July 7th.
July 7 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #2
July DRHC -- NO MEETING
July 27/28 DRHC 2nd Annual Retreat Ride Newark, VT Contact: Jill DeVoe (802) 989-1347 or
E-mail: silverliningstables@gmavt.net It is a donation ride.
The arena will be closed July 27th at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana on July28th.
July 28 DRHC Gymkhana # 3 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed Aug 3rd at 5:00PM and ALL day Aug 4th in preparation for Summer Show Series.
August 4 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #3
August 3/4 DRHC 9th Farr’s Trail Ride in Waterbury, VT John 802-272-3158 About 14 miles
The arena will be closed August 9th at 3:00PM for set up of the Cow Clinic.
August 10 DRHC Cow Clinic with Jason Drass at Carpenter Park, off of Route 110 on to Lowery Road, Washington VT
Contact Laura Pratt with any questions or concerns.
laurapratt01@gmail.com 802-770-4152
The arena will be closed August 16th at 5:00PM and ALL day August 17th in preparation for Dressage Schooling Show on August 18th.
August 17 DRHC Safari Ride Hosted out of @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
by DRHC Jr. Directors Contact Jim 883-5571
August 18 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show # 2 of 2 @ Carpenter Park, Washington VT. Fee charged. Denise 485-6210
August 21 DRHC meeting & Fun @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT. Picnic style
potluck Jim 883-5571 (funny Business only) Horseshoes and Horse
Hoop shoot (5:30 social time, Meeting at 7:00)
The arena will be closed August 24th at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana.
August 25 DRHC Gymkhana Rain Date Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed August 30th at 5:00PM and ALL day August 31st in preparation for Trail Challenge on September 1st.
September 1 DRHC Extreme Trail Challenge @ Carpenter Park, Washington, VT Fee charged.
Katie Moulton 802-498-5008 trailkate@gmail.com
(Only 1 this year unless another date opens up)
September 7/8 DRHC 2nd Annual Victory Ride in Northeast Kingdom Equestrian Trails VT
Contact Patricia Branon 802-343-4140 classicarriage@gmail.com
September 12/13/14/15 Tunbridge Fair Horse Show & Gymkhana
September DRHC -- NO MEETING
September 20/21/22 DRHC Tunbridge Trail Ride Tunbridge, VT. Karen Blow 802-839-0147 or
Patricia Branon 802-343-4140 (The ride is about 12 to 17mile rides, short cuts available)
September 28 DRHC 6th Annual Poker Ride & Drive @ Carpenter Park, Washington VT. Jim 883-5571
(The Ride is about 8 to 12 miles. Short cuts are available)
October 5/6 DRHC 26th Annual Fall Foliage Ride @ Lasell Farm, Williamstown, VT Brenda and Morris 802-433-1344
(The ride is about 12 to 18 miles each day. Short cuts available)
October 16 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
Saturday, October 12, 2019, Rain or Snow Date Sunday, October 13, 2019
1 Day Working Equitation Clinic with Amanda Lamoureux of Working Equitation Northeast
What is Working Equitation?
Working Equitation, a sport originating in Europe and gaining popularity throughout the world, is a competition for horses that work in the field. It promotes the various equitation techniques in countries that use the riding horse to work on ranches and farms. Its goal is to preserve and promote the cultural traditions, tack, and riding attire of each country.
Working Equitation is comprised of four trials: Dressage, Ease of Handling with obstacles, Speed with obstacles, and Cows (Cattle Handling). The fourth trial is offered when available for team competitions.
Any breed of horse can compete in Working Equitation. The only requirement is that the horse be agile, bold, and responsive to direction from the rider. Riders from any discipline can compete, e.g., dressage, eventing, reining, trail, and anything in between.
There are a number of performance levels in a competition, from Children to Masters. The number and complexity of dressage movements and obstacles increase with the levels. Horses may be ridden with one hand or two at the lower levels, but in the Advanced and Master’s level, all trials must be executed with the rider using one hand.
Competitions are held throughout the United States at a variety of levels: schooling shows, A- and B-rated shows, regional championships, and national championships. The number of competitions in the U.S. increases each year.
Working Equitation is a sport that’s enjoyable for the horse, the rider, and the spectator. No matter what your riding discipline or breed of horse, we hope you will join us to share in the fun and excitement!
Working Equitation Northeast trainer Amanda Lamoureux is offering introductory and developing clinics to allow people to try the sport and increase their skills with a trainer who understands the complexities of this great sport throughout New England. The Dog River Horse Club is excited to offer this new venue to our members.
A Little About Amanda……
Amanda brings breadth and depth of experience to the equine community. Amanda has twenty years of teaching, training and developing horses and their riders in multiple disciplines from eventing to gymkhana and many in between. She backs this up with thirty years of her own riding, studying and training. Most recently, Amanda spent a week at a licensed professionals seminar learning how to judge Working Equitation events, run by the Confederation for Working Equitation, at Haras Dos Cavaleiros, Houston, TX. Amanda's enthusiasm for Working Equitation (WE) lends itself very well to the rapid growth of this new sport. In addition to fostering the growth of WE here in the Northeastern US, Amanda manages training and facilities for High Horses therapeutic riding program, is a director of the Vermont Horse Council, a director of New England Working Equitation, and is a committee member of the Confederation for Working Equitation. Amanda resides in Sharon, VT with her husband, 3 sons, dog, cat and 3 horses.
November 7/8/9/10 EQUINE AFFAIRE, W. Springfield, MA
November 20 DRHC meeting @ Denise Commons’ in Northfield VT 802-485-6210
November 24 TBD DRHC Tack Auction @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT Jim 883-5571 AUCTIONEER NEEDED!
December 7 DRHC Christmas Party @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT
Annette 802-522=9242
February 20 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office at 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
March 9 DRHC Spring Thaw Creativity Day, Lois Deberville 802-883-2290 at Calef Memorial Library 10 a.m.-noon, for all club youth, each family must have an adult present. Art and painting.
March 20 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
April 17 DRHC Annual Business meeting @Town Clerks Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
Call Annette Deberville 802-522-9242 for head count for pizza
April 27 DRHC Tack Sale 9:00AM – 2:00PM @ Jet Service Envelope Co. Contact Karen Blow 802-839-0147 See forms page to download your inventory form for items you will be bringing.
Saturday - April 27, 2019
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
At Jet Service Envelope Co. off exit 6 in South Barre VT.
80 East Road Barre
You can drop off your tack at Jet Service Envelope Co.
Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Or Saturday, the day of the sale as early as 8:30 a.m.
Make sure you have it in a box or plainly marked and tagged with inventory sheet.
Each item will need to be tagged with your ID number
Call Karen Blow (839-0147) to obtain a tag ID number.
You must return to pick up your unsold items the day of the sale at closing time 2:00 p.m.. sharp.
Any unclaimed/unwanted items will be taken to the Green Mountain Draft Association Auction and all the proceeds will go to the DRHC
So, start cleaning out your barn, tack room, basement or the hay loft.
Blow off the dust and clean up your items.
It is time to turn that unneeded stuff in to cash ($$$$$) and at the same time give someone else a good deal!
Remember price it to go. Some money is better than no money.
May 4 Green Mountain Draft Horse Auction, 9 am, Addison County Fair Grounds
May 11 Spruce up of the Arena and Prop building at Carpenter Park . Washington, VT. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
10am-3 pm, lunch provided
We will have our annual spring cleanup and obstacle building day at the Dog River Horse Club arena at Carpenter Park in Washington. This is the time where we can make improvements to our arena and the trail obstacles.
Hope to see you there!
Bring your future forks, garden rakes and wheelbarrows.
We will be painting too.
Any other questions please call Jim at 883-5571
or Annette at 522-9242
May 15 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
May 18, 2019
CLASSICAL AND WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC WITH MEG HILLY
Clinician:
Meg Hilly is a FEI rider and USDF “L” judges program graduate. She performs clinics, judging and dressage lessons: into level and up. She has experience judging and teaching both Western and Classical dressage. Meg teaches using centered riding techniques, cross training for different disciplines since her background includes jumping, fox hunting and polo. She is enthusiastic in her teaching which makes her easy to learn from.
Clinic Description:
This will be a lesson style clinic. Riders will be split up into small groups (2-4 riders) based on their goals and riding abilities. Each group will be given an hour of instruction with the goal of improving their riding and their horse’s way of going. This clinic is meant to cater to the seasoned dressage rider as well as those who are interested in giving dressage a try for the first time. All levels of riders are encouraged to participate and all tack (English, Western, Endurance etc...) will be acceptable.
Where: DRHC arena at Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
When: Sunday, May 18th at 10:00 Hourly ride times will be assigned after registration
Cost: $20 per rider for an hour slot
Contact: Feel free to contact Denise Commons with any questions or concerns. denise_commons@yahoo.com 802-485-6210
May 19 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #1
Dog River Horse Club
2019 Summer Show Series
9:00am Rain or Shine
May 19, 2019
July 7, 2019
August 4, 2019
We are excited to announce the dates for the 2019 Summer Show Series! These shows will be educational as well as competitive; Judges will be available for comments and suggestions to all participants. Shows will be held rain or shine and begin at 9:00am sharp. Pre-registration is required.
To keep these shows inexpensive for our members we’re offering “all day” entry fees; one fee for unlimited classes. We’re also offering entry fees based on individual, 2 riders and families. Division Champions and Reserve Champions will be held at each show and Year End awards will be announced at the December club meeting.
Class List
1. Hunter Model
2. Western Model
3. Leadline Fitting & Showmanship
4. Beginner Fitting & Showmanship
5. Junior Fitting & Showmanship
6. Adult Fitting & Showmanship
7. Leadline Equitation- Open
8. Beginner English Seat Equitation
9. Beginner Stock Seat Equitation
10. Junior English Seat Equitation
11. Junior Stock Seat Equitation
12. Adult (W/T) English Seat Equitation
13. Adult (W/T) Stock Seat Equitation
14. Adult (W/T/C) English Seat Equitation
15. Adult (W/T/C) Stock Seat Equitation
16. Leadline Pleasure—Open
17. Beginner English Pleasure
18. Beginner Stock Seat Pleasure
19. Junior English Pleasure
20. Junior Western Pleasure
21. Adult (W/T) English Pleasure
22. Adult (W/T) Western Pleasure
23. Adult (W/T/C) English Pleasure
24. Adult (W/T/C) Western Pleasure
25. Beginner Jumping Equitation Over Crossrails
26. Junior Jumping Equitation Over Crossrails
27. Adult (W/T) Equitation Over Crossrails
28. Adult (W/T/C) Equitation Over Crossrails
29. Beginner Western Pattern
30. Junior Western Pattern
31. Adult (W/T) Western Pattern
32. Adult (W/T/C) Western Pattern
33. Beginner English Pattern
34. Junior English Pattern
35. Adult (W/T) English Pattern
36. Adult (W/T/C) English Pattern
37. Sit-A-Buck—Open
38. Simon Says—Open
9:00am Sharp May 19, 2019
Judged by Bethany Towne
Division Championships (Must enter at least 4 classes in division to qualify except Leadline Division)
Leadline: 3, 7, 16
Beginner: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 17, 18, 25, 29, 33
Junior: 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 19, 20, 26, 30, 34
Adult (W/T): 1, 2, 6, 12, 13, 21, 22, 27, 31, 35 Adult (W/T/C): 1, 2, 6, 14, 15, 23, 24, 28, 32, 36
Class Divisions
Beginner: Classes are open to riders ages 18 and under who are competing in either Western or English tack a the walk and trot/jog in both directions of the arena. Horse/ pony and rider may not cross enter other divisions.
Junior: Classes are open to riders 18 years of age and under competing in either Western or English tack at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope in both directions of the arena
Adult W/T: Open to riders over the age of 18 competing in either Western or English tack at the walk and trot/jog in both directions of the arena.
Adult W/T/C: Open to riders over the age of 18 competing in either Western or English tack at the walk, trot/jog and canter/lope in both directions of the arena.
Class Descriptions
Model: Horses and handlers should enter the ring and line up head to tail with a safe dis- tance between horses. Horses are to be judged on conformation, cleanliness and obedience.
Fitting & Showmanship: To be judged on showmanship with the equine shown in hand, standing, at a walk and trot/jog. Also to be judged on fitting evidence by grooming, condi- tion, neatness of both equine and exhibitor and the cleanliness of tack.
Equitation: Judged per VHSA
Pleasure: Judged per VHSA
Equitation Over Crossrails: Riders will compete on a course of 5-8 fences. Will be judged on rider’s position on course and over fences and ability to control horse over fences. Crossrails will not exceed 18 inches.
Show Notes:
Each show will have Division Champions and Reserve Champions.
Year end Championships will be announced at the Annual Meeting held in December.
Show management will hold the right to make changes to the class list as needed, ask
any unsafe exhibitor (or exhibitor with unsportsmanlike manner) to leave the show and premises.
All exhibitors must be members of the Dog River Horse Club.
Negative Coggins must be sent in with Entry Form.
Please bring water for your animals as there is no access on grounds.
These are schooling shows; judges have been asked to provide tips/comments when
applicable to exhibitors.
Patterns will be posted at the Secretary’s desk the morning of the show.
Shows will begin at 9:00 sharp, no exceptions.
Please contact Amber Adams or Ann Shangraw with any questions.
All participants MUST BE Dog River Horse Club members. Membership applications can be found on our FB page or you may contact Annette Deberville.
Download the show packet and mark your calendars!
The arena will be closed May 25th at 3:00PM in preparation for Gymkhana on May 26th. Thank you.
MAY 26 DRHC Gymkhana #1 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
May 31 to June 2 2019 Orange County 4-H Open Horse Clinic @ Tunbridge Fair Grounds
Contact Molly McFaun (802) 476-2003 x 205 or Molly.McFaun@uvm.edu
June 8/9 DRHC 1st Annual Hidden Acres Groton Ride, Contact Helen Hipp
802-899-2128 E-mail: hchipp@comcast.net
The arena will be closed June 7th at 5:00PM and ALL day June 8th in preparation for Dressage Schooling Show on June 9th.
June 9 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show #1 of 2 @ Carpenter Park Washington, VT. Fee charged. Kori Taylor 802-839-0128 drmwver802@gmail.com
June 15/16 DRHC 15th Annual Deberville/Lyon Father’s Day Trail Ride, Jim or Annette 802-522-9242
June 19 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
The arena will be closed June 22nd at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana on June 23rd.
June 23 DRHC Gymkhana #2 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington VT, Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed July 6 at 5:00 PM in preparation for summer Show Series on July 7th.
July 7 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #2
July DRHC -- NO MEETING
July 27/28 DRHC 2nd Annual Retreat Ride Newark, VT Contact: Jill DeVoe (802) 989-1347 or
E-mail: silverliningstables@gmavt.net It is a donation ride.
The arena will be closed July 27th at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana on July28th.
July 28 DRHC Gymkhana # 3 of 3 @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed Aug 3rd at 5:00PM and ALL day Aug 4th in preparation for Summer Show Series.
August 4 TBD DRHC Summer Show Series #3
August 3/4 DRHC 9th Farr’s Trail Ride in Waterbury, VT John 802-272-3158 About 14 miles
The arena will be closed August 9th at 3:00PM for set up of the Cow Clinic.
August 10 DRHC Cow Clinic with Jason Drass at Carpenter Park, off of Route 110 on to Lowery Road, Washington VT
Contact Laura Pratt with any questions or concerns.
laurapratt01@gmail.com 802-770-4152
The arena will be closed August 16th at 5:00PM and ALL day August 17th in preparation for Dressage Schooling Show on August 18th.
August 17 DRHC Safari Ride Hosted out of @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
by DRHC Jr. Directors Contact Jim 883-5571
August 18 DRHC Western/English Dressage Schooling Show # 2 of 2 @ Carpenter Park, Washington VT. Fee charged. Denise 485-6210
August 21 DRHC meeting & Fun @ Carpenter Park in Washington, VT. Picnic style
potluck Jim 883-5571 (funny Business only) Horseshoes and Horse
Hoop shoot (5:30 social time, Meeting at 7:00)
The arena will be closed August 24th at 3:00 PM in preparation for Gymkhana.
August 25 DRHC Gymkhana Rain Date Carpenter Park in Washington, VT
Annette 802-522-9242
The arena will be closed August 30th at 5:00PM and ALL day August 31st in preparation for Trail Challenge on September 1st.
September 1 DRHC Extreme Trail Challenge @ Carpenter Park, Washington, VT Fee charged.
Katie Moulton 802-498-5008 trailkate@gmail.com
(Only 1 this year unless another date opens up)
September 7/8 DRHC 2nd Annual Victory Ride in Northeast Kingdom Equestrian Trails VT
Contact Patricia Branon 802-343-4140 classicarriage@gmail.com
September 12/13/14/15 Tunbridge Fair Horse Show & Gymkhana
September DRHC -- NO MEETING
September 20/21/22 DRHC Tunbridge Trail Ride Tunbridge, VT. Karen Blow 802-839-0147 or
Patricia Branon 802-343-4140 (The ride is about 12 to 17mile rides, short cuts available)
September 28 DRHC 6th Annual Poker Ride & Drive @ Carpenter Park, Washington VT. Jim 883-5571
(The Ride is about 8 to 12 miles. Short cuts are available)
October 5/6 DRHC 26th Annual Fall Foliage Ride @ Lasell Farm, Williamstown, VT Brenda and Morris 802-433-1344
(The ride is about 12 to 18 miles each day. Short cuts available)
October 16 DRHC meeting @ Town Clerk's Office 2895 VT Route 110 Washington VT
Saturday, October 12, 2019, Rain or Snow Date Sunday, October 13, 2019
1 Day Working Equitation Clinic with Amanda Lamoureux of Working Equitation Northeast
What is Working Equitation?
Working Equitation, a sport originating in Europe and gaining popularity throughout the world, is a competition for horses that work in the field. It promotes the various equitation techniques in countries that use the riding horse to work on ranches and farms. Its goal is to preserve and promote the cultural traditions, tack, and riding attire of each country.
Working Equitation is comprised of four trials: Dressage, Ease of Handling with obstacles, Speed with obstacles, and Cows (Cattle Handling). The fourth trial is offered when available for team competitions.
Any breed of horse can compete in Working Equitation. The only requirement is that the horse be agile, bold, and responsive to direction from the rider. Riders from any discipline can compete, e.g., dressage, eventing, reining, trail, and anything in between.
There are a number of performance levels in a competition, from Children to Masters. The number and complexity of dressage movements and obstacles increase with the levels. Horses may be ridden with one hand or two at the lower levels, but in the Advanced and Master’s level, all trials must be executed with the rider using one hand.
Competitions are held throughout the United States at a variety of levels: schooling shows, A- and B-rated shows, regional championships, and national championships. The number of competitions in the U.S. increases each year.
Working Equitation is a sport that’s enjoyable for the horse, the rider, and the spectator. No matter what your riding discipline or breed of horse, we hope you will join us to share in the fun and excitement!
Working Equitation Northeast trainer Amanda Lamoureux is offering introductory and developing clinics to allow people to try the sport and increase their skills with a trainer who understands the complexities of this great sport throughout New England. The Dog River Horse Club is excited to offer this new venue to our members.
A Little About Amanda……
Amanda brings breadth and depth of experience to the equine community. Amanda has twenty years of teaching, training and developing horses and their riders in multiple disciplines from eventing to gymkhana and many in between. She backs this up with thirty years of her own riding, studying and training. Most recently, Amanda spent a week at a licensed professionals seminar learning how to judge Working Equitation events, run by the Confederation for Working Equitation, at Haras Dos Cavaleiros, Houston, TX. Amanda's enthusiasm for Working Equitation (WE) lends itself very well to the rapid growth of this new sport. In addition to fostering the growth of WE here in the Northeastern US, Amanda manages training and facilities for High Horses therapeutic riding program, is a director of the Vermont Horse Council, a director of New England Working Equitation, and is a committee member of the Confederation for Working Equitation. Amanda resides in Sharon, VT with her husband, 3 sons, dog, cat and 3 horses.
November 7/8/9/10 EQUINE AFFAIRE, W. Springfield, MA
November 20 DRHC meeting @ Denise Commons’ in Northfield VT 802-485-6210
November 24 TBD DRHC Tack Auction @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT Jim 883-5571 AUCTIONEER NEEDED!
December 7 DRHC Christmas Party @ Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT
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