42/ APRIL 2020 THE RIDER


Tri-County Carriage Association (TCCA) ~Supporting Drivers for Success in the Ring and On the Farm~


TCCA’s 2020 plans are fo-


cused on its members to assist them in preparing for driving success through a combination of educational seminars, instruc- tional clinics given by experi- enced clinicians, TCCA Social Drives in country settings and a sharing of ideas on the club’s Facebook and Website - www.tricountycarriage.com


TCCA’s Annual General


Meeting is the first event of the year, held on the 18th of January to close 2019 and open the new year of 2020. Featured guest speaker Christina Lupkoski gave an informative presentation on “Braiding for Carriage Driving”. By sharing her tricks and tech- niques of the trade, attendees are introduced to time saving meth-


ods to apply in upcoming events. On March 7 the TCCA


Annual Educational Seminar of- fered jointly by Tri-County Car- riage Association with The Ontario Combined Driving As- sociation at Copetown Commu- nity Centre. Vicki Cork from Simcoe, Ontario shares exten- sive knowledge of both Pleasure & Combined Driving and during


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the daylong seminar explains the rules and specifications of CDE & Pleasure Driving Classes. She also discusses the type of equip- ment necessary for each disci- pline. Refreshments, a hot lunch and handouts are included in the registration of fee. March 22 marks the Sec-


ond Annual TCCA’s Beginner’s Driving Clinic at Ancaster Fair- grounds in a heated arena. Fif- teen participants divided into three groups with each headed by an experienced clinician and sup- plied with two equines. The morning instruction is focused on long lining, harness, hitching to a cart, use of the whip and safety. In the afternoon each participant drives an equine with instruction from the clinician and assistance from the equine’s owner. The equines range in size from a small pony to a 16.1 H Dutch Harness Horse. All participants are required to have an OE or similar liability insurance and a TCCA membership. A TCCA membership is included in the registration fee for Juniors. TCCA members voluntarily sup- ply equines, harness and car- riages for which the club is very appreciative for their part in mak- ing this clinic a big success. Beyond Beginner Clinic on


May 23/24 features clinician John Greenall from West Wind- sor, Vermont is held at the An- caster Fairgrounds. A driver for over 45 years, John has served as President of the ADS and Chair of the ADS Pleasure Driving Committee. He holds an “R” level in 5/6 ADS judging cate- gories and has judged at the major shows throughout North America. With over 40 restored vehicles in his collection, John has extensive knowledge of proper turnout of antique and tra- ditional vehicles and writes regu- larly on the subject in Driving Digest and other publications. He has trained and driven equines from single to four in hand with vast show experience. The Sat- urday clinic takes the form of an educational seminar in a class-


tional seminar - $50. A TCCA membership is not required to at- tend Saturday’s session however a signed waiver is required. On Sunday, lessons from 45 to 60 minutes duration are offered by John Greenall. Stabling is avail- able at the Ancaster Fairgrounds if desired for Saturday night. For this portion of the clinic partici- pants must have a TCCA mem- bership, OE or similar liability insurance and pay the lesson fee of $150 for private, $100 for semi private or $80 for group. The area of emphasis in the lesson is up to the participant. Auditing is available on Sunday for $25. The season’s first TCCA


fect setting. The second of two shows


August 21 to 23 – The Great Lakes Carriage Classic – the fourth annual offering held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds with CDE cones and dressage competition on Friday and pleasure classes throughout the three days. A wide variety of specialty classes such as carriage dog, ride & drive and costume add interest and ex- citement for both competitors and spectators. The 2020 Featured Breed is the Standardbred and a carriage parade offers education to all regarding the equines and carriages in attendance. Specta- tors are welcome to attend at no


The TCCA Educational Seminar with Vicki Cork as the Guest Lecturer.


Social Drive is held May 30, hosted by Meadowrock Farm in Puslinch. Social drives involve a cross- country obstacle course and other types of driving activities such as team challenges


or cones


courses. A lunch and social time is usually included in the day. Attendees pay a small fee to attend these events and all are required to have a TCCA member- ship, liability insurance and obey the safety rules outlined. On July 19 is TCCA’s sec- ond Social Drive, hosted by Halton Equine Veterinary Services featuring a pleasant through


drive country


fields. September 19 tops the season with a TCCA Social Drive hosted by Oxer Stables


in


The TCCA Educational Seminar with Vicki Cork as the Guest Lecturer.


room setting. In the morning, John discusses harness fitting, choosing the right carriage and turnout. After all enjoy the lunch provided, John opens the floor for questions with the afternoon ded- icated to this format. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and photos related to their turnout, carriage, equine or har- ness but John happily answers any carriage driving related ques- tions. The cost of for this educa-


Burlington Ontario that features multiple cones courses designed to chal- lenge drivers while having a good time. The first of two annual


shows – Combined Test Day on June 6 at the Paris Fairgrounds. This show is


designed to test competitors in three ways: dressage from the training to intermediate level, a cones course and a pleasure cross-country obstacle course. Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost. New this year are two HDT


events July 4&5 and August 1&2 hosted by Austringers Haven Farm in Campbellford under the TCCA banner. A beautiful facil- ity with warm hospitality – a per-


cost and food and vendors are on site. This year the judges are Francois Bergeron and Mark Schofield with Kali Knicker- bocker-Maher serving as the Technical Delegate.


Interested in carriage Driving? Interested in starting your equine to drive? Show at higher-level shows? TCCA has a place for you! Come and see if carriage driving is for you!


Information about Tri-County Carriage Association events see www.tricountycarriage.com Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn about carriage driving. Contact


mclje22@cogeco.ca. Dr. Michelle Courtemanche


delivers a talk on “A Vet’s Role in CDE” at the TCCA Educational Seminar.


Jean McLean at


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