Recent Club Activities/ Upcoming Events:

2021
  • February 26 - On-Line Webinar presented by Andy Marcoux:  ln this on-line Zoom session "Understanding Contact", we'll explore the factors that effect the quality of your contact with your horse.   
2020
  • January 11 –  Holiday Party at the Haddam Tavern:  A well-attended party with delicious food and good conversation to start the year off with talk of carriage driving!  
  • March 5 –  Annual Meeting at The Inn at Middletown: New officers were elected, action items discussed.  
  • April – Many VIRTUAL Board of Directors meetings held; discussions included the club's Mission and Bylaws, updating the website, and our direction during the COVID crisis.    
  • May 27 –  Andy Marcoux On-line session offered free to all members.   Our topic:  Proactive driving, conditioning and Q & A.
  • June 26 – Club Drive at Escoheag State Park in Exeter, RI:  A fun, beautiful drive enjoyed by many members and their horses/ponies.  A picnic lunch, at proper social distance, of course, was enjoyed under the pavilion afterward.
  •  July 25 – Club Drive at Machimoodus State Park in Moodus, CT:  Another fun drive through the beautiful countryside and woods on well groomed trails. 
  • August 30 – Greenbriar Farm Fun Day:  Club members and their horses/ponies enjoyed a low key, fun opportunity to practice driving through cones and obstacles on a beautiful farm in Norwich, CT . . . there was also a covered bridge to drive through! 
  • September 26 – Tour of Olde Ransom Farm and Carriage Museum in Salem, CT:  Club members and their guests enjoyed an exceptional tour of several beautifully restored antique carriages and sleighs.  Our host, David Wordell, provided wonderful historical context about each one! 
  • October 24 - Club Drive at White Memorial Park in Litchfield, CT:  A lovely club drive along with several members from the Litchfield Driving Club joining in on the fun!  ​​
  • November 22 - Turkey Trot at Woodland Farm in Lyme, CT:  Always a club favorite, this event is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving at Cynthia Bliven's Woodland Farm.  Our drive takes us into the beautiful Nehantic State Forest, followed by a socially distant picnic lunch and Annual Meeting/Election of Officers!​

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for updates on upcoming events!  Come join us!  
Greenbriar Farm Fun Day, August 30, 2020
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Escoheag State Park, June 26, 2020
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Old Ransome Farm, September 26, 2020
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