Events

Recent Club Activities/ Upcoming Events:

2021

October 9 - CVDC MEMBERS ONLY EVENT AT WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA IN LITCHFIELD CT:
Members were joined by members of the Litchfield Driving Club at a pleasure drive through this beautiful conservation area in northwestern CT, enjoying the lovely fall weather and beautiful leaves and followed by a picnic lunch while the horses/ponies grazed!
September 19 - CVDC MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS TOUR JOHN ALLEGRA'S FARM: John Allegra and Allegra Farm are keeping the 19th century alive with his extensive collection of restored vintage horse drawn carriages, wagons and equipment in Colchester, CT.
September 4 - FUN DAY AT BEAUTIFUL GREENBRIAR FARM IN NORWICH, CT: Club members and their horses/ponies enjoyed a low key, fun opportunity to practice driving through cones, obstacles and a covered bridge...Spectators welcomed!
July 11 - CVDC HOSTS CARRAIGE DRIVING HORSE SHOW AT NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR: This fair is known for providing the finest in entertainment, food, and wholesome fun for the whole family! The horse show was judged by nationally known trainer, Jeff Morse. Prizes money and six ribbons were awarded for each class.
June 13 - CVDC Member Meeting at WindSong Farm 76 Burr Hill road Killingworth, CT. Games, Gab and Grub was the theme of this meeting to discuss ideas for upcoming club events.
May 2 - In-Person Driving Clinic with Cynthia Bliven at Woodland Farm 194 Beaver Brook Road Lyme, CT
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!