May 2015 Newsletter - Aiken Driving Club

Driving Tradition Into The Future
May 2015 Newsletter
See you at the first BBQ of the year on May 30th at the Carriage
Museum, check out info in the calendar... Joanne
Wally Was the DRIVING CAMP STAR!
For vacation, I took three donkeys to
Muffy MacKenzie Seaton’s driving
camp in Windsor, S.C., for a week. I
was so proud of mini-donk, Wally.
Muffy said he was the star of camp.
He was quite impressive. His other
camp mates were a huge fancy Dutch
harness horse, a Dartmoor pony, and a
gray Dutch harness/Arabian cross
horse!
Wally had not been hitched to the cart
since a year ago. With Muffy’s assistance, we did a little refresher, like
dragging the single tree first. Wally
didn’t seem to mind, so we hitched him
up, and away we went, down the road
and through the woods. Wally’s ears were up and acted like he had been driving his whole life.
We even did a little trotting in the woods, up hills, through some deep sand.
What a star Wally was!
Then, after our trek through the woods, I did some solo trotting in Muffy’s dressage area, some
circles and trotting down the center line, a stop and a salute. He was just fabulous and has
quite a little motor.
Stanley, my bigger sorrel donkey, got broke to the cart. He was fine and seemed to enjoy himself. Mini donk, Merlin, needs a little more work before going to cart. Overall, it was hard
work, had a great time and it was a great accomplishment.
So, I am getting Wally ready to compete in the Great Donkey and Mule Celebration this July in
Shelbyville, TN., the biggest donkey and mule show East of the Mississippi. I am going with my
mini-donk friend, Gilder Cantrell, of Glee Creek Minature Donkeys. It will be my first ever
driving class and Wally’s too!
P.O. Box 271, Aiken, SC 29802-0271 • www.aikendrivingclub.com
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Aiken Driving Club
Calendar for 2015
(May—June)
ADS
MAY 2-3
CCC HDT
MAY 13
BOARD MEETING AT ST. THADDIUS
SUZAN SALLSTROM
AIKEN
MAY 15-17
CARRIAGE CLASSIC IN THE PINES
ADS
PINEHURST NC
MAY 15-
GAYLA BLUEGRASS CDE
ADS
GEORGETOWN,
KY
MAY 20
EDUCATION NIGHT—SEE P. 6
MAY 2023
MAY 30
CAA
JOHNS ISLAND
JUNE 5-7
CAA DRIVING WEEKEND AT MULLET
HALL ON JOHNS ISLAND
BBQ AT THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM,
(SEE BELOW)
ELK CREEK CDE
JUNE 21
SUMMER KICK OFF DRIVE (SEE BELOW)
JUNE 26-27
CAA CARRIAGE FESTIVAL
BBQ!
NC
SC
RSVP 803-295-6785
ADS
ELKTON, MD
CAA
LEXINGTON KY
Saturday, May 30th 6 to 8 pm
@ Gerde Carriage Museum in Hopeland Gardens
rsvp 803-295-6785.
Kick off summer drive in Aiken
Sunday, June 21st, 10 a.m.
With luncheon and sweet tea at the Carriage Museum in Hopeland Gardens. More details in June
news letter. Save the date. City excited to have us and are doing lunch for drivers and grooms.
PROPERTY FOR SALE
PROPERTY FOR SALE
6 acre lot available in Windsor Trace IV with
frontage on North Windsor Rd. and Windsor Rd.
Cleared and planted in Coastal Bermuda, this lot
has easy access to lovely trails in and around the
community. Ideal for carriage driving, trail riding
and other equine activities. Offered at $63,000.
Please contact Lee Hedlund @ 803 221-6831
(cell) or 803 648-8660 (office) for more
May 2015
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From The Top . . .By Suzan Sallstrom, ADC President
This has been a fast year. It seems
like only yesterday I was accepting the
position of president. In the past year
the board members have over seen
new things such as the Annual Equine
Flea market, purchase of eight new
measuring sticks, a review of safety
tips, and we even had a square dance.
ADC sponsored numerous events this
year. Pleasure drives at Stormbranch
Equestrian Club, Poole Training Center, two Audubon drives, and the
Christmas games. We had two Pleasure Shows: May 2014 organized by
Janelle Marshall, and March 2015 organized by Arnie Brooks. From the
profits of this years show, Arnie was
able to donate $1500 to the Star program, $1500 to Equine Rescue, and
$200 to Barnwell Dog Rescue. We also sponsored the Monster Mini, Katydid CDE, and the Traditional Day of
Driving, as well as a great fall weekend.
Donations this fiscal year include:
ADS Acadia 40th Anniversary Drive,
$100, ADS from 2014 Windsor Trace
CDE profits, $200. The Gaston Livery
Stable from the flea market $480.
Hitchcock woods $250. Windsor Fire
and Rescue $200. Montmorenci Fire
and Rescue $500 from the 2014 Pleasure Show profits. Aiken Land Conservancy $250. We also sponsored
the Junior Driver Essay Scholarship
$225, as an entry fee to the Katydid
CDE.
New things are happening at the Carriage Museum. Both the City of Aiken
and Hopelands want to partner with
us to open the museum on a regular
schedule, in order to show the public
the history of carriage driving.
This years Gerde Award went to Bev
Lesher for the use of her land so many
times.
May is Carriage Driving Month, and
the purpose of the club is to participate in and enjoy the sport and tradition of driving. This is the foundation
of the clubs philosophy and value system. We promote education, safety,
pleasure and competitive driving, and
most of all, comradery with fellow
driving enthusiasts.
I wish to thank the board members,
committee chairs, and all the volunteers who make this club and it’s
events such a great organization.
Trot on… Suzan
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CLASSIFIED ADS . . .P
FOR SALE
Rear Entry Road Cart, from
Running Brook Farm. Adjustable
seat, corduroy & vinyl seat
benches, flush hubs, vinyl cover
for corduroy seat back., Shaft ht
approx 30" at level, shaft width at
narrowest 26 3/4", shaft length
from tip to trace hook 77 1/2",
wheel Dia 41". Used with 14.2
Haflinger and a Fjord. Very good
condition. Michael Hartz 803-6429940
Get ready for the Springtime Pleasure
shows and Traditional Day of
Driving! Early 1900s (1905 - 1910?)
pony wicker "Miami" wagonette by
Standard Vehicle Company,
Lawrenceburg, IN. has shafts and
pole for 11-13 hand ponies. Restored in
1995 and kept inside ever since. I have
pre-restoration photographic
documentation of original finish and
maker. Great Pleasure or
CAA competition piece. $3700. Located
in middle Georgia but I can have it in
Windsor almost overnight. Contact me
at Fathorse@bellsouth.net or 404.2296
206 for photos. Pat Cheatham Newnan,
Georgia
Frey Sprint cart. Brand new
large pony. Black with custom
wheels. On display to see at
Boot,bridles & britches in Aiken
Price $3,800
803 226-5045
New WCC M100 pony/cde single
marathon carriage
New WCC pony sport wagonette
single/pair carriage
Call for price and details
803 226-5045
Ponies for sale: 10 yo, 13h bay
gelding, old style Morgan type,
rides and drives (green). Super
cute. $2500
12 yo, 12.3h gray Welsh cross
mare, rides & ground drives,
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SEND ADS TO AIKENDRIVINGCLUB @ GMAIL . COM
$1500 Call Rebecca, 803-6460462 3/3
SMALL HORSE FARM FOR
SALE or LEASE/RENT TO
OWN– 1.8 acres with spacious
2500 sf 4 bedroom, 3 bath, double
wide mobile home and carport
with attached shed and overhead
door. Split bedroom layout with
huge master suite, whirlpool tub
and separate shower. Hay and
carriage storage trailer. Three
12X16 covered stalls with 4’ walls
and 16X20 walkouts opening to
almost an acre of no climb fenced
paddock. Separate set up for two
minis with low covered stalls and
large walk out. Separate tack
room and covered wash stall. Use
of full size dressage arena &
jumps. 80 acre hay field to drive/
ride in next door and miles of
trails. Spectacular sunsets. Easy
access 20 minutes to Aiken or
Augusta; 30 minutes to Windsor.
$89,000 Listed with Meybohm,
Tracey Turner. For lease/rental
info, call Joanne 803-761-1022 or
email for pix
joanne.holmberg51@gmail.com.
HOME FOR SALE Join the
Foxchase Community, an
established equestrian
neighborhood in Aiken. This 2000
sf brick ranch has direct access to
Hitchcock Woods from the
backyard. Three bedroom, 2 bath,
fireplaced family room, livingroom
and formal dining room as well as
eat in kitchen, central HVAC.
large deck, oversized two car
garage. For your horses, two
stalls hay shed, and board fenced
paddocks. $299,000.
call Claire 803-643-3184
FOR SALE
MiniAficionado refrigerator. 34
inches high, 22 wide, 20 deep.
Perfect for tack room. $135.00
O/B/O. Call Peggy 803-270-5490.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Rooms
in private home with kitchen and
laundry privileges. Short
term/long term.Equines possible.
1/2 way between Aiken and
Katydid. Ann Zouck 803 6416242
WANTED to buy or lease, frontentry two-wheeled horse-sized
cart not for show or competition
but to train a horse to drive. Kitty
Corbett (803) 4801294 or hoofbeat5@bellsouth.net
TRANPORT NEEDED for a
marathon carriage to Pinehurst/
Southern Pines area this
spring. e-mail Pat
Fathorse@bellsouth.net or
call 404.229.6206.
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April Education Night RECAP
Eight people braved a chilly, drizzly evening to attend a session at the Mansur's farm where Carrie
and Peter Kelen from Results Equine demonstrated some of the newest therapies available to our
horses. Using Blaze, the ever hungry Haflinger, Carrie explained a typical exam, in the process
revealing some sore spots on the horse. Using those areas, she demonstrated techniques like cold
laser, ultraviolet light, ultra-sound and electrical stimulation to encourage relaxation of the tight
muscles. She finished by showing carrot stretches and Blaze was able to bring his muzzle nearly to
his hip to grab that fistful of hay. It was eye-opening for the attendees to see how small areas of
discomfort that we might not notice can have an effect on the movement and comfort of our four
legged friends.
“The professional equine therapist presentation was probably the best
EduNite I've ever attended. It would not have occurred to me to call
in a horse physical therapist to attend Rhett and maybe make sense of
his peculiarities. He's always carried his head to the left if not
corrected, has one side of his withers more developed than the other,
constantly head-bobs as though lame, counterbends especially on right
turns in harness, and refuses smooth canter departure in either
direction when under saddle “
Kitty Corbett
“As competitors, we always want to be sure that our equines are in the best of shape
to perform to the best of their ability (they do so much for us).
Thanks for finding Carrie and getting her to talk to us.”
Diane Mansur
2014 / 2016
BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT:
Suzan Sallstrom
914-204-4189
ponies3@comporium.net
V. PRESIDENT:
Peggy Dils
TREASURER:
Pixie Baxter
SECRETARY:
Jim Sector
803-295-6785
803-226-9572
jassector@gmail.com
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Shelly Temple
Peggy Keeler
Jane Hostetter
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Martha MacDonald
Teri Merry
804-837-4888
803-270-5490
772-341-1226
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Aiken Driving Club
May Education Night
Wednesday, May 20, 6PM-7PM at the Carolina Moon Distillery 116 Courthouse Square, Edgefield
for a free tour and tasting of Edgefield's own moonshine. Learn how corn became the grain of
choice, learn some of the secrets early moonshiners used and get an answer or two to the CAA
Level One Proficiency test. Come for some fun, celebrate the end of our competition season and
stay in town for dinner at any of our good restaurants. Please note the EARLIER start time.
Financial Report
The Aiken Driving Club remains on solid financial footing. The Club
started the fiscal year, January 1, 2014 with a total of $19,381.81 in
two accounts: a “show account” and a “working account.” Both accounts were at First Citizen’s. The ADC Board determined that it was
in the best interest of the Club to merge the accounts but remain at
First Citizens. In a world of electronic banking, keeping the records of
the income and expenses could be better managed by using excel
spreadsheets and line-item categories than the arbitrary assignment
of income/expenditure to one or the other bank account.
The Club ended the year with an account balance of $15,952.09, a
difference of ($3,429.72) from the year’s start.
Treasurer
May 2015
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Carriage Trail Driving Safety Tips
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Never remove your bridle while your horse is hitched to a carriage.
Do not tie your horse to your trailer if still hitched to a carriage.
Teach your horse to “whoa” and “stand” before attempting a drive away from home.
Check if there is drinking water available at the driving facility.
Before the drive, check for harness wear and vehicle soundness.
Make sure your breeching is properly adjusted.
Consider using a gullet strap, or braid your horses mane into your bridle to prevent its easy removal.
Law requires a Slow Moving Vehicle sign if driving on public roads. It must be visible and three feet off the
ground.
Consider a safety vest, reflectors, bicycle flag and lights for better visibility.
Have a Spares Kit including halter(s) and lead(s), and a First Aid Kit for horses and humans.
Carry a fully charged cell phone on your person. Know the drive manager’s number.
Wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy footwear, driving gloves, and well-fitted equestrian helmet.
Carry a whip. It “replaces” your riding legs.
If driving a pair, you need a groom. Do not drive two or more horses by yourself.
When your horse is put to the vehicle, a knowledgeable driver needs to be in the vehicle with the reins in
hand.
Do not lead your horse from the ground while it is put to a vehicle.
The driver is always the first person in the vehicle and the last one out.
Stay on marked trails. Watch the trail ahead for turkeys, deer, and other animals. Avoid being out during
hunting seasons.
Do not let your horse nibble on plants along the trail. Some may be poisonous.
Go from light to dark areas slowly so horse’s eyes can adjust.
Always cross perpendicular to railroad tracks.
Cross bridges with care. Observe the condition of the bridge before you cross.
Descend steep grades slowly.
Call out to another driver to ask to pass. Once past, leave plenty of room between carriages.
If you meet a rider, stop the carriage. Riding horses are often afraid of you. Allow the riders to determine
how to safely pass.
If driving on the road, drive in the middle of the lane. Look for places to get off the road safely.
Have a Great Time!
Shellhouse Paid $100
7/13/2013 Aug-13 to Jul 14