Maine Driving Club

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September 14th- Derby at Spurwink in Cape Elizabeth, ME
To enter, and for the information on this event, click on this link:
mdc_derby_info_and_entry_form__2019_derby_spurwink__2_.pdf
Open Date: Now
Close Date: 9/7/2019
Organizer: Barbara Chadwick.
bechadwick1@gmail.com. 207-807-8226 Secretary: Paula Leavitt
Accepting Entries by: Mail To Secretary:
P. O. Box 36, Dixmont, ME 04932
Email To Secretary: dleavitt@uninets.net
Entries taken in order of postmark.
Complete entries prioritized over incomplete entries.
Time: 10:00 a.m. Competitors welcome to arrive anytime after 8:00 a.m.
Course open to walk on arrival.
Competitor briefing at 9:00 a.m., first drive at 10:30, awards presentation 30 minutes post last competitor’s run.
Type of Event/Divisions Offered:
Derby: Training, Prelim, Other (intermediate, advanced)
Classes: Horse (above 14.2h) Pony (above 12.2h -14.2 h) Small Pony (10h -12.2h) VSE (under 9.3h/39”)
Turnout: Single, Pairs, Multiples
If you would like a Mentor to walk the course or need a Navigator, please indicate on your entry form.
Judge: Mary Plummer
Class Fees: $50/MDC and Affiliates $60/Non Members.
Other Fees: Post Entry Fee: $10
Refund Policy: Entry fee full refund before closing date. After closing date no refund.
Check Payable to: Maine Driving Club
Course: footing: grass.
Cones Measurement: 175 cm clearance.
Safety Checklist: Each competitor must complete, sign, and turn in the Safety Checklist to compete.
Health Requirements: Negative Coggins, Proof of rabies and influenza vaccinations required.

October 12th- Maine Driving Club ADT in Harrison, ME
To enter, and for the information on this event, click on this link:
adt_info_and_entry_form_penbeth_farm_final.pdf

Location: Pen-Beth Farm, 592 Maple Ridge Road, Harrison, ME
Open Registration: June 8, 2019
Closing Registration: October 5, 2019
Organizer: Liz Happel
Email: elizabeth@penbethfarm.com
Barbara Chadwick
Email: bechadwick1@gmail.com
Secretary: Mrs. Jenn Druck
Mail Entries to: Pen-Beth Farm 592 Maple Ridge Road Harrison, Maine 04040
As a kindness to the Secretary and Event Organizers, please send entries in well before closing date. This is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Judges: Susan Koso ~ Dressage
Mary Plummer ~ Obstacles
Sondra Day ~ Cones
Entry Fee Info:
ADT Competition Fees: Members $65, Non members $80, post entry fee add $25.
Post entry details: Entry post marked after closing date.
Checks Payable: Maine Driving Club
Refund Policy: Full refund, if Secretary is notified prior to closing date.
No refund after the closing date.
Dressage Tests:
ADS Training Level Test: 2
ADS Prelim Level Test: 6
Attire: Casual, clean, neat, comfortable. Gloves. Helmet required for all. Safety vest required for adults for obstacles. Juniors (19 and under) safety vest required for all three phases (dressage, cones, obstacles).
Health Requirements: Negative Coggins; proof of Flu/Rhino/Rabies vaccination within 12 months of the competition.
Health Requirements must be emailed or a hard copy must be submitted with entry form. 7/1/2019 FINAL
Footing: Arena/Warm up: Grass footing
Dressage: Grass footing
Cones: Grass footing
Marathon Obstacle: Grass footing
Schedule of the Day:
Secretary’s office opens: 8:00 am
Course Briefing: 10:00 am. (subject to change)
Safety Check: Safety check and wheel measurement 18 minutes before your dressage test.
Dressage will start: 11:00 am. (subject to change)
Cones: After competitor finishes Dressage, they are to continue to Cones.
Marathon Obstacles: After competitor finishes Cones, they are to continue to Obstacles.
Awards: 30 minutes after last drive.
Misc.: There will be a food truck on site. Water will be on site for horses.

Entry form for our events:

mdc_entry_form_3.pdf
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A Glimpse into the Maine Driving Club

The mission of the Maine Driving Club is to encourage and promote the sport of equine driving. We offer training, education, and information to our members in the various phases of pleasure and competitive driving, as well as pleasure horse ownership. We provide a forum for people interested in the sport of driving in the State of Maine to come together for social activities and to share ideas and information.

The MDC welcomes all who have an interest in carriages or driving, regardless of age, skill level or the type of driving you do. Beginner drivers and those who would just like to "ride along" are also encouraged to join us!

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Membership in the Maine Driving Club is open to anyone with an interest in carriage driving. We welcome beginners to advanced drivers as well as those who simply might like to come along for a ride.

Select a membership option below to register online, or print this form and send a check by mail to: Paula Leavitt, Treasurer, MDC, P.O. Box 36, Dixmont, ME 04932