Maine Driving Club

Welcome!

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!

Upcoming Events

See the Calendar tab located in the upper right!

Annual Meeting News:
January 17, 2026

The weather chose not to cooperate on Saturday, January 17th, but the annual meeting forged ahead with a small crowd convening at Margaritas in Augusta. Several members were not able to make it due to the distance and difficult travel conditions. At the meeting, elections were finalized with paper ballot votes. The following individuals are the officers for 2026:

President: Anna Bigelow
Vice President: Ellen Surprenant
Treasurer: Paula Leavitt
Publicity Officer: Elizabeth Merrill

The 2026 calendar was released at the meeting. We are grateful for all the work that our President, Anna Bigelow, has put into coordinating some very special opportunities. You can find all of the programs listed on the "Calendar" tab of this website.

In addition to the business meeting, the group enjoyed a fantastic presentation. Skyline's Vice President and President of the New England Region/Carriage Association of America, Nick Buck, gave a keynote talk. Nick, who grew up with horse and driving, has an in-depth knowledge of all things carriages and focused on "jigger wagons" and work vehicles made and used in Maine. It was a fascinating talk filled with interesting photos emphasizing the importance of the carriage horse in the history of Maine.

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MDC OFFICERS
President: Anna Bigelow
Vice-President: Ellen Surprenant
Treasurer: Paula Leavitt
Secretary: Dorothea Rourke
Publicity: Elizabeth Merrill