HERE ARE THE 2026
MAINE DRIVING CLUB DATES
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January 17th: Annual Meeting Margaritas 390 Western Avenue Augusta.
Meeting starts at noon and members may order off the menu. Consider bringing a raffle item. RSVP dpleavitt5051@gmail.com January 24th: Fireside Chat with Gary Docking 3:00 PM ET, ZOOM
Topic: Coachman's style (one handed driving) and reinsmanship Members and nonmembers welcome. Please email mainedrivingclub@gmail.com February 28th: Fireside Chat with Gary Docking 3:00 PM ET, ZOOM
Topic: Conditioning, impulsion, and seasonal preparation Members and nonmembers welcome. Please email mainedrivingclub@gmail.com March 6th: Fireside Chat with Abbie Trexler 7:00 PM ET, ZOOM
ADS divisions, showing formats, and what drivers should know before entering competition. Members and nonmembers welcome. Please email mainedrivingclub@gmail.com March (TBD): Fireside Chat at Skyline Farm 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth 04097
An in person gathering and fireside chat to welcome spring. Speaker and details to be announced August 15th: Derby Clinic at Spurwink Farm, Cape Elizabeth ME
Focused derby clinic emphasizing precision, control, and technique. Clinic only --no trail driving. September 18-21: Acadia Drive Weekend
Join us to drive Acadia's iconic carriage roads with breathtaking scenery. Come enjoy camaraderie, special scenery, and some of the finest carriage driving in the country. Special rates for MDC members for 30 reserved stalls. Email mainedrivingclub@gmail.com October 3: Spurwink Trail Drive/Ride & Cones Course
Trail driving and riding with an optional cones course to close the season |
Participation in Granite State Carriage Association Activities
Granite State Carriage Association is an active neighboring club hosting an extensive annual calendar of opportunities. They welcome horse lovers of all ages to join them. Anyone interested in participating in the Granite State Carriage Association's activities MUST join their club for insurance purposes. The $25 Family Membership covers all yearly outings — it’s the only type we offer! Go to JOIN US for details .
For Granite State's calendar page, follow this link: www.granitestatecarriage.org/index.php/activities-photos/gsca-calendar
It's a great opportunity to have more driving activities and we encourage everyone to join their club, and hopefully they will join ours!
For Granite State's calendar page, follow this link: www.granitestatecarriage.org/index.php/activities-photos/gsca-calendar
It's a great opportunity to have more driving activities and we encourage everyone to join their club, and hopefully they will join ours!