The
Litchfield Hills Driving Club is a
chapter club of the Carriage Association of America,
a member of the American Driving Society
and a member of the Connecticut Horse Council
chapter club of the Carriage Association of America,
a member of the American Driving Society
and a member of the Connecticut Horse Council
2012 Club Events Calendar - Updated on an irregular basis, check back often for the latest information available.
Note: Though
all are invited to join us for our scheduled events and drives, our
insurance mandates that you must be a member
of the Litchfield Hills Driving Club to participate in club sponsored
events. If not a member you will be able to join the club on the day
and
at the place where the drive is scheduled. Please bring a completed application and membership fee.
January 2012
- 20th - LHDC Meeting, LHDC meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Our guest speaker is Susan W. Kasmin on Equine Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
- 17th - LHDC Meeting, LHDC meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Bill Clark of Northeast Farrier Supply has had to cancel attending our Feb. 17th meeting. In place of his program we will hold a SWAP MEET. Check your tack room for tack, harness, equipment, etc that you do not need any longer. Bring along any horsey item to sell or swap, your choice. Riding, driving or horsekeeping stuff; even horsey home decor i. e. pictures & prints are welcome. Let's break up the winter doldrums! -Hostesses: Ann Raynor & Wendy Murdock?
March 2012
- 16th - LHDC Meeting, LHDC meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Program - The ever popular Quiz-bowl by Dick Lahey, featuring new questions. Hostesses: Dorothy Aiksnoras Vallee & Dorothy Aiksnoras
April 2012
- 20th - LHDC Meeting, Pot Luck Supper & Tea Cup Auction - 7:00 p.m.at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Hosts: Paul Richardson & Rick Goulet
- Saturday May 19, 10:00 AM Interactive Demo and LHDC Meeting - Located at Willow Brook Farms, 41 Geer Mountain Road, South Kent, CT.
- Directions
- Margaret Beeman, Natural Horsemanship
teacher/trainer/consultant of Broken Wheel Ranch of Millerton, NY will
demonstrate the CORRECT USE OF THE INSIDE REIN with a horse in long
lines. Learning how to use the inside rein correctly and effectively
will eliminate problems such as counter bending, high headedness,
grabbing the bit and rushing, and loss of control with scary objects.
This will be a "hands on" learning experience for those who wish to
participate. Margaret will long line anyone who wishes to participate
giving them a chance to experience what the horse feels. From there
they will get a chance to long line each other giving them a chance to
apply their knowledge and experience learning what correct use of the
inside rein feels like and how it will help them become safer and more
effective in their work with their horses. 10:00 AM - Noon
Hostesses Josephine Barker & Janice O’Sullivan
. - Lunch and short meeting to follow. Rain or Shine, indoor arena. Please bring your lunch. Contact: Ann Raynor 860-927-3302 Waraynor@aol.com
- 20th - LHDC Drive, White Memorial
June 2012
- 10th - LHDC Drive - Winchester.
July 2012
- 15th - LHDC Drive & Annual Picnic - At Russ & Wendy Murdocks
August 2012
- TBA - Drive at John and Monica Ray’
September 2012
- 21th - LHDC Meeting - 7:30 p.m.at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Hostesses: Sue Vaill & Dave Rogers
October 2012
- 12th - LHDC Meeting - 7:30 p.m.at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Hostesses: Ann Raynor & Marcia Stemm
- 28th - LHDC Drive, Wethersfield. This is a joint drive with CVDC.
November 2012
- 9th - LHDC Meeting, Pot Luck Supper & Annual Meeting - 7:00 p.m.at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Hostesses: Jan Rogers & Caroline Borkoski
December 2012
- 14th - LHDC Holiday Party - 7:00 p.m.at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of North Street and Route 6, Plymouth, CT. Hosts: TBA Pete Fortin & Dave Breakell
Directions to Willow Brook Farms, 41 Geer Mtn Rd., South Kent, CT.
- From Litchfield: Take Rt 202 West for 7.3 miles. Take a right onto Rt 341 West for 10 miles. Take a left onto South Rd. for 0.8 miles. Take a right onto Flat Rock Rd for 0.7 miles. Then a left onto Geer Mtn Rd for 1.5 miles. The driveway will be on your right.
- From Cornwall Bridge: Take Rt 7 South for 9.0 miles. At the light in Kent take a left onto 341 East for 0.6 miles. Bear right onto South Kent Rd for 2.9 miles Turn left onto Camps Flat Rd for 0.6 miles. Take a left onto Geer Mtn Rd 0.3 miles. After you pass the 3rd home on your left, take a left up the driveway to the barn.
- From the Danbury area: 84 E or W to Rt 7 North for 21.2 miles. At The Gaylordsville Deli take a right onto Riverview Rd and then an immediate left onto South Kent Rd. for 2.4 miles. Take a right onto Camps Flat Rd for 0.6 miles. Take a left onto Geer Mtn Rd for 0.3 miles. After you pass the 3rd home on your left, take a left up the driveway to the barn.