Alberta Carriage Driving Association: Calendar of Events 2018 JANUARY January 11: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting January 13: Northern Lights AGM Location: Near Onoway, Alberta (northwest of Edmonton). Sleigh rides to start at 1:00 and meeting to follow approx. 2:30. Contact Bridget at tangob@mcsnet.ca for further information and directions. January 20, 1-3 pm: East-West Chapter - Movie and Popcorn Driving videos at Vermilion Town Office. Bring a friend who may be interested in driving. Contact Bonnie Brown at 780-755-2550 or Maddi MacDonald at 780-853-6768. January 27-28: Chinook Chapter Beginner Driving Clinic Clinicians: Barb Richard and Becky Taylor FEBRUARY February TBA: Peace Country Chapter Cutter/Sleigh Drive February 8: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting February 18: Chinook Chapter - Spruceview Cutter Rally February 24: East-West Chapter - Cutter Rally in Lloydminster Contact Della Wist at 780-871-0484 or Denise MacDonald at 780-853-6768. MARCH March TBA: Peace Country Chapter - Fun Drive Location: Ed Pimm s. Contact Ed Pimm 780-338-2285.
March 8: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting Location: Sundre. Wheelwright speaker. March 17, 9 am: Driving TD & Judges Clinic Sponsored by AEF & EC. Location: Horse In Hand Ranch, Blackfalds, AB. Cost: $125. Deadline March 1 or until clinic is full. See poster on ACDA website for details and registration form. March 18: Coulee Winds Chapter - President's Luncheon Location TBA. Contact Carolyn Otto at 403-642-2134 or 403-647-7917; email cotto@mrcable.ca March 24: East-West Chapter - General Meeting/Work Bee on Obstacles Contact Tammy Hampel at 780-808-9521 or Cheryl Byers at 306-825-2923. APRIL April 7: Northern Lights Chapter - Confidence Building and Obstacles Location: Sawatzky Arena, Alcomdale, AB. Focus on safety skills; in-hand or harness (no carriages please). 12 participants max. Cost: $100; auditors $25. Sessions run 9 am-noon and 1-4 pm; lunch availability tba; water/snacks available. Contact Bridget Simon at 780-348-5626. April 12: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting Grooming April 14, 8:30 am-5pm: Chinook Chapter - Carriage Driving Clinic POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW! April 15, 12 1:30 pm EST: Facility & Event Operators Biosecurity Webinar Presented by Dr. Ashley Whitehead. Develop a plan for your facility or event with these free online workshops provided by Equestrian Canada Equestre. See ACDA Events page for registration details. April 27-29: Mane Event (non-acda event) Location: Red Deer, AB. East-West Chapter members wishing to attend as a group and volunteer at the ACDA booth may contact Denise MacDonald at 780-853-6768. MAY May TBA: Peace Country Chapter - Driving Clinic Beginner/Advanced May 4-6: Foothills Chapter - Ellen Hockley Driving Clinic Location: Ortons Acreage, 290051 15 St. E, Okotoks. Information: Carolyn Orton, (403) 938.5070, email: info@equi-market.com
May 18-20: High Country - Larry Poulin Clinic not ACDA hosted event Location: Cochrane, AB. See High Country website: https://www.hccdc.ca/ May 25-27: Klondike Chapter - Sparrowhawk Spring Fling Fun/Training Event Location: Home of Wally and Judy Cook, 22325 Township Road 502, Leduc County AB T0B 3M2. See ACDA website for information sheet. May 26-27: East-West Chapter - Driving Clinic Clinician TBA. Contact Lorraine Dibben at 780-953-2400, Bonnie Brown at 780-755-2550 or Denise MacDonald at 780-853-6768. May 26-27: May 26-27: Coulee Winds - Driving Clinic with Risë Massey Location: Vibholm Equestrian Centre, Lethbridge, AB. Contact Carolyn Otto at 403-642-2134 or 403-647-7917; email cotto@mrcable.ca May TBA: Klondike Chapter - Clinic by Cyndie and Steve Cyndie and Steve are planning to hold a clinic next spring; may be in coordination with the Spring Fling, May 26-27. Fee: $45 for an hour's lesson. JUNE June 1-3: Northern Lights Chapter - Clinic Lessons with Brenda Glowinski Location: Brown's farm, Vimy. Cost: $150 per person for three 45 minute lessons. Contact Bridget Simon at 780-348-5626 or tangob@mcsnet.ca to register ($100 deposit required). June 2: Chinook Chapter - Remington Trip to Cardston June 9: Chinook Chapter - Training Day Location: Fulton's Ranch. Alternative date: June 29. June 9-10: East-West Chapter Continuous Drive Board and Chapter members. Location: Vermilion, AB. June 15-17: Northern Lights Chapter - Clinic Lessons with Wendy Clark Dressage Instruction. Location: Brown's farm, Vimy. Cost: $225 per person for three 45 minute lessons. Contact Bridget Simon at 780-348-5626 or tangob@mcsnet.ca to register ($100 deposit required). June 16-17: Foothills Chapter - Improve Your Driving Skills Spring Session June 23-24: Klondike Chapter - Practice Pace Location: Home of Lyle and Joy Anne Brown - Township Road 582 and Range Road 260, near Vimy, Alberta.
June 25-28 - High Country Bonanza not ACDA hosted event With Ewoud Boom, Josh Rector, Andy Marcoux. Location: Bragg Creek. See High Country website: https://www.hccdc.ca/ JULY July 14-15: Chinook Chapter Pleasure Driving Show Location: Fulton s Farm. See ACDA Events calendar for details. Contact: kantique@xplornet.com July 14-15: Coulee Winds - Driving Clinic with Risë Massey Location: Vibholm Equestrian Centre, Lethbridge, AB. Contact Carolyn Otto at 403-642-2134 or 403-647-7917; email cotto@mrcable.ca July 21-22: Foothills Chapter - Driving Challenges July 21-22: Klondike Chapter - Harry Harrison Memorial Pace Event Location: Home of Lyle and Joy Anne Brown - Township Road 582 and Range Road 260, near Vimy, Alberta. July 27-29: High Country - Larry Poulin Clinic not ACDA hosted event Location: Cochrane, AB. See High Country website: https://www.hccdc.ca/ July 28: East-West Chapter - Vermilion Fair Driving Classes Contact Lorraine Dibben at 780-853-2400. AUGUST August TBA: Peace Country Chapter Fun Drive Location: Lac Cardinal Museum, Grimshaw. Contact Ed Pimm 780-338-2285. August TBA: Peace Country Chapter - Fun Driving Trials August 11-12: Klondike Carriage Classic Location: Home of Lyle and Joy Anne Brown - Township Road 582 and Range Road 260, near Vimy, Alberta. Two day horse driving trials format. See ACDA website for Prize List. August 18-19: Foothills Chapter - Improve Your Driving Skills Summer Session
August 18-19: Northern Lights Chapter - Pleasure Show Location: Brown's farm, Vimy. Day 1: Minis to 14hh ponies; Day 2: Large ponies to draft. Contact Bridget Simon at 780-348-5626 or tangob@mcsnet.ca August 26: East-West Chapter - Fun Day at Vermilion Fair Grounds Contact Lorraine Dibben at 780-853-2400, Maddi MacDonald at 780-853-6768 or Christine King at 780-888-7354. SEPTEMBER September TBA: Peace Country Chapter Fun Drive Location: TBA. Contact Ed Pimm 780-338-2285. September 8-9: Klondike Chapter - Harvest Moon Fun Drive Locations: Home of Lyle and JoyAnne Brown - Township Road 582 and Range Road 260, near Vimy, Alberta. Two day horse driving trial format. September 13: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting September 22: East-West Chapter - Derby & Fall Drive Location: Paradise Valley. Contact Tammy Hampel at 780-808-9521. OCTOBER October TBA 10 am: Peace Country Chapter AGM October 11, 6 pm: Chinook Chapter AGM and Potluck Location: Olds. Election of Officers October 20: East-West Chapter AGM Location: Dewberry. Contact Iris Davies at 780-847-2677. NOVEMBER November 8: Chinook Chapter - Club Meeting November 11: ACDA Annual General Meeting DECEMBER December TBA: Chinook Chapter Christmas Party