Young Driver's Camps

Midwest Young Drivers’ Camp

Date: June 12-14, 2009
Registration: Due May 1, 2009. Download Application Here
Location & Lodging: Domino Stables, Baraboo Wisconsin. Campers can commute or stay for free as the guests of members of the Dairyland Driving Club.
Cost: $120.00 for ADS members $160.00 for non-members (will include a 1 year membership to the ADS)
Age of Campers: 11-18
Contact for more information: Myrna Rhinehart, E9432A South Ave, Reedsburg, WI 53959 (608) 254-5351 Fax: (608) 253-6204 rhinestone4@verizon.net

This camp is designed for the experienced beginner driver. The Dairyland Driving Club members have donated their seasoned driving horses and ponies and themselves to help educate the next generation of drivers in the Midwest. The focus of the camp will be on the finer points of driving in ADS pleasure and combined driving events. This camp is made possible by the generous contributions to the ADS Fund in memory of Lyle Matheson.

Big Sky Young Drivers’ Camp-The American Driving Society and The US Equestrian Federation Joint Young Driver and USEF Long‐Listed Pony Driver Training
Date: July 16-18, 2009
Registration: Only 8 campers will be accepted. Interested campers must submit a brief driving resume to their ADS Regional Director, by May 15, 2009. who will select the representative from their region.
Location and Lodging: Big Sky Farm, Southern Pines. North Carolina; local housing will be provided.
Cost: $600.00 Scholarships are available from the ADS Fund.
Age of Campers: 14 - 21
Contact for more information: Kelly Valdes, 910-692-4164, fkvaldes@aol.com

Complete Information and Application

All current ADS Member Young Drivers 14-21 are encouraged to apply to attend a training camp at Big Sky Farm in Southern Pines NC. This is being held in conjunction with US Equestrian Federation Pony World Championship
Training with Team Coach Boyd Excel . Your request to attend should be sent by May 15 to your Regional Director. A list of Regional Directors and their contact information is in the front of each copy of the Whip. ADS Member Young drivers are eligible for need based grants of up to $500 to defray the cost of attending the Big Sky Camp. There are eight positions available for young drivers at this camp.

Young Drivers will be paired with a USEF Pony Driver on Thursday and Friday. Mr. Excel will be giving USEF Drivers individual lessons throughout both days. The youngsters will shadow their mentoring drivers and will be given lessons by them each day. Turnouts used will preferably be the Young Drivers if feasible, the USEF Drivers, or one may be arranged by the host. Saturday will be devoted entirely to interaction between USEF and Young Drivers. In addition to the practical experience there will be lectures, games and interaction with Mr. Excel all designed to enhance driving knowledge and skills in an enjoyable format.

The Training Session and Young Drivers Camp is hosted for the sixth year at Claire Reid’s Big Sky Farm, who is generously making available an outstanding facility including top level hazards, dressage and cones training
areas and permanent stabling. It is a unique opportunity for young drivers to benefit from the tutelage of our most successful drivers and their world championship coach.

Carriage Barn Young Drivers’ Camps

Date: Week 1 (Beginners) -- July 13 – 17, 2009
Week 2 (Advanced)  -- July 27 - 31, 2009
Week 3 (Beginner / Intermediate) -- August 10 – 14, 2009
 
Registration: Confirmed upon receipt of full payment. Registration & Waiver can be obtained from The Carriage Barn.

Location & Lodging: The Carriage Barn, 6 Sarah’s Way, Newton, New Hampshire 03858. Kids can either commute or stay overnight in the carriage house for an additional $40 per night.

Age of Campers: Week 1 -- 10 yrs and younger; Week 2 -- 10 yrs and older; Week 3 -- 10 yrs and older.

Cost: Week 1 -- $500 per student, includes use of Carriage Barn horse.  $35 per horse per night for stabling if you bring your own.
Week 2 -- $800 per student, includes use of Carriage Barn horse.  $35 per horse per night for stabling if you bring your own.
Week 3 -- $500 per student, includes use of Carriage Barn horse.  $35 per horse per night for stabling if you bring your own.

Contact for more information: Ann Miles 603-378-0140 Fax: 603-974-0779 carriage-barn@comcast.net. www.carriage-barn.com (downloadable brochure & registration)

• July 13th – 17th – Kids Driving Clinic Week #1 – For Young Beginner students (ages 10 and under) who need to know “everything” there is to know about ponies, horses, and carts.  No previous experience required.  Students will be introduced to harnessing, the history of carriages, and receive driving instruction each day.  Space is limited.  Parental supervision is not required. 
• July 27th – 31st – Kids Driving Clinic Week #2 – For Advanced students ages 10 and up that are ready for competition level.  Dana Bright will instruct this week’s clinic.  Dana’s carriage driving experiences include competing at Advanced Combined Driving Event Level with single and pair, and at pleasure shows with singles, pairs, and unicom.  She holds “R” cards for pleasure and combined driving, pleasure TD, and dressage with The American Driving Society.  Dana also judges United States Equestrian Federation pleasure and combined driving shows.  Space is limited.  Parent supervision is not required. 
• August 10th – 14th – Kids Driving Clinic Week #3 – For Beginner & Intermediate Drivers ages 10 and up.  The clinic will include harnessing and the history of carriages.  Driving instruction each day.  Space is limited.  Parental supervision is not required.