American Driving Society

Territory: Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territory and Yukon Territory

*Items in blue are northwest regional events
*Items in orange are ADS recognized events

The ADS Northwest region is large, encompassing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Alaska as well as British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territory and Yukon Territory.

American Driving Society style horse carriage driving is a popular equestrian activity in the Northwest, pursued by an enthusiastic group of devotees to the sport. The American Driving Society recognizes several forms of competitive driving, including Combined Driving, Pleasure Driving, and Driven Dressage with an emphasis in the Northwest of Combined Driving. In addition to competitive driving, ADS members in the Northwest are involved in the organization of Recreational Driving just for the fun of it.

Join your local driving club for help getting started. Clubs provide resources and friends to learn to drive for Recreation, Pleasure Shows and/or Combined Driving Events, SAFELY!

Western Whips & Wheels
Warren, OR 97053
Mary A Graff (Club Treasurer)
(503) 397-3142
mountainviewfarm@q.com
www.westernwhipsandwheels.com

Southern Oregon Horse and Carriage Club (SOHACC)
Michael Wakefield
Email michael@trentofarm.com
Phone 541-891-1321
www.sohacc.org

Driving Enthusiasts of Central Oregon (DECO)
Kate Beardsley, President
Bend, Oregon
540-330-8943
Email: katebeardsley@hotmail.com

Blue Mt Driving Club (Wallowa & Union)
Millie Read
Wallowa, OR 97885
Email: mread@my180.net

Equestrian Institute Driving Division
Linda Mackin and Jim McBride, Co- Chairs
Bellevue area, WA
Email: eidriving@gmail.com

Drive U Crazy (Southeast Washington)
Linda Dizmang, Secretary/Treasurer
Email: lindadizmang@yahoo.com
Website: www.sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/driveucrazy/

Palouse Hills Driving Club
Southeast Washington & Idaho
Mary Munson
Email: marymunson2@yahoo.com

Hames n Tugs
Shawn Gregory, President
116 Laurence Ln
Rochester, WA 98579
360-736-7695
Email: shawnangkids@yahoo.com

Way Out West Driving Club
13131 Haughton Place SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
Directors: Wanda Lusk (wanda@wayoutwestminis.com);
Ron Whiteman (ron@wayoutwestminis.com)
Merridy Hance (merridy@wayoutwestminis.com)

The Inland Northwest Driving Society
Pamela Garofalo, Secretary: 509-258-4509
Email: dognpony52@yahoo.com

Western Winds Driving Club
Jackson, WY 83001
Staci O’Connell, President
Pocatello, ID 83201

Eastern Idaho Carriage Club
PO Box 568, Soda Springs, ID 83276
Contact, Dawn Perkins, dawn@perkselectric.com

Treasure Valley Whips
Kathy DeLong, membership
2147 9th Ave E
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 235-1585
kathyerniedelong@gmail.com

High Country Carriage Driving Club
Calgary, AB Canada
Anne Jowett, President
877-425-7015
ajowett@nucleus.com

Northwest Region