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| January 24 | Treasure Valley Whips Organizational meeting, 12:00 PM, Casa Mexico restaurant meeting room, Middleton |
| February 8 | Drive in the Eagle foothills. Starting probably 11:30-12:00. Call Susan at 887-6838 if you are interested in coming. |
| February 15 | Trail drive, location TBA. Call Susan at 887-6838 if you are interested in coming. |
| February 22 | Trail drive, location TBA. Call Susan at 887-6838 if you are interested in coming. |
| February 28 | TVW PLAYDAY Birt Arena, Nampa. DIRECTIONS to the Birt Arena from 1-84: Take the Garrity Blvd. exit (exit 38) and turn south at the end of the off-ramp (toward Nampa). Take a left at Flamingo (by the new mall; Then turn right on Happy Valley Road. Go several miles to Lewis Ln. and take a right. Follow Lewis past Southside Blvd. and within about a ¼ of a mile you'll see a blue private lane sign, HESTEHAVEN, turn right. Follow to the parking area by the arena. * About Playdays * About Scurry Challenge * |
| March 28 | TVW PLAYDAY Birt Arena, Nampa. DIRECTIONS to the Birt Arena from 1-84: Take the Garrity Blvd. exit (exit 38) and turn south at the end of the off-ramp (toward Nampa). Take a left at Flamingo (by the new mall; Then turn right on Happy Valley Road. Go several miles to Lewis Ln. and take a right. Follow Lewis past Southside Blvd. and within about a ¼ of a mile you'll see a blue private lane sign, HESTEHAVEN, turn right. Follow to the parking area by the arena. * About Playdays * New Playday Guidelines and Schedule * About Scurry Challenge * If you want to sign up for a time slot in the indoor arena in the afternoon, e-mail Mary or call 585-2741. See the News page for more details. |
| April 25-26 | LINDA FAIRBANKS CLINIC & ADT SCHOOLING SHOW Birt Arena, Nampa Information on this event * Word document * PDF Information on the ADT * Word document * PDF Schedule for the clinic and ADT * Word document * PDF Entry form for the clinic and ADT * Word document * PDF Clinic Information Form * Word document * PDF Map to dinner location * Word document * PDF Training Level Dressage Test * Preliminary Level Dressage Test |
| May 3 | Ride or Drive Poker Run & Play Day. * About this event * A scenic drive or ride poker run along the Weiser River Trail heading north from the Washington County Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Idaho. This will be just like the one last October, except there will be a barbeque instead of a prime rib dinner. E-mail * Susan Marler * or call her at 208-794-8280. Complete information can also be found at * Snake River Drafts * We will make a loop and return back to Cambridge by 4PM, and then have a barbeque. Prizes to be awarded to Drivers/Riders Only. |
| May 16-17 | TVW EVENT TO BE DETERMINED probably playday and ADT, Birt Arena, Nampa |
| May 23 | Fun Day at Carolyn Phillips' Dead End Ranch. * Information about this event * Liability release * Directions to the Dead End Ranch * For more information e-mail * Carolyn * |
| October 10 | Fun Day at Carolyn Phillips' Dead End Ranch. * Information about this event * Liability release * Directions to the Dead End Ranch * For more information e-mail * Carolyn * |
| October 24,25,26 | TVW CLINIC & PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW clinician/judge TBD. Birt Arena, Nampa |
| March 7 | Idaho Humane Society Rescue Ranch 2nd Annual Consignment Sale. Information about this event |
| April 17, 18, 19 | Horse Expo, Idaho Horse Park |
| May 2 | Equine Care Seminar presented by the Idaho Miniature Horse Club. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Middleton Trolley Station. Pot luck lunch with hot dogs provided by the Idaho Miniature Horse Club. $5.00 per person. Call Rene at 697-2403 or Email |
| May 9-10 | Happ's Schooling Weekend 1 in Ethel, Washington. Website with information |
| May 16-17 | Happ's Schooling Weekend 2 in Ethel, Washington. Website with information |
| June 6-7 | Teddy Bear's CDE in Mead, Washington. Contact Warren and Sylvia Riddle 509-926-6217 or Email Teddy Bear Fjords |
| June 19-21 | Happ's CDE in Ethel, WA. Website with information |
| January 19 | Treasure Valley Whips Organizational meeting, 2:00 PM, Caldwell (Barbara Cerio's home) |
| January 25 | Let's Talk Driving Potluck, 6:30 PM, Eagle (Valerie Ellis' Home) |
| January 26 | Let's Drive! Club Driving Day at Birt Arena, Nampa 1-5 PM |
| February 17 | Let's Drive! Club Driving Day at Birt Arena, Nampa 1-5 PM |
| February 23 | TVW Play Day, Birt Arena, Nampa About Playdays |
| February 24 | TVW Arena Driving Trial Schooling Show, Birt Arena, Nampa About Our Arena Driving Trials * ADT Entry Form |
| March 9 | Let's Drive! Club Driving Day at Birt Arena, Nampa 1-5 PM |
| March 16 | Let's Drive! Club Driving Day at Birt Arena, Nampa 1-5 PM |
| March 22 | TVW Play Day, Birt Arena, Nampa About Playdays |
| March 23 | PLAYDAY CANCELLED! |
| April 19 | TVW Recreational Drive & Dutch Oven Potluck,Hardtrigger Area, Owyhee County. Email Jan McEnroe for more information, or call her at 208-466-0133. |
| April 26-27 | Terri Jones Clinic, Birt Arena, Nampa * Beginner's clinic, Driving Lessons & Preparing for a CDE * About this clinic * Clinic Schedule * Terri Jones Clinic Entry Form * Liability Release Form |
| May 17 | TVW Play Day, Birt Arena, Nampa About Playdays |
| May 18 | TVW Arena Driving Trial Schooling Show, Birt Arena, Nampa About Our ADTs * ADT Entry Form |
| May 25 | TVW Recreational Drive & Dutch Oven Potluck, Wilson Creek Area, Owyhee County. Email Jan McEnroe for more information, or call her at 208-466-0133. |
| June, July, August | Summer Play Days & Meetings TBA |
| October 10-12 | Fall Colors Ride & Drive on the Weiser River Trail. Information about this event * Entry form for this event You can also e-mail John McEnroe or call him at 466-0133. |
| October 12 | Fall Ride or Drive Poker Run & Play Day About this event * This will be a scenic drive or ride poker run along the Weiser River Trail heading North from the Washington County Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Idaho. E-mail Susan Marler or call her at 208-794-8280 by Oct. 6 for a head count. Complete information can also be found at Snake River Drafts We will make a loop and return back to Cambridge by 4PM, where a Prime Rib Buffet Dinner will be served at Mrs. G’s. Prizes to be Awarded to Drivers/Riders Only. |
| October 18 | Fun Day at Carolyn Phillips' Dead End Ranch. *Information about this event * Liability release * Directions to the Dead End Ranch * For more information e-mail Carolyn |
| October 24-25 | Linda Fairbanks Clinic About this clinic* Clinic Entry Form* Information form for clinic participants |
| October 26 | TVW Pleasure Driving Show Information about this show* Entry Form |
| May 2-4 | Lessons with Terri Jones at Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| May 3-4 | Bombproof Your Horse; Thomas Equestrian Center, Beavercreek, OR Contact Linda Keeter 503-668-9716 |
| May 3-4 | "Carriage Me Back" to 1895, a fun day of old fashioned drivingfun to benefit the Linn County Historical Museum, Brownsville, Oregon; contact Shelly Ellingson 541-729-0773 or Email Shelly |
| May 10-11 | Happ's Combined Driving Schooling Weekend at Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| May 10-11 | 8th Annual Oregon Gold Open Horse Show; Haflinger and Fjord owners; driving classes on May 11; Gerry Pearson judging; contact Catherine at 541-312-8332 or Email |
| May 17 - 20 | Weiser River Wagon Train. Email Jan McEnroe for more information, or call her at 208-466-0133. |
| May 17 | Happ's Miniature Horse Schooling Show at Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| May 17-19 | Cariboo Country Carriage Club Schooling weekend and Recreational Drive: Huber Farm; Gold Rush Trail (Hwy 97); 70 Mile House, BC; contact Ken Huber 250-456-6050 or Email |
| May 24-25 | "Bombproof Your Horse" Clinic; Thomas Equestrian Center; 21020 S. Olsen Rd; Beavercreek, OR 97004; contact Linda Thomas 503-632-5053 or Email |
| June 6-7 | Lessons with Linda Fairbanks; Equestrian Institute Driving Division; 11525 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA; contact Email Linda Mackin |
| June 8 | Driving Trial with Pleasure Pace Drive: Equestrian Institute Driving Division; 11525 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA; contact Email Linda Mackin |
| June 14 | Open House / Playday / Fun Day at Phillips Dead End Ranch. Contact Carolyn Phillips This date is flexible if it doesn't work for most folks. |
| June 19 | Navigator Clinic w/Kristin Dornan & Tina Knott; Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| June 19-22 | Happ's CDE in Ethel, WA. Website with information |
| June 23-27 | Driving Lessons with Alex Fraser; Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| June 28-29 | Intro to Combined Driving w/ Alex Fraser; Happ's in Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| June 25 | Idaho Arabian Breeders Association Bennu Open Horse Show at Al Birt Arena I.S.H.S.A. & P.A.C. approved. More information about these shows |
| July 4-6 | Inavale CDE at Philomath, OR. Website with information |
| July 4 | 4th of July Parade Vale, OR. Theme "100 Years of Patriots" Contact Shari Nalivka 541-473-3882 |
| July 5-6 | ADS Booth and Driving Demonstrations; Celebrate the Horse Expo; Puyallup Fairgrounds, Washington |
| July 9 | Idaho Arabian Breeders Association Bennu Open Horse Show at Al Birt Arena I.S.H.S.A. & P.A.C. approved. More information about these shows |
| July 12-13 | Teddy Bear CDE at Spokane, WA. Website with information Contact: Warren Riddle phone 509-464-4490 e-mail |
| July 16 | Idaho Arabian Breeders Association Bennu Open Horse Show at Al Birt Arena I.S.H.S.A. & P.A.C. approved. More information about these shows |
| July 19-20 | NWCDE's Beavercreek CDE; Lazy S Lumber Mill; Beavercreek, OR. Contact Tish Hodges 503 632-4966 or email Tish |
| August 6 | Idaho Arabian Breeders Association Bennu Open Horse Show at Al Birt Arena I.S.H.S.A. & P.A.C. approved. More information about these shows |
| August 7 | Payette County Fair Open Harness Driving Show; starts 9:00 AM; post entries 8:00 am; contact Susan Marker Cell 208 794 8280 or www.buggyconnection.com. Entry form |
| August 8 | Owyhee County Fair Open Harness Driving Show; starts 9:00 AM; post entries 8:00 am; contact Susan Marker Cell 208 794 8280 or www.buggyconnection.com. Entry form |
| August 9-10 | Fun in the Sun Pleasure Drive & Competitive Trail Driving Trial; Equestrian Institute; Philchuck Tree Farm; Arlington, WA; Contact Teri Reinemer |
| August 16 | Hames'Tugs country Picnic Drive; Happ's; 1432 US Hwy 12, Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| August 23-24 | Happ's Mini-Midi-Maxi Marathon; Happ's; 1432 US Hwy 12, Ethel, WA. Contact Maureen Harkcom 360-978-5064 or Email Maureen |
| August 23-24 | Island CDE; Avalon Equestrian Centre; Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC; contact Joy Matthews |
| September 19-20 | Knox Farm Horse Driving Trials at Chesterfield, ID. ADS recognized. Dressage and cones on Friday, marathon on Saturday. Information about this event . For more information e-mail Chris Knox or contact Chris at Knox Farm , 950 Miles Road, Chesterfield, Idaho 83217, 208-648-7175. Visit the Knox Farm Website |
| September 20-22 | Knox Farm Carriage Driving Clinic with Marcie Quist, following the Knox Farm CDE. Private lessons, auditors welcome. For information e-mail Chris Knox or contact Chris at Knox Farm , 950 Miles Road, Chesterfield, Idaho 83217, 208-648-7175. |
