Central Carolina Driving Club

Modfied: May 28, 2008

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Welcome to CCDC on the web. CCDC is a membership organization formed to support and encourage carriage driving. The group is based in North Carolina with members that span the entire state, though most are located in the "central" piedmont area of NC. The club is a diverse group including drivers of all skill levels as well as a wide range of ages, from junior whips as young as nine, to senior citizens, and every age between.
2007-2008 CCDC Officers President - Linda Sewall Vice President - Kathleen Downs Treasurer - Connie Hussey Secretary - Joslyn Davenport	In September of each year, CCDC produces the Carolina Fall Classic Pleasure Driving Show. The CCDC has other fun driving events during the year at various locations throughout the state. CCDC also supports and assists other organizations and individuals who wish to produce carriage driving events in North Carolina. Club membership includes a monthly newsletter with information about area shows and activities and also entitles you to free line ads and advertising discounts. If you have information for the newsletter or web site, send that info to carolinadriving@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Events (more information on the calendar page)

BIG NEWS!!! July 13th - Muffy Seaton, international carriage driving competitor, trainer and clinician, is doing the carriage driving demonstration at the Equine Extravaganza on July 12. I have contacted her and she has agreed to do a clinic for us on Sunday, July 13! You may have seen Muffy's video, Bending the Driving Horse. In February Linda had the opportunity to attend her Adult Driving Camp and experience her training methods first hand. It was extremely helpful!

The clinic format will include a 1/2 hour lesson on long lines so that you and your horse can learn the bending technique followed by a 45 minute private lesson with the carriage. We can take up to 7 drivers. The cost is $100/ whip which includes both the long line and driving sessions, lunch and one auditor fee for your helper. Other auditors are welcome for $25 which includes lunch. The location is still being determined but it will be in the Raleigh area.

Please contact Linda Sewall at (252)753-7777 or LCSOnion&aol.com (remove the & and replace with @ ) to reserve your spot! If the clinic isn't full in 2 weeks, we will open the clinic up to non-CCDC members!

June 7-8, 2008 - Carriage Classic in the Pines: Pinehurst Harness Track, Pinehurst, NC
Pleasure Driving, Novice Driver, Novice Horse & Poney, Open Horse & Pony, Open Multiples,
Pleasure Marathon on Sunday through the streets of Pinehurst!!
Starts at 9am - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME.
Contact Linda Long H:910-692-0943, email llong6&nc.rr.com (remove the & and replace with @ )

June 23-29, 2008 - There will be a few Carriage Clubs doing a weekend pleasure drive at Moses Cone Park in Blowing Rock NC. June 23 -29, 2008 Twenty Five miles of Carriage and Cart trails Boarding available next door at http://www.blowingrockequestrian.com/ Stall boarding $25.00 a night with Camping $25.00 a night showers and restrooms on site. Hotels and Dining within a very short distance of stables and trails with great little shops to tour after or before dinner. (Info from Tom Smith)