Welcome to the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society’s web site. This site is intended to give up-to-date information about our club meetings and special events. The Society welcomes everyone to join the club, whether you drive carriage horses or just have an interest in the history and traditions of carriage driving. Open meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Orleton Farm in Stockbridge, Mass. Some meetings feature an informational speaker as well as the normal business.
Our August Driving Show August 6-9
See the Show page for updates.
Pleasure Show Schedule is posted.
Important! There is a clarification on the dressage tests.
Late entry fees are waived through next week! So more time to get your entries in!
Hi Everyone,
Please save the date for our August Driving Show, which will take place from the 6th through the 9th.
We will remain open for late entries, and waive the late fee, through next week. However, as you get your paperwork together, a quick note as to your plans and stall needs would be much appreciated. Also, it may not be possible to get these late entries into the printed show program but they will be on the judges’/announcer’s class lists.
We have posted a clarification to the designated Dressage tests. They are ADS Training Test C, ADS Preliminary Test C, ADS Intermediate Test B. Advanced test at whip’s request and choice of FEI test by their specification.
The Pleasure Show schedule for Friday, Saturday and Sunday has been posted to the Show page. Additional divisions could be added if entries were to warrant.
Order of go for Thursday’s dressage and cones classes is being drafted NOW. There is still some room but letting us know your test/class selection asap will be appreciated.
Get your entries in asap!
We are looking for volunteers and would love for you to give us a little bit of your time. It doesn’t need to be a whole day; a half-day or just enough time to cover a class would be greatly appreciated. Let our Volunteer Coordinator, Joyce Northrup, know if you have availability: (516) 768-5444. We feed our volunteers well!
Please check “Listing of Events” on this site for details on other upcoming events. The Society hosts a variety of events, such as driving clinics, informal drives, the Orleton Farm Pleasure Driving Show, Winter Classic Sleigh Rally, Lenox Tub Parade, and Summer Fun Day. Fun Day was created as an opportunity for recreational drivers, as well as seasoned whips, to experience games and friendly competition. The members enjoy the social aspect the Society brings to each meeting and special event, where friends get together to have fun, drive their horses, and to learn more about carriage driving. The Colonial Carriage and Driving Society was officially formed on January 15, 1989. Twenty-five years later, the club continues to grow and offer many exciting activities. Come to our events or join our club and enjoy the history and tradition of carriage driving.