The document announces the Saratoga Carriage Driving Classic Pleasure Show on August 1 and 2, 2009 at the Berkshire Equestrian Center in Richmond, MA. It details the new continuous driving event with four competitions. It also lists the guest speakers for the event which include Holly Pulsifer, Maryalice Matheson, Scott Monroe, and Jeff Morse who will discuss various topics related to driving and horses.

1. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Carriage Driving Classic Pleasure Show August 1 and 2, 2009 Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA New for 2009 On Saturday: A Continuous Driving Event 4 competitions in one: 2 Marathon Paces – Dressage - Obstacles

2. Saratoga Driving Association The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

3. Saratoga Driving Association The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

4. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

5. Saratoga Driving Association The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

6. Saratoga Driving Association The Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA

7. Saratoga Driving Association March 29th - Scott Monroe Chavin's Equestrian Center Nassau, NY June 20th - Jeff Morse ShadowHawke Gypsies Ballston Spa, NY 2009 Clinics

8. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

9. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

10. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Carriage Driving Classic Pleasure Show August 1 and 2, 2009 Berkshire Equestrian Center ~ Richmond, MA New for 2009 Continuous Driving Event ~ 4 competitions in one: 2 Marathon Paces – Dressage - Obstacles

11. Saratoga Driving Association [email_address] 413-698-3200 Rich Wood, Director 150 x 250 outdoor Arena Euro Felt Footing 80 x 200 Indoor Arena Euro Felt Footing Berkshire Equestrian Center

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13. Saratoga Driving Association One of today’s speakers Holly Pulsifer “ Where Were We, Where Are We & Where Are We Going?” Holly was instrumental in the development of the ADS and running competitions, and taught us many years ago how to run a Driving Trial. She has been involved with the sport since 1974, organized Myopia CDE from 1975-2000, and Waldingfield HDT from 1988-present. FEI licensed Judge, retired FEI TD and Course Designer; USEF and ADS licensed Judge and TD. International experience: USET Chef d'Equipe 1980-1990; member of FEI Driving Committee, Chairman of USET Driving Committee ADS Board member for 29 years. Combined driving committee, education committee; Currently USEF Driving Committee, USEF Licensed Officials Committee. Holly has many thoughts, ideas and opinions and we got her to agree to speak by giving her carte blanche.

14. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

15. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

16. Saratoga Driving Association March 29th - Scott Monroe Chavin's Equestrian Center Nassau, NY June 20th - Jeff Morse ShadowHawke Gypsies Ballston Spa, NY 2009 Clinics

17. Saratoga Driving Association Truly a Saratoga Classic!! ~ 2008

18. Saratoga Driving Association One of today’s speakers Maryalice Matheson How to Choose the Right Driving Horse Conformation, Temperament, Training Putting a Pair Together Maryalice was our judge last summer at the Saratoga Classic. She runs a foxhunting livery and carriage training yard in Virginia for the last 20 some years. She trained in Austria and has a lot to say about the international experience. Jeff Morse was her first boss and she started with Morgans and has now moved on to Cleveland Bays. She is President of the Piedmont Driving Club and a "R" Pleasure driving and Coaching Judge.

19. Saratoga Driving Association Penrhyn Bayswater Standing at Stud by Maryalice Matheson Katy Jordan Cleveland Bay ~16.2H circa 1994 ~ 9 ½” bone $1500. incl. $250 booking

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21. Saratoga Driving Association Membership in the Saratoga Driving Association is only $25.00 per year. You can see Joanne Cholakis , our Treasurer, here or mail her a check, payable to SDA: 23 Beacon Ave Albany, NY 12203 Join Us!

22. Saratoga Driving Association One of today’s speakers Scott Monroe Navigating and the Happy Horse Scott, US Singles Driving Champion, is a well known member of our club and competed in Poland this summer as a Navigator for Leslie Berndl from California. Scott was the first person to agree to speak at our conference five years ago, and we are delighted to bring him back again. He gives a great presentation on building a working relationship with your horse and your navigator.

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24. Saratoga Driving Association Plan to Compete or Volunteer! Annual SDA Driving Trial Aker’s Acres Valatie, NY October 4, 2009

25. Saratoga Driving Association 2008 SDA Driving Trial

26. Saratoga Driving Association Jeff Morse Green Meads Farm www.green.meads.com Driving and Dentistry The Effect of Dentistry on the Driving Horse Jeff is currently the Chairman of the American Driving Society Pleasure Driving Committee and a member of the USEF Morgan and Carriage Pleasure Committees. He is the westernmost horse owner in Massachusetts in Richmond, MA, where he has bred, owned and trained horses for over 35 years. His stable is right next door to the Berkshire Equestrian Center, home of the Saratoga Classic Show on Aug 1 & 2, 2009.

27. Saratoga Driving Association Saratoga Classic ~ 2008

28. Saratoga Driving Association 2008 SDA Driving Trial

29. Saratoga Driving Association Robin Groves at 2008 SDA Classic

30. Saratoga Driving Association Slide show creation courtesy of: Green Meads Farm Richmond, MA www.green.meads.com [email_address]