Amanda Smith and I met at her barn for an early morning hack. Max,
tried and true foxhunter, par excellance and the young (coming four)
Dudley were tacked up. As we set out down the back drive at
Appleton’s we spied a carriage in the distance. Coming on at a spanking
trot was Deidre with her Rupert and Alice Burnham on the back step.
After we exchanged greetings, we proceeded on. No sooner had we
trotted off when ....yet another carriage came rolling down
Waldingfield Road. Heather and Scott driving her lovely home-bred
mare. Another wave and Hi-Ho and we were off...again. We wandered
through Appleton’s and wended our way to the “jumping field” behind
Holly’s. Yet more MDC members! Anne Burkhardt and Letzia Peyla were
hacking through the woods bringing along a young protege. Another
conversation ensued. I was so pleased to see so many members out and
about enjoying the day, their horses, and good company. Sometimes the
best activities are the spontaneous ones!

-Margot Clark

Myopia Driving Club has been actively trying to encourage the owners of miniature horses, also known as VSEs (very small equines), into the driving community and joining in the excitement of combined driving trials.  Happily, the minis have become a success in proving that even the "little horses" have big hearts and give it their all when doing three phase events.  Yes, we may need a smaller ring and a shorter marathon, but just watch out for us in the cones!  Those little minis think the cones courses are made just for them and really enjoy the competition.

The minis bring a "curiosity" factor with them.  People are attracted to the little ones, which are much less intimidating than a big horse.  When the minis are on the move, people are snapping pictures and asking all sorts of questions. 

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Maureen Aulson was our gracious hostess for the annual meeting of the Myopia Driving Club. Alan was not present as he was with his company in Washington, DC where they are painting the Capitol (no mean feat!).

The meeting was well attended by both old and new members. Alice Burnham was welcomed and “pinned” as a new Regular member. Several Provisional members attended Sue Fryer, Valerie Giacalone, Suzanne Mooney, Robyn Royer, Linda and Eric Wilking.

David Smith chaired the meeting in Alan’s absence. He explained the selection process for the new slate of officers. The slate was presented to the membership for a vote. The slate, as presented, was:

President: Margot Clark
VP of Communications: Kate Prestero
VP of Public Relations and Hospitality: Nancy LeBaron-Kiley
VP of Activities: Susan Koso
Secretary: Amy Barton Treasurer: Fred Sullivan
Members-at Large: Kat Trembley and Pam Biggi.

The new slate of officers was unanimously approved by the members and will officially take office in the new year. More...

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