Carriage Society

What is the sport of Combined Driving?

It is very much like the ridden sport of Eventing, but with a carriage behind the horse!

There are 3 separate phases, and is completed over 2 days of competition. Each phase tests the training and ability of both horse and driver (the Whip) in different ways.

The first day is Dressage and Cones. Dressage tests balance, flexibility, and submission of the horse as well as the driver's memory of the test and skills in executing it. "Cones" tests the concentration and self control of both horse and driver. Cones calls for precision driving between 20 sets of cones laid out in an elaborate course and is designed to create pressure and excitement by not knocking into any cones, thereby accruing demerits, and separating who will win, from who will lose.

The second day is Marathon, testing the horse's endurance and stamina over distance, and both horse and driver's ability to use all their skills driving through hazards (obstacles) encountered throughout course.

Plum Creek Carriage Society Formed!

The Plum Creek Carriage Society has officially been created. Membership will include access to Plum Creek at discounted prices. The second Saturday of every month will be reserved for driving work days and play days for members and guests. Members will be charged $10 or your sweat equity to drive on the second Saturday of each month. Non-members - $15.

Annual Dues will be $35 individual, $50 family, and due on January 1 of each calendar year.




Plum Creek Swap Drive a Great Success for VSE Competitors. by Susan Bulgawicz, Willow Crest Farm	What is the sport of Combined Driving? It is very much like the ridden sport of Eventing, but with a carriage behind the horse! There are 3 separate phases, and is completed over 2 days of competition. Each phase tests the training and ability of both horse and driver (the Whip) in different ways. The first day is Dressage and Cones. Dressage tests balance, flexibility, and submission of the horse as well as the driver's memory of the test and skills in executing it. "Cones" tests the concentration and self control of both horse and driver. Cones calls for precision driving between 20 sets of cones laid out in an elaborate course and is designed to create pressure and excitement by not knocking into any cones, thereby accruing demerits, and separating who will win, from who will lose. The second day is Marathon, testing the horse's endurance and stamina over distance, and both horse and driver's ability to use all their skills driving through hazards (obstacles) encountered throughout course. Plum Creek Carriage Society Formed! The Plum Creek Carriage Society has officially been created. Membership will include access to Plum Creek at discounted prices. The second Saturday of every month will be reserved for driving work days and play days for members and guests. Members will be charged $10 or your sweat equity to drive on the second Saturday of each month. Non-members - $15. Annual Dues will be $35 individual, $50 family, and due on January 1 of each calendar year. Plum Creek CDE Sponsorships Form NEW	PCCSS Countdown
NUpcoming Events

April 30-May 1	Plum Creek CDE. Entry Form. Training Test 4 , Prelim Test 4 , Int Test 4 Send entry forms to Paula Long, PO Box 1186, Kennedale, TX 76060 phone: 817-614-2986. email: long.paula@rocketmail.com

Past Events
Sat/Sun, April 17-18, 2010 Sat/Sun, April 25-26, 2009	Plum Creek CDE. results are in! Go to Digital Express for great pics! Plum Creek CDE 2009. Results are in! And Photos!