The horse is a Morgan Percheron Cross gelding, and is driven by Ron West of Indiana. The picture was taken at the Kentucky Gayla in 2000 where he won Reserve Champion. Lilly Halflinger mare, owner Nancy Caufield. Taken Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle - Blue Ribbon Show, photo The Napoleon or Spider Phaeton, Netherlands. Photo courtesy Ton Wempe. Lynda Jowers driving Sabrina's Serenity, an 8 yo Morgan mare. The photographer was Williams Photography. Detail of Mulbacher carriage, photo courtesy Jose Balcarce. Juneacres Tyler, a registered Morgan (14 hands) put to a new vehicle, built by Menno Miller, patterned after an 1885 Hooker (Wanda) phaeton. Whip is Glenda Farrier. Photo by Robert Mischka. Tom Simmons driving Tori Thompson's Spotted American Saddlebred "Sky Pirate", at the Pacific Coast CDE in 1996. The two wheel vehicle is a meadowbrook design by Jack Patison of Penryn, California. Photo by Tori Thompson. Harry Whitteveen, pair of Freisians, Natural finish spider pheaton, Walnut Hill 2001, 2002, photo courtesy Denise Ruffing Classifieds Community Directory Articles Calendar CD-L Home
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Laurels at Landhope CDE

Laurels at Landhope CDE Combines International Competition and Family Fun

May 27 - The Laurels At Landhope International Combined Driving Event, the most prestigious event of its kind held in the US, will be held in West Grove, Chester County, PA September 5-7, 2008. Combining family fun with international equestrian competition in a beautiful country setting just 40 miles from Philadelphia, the event hosts the best drivers from Canada, Mexico and the United States, who compete in a series of three events with combinations from single horses and ponies to four-in-hands. It features the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Pairs Championships and the US Equestrian Federation National Pony Championships as well as competition in Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced Divisions. Recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), it is a selection trial for the World Championships to be held in Europe in August, 2009.

Combined driving requires a unique partnership between horse or pony and driver that relies on training and trust. An offshoot of ridden three-day eventing, it features the elegance of dressage, the excitement of cross-country and a cones course, an intricate test of skill and precision. The competition begins at 8 am each day. Dressage is held Friday, Marathon on Saturday, and Cones on Sunday.

Though The Laurels At Landhope show grounds cover 44 acres, the two competition arenas, extremely popular trade fair, exhibition area with two restaurants, and the Patron Tent all adjoin one another. The marathon hazards, the highlight of the event, are adjacent and easily visible to spectators.

Kids Corner, with games, face painting and crafts, runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. The Trade Fair features a variety of vendors offering jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, equine/canine inspired giftware, equine and equestrian equipment, elegant country-style apparel, farm equipment, carriages, and carriage appointments.

 Sunday's activities include Jack Russell terrier races and a parade and display of antique coaches pulled by four in hands. The Barbone Street Jazz Band plays throughout the day Saturday and Sunday. Members of the Chester County Antique Car Club will display their vintage automobiles both days.

For more information and tickets, visit the Web site, www.laurelscde.com or phone (610) 486-0710.

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