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2017 CALENDAR Jan. 21st - Mid-Winter Gathering with Speakers Dr. Bill Miller and Steve Kraus (snow date is Jan. 22) Feb. 26th –CVCA Fundraiser “Instant Artist” Mar. 12th - Annual Spring Membership Meeting (snow date is March 19) April 22nd – Lorenzo 101 & Lorenzo Carriage Barn Tour

May 20th - Bennett Pleasure Drive (rain date is May 21)

June 2nd – 4th – Poulin Clinic June 6, 13, 20, 27 Get Rolling in June w/ Sue Sheffer

July 30th – Summer Picnic August 19th – Sadoff/Davies Pleasure Drive (rain date is Aug. 20)

Aug 26th & 27th – Crowley Clinic

Sept. 16th – Suwinski Spooktacular Fun Day at Sheffield Farms (rain date is Sept.17) October 7th – 4th Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Drive November 11th – Annual November Membership LUNCHEON

2 0 1 7 B r u c e H a a k

M e m o r i a l P L E A S U R E D R I V E

O c t o b e r 7 , 2 0 1 7 C h e n a n g o V a l l e y P a r k ,

C h e n a n g o F o r k s , N Y F u l l i n f o i n t h i s n e w s l e t t e r

2 0 1 7 A n n u a l L u n c h e o n & M e m b e r s h i p M e e t i n g

N o v e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 F u l l i n f o i n t h i s n e w s l e t t e r

CVCA Board Meetings are held monthly – if you’d like a copy of the agenda or minutes, or if you’d like to attend a meeting, contact any Board member for information. We’d love to see you at a meeting!

C h e r r y v a l l e y c a r r i a g e a s s o c i a t i o n

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President’s Letter

Dear CVCA Members: Hello to all! I hope that as the summer driving season winds down that you can look back and enjoy the successes you had in life, with your equine pal(s) and with your love of carriage driving. The Board is busily planning events for 2018, but before I get to that, let me remind you of the remaining 2017 events that are not to be missed! On October 7th, Joanne and Tom Frechette will again host the Bruce Haak Memorial Pleasure Drive in the Chenango Valley State Park. Full details are in this newsletter- be sure to RSVP. In November, our annual membership meeting will again be held as a luncheon at Orchard Vali. At last year’s luncheon, we heard that members would like a lower cost option for the luncheon. We also heard at that meeting, and at the March and July meetings, that perhaps the club should not “be making money off of its members.” In an attempt to honor those sentiments, the Board has decided to forego the usual $2.50 surcharge that it has historically placed on the luncheon price and to subsidize the cost an additional $2.50 per person. Therefore, the luncheon will continue to not only have the same menu it has when it was a dinner, it will cost members only $20.00 per adult and $10.00 per child ages 6-11. Children aged 5 and under will remain free. The Board has also heard from members that we should arrange for lower cost options for clinics. The Board is in the process of doing so, so mark your calendars for a May 19/20, 2018 clinic- full details will be shared at the November luncheon as we are still tweaking the calendar. Other workshops along with our pleasure drives will also be scheduled. Looking forward to see you all soon.

Be Safe and Drive On! Carol

PS- Our next newsletter will come out in January 2018….

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38th Annual Buffet Luncheon and Membership Meeting with Silent Auction

Orchard Vali Golf Club, 4693 Rt. 20, Lafayette, NY 13084

Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

$20.00 per person (children 11 and under are $10.00, 5 and under are free!) Rolls and butter, Salad, Carved Beef, Oven Roasted Chicken, Riggies with Vodka Sauce, Meatballs &

Sausage, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Chocolate Éclair, Coffee and Tea

~~ THE SILENT AUCTION ~~

THIS is one of the most fun and anticipated parts of our banquet! This is a MAJOR fundraiser to support our activities during the next year.

Bring in your extra “horsey” or “non-horsey” items: anything from prints, coolers, harnesses, bits, baskets of cheer, baked goods, or anything else you can imagine….even

things for the kids!

(NOTE: RESERVATIONS & RSVP REQUIRED)

Please Send in Your Reservations & Payment by November 1st to: Carol Ilacqua • 4853 Troop K. Road • Manlius, NY 13104

Remember to renew your membership, too! Make checks payable to: Cherry Valley Carriage Association

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Cherry Valley Carriage Association 2017 Annual Banquet Reservation Form &

2018 Membership Renewal Form

� In addition to the luncheon, please renew my/our membership to CVCA for 2018!

If you do NOT want your contact info included in our 2018 Directory, please indicate as such.

Total Banquet Reservation Amount Enclosed:

2018 Membership Renewal ($25 adult; $35 family) Amnt Enclosed

Total Enclosed (please make check payable to CVCA):

Check number #

Please return payment and form by Wednesday, November 1st to:

Carol Ilacqua • 4853 Troop K Road • Manlius, NY • 13104

Questions? Contact Carol Ilacqua at 315-944-7123 or carol.ilacqua@gmail.com

Do you have any dietary needs that require CVCA to contact the restaurant? If so, how may we help meet this need?

Name(s) of Attendees at Adult Price of $20.00

Names of Attendees at Children’s Price of $10.00

(ages 6-11)

Names of Attendees at Children’s Price of Free

(ages 0-5)

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Notcomingtotheluncheonbutwanttorenewyourmembership?Sendyourrenewaldirectlytoourtreasurer,Lisa,withthisform

2018 MEMBERSHIP FORM

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _________________________Cell Phone: ______________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________

Please note! If you do not want your address or contact info listed in the

membership directory,

please indicate that on this form. Thanks!

Membership Type: �Single - $25.00

� Family - $35.00 (includes all children under age 22 who reside

with parents)

_____________ Additional Donation (optional)

Contact Information Restriction (optional):

�I do not want my contact information in the Directory. I understand that CVCA Board members will have access to my contact information.

_____________________________________________________________________________

PleasemakecheckspayabletoCVCAMailto:

LisaTeichert396MaroneyRoad

McDonough,NY13801

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General Membership Meeting DRAFT Agenda November 11, 2017

Location: Orchard Vali 12 PM- 3 PM

CALL TO ORDER SECRETARY’S REPORT: Joanne Schoonmaker TREASURER’S REPORT: Lisa Teichert CORRESPONDENCE: PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Carol Ilacqua OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Calendar of Events 2018- ideas and tentative plans 2. Lorenzo Driving Competition: Considering a third day 3. Election of CVCA Board Members- 3 seats open

i. Nominations from 3-member nomination committee Joanne Schoonmaker ii. Nominations from Floor

iii. Vote 4. Other:

ADJOURN

Next General Membership Meeting: March 2018

Next Board of Directors Meeting: December 13, 2017

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Martin ’s Carriage Auction � Submitted by: Judy Sobczak

Have you ever seen a Bow Top Gypsy Wagon? What about a Hungarian Eszterhazi? A Huckster Wagon? Well, if your schedule allows, and you have the time, make plans to attend Martin's annual Fall auction. You will see the afore mentioned carriages, plus many, many more. The dates: Oct. 20-21, 2017. The auction site: Lebanon Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd. Lebanon, Pa. This two-day auction is a great way to see some interesting carriages, the rare and unusual, along with some common and classic pieces. You will see carriages that are show ring ready. Others are in original condition. Still others have been restored. The Friday session will be held indoors. Saturday's auction is held outdoors, rain or shine. Besides carriages, there will be everything from harness, all sorts of carriage driving appointments, books, pictures and riding tack. In other words, there is a little bit of everything. Auctions tend to be a social event, and Martin's is no exception. It is a great place to meet up with long time friends and to meet and make new ones. Also, for me, I look forward to what I can learn by examining the various carriages and to listen and watch as others also examine and discuss the various vehicles. Friday’s session starts at 10:00am, Saturday: 9:00am. You can view the photo gallery of consigned vehicles on the auction website: www.martinauctioneers.com.

Since the weather at this time of the year is unpredictable, dress for any and all types of weather. If you are unable to make the Fall auction, don't worry; there will be another auction in the Spring. Maybe, I'll see you

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GetRollinginJune

SubmittedbyJudySobczakIn early spring of 2016, planning began for a new and different type ofNovicedrivingclinic.Thepremiseinvolved“outsidetheBox”thinking.TherewasaneedandmanyrequeststobringbackaNovicedrivingclinicsponsoredbyCVCA.Sincetheearlysummerweekendsfillwithfamilygatherings,graduationsandshows–it was decided a midweek event held during early evenings would work best.Unfortunately, the during-the-week-in-June of 2016, an illness fell upon theclinicianandtheclinicwascancelled.Theideawasrevisitedagaininearly2017and the “Get Rolling in June” clinic took shape. For 4 consecutive Tuesdayevenings, drivers and horses/ponies’ mentors and auditors gathered at theaccommodatingSheffieldFarminIthaca,NY.Week 1beganwith a lecture on harness parts and proper harness techniquesgivenbyclinicianMs.SusanSheffer.Ms.StasiaNewellendedtheeveningwithademonstrationofequinebodywork.Week 2 was devoted to novice whips. Each novice was assigned a mentor tohelp/assist during the lesson. Topics covered included proper harnessing,reinsmanshipandwhiphandling.Weeks3and4coveredindividuallessonswiththenoviceparticipants–workingon techniques learned in previous weeks. For the more advanced drivers inattendance obstacle course strategy, advanced reinsmanship techniques andotherareasbasedonindividualconcerns.SomeoftheparticipantsdecidedtogoonashortdrivearoundthegroundsofSheffieldFarm.TheGetRollinginJuneClinicwasagreatsuccess!Alllessonspotswerefilledeachweek,alongwithsomeauditorsattending.Allenjoyedthemselvesandlearnedalot. Many thanks go to our clinician for this event: Ms. Susan Sheffer – herknowledgeof all things carriagedrivingandherwillingness to shareand teachareboundless!ToRyanSaulformakingsuretheindoorarenawaswateredandprepared.ToMs.StasiaNewellforsharingherknowledgeonmassagetechniqueswhiledemonstratingonHank,averywigglyHackneyPony.Abigthankyoualsoto mentors Sharon Baum, Tom Frechette, Peggy Walbridge, Sue Suwinski andJudySobczak.Andfinally,ahugethankstotheownersofSheffieldFarm,Mr.JanandMrs.SueSuwinski for sharing their beautiful farmwith themembers of CVCA. (Editor’snote-hatsofftoJudySobczakthemaster-plannerofthisevent!)

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BillandKathyMillerwithCallie

JackieGagenwithOllie

LuceGuanziniandSueSheffer

SharonBaumwithMunchkin

JerryFirlikandSueSheffer

withD’Arcy

BobbiBeckhorn

DebGrantham

JanSuwinski

SueSuwinski PeggyWalbridgeandFriend

JuneSeriesPhotosPhotosbyLisaTeichert

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SadoffDaviesDrive2017PhotosbyJimSchoonmaker

Even though the SadoffDaviesDrivewas scheduled forAugust insteadofSeptember,theusualnumberofhitchesarrivedtoenjoythisannualevent.

The trails were very well groomed and marked, and horses and peopletravelled along fields and throughwoods to admire the lovely scenes andviewsfromtheNelsontrails.

Following thedrive,while thehorses refreshed themselvesat the trailers,thehumans gathered in thebigDavies barn fordish-to-pass lunch.Thereweremanyyummy items for all to share, andvotes gathered for thebestmaindishandbestdessertdish.Itwasaclosevote!

ContinuingthanksgotoSoniaandKevinDaviesforopeningtheirbeautifulpropertytoCVCAforthisdrive.Theirhomeandpropertyhaveawonderfulhistory on its own and its importance to CVCA is acknowledged andappreciated. Thanks also to Terri Mather for providing the morning’srefreshments. Additional thanks go to Jim Schoonmaker for helping togroomthetrailsfortheevent.

SeemorephotosonourwebsiteandFacebookPage!

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CrowleyClinic2017PhotosbyJimSchoonmaker

Whiletherewereafewscratchesandsomelast-minuteadds,theclinicwithTara and PJ Crowley turned out to be a smash-hit with participants andauditors alike. The lesson structure that incorporatedworkwithbothTaraandPJseemedtobeaperfectmarriage(ha-ha;punintended).

Perfect weather graced central New York for the weekend. There wasabundant sunshine, a lovely breeze and comfortable temperatures for bothhumansandequines.Hitcheswereseenusingboththeindoorarenaandtheoutdoorgrassarenaforlessonsandwarm-up.

Tarastartedeachlessonwithanoverallassessmentofthehorse’sconditionand harness/vehicle fit. From there, she shared her expertise in horsegrooming and proper warm-up techniques. With some participants, shecontinued into thedrivingportionof the lessonbecause it seemed tomakethemostsense,given thehorseandwhip’sneeds. Withotherparticipants,Tarabidthemadieuandtheybegantheir45-minutelessonwithPJ.TaraandPJhavealovelywayofsharingtheirworkwithoneanothertomaximizeeachwhip’sandhorse’slearningexperience.

BothPJ andTara remarked repeatedlyhowmuch they enjoyworkingwithCVCAmembers-apparentlywearegoodstudents!Yeaforus!Chatteramongparticipantsconfirmedthatbreakthroughlearningwasoccurring.

ManythankstoTaraandPJformakingtimeforourclinicandforbeinggoodpeoplewho like to laughandshare theirenthusiasm for the rightwork forhorses.

Special thanks go to Sue and Jack Voss who opened their home to theCrowleys to help make the clinic more affordable. Thanks also go to theCazenoviaCollegeEquineCenter forallowingus theuseof theirwonderfulfacility and to all the participants who supported the clinic and to all thehelperswhomadeitrunsmoothly.

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PJCrowley&

KathyMillerwithCallie

CarolIlacqua&KarenLeach

withAlex

LisaTeichert&

TaraCrowleywithHank

TaraCrowley&BethHouckwithLady

JanetHazard-Gardnerwith

Nicodemus

TaraCrowley&KarenLeach

withBen

JoanneSchoonmaker&TaraCrowleywithEve

TaraandPJCrowley&CarolIlacqua

CrowleyClinic2017PhotosbyJimSchoonmaker

SeemorephotosonourwebsiteandFacebook

SheilaMueller&SueVoss

TheGang

SharonBaum&PJCrowley

withJupiter

StephanieHimlin&theCrowleyswiththeWalnutHillChamps

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SHEFFIELDFARMPLEASUREDRIVEandFUNDAYWRAP-UPSubmittedby:JudySobczak

The day dawned full of sunshine andwarm temperatures, quite unlike a“typical” fall September day. But, then again what about this year’sweather,(sofar)hasbeentypical?Itwasthestartofagreatday,filledwithfun, laughterandcostumes!OnSaturdaySeptember16,15hitchesand2riders arrived at Sheffield Farm in Ithaca, NY anticipating a “FallSpooktacular”day.Thisyearwasthe5thannualevent.

The morning began with coffee and donuts and social time. As thebewitching hour of 10:00am drew near, everyone started to prepare forthe pleasure drive portion of the day. Drivers and riders left at will totravel apleasuredrive courseperfectly laid-out andmarkedby SheffieldFarmowner,JanSuwinski,withhelpfromhisnephew,JasonTennant.ThedrivebasicallycircledmostofthepropertyofSheffieldFarm.Driversandriderstraveledthroughfieldsandwoodland.Therewere2woodenbridgestocross,somemuddyspotsandawatersplash.Incorporatedintothedrivewere 2 different spotswhere short cuts could bemade. Also out on thecourse,several“spooky”and“notsospooky”items“greeted”participantsastheytraveledtheproperty.

Followingthedrive,everyoneunhitchedandenjoyedadishtopasslunchwith chili provided by Judy Sobczak.During and after lunch, door prizeswere awarded, and the first game was played. The game was anobservation game. Howmany of the 13 items out on the course did theparticipants see or notice? Carol Ann Newbury was the lucky winner,observing9oftheitems.Oncelunchwasfinished,ourcoursedesigner,SueSheffer handed out the course maps and explained the rules for the“Goblin’s” Choice and “Scary” Scurry obstacle courses. Participants werethenallowedtowalkbothcourses.

This year, itwas decided to have 2 divisions. The “Creepy Crawlers” forthosethatonlywantedtogosloworatatrot.“TheBatoutofHell”groupwas for those that felt the need for speed. There was lots of stiff, butfriendlycompetition!The“GoblinsChoice”courseconsistedof7obstacles,each with a different point value. During the 2-minute time limit,participantschosewhatobstaclesthattheywantedtodo.Theobjectwastoendupwiththemostpointsandfastesttime.

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The “Scary Scurry” was basically a “Pick Your Own Route” through 8obstacles. The Crazy 8 race involved driving around 2 cones in a figure 8patternwith the fastest time. (I’msorry,but, I’ve forgottenwhowonwhat!WhenIfigureitout,nameswillbeincludedinafuturenewsletter).Oh,wait!Iremember one winner! It was Lisa Teichert and Tucker for “Best SundayDriveronaSaturday.”

Asthe“Goblin’sChoice”obstaclecoursejustgettingunderway,the4entriesin the Costume class were being judged by a very distinguished group ofjudges.Asusual,themembersoftheCVCAareextremelycleverandcreativewhenitcomestotheircostumes.Thewinnerofthecostumeclass:KathyandJuliaMillerdrivingCallie.Secondplace:CarolIlacquadrivingAlex.Honorablementionsto:LisaTeichertdrivingTucker,(lookingverydapperinatophat)andJoeRoosadrivingJeb.

Lotsoffunandlaughswerehadbyallinattendance.

Iwouldliketothankthefollowingindividualsandbusinessesfortheirverygenerous donations for door prizes and class prizes: Steve Kraus, IthacaAgway,PittsfordCarriageAssociation,MischkaPress,Saddlers’OneStep,TheStraightArrowCompanyandSueSheffer.

ThanksalsotoJasonTennantandRyanSaul forall theirhelppreparingthetrails,mowing the lawn, helpingwithparking anddragging the indoor andoutdoorrings.

ToSueShefferforyetagaindesigninggreatandchallengingobstaclecourses.

Finally,aHUGEthankstotheownersofSheffieldFarm,JanandSueSuwinskiforopeninguptheirlovelyfarmtothemembersoftheCVCAtoenjoy,andforproviding themorning refreshments of coffee and donuts. I personally amgrateful for all their supportwhen it comes to theplanning andorganizingthisevent.

Lastly,toeveryonethatattendedthe5thannualevent.Thanksforcoming,forthiseventwouldnotbethesuccessitwaswithoutyouparticipating.And,theplanning begins for next year’s event…..stay tuned for more details in2018……

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SHEFFIELDFARMPLEASUREDRIVEPHOTOSPhotosSubmittedby:DebGranthamandDebbieBichler

SeeMorephotosonourwebsiteandFacebookPage

JoanneFrechettewithBarbieTomFrechettewithBirnie

CarolAnnNewburywithIzzy

JudySobczak,QueenoftheDamned

JuliaandKathyMillerwithCallie

AWitchandherChauffeurLisaTeichertwithTucker

AWitchandherDebonairEscort

CarolIlacquawithAlex

TheBigBadWolfandLilRedRidingHood

FlamingPattyFulkerson&Q.O.T.D.

withMr.Bojangles

JudySobczakandDebbieBichler

JanetHazard-GardnerandSueSheffer

WithNicodemus

WesleyBaumwithMunchkin

SharonBaumwithJupiter

JoeRoosa

BankRobber

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To: Future Lorenzo Driving Competition Competitors

From: LDC Board and Show Committee members

Subject: 2018 LDC

Competitors: we need your input! We are considering the potential to offer a 3rd day of competition at the 2018 Lorenzo (Pleasure) Driving Competition in the form of a Combined Test and we would appreciate knowing if you would consider competing. The Combined Test would include driven dressage and a pleasure drive, which would involve several country obstacles (not CDE hazards). The dates for 2018 Pleasure Driving Competition are July 21 and 22; the Combined Test would be offered on Friday, July 20. Traditional pleasure driving carriages or marathon-type vehicles would be allowed for the Friday events and competitors could choose to enter both options, dressage and pleasure drive, or a single option. However, both options must be entered to be considered for the Combined Test Championship. In addition, the Pleasure Driving show on July 21 and 22 will include a Utility Division for the first time. There are details to be worked out, but we would like to know if this of interest to you and would you attend the 2018 show (Combined Test and/or Pleasure Driving Competition)? Send emails to: Carol Buckhout at carolbuckhout1@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook. Thank you!!!!!!

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OurAcadiaExperienceByKathyandBillMiller

InlateSeptembermyhusbandandIjoinedagroupofcarriagedrivingfriendsinArcadiaNationParkinMainetodriveonthefamouscarriageroadsbuiltbyJohnD.Rockefeller,Jr.Thiswastrulyatriptoremember.IttookadaytoreachArcadiafromourhomeinNY.ThefirstdayhorsesweretakentotheBlackwoodsCampGroundonparkpropertyandbeddeddownforthenight.Driversandgroomsheadedtoahouserentedjustafewmilesfromthepark–wonderfulaccommodationsforboth4and2leggedanimals.

Early the next morning after horses and humans were fed the adventurebegan.ArmedwithourCarriageRoadUsers’Mapweheadedtotheroad.Toquotefromtheparkbrochure,“Arcadia’scarriageroadsarethebestexampleof broken stone roads – a type of road commonly used at the turn of thecentury–inAmericatoday.Theyaretrulyroads,approximately16feetwide,constructedwithmethodsthatrequiredmuchhandlabor.”Forthemostparttheroadsareborderedononesidebythemountainsandontheotherbylargestones spaced a few feet apart (these are very big and had to be placed byheavymachinery).

Althoughwestartedouttogetherthedifferenceinhorse’sgaitsmadeitalmostimpossible to stay together. That’swhenwe realized thatwe neededmorethan ONE map!! So our first day was a learning experience but a totallyenjoyableone. Theweatherwasbeautiful. Weroadunderacanopyoftreeswith the sunpeeking throughandscenicvistas that reached theocean. Theterrain was moderately hilly and horses walked and trotted whereappropriate.

ParkRulesandRegulationsdefinitelyhavethewellbeingofcarriagesinmind.Roadsareclosedtomotorvehiclesandpetsmustberestrainedonleashessixfeet or less (needless to say, quite a few walkers did not have their dogsleashedandwewereluckytohavehorseswhowereusedtodogs).Toquotethe Courtesy and Safety section, “Everyone yields to horses, which can bestartledbysuddenmovement.”Aswedrovealongtheroad,hikers,bikersandhorseback riders moved to the side and stopped to let us pass. Everyonesmiledsaidhelloandmanytookpicturesaswedrovepast. Onourreturntothecampgroundhorseswerehosedoff,givenhayandreturnedtotheirwellbeddedstalls foramuchdeserved rest. Driversandgrooms returnedhomeforlunchandsightseeingofthebeautifulMainecoast.Theeveningwastakenupwith a variety of games and friendly competition. Allwent to bed earlylookingforwardtoday2.

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OurAcadiaExperienceContinued

Days2and3weremoreorganized–everycarriagehadamap!Wesplitinto2groupsof2carriageseach.OnegroupheadedtothesummitofDayMountainwhile the other group chose a route thatwent over asmany of the beautifulbridgesaspossible. Thereare17“stone-facedbridges,eachuniqueindesign,tospanstreams,waterfalls,roadsandcliffsides.” Eachbridgeisdifferentandblendsinwiththenaturallandscapeofthepark,trulysomethingtosee.

AfterthedrivingwasovereveryonejumpedintotheirironhorsesandexploredBarHarborandasmuchofthebeautifulparkaspossible.ThetriptothePeakofCadillacMountain,1500ft.tall,wasahighlightforeveryone.Fromthereyoucouldseetheexpanseoftheparkandallthesurroundingbays.ThreedaysofdrivingwasnotenoughtotravelallofthecarriageroadsintheparkwhichleftusallwantingtoreturntoArcadianextyear.Aswedrovehomemynon-horseyhusbandsaid,“Thatwasareallygoodtime.”

Many thanks to our friends who did so much to make this a wonderfulexperience: the Cable family (Ray, Patty, Nicole & Anthony), Dee and DaveMcCartney,BillHendershot,ChuckandIngridHendershotandGeoffRiderandourwonderfulhorses.

TheAcadiavistas

TheAcadiaCarriageroads

FromthetopofCadillacMountain

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Passings…….Theresa (Charles) Martin Theresa R. (Charles) Martin, 56, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She worked at the Northwest YMCA and Galemont Farm. "To know her was to love her." She loved her horse, "Jellybean" and all her cats. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her parents, Matt and Gerry Charles; brothers, Martin (Chaya) Charles and Chris Charles; aunts, uncles and

cousins. A Funeral Mass will be Monday Sept 25 at 10am in Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Salt Springs Rd., Fayetteville. Calling hours are Sunday from 2-5pm in MATHEWSON-FORANI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 206 Kinne

St., East Syracuse, NY. Theresa's family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for their compassionate care in her time of need. Please express condolences to the family at mathewsonforani.com

CherryValleyCarriageAssociationOurOwnYEARENDAWARDS

ThiswasSOpopularthisyear,we’lldoitagain!

Year-endawardstobepresentedattheNovemberAnnualMembershipLuncheon.TherewillbeFIVEawards*

1) Hours driven 2017 (Jan 1-Oct 31) 2) Best attendance at CVCA events 3) Most adventures on a pleasure drive 4) Member-volunteer of the year 5) Best dish to pass

(Boardmembersareexcludedfrombestattendanceandvolunteeroftheyearcategories)

Thehonorsystemwillbeusedforhoursdriven-we’llrequesttotalhourstobesubmittedinlateOctober-lookforspecificsaboutsubmittinghoursandnominatingforbestadventure,dishtopass

andvolunteer-of-the-yearintheSeptembernewsletter.

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FOR SALE: Konrad bit with 5" mouth. 3 1/2" shank. Stainless steel. Used only 3 times. $30.ContactJudySobczakat:jes41@cornell.eduor607-220-7955

FOR SALE: Wooden Meadowbrook type cart. Suitable for 12.1-13.2 pony. Great everydayworking vehicle. Available to an interested 2017 CVCA member for $275 (price reduced!).ContactJudySobczakat:jes41@cornell.eduor607-220-7955

CVCA 2017 Raffle

BuyYourTicketsforaGreatHangingHarnessRack!Itwillhangonjustaboutanything,stallwalls,doors,trailer

doors….

Ticketprices:

$1perticket 6ticketsfor$5 12ticketsfor$10

TicketsareforsaleateveryCVCAevent.DrawingwilloccurattheNovemberluncheon.

Formoreinfo,contactLisaTeichert.

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CVCA Members Out and About…… Have an activity you want to share? Please send the details to Carol I. at carol.ilacqua@gmail.com.

E n joy ing P en n sy l van ia S ta t e L an ds

TomandJoanneFrechette

BigAssBrakes

akaIzzyDynamite

Whaaaaat?

HansNeudel

JoeRoosa

CarolAnnNewbury

AndattheGeneseeValley(GVRDC)HorseDrivingTrial….

TeresaJacksonwontheCombinedTestforPreliminarySinglePonyandwastopHDTSinglePonyChampandearnedHDTPrelimChampionacross

alldivisions.Congratulations,Teresa!

SharonBaumwontheCombinedTestforVSEandwasalsoReserveChampionattheTraininglevel

acrossalldivisionsintheCombinedTest.

Congratulations,Sharon!

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O f f i cer s a n d B o a rd o f D irec to rs

President – Carol Ilacqua, Manlius, NY 315-944-7123 carol.ilacqua@gmail.com Vice President – Judy Sobczak, Ithaca, NY 607-273-5544 jes41@cornell.edu

Secretary – Joanne Schoonmaker, Manlius, NY 315-682-4577 schoonmaker@windstream.net Treasurer – Lisa Teichert, McDonough, NY 607-863-3684 lisateichert@ymail.com

Sharon Baum, Locke, NY 607-592-9259 sebaum777@gmail.com Carol Buckhout, Cazenovia, NY 315-655-3320 carolbuckhout1@gmail.com

Sonia Davies, Cazenovia, NY 315-655-3298 soniadavies@windstream.net Lorraine Van Luven, North Syracuse, NY 315-569-4643 rockinghorse41@netzero.net

Peggy Walbridge, Ithaca, NY 607-229-6733 pw14@cornell.edu

CHERRYVALLEYCARRIAGEASSOC.4853TroopKRoadManlius,NY13104