2010 Calendar of Events




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DECEMBER
Launch of the CAA Driver Proficiency
Program

The intent of this program is to help carriage
drivers increase their awareness and knowledge
of driving, ensure they're driving safely and
correctly, and earn a CAA Driver Proficiency
Certificate.
Click here for more information!
Highlighted items denote
WRCA sponsored event.

All others are posted to
inform members of other
events they may be
interested in.
Click here for more
info on using a SMV
sign on your vehicle -
what it is and when you
must use it

SMV INFO
January 31, 2010 - Organizational Meeting/Sleigh Rally (WRCA Event)
Swine Creek Reservation
16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield, OH
Meet at Lodge. Signs posted.
Meet @ 11:30 Potluck @ noon
Contact: Don Dalton

Potluck followed by general meeting.   Bring your sleigh or vehicle for a short drive following the
meeting, weather permitting.  The lodge is heated with large roaring fireplaces.  Electric and
restrooms available.

Directions: Take I-71 north towards Cleveland to I-271 north (exit 220 towards Erie PA) to US 422 east
(exit 27A toward Warren/Solon) to RT 528 in Parkman at the light; BP Station on the corner. Turn left
on 528 and go 9 miles to Rt 608 and turn right. Take an immediate left
onto Swine Creek Rd (portions paved). Go 1.19 miles to Hayes Rd. Turn left and go up and around a
hill .
Swine Creek Reservation entrance is on the left.
Check Back Soon for
additional 2010 events!
SATURDAY AUGUST 28th - Carslisle Reservation Drive (WRCA Event)

Carlisle Reservation      
12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, OH 44050
Meet @ 11:30   Potluck @ noon

Contact:   Floyd & Linda Wells  419.736.2746   440.315.9754   lindawells10@yahoo.com

Carlisle Reservation is the largest of the Lorain County Metro Parks encompassing 1,820 acres.
 Beautiful trails are wide with a fine granular surface, always dry enough to drive on (Suitable for
antique vehicles). Note that there may be trail riders and pedestrian traffic.

Directions: Take I-480 west to Rt. 10/20. Take Rt. 10/20 west to Rt. 301 South/ LaGrange Rd.
exit.  Turn left onto State Rt. 301 South. Drive a short distance to the second intersection on
your right, Nickle Plate - Diagonal Rd. , which is across from the red brick Carlisle Township Fire
Department, and drive .7 mile to the Duck Pond Picnic Area entrance, which will be on your
right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd. and the entrance to the Carlisle Visitor Center will
also be on the right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd and the entrance to the Equestrian
Center will be on your right.  Watch for signs to the picnic shelter.
February 28, 2010   Hands-on Safety Clinic (WRCA Event)  DO NOT BRING HORSES!!

Maplecrest Farms
6530 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH

Meet @ 11:00 Potluck @ 11:30 Clinic to follow.
Contact: Meredith Giere 440.292.7198 maplecf@aol.com

Something for every level of experience. Come and learn or refresh your safety knowledge. Held in
indoor arena. Inside plumbing and heat!

Directions: If coming via the Turnpike, Take the OH-21
exit (EXIT 173) toward I-77/CLEVELAND /AKRON. After paying toll, Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramps
towards OH-21 /Brecksville Rd. Turn LEFT onto OH-21 /Brecksville Rd. Drive 1.1 miles to Miller Rd.
Turn left. Maplecrest Farm is the second farm on the left.

May 21-23  Spring Fling ADT (fka Fall Frolic)  WRCA Event

Infirmary Mound Park
4309 Lancaster. Rd. S.E., Granville, OH

Contact: Michele Steven 330.769.5014
oldehckry@iglide.net

Click here for more info

Directions: Take I-77 South to (Exit 44B) I-70 West towards Columbus. Go 53.6 miles to Exit 126,
OH-37 towards Lancaster/Granville. Turn RIGHT (north) onto OH-37 (Lancaster Rd, SW). Go
5.9 miles; park entrance is on the right.
September 26, 2010 Black Swamp/WRCA Pleasure Drive (WRCA Event)

Sandusky River Coon Hunters Lodge
7575 TR131, Sandusky, OH
Meet @ 11:30 Potluck @ noon in the lodge

Contact: Roger and Sue Murray 44883-9342 419.447.0076 ram2andsue@thewavz.com
Driving is on public roads so a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign on the carriage/cart is required.
Plenty of parking, restrooms etc. Drinks will be provided. The drive will be between 4.5 and 6.5
miles (your choice or routes) along the Sandusky river on country roads.

Directions: From east or west, take US 224 to SR 53 just South of Tiffin. If coming from the North,
take turnpike or US 20 to Fremont interchange, which is SR 53 and follow that until you have
gone through Tiffin and come to US 224. Go south on SR 53 for 5.0 miles to CR 6 and go .8 miles
to TR 131. This will be the second right. You will see Camp Glen signs, plus a Walnut Grove
Campground sign. Travel on TR 131 for 1.5 miles. Sandusky River Coon Hunters Lodge (7575
TR 131) is the big barn on the left.
                                                SMV SIGN REQUIRED
April 18,2010  Zoar Pleasure Drive (WRCA Event)

Zoar Historic Village, Zoar, OH
Meet @ 11:30 Potluck @ noon in Zoar School House

Contact: Jon & Nancy Roemer 330.364.5808 330.340.1853 jnroemer@aol.com
A dressy pleasure drive through the picturesque village of Zoar. This drive is not for green horses.
Paved roads with some traffic, hills; police to help at crossings.

Directions: Take I-77 to exit 93, go east on SR 212. As you enter the old part of town, you will see
a church, fire station and a large parking area on the left. Pull in and
park there. Behind the fire station is the Old School House where we eat. Signs posted.
SATURDAY October 23, 2010 Chagrin Valley Hunt Hilltopper Drive  (WRCA Event)
Star Sky Fjords       
1803 Johnstown Rd, NE, Dover, OH       
Meet @ 11:30   Potluck @ noon     
Contact:  Jon & Nancy Roemer 330.364.5808 or 330.340.1853  
jnroemer@aol.com

The hunt starts usually around 8:30 am and then they eat. We (WRCA) will eat and then drive.  
Anyone who wants to watch the hunt can come early, observe or even follow the hunt on
horseback if they want, then join us (WRCA) for potluck, harness up & drive.

Directions: From I-77, take the OH-212 Zoar/Bolivar exit (Exit 93).  Turn EAST on OH-212 for 5.8
miles to SR-800.  Turn RIGHT.  Drive 4.1 miles to SR-416.  Turn LEFT. Cross the creek and turn
an immediate LEFT on the White Bridge Road.  We will be parking in the hay field on the right,
across from the river – NOT at Roemer’s main house. Watch for WRCA signs.
December 5, 2009 Holiday Dinner  (WRCA Event)  TENTATIVE

The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant
5878 Longacre Lane, Chippewa Lake, OH
Appetizers @ 12:30 p.m.   Buffet @ 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Nancy Roemer 330.364.5808 330.340.1853 jnroemer@aol.com or Deb Svoboda 216-
534-0500
debsvoboda@sbcglobal.net

Directions:  If coming on I-71, at exit 209 and follow signs for West US-224/Lodi.  The road
becomes US-224.   If coming on I-76, pass under I-77 and I-76 becomes US-224.  Turn RIGHT
(North) at the traffic light on LAKE RD/CR-19. Go about 1.3 miles. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto
KENNARD RD / CR-19 / CR-78.  Go about .4 miles and turn SLIGHT LEFT onto LAKE RD / CR-19.  
Go another 1.3 miles and turn LEFT onto LONGACRE LANE at “The Oaks” sign.
July 17 or 18 Hale Farm drive  and Carriage Collection Tour (WRCA Event)

Planning is in progress.  Check back for further info
March 20, 2010  Ohio WINDIGS ADT  Windy Knoll Farm (WRCA Event)
info at www.carriagesinthepark.com
July 24-25  Ohio CDE at Hale Farm/Howe Meadow
info at www.carriagesinthepark.com
Sept 12, 2010  Infirmary Mound Park - Picnic drive (WRCA Event)
Contact: Michele Steven 330.769.5014 oldehckry@iglide.net

Directions: Take I-77 South to (Exit 44B) I-70 West towards Columbus. Go 53.6 miles to Exit 126,
OH-37 towards Lancaster/Granville. Turn RIGHT (north) onto OH-37 (Lancaster Rd, SW). Go 5.9
miles; park entrance is on the right.  
www.lickingparkdistrict.com/programs.htm
Sept 14-19  The National Drive - Hoosier Horse Park  info at www.nationaldrive.net

Sept 25-Oct 10 The World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park (Driving: Oct 7-10)  
info at
www.alltechfeigames.com/
February 20, 2010  Ohio WINDIGS ADT  Windy Knoll Farm (WRCA Event)
info at www.carriagesinthepark.com