The CVHA is a carriage driving club organized to promote the safe use of equines (horses, ponies, miniature horses and donkeys, mules) in harness. We drive for pleasure, recreation or sport, collect and restore carriages, carts, wagons and all equine-drawn vehicles. We are located in California's central valley.

What's Happening!

HDT at Ram Tap!
March 24-25, 2012

entries open January 15
entries close March 10

Forms and Information:

Questions?
Phyllis Rumley, organizer
(559)515-6129 prumley1066@att.net

For a list of local driving events and club activities, check out our current newsletter!
For current and past issues of the newsletter, click here.

For a comprehensive list of all west coast driving events and carriage related activities, check out the West Coast Driving Calendar (thanks Celine!):
www.carriagedrivingessentials.com/calendar.php

2nd Saturday of the month
MINIATURE DRILL TEAM
Whiffletree Ranch, Madera, CA
Jack & Marie McKee (559)868-4245 ultralite@netpc.net

Meetings

First Wednesday of every other month:
February, April, June,
August, October, December

7:00 pm

Dennys Restaurant on Blackstone at Herndon
Fresno, California

Our History

In January of 1995, the Central Valley Harness Association was formed by committed members of the community wishing to expand the "horse and carriage" opportunities offered by a relatively new sport on the international scene.

Led by Chairperson Skyla Cothran and officers Barbara Brooke, Bill Cole, Carolyn Lanigan, Marie McKee, Sallie Phillips, and Kim Roberts, the new club offered members opportunities to compete in a variety of ways from Pleasure Driving to Combined Driving Events (CDEs).

Thanks to the efforts of many of the initial members, the club sponsored clinics and playdays that focused on the nuances of dressage, obstacles, cones and hazards. Members of the club began competing in various driving events throughout the state, with a few competing nationally. Many members cut their teeth at small shows sponsored by local stables. Membership in the club grew to 70 members.

In 1997 the club became the proud sponsor of the RamTap CDE, one of the most competitive events in the nation. This event has drawn interest throughout the driving world. We welcome all competitors in all classes and levels of ability.

We hope that your experiences create memories for years to come.

Contact Us:

Welcome to the Central Valley Harness Association!

What's Happening!

HDT at Ram Tap! March 24-25, 2012

Meetings

Our History

Welcome to the
Central Valley Harness Association!

HDT at Ram Tap!
March 24-25, 2012