On 11th February, the NICDA members met in The Four Trees, Moira, in order to present a cheque on behalf of the club to the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. This was a result of two seasons of fundraising, and brought the grand total to £900.00. This money will go some way toward providing support for a child suffering from cancer, as well as supporting their family. More information on the charity’s fantastic work is available here:http://www.nicfc.com.
The club are proud to have been able to support such a worthwhile cause, and look forward to more fundraising in the coming season. The chosen charity for 2014 season is SANDS – Sudden and Neonatal Death Charity. More information on the charity can be found here: http://www.uk-sands.org
We are now looking forward to the start of our indoor season, which commences on 30th March in Connell Hill. Lauren Ferguson PRO…

A list of judges from a few years ago which may give the organisers of events ,some new names and  faces for dressage judging in 2014.
Click this Link -Nicda-list-of-dressage-judges
Sara Clinghan.

Some of the nicely painted new club posts for the 2014 season ,now only a few left in club trailer some 20 or so, there were 96 when I started painting.
We need to be gathering up our stuff for 2014.
Sara Clinghan
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Click Link below to view or print Calendar.
Event Calendar for 2014- Provisional (27 02 2014)

Click Here for British Carriage Driving Calendar 2014 and go to “Events”
Anyone with more information/dates for calendar, please let me know.

A very big thank you to all involved with Evelyn McMillen’s Charity Concert, from Crocus Special Needs Association. Cheque presentation will be at our youth club night, strictly come dancing event, on Friday 14th February 7:30pm in Galgorm Community Centre.
John Chaney.

Evelyn would like to thank everyone who supported her charity concert, there was a packed house and we raised over £2000 for Crocus and Spina Bifida. a great night’s entertainment was had by all and many went home with prizes from the ballot. Thanks again  -   Evelyn xx

“Night at The Races” Randalstown Old Bleach Bowling Club, Moved to the
Friday 7th March 2014

Anyone wishing to add a “Diary Date” to this list, please let me know.
And don’t forget we’re on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/NIDRIVING.
and the twitter handle is  @NI_CDA

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The Northern Ireland Carriage Driving Association held its annual Awards Dinner on Saturday 16^th November in The Cohannon Inn, Dungannon. A great night was had by all in attendance, with plenty of craic and an opportunity to catch up with our friends and supporters once again. Following the recent AGM, the new committee members would like to thank the outgoing committee for all their dedication and hard work over the past year, as well as their organisation of a wonderful dinner dance. Awards were given for those who topped the league tables after a very challenging season, as well as a number of specific awards recognising prowess and dedication in dressage, including the Bill and Mary Bryson Friendship Quaich, awarded for the lowest average dressage score. This year, the Quaich went to Sinead McIntyre, who was also presented with the Bolan Cup from Horse Sport Ireland Carriage Driving, in recognition of her success at Irish National Championships in September. The NICDA Encouragement Shield was presented to young driver, Ross Ewing. The NICDA Sports Personality of the Year was voted for by club members on the night of the Dinner Dance, and this year went to Sharon Duckett, in recognition of her unwavering support and dedication to both the club and the sport in general. Congratulations to all our prize winners, and we look forward to another season of competition in 2014.  Report by Lauren Ferguson (Club PRO)

AllSorts: Alexandra McConnell …. Reserve: Judith Lyttle
Novice Pony: Edith Crawford …… Reserve: Judith McKeever
Novice Horse: Billy Lamont … ……Reserve: Jim McCrea
Pony Pairs: Eddie Ingram ………… Reserve: Rachael Campbell
Open Pony: Sinead McIntyre …… Reserve: Julie Ingram
Open Horse: Neil Kearns ………… Reserve: Alex Bryson
Horse Pairs: Robert McNeill ……  Reserve: Ger Hennessy

Teams: ……………………..Richard Logan .. Reserve: Brian O’Slattarra
Overall Novice Winner: ……….. ……………… Edith Crawford
Overall Open Winner:  …………………………..Eddie Ingram
Junior Whip:  ………………………………………..Alexandra McConnell
Encouragement Shield:  …………………………Ross Ewing
Bill and Mary Bryson Friendship Quaich:  …Sinead McIntyre
Sports Personality of the Year:  ……………….Sharon Ducket

£500 was donated to this year’s Charity, which included £120 from the sale of “The 2013 Review DVD” produced by Richard & Terry Logan. Many thanks to all for their support.