FLORIDA WHIPS EVENTS CALENDAR
See Whips events of the 2026-2027 driving season below and contact the organizer, view flyers, and fill out entry forms. Additional events will be posted so check back for more information.
*Independent event dates presented as a service by THE FLORIDA WHIPS
Camp Grand Oaks 2026
3000 Marion County Rd
Weirsdale, FL 32195
October 8 -11, 2026
Camp Grand Oaks is a weekend of learning, fun competitions and camaraderie. Your registration includes all meals from the Thursday evening welcome reception through lunch on Sunday, eight hours of mini lessons, educational lectures and fun games. Camp is open to all ages of drivers from beginner to advanced. It is a casual weekend where you will have the most fun you will ever have with your horse or pony! Call Grand Oaks Resort to reserve your stalls and lodging at 352-750-5500.
Entries must be postmarked by September 15th
for early bird discount
and t-shirt orders.
Organizers:
Linda Evans email: levans0277@aol.com, phone, 614-288-1700
Beth Rieselman email: carriagedrivingflorida09@gmail.com, phone 607-343-7019
Kail Palmer Clinic
11591 SE 16th Ln
Morriston, FL 32668
December 11, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $75.00 for 45min lesson
Focus: Dressage, Cones, & Obstacles
Kail Palmer is a registered ADS judge in pleasure driving, combined driving, dressage and coaching. She is a technical delegate for pleasure driving and is a licensed official with the Federation Equestre International (FEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). She has competed since the age of eight driving singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns and four-in-hands in both pleasure driving and combined driving. She studied ridden dressage under Robert Hall at Fulmer International. Kail has worked with many different breeds and has produced numerous Champions and Reserve Champions in driving and in-hand.
Organizers:
Linda Evans
614-288-1700
February 17, 2027
2027 Steeplechase Continuous Drive
12031 SE 16th Lane
Morriston, FL 32668
Continuous Drive is four phases -
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Time Pace #1
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Dressage Test
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Timed Pace #2
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Cones
Entries Open:
January 20th
Entries must be postmarked by
February 10th
Organizers:
Allyn Carman - allyn@horseygal.com
March 6, 2027
Youth Driving Clinic
Grand Oaks Resort
Weirsdale, FL
Organizers:
Karen Cherry - karencherry122@gmail.com
June 4th - 6th, 2027
Youth Driving Camp
Grand Oaks Resort
Weirsdale, FL
Organizers:
Karen Cherry - karencherry122@gmail.com
TBD
Introduction to Carriage Driving
12031 SE 16th Lane
Morriston, FL 32668
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Two days of lectures, demonstrations and "hands on" sessions
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Provided lesson horses (no student horses)
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Workbook/Handouts - approx. 40 pages of info
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Resources for getting started in carriage driving
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Lunch each day
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AND Loads of Fun!!
Limited to 25 Participants
Organizers:
Beth Rieselman- carriagedrivingflorida09@gmail.com - (607) 343-7019