FLORIDA WHIPS EVENTS CALENDAR
See Whips events of the 2025-2026 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.
Camp Grand Oaks 2025
3000 Marion County Rd
Weirsdale, FL 32195
October 9 -12, 2025
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
February 24, 2026
2026 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 17th
Organizers:
Allyn Carman - allyn@horseygal.com
March 7-8, 2026
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