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History
A small group of about about 8 people decided there was a need for a
"Fun" driving club in the central NC area back in late 2004 and
started working towards it's creation. We wanted the club to be FUN not competitive, we wanted to help new
drivers learn how to drive and be safe. As word spread more people got involved
with it's creation and our first driving event came to fruition on November
12th, 2005 at Paradox Farm in Mocksville, NC with 7 drivers and a pretty good
turnout of spectators. After this event we had about 30 people involved. On
January 7th, 2006 we held our second event at T. L. C. Farm in Advance, NC with a
turn out of 15 drivers and had a total of 55 people at the event, some coming
all the way from SC! We chose our name and elected Officers at the January
meeting. We have been having FUN ever since!
 General
Club Rules
(January
15th 2006 Revised October 28,
2010)
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NO
Alcohol or drugs
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NO
Horseplay
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At
EVERY event, drivers and navigators will need to sign a Liability &
Safety release for the farm holding the event. As of Nov, 2006 we have
a WWDC waiver, (enclosed with this packet) once signed and on file with
the Secretary, is good for ALL WWDC Events until you revoke it with 30
days written notice.
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If
an event is held where we will be on public roads you should have a slow
moving vehicle sign on the back of your carriage (This is a LAW)
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Judges
decisions ARE FINAL!
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Dogs
at events MUST be on leashes AND under control if the event
holder is allowing dogs at the event. (This will be a Farm specific rule).
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Any
disciplinary actions will be the Presidents jurisdiction.
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REFUNDS:
if an event is cancelled (including the rain date) all monies will be
refunded. If the show goes on (Including the rain date and you can't make
it), NO monies will be refunded.
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ADS
Rules (American Driving Society) will apply to this club. www.americandrivingsociety.org
Safety
Rules for Whips and Wheels Driving Club
1.
Never
remove the driving bridle while the horse* is attached to the
carriage*.
2.
The driver must be the first person to board the carriage and the last
person to exit the carriage.
3.
The driver and passengers must be seated at all times while in the
carriage, unless standing as navigator on the back of a marathon carriage
especially intended for that purpose.
4.
Horses must be ridden or driven at a walk while navigating an activity
site or congested area.
5.
No horse should be tied and left unattended while
hitched to a carriage. Passengers should not sit in the carriage
while tied.
6.
A rider or driver must ask permission to pass another vehicle or rider on
trails. Passing should only be done in a safe area and at a slow pace.
7.
The Whips and Wheels Driving Club strongly
suggests the use of safety helmets while riding or driving. Juniors
18-years-old or under must wear helmets while riding, driving or as a
passenger in a carriage.
8.
All drivers must carry a whip while in the carriage.
* For the purpose of these
rules, "horse" is intended to mean any animal: horse, pony,
donkey, miniature horse, or other animal being ridden or pulling a
vehicle. "Carriage" refers to any vehicle pulled behind said
animal.
Contact Information
- Membership Information
- Tricia Hardy/Secretary 547 John Crotts Road Mocksville, NC
27028
- Electronic mail
- General Information: Tricia@whipsandwheelsdrivingclub.org
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