Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society
Vintage carriages and horse-drawn vehicles
 

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WHAT
The Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving society was first established in 1975 to promote the association of individuals with an interest in vintage carriages, other animal drawn vehicles or pleasure driving. The Society was incorporated in 1977. It is a Chapter of The Carriage Association of America.

WHERE
Although regional in name because of the locale of origin, the membership includes people from elsewhere; in Ontario, Quebec, and the United States.

HOW
The Society is managed by a Board of Directors representative of the various areas of Eastern Ontario. Society elections take place at the Annual Meeting held in late February or early March each year.

WHO
Anyone may participate who is interested in pleasure driving whether:
  • using light or heavy horses or other harnessed animals;
  • using vintage or modern appropriate vehicles;
  • interested in collecting, restoring vehicles, or literature on carriages;
  • involved in pursuits related to these interests.
The Society emphasizes family involvement in meetings and driving activities.

MEMBERSHIP
Applications for membership are available through this website or from the Secretary. Annual membership fees are for the calendar year, the cost of which for individuals, families or other organizations is $20.00 Life membership is $200.00

 Email EOPDS Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society
c/o 12 Merkel Drive
Nepean, Ontario
K2J 1Z8