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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at emily_langer@yahoo.com or twinoaksshowstables@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

* Current Hard Copy Coggins Must be on File Prior to Entry.

*  No unpaid entries will be allowed to compete

* Scoring based on the best of completed 2 rounds

* Points will be accumulated by placing:

     1st = 10pts, 2nd =7pts, 3rd = 5pts, 4th = 3pts, 5th = 2pts, 6th = 1pt

* We will follow ADS guidelines

* Series management reserves the right to eliminate any unsafe behavior/equipment  and/or unsound horse/pony/vse.

* Approved vests and helmets are required

* Appropriate dress

* Navigators are required on all vehicles except VSE's

* Horses may be entered in more than 1 division


  • Courses judged on faults and time.  Pleasure division judged on faults only.
  • Each driver will be allowed to drive the course twice.  The lowest score of the 2 rounds will used for placing.
  • 1 of 2 rounds must be completed to be eligible for placing.  
  • Off course equals elimination.
  • Corrected course will accumulate 20 additional points.


  • Traditional, Hyperbike and Traditional carriages will be allowed.
  • Pleasure, Novice & Open will have the same cones clearance of 30cm added to track width.
  • The following standard carriage widths will be used:
    • VSE - 104cm
    • Pony & Horse - 126cm



Virginia Carriage driving general rules and InfoRMATION

Pleasure Division

Pleasure Division

Pleasure Division

The Pleasure Division is geared towards those wishing to experience  competition without the stress of time.  Pleasure Division Courses will consist of cones ONLY.  Courses will be judged on faults. There will be no hazards included in the course.  Walk, Trot ONLY.  All safe carriages will be allowed.  

Training Division

Pleasure Division

Pleasure Division

The Novice Division is open to all ages.  This division is geared toward drivers and horses that are new to the sport of competitive driving.  

Drivers will negotiate all cones and Obstacles A-C only.  

Walk, Trot only, no cantering

Open Division

Pleasure Division

Open Division

The Open Division is open to all ages.  This division is geared towards the more experienced horse and driver combination.  Drivers will negotiate all cones and Obstacles A-D.  Any pace is allowed.



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