Manitoba Driving Society

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2010 Executive

President		+1 (204) 755-2476 Linda Santa
Vice President		+1 (204) 482-6142 Ian Brand
Second Vice President		+1 (204) 444-5460 Julie Ross
Past President		+1 (204) 444-2080 Don Down
Secretary		+1 (204) 444-2080 Melanie Down
Treasurer		+1 (204) 444-4652 Irene Malone
Westman Director		+1 (204) 658-3486 Dan Meggison
Kelwood Director		+1 (204) 967-2830 Duane Stewart
Director At Large		+1 (204) 444-3066 Fred Gutoski
Youth Director		+1 (204) 344-5722 Nicole Hamill
Horse Council Representative		+1 (204) 444-2707 Sheila McClarty
Bingo Representative		+1 (204) 444-2442 Brian Thompson
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Mission Statement and Goals

Our Mission:

To promote the positive aspects of the sport of driving horses both competitively and for pleasure.

Our Goals:

To be a resource for people wishing to drive all equines recreationally and competitively.
To create and maintain public interest in driving as a historical, traditional, wholesome activity that contributes to the economy of our province in an ecologically safe manner.
To cooperate with other sport and agricultural organizations for the betterment of driving.
To organize, and help organize competitive and recreational events for enjoyment and skill development throughout the province.
To act as the official voice and resource for all driving concerns in Manitoba relating to competitions employing Equine Canada Section C Rules (Combined Driving and Pleasure Driving).
To support individuals or groups who are working to develop or maintain driving opportunities in Canada as it relates to our goals.
To maintain as the primary consideration in all our activities, the welfare of horses.
To educate and inform on driving methods; harnessing; driving vehicle selection and maintenance; safety; humane care and treatment of equines; safe and humane training of equines; competition skills; recreational pleasure driving skills; as well as areas available for enjoyable driving experiences.

Where We Fit

Our Mission Statement and Goals (above) clearly indicate our interest in promoting and developing driving horses. The MDS schedules developmental clinics, group lessons, and non-competitive recreational drives. It also organizes competitive Combined and Pleasure Driving events for its members and anyone else who wishes to participate.