Barre Riding & Driving Club

Barre Riding & Driving Club

is one of the oldest riding clubs in extistence. It was established the same year as the hurricane of September 1938.  BRDC located in Barre, Massachusetts was started as  part of the Old Home Day Entertainment. It held its first horse frolics only a few days prior to the damaging hurricane.  The proceeds from the event were donated to the American Red Cross in order to help out following the storm.

From 1942 through 1945 mounted patrols were organized under the leadership of Herbert Rice, Jennie Blaisdel and Captain E.B. Stone. The patrols cut and maintained trails in addition to assisting police and fire patrols in search and rescue efforts.

In the seventy years that the club has been in existence, it has been involved in a multitude of activites. The Galloping Hooves 4-H Horse Club was started in 1955 by Jennie Blaisdell. BRDC held competitive 35 mile trail rides starting in 1965.

Today we offer a Horse Show Series. Our Scholarship Show earns money for local students continuing on in higher education. We also offer spring and fall trail rides along with a gymkhana series. We  have several functions for the members to relax and have fun with their horses.

Officers

President

Jane Lynds

Vice President

Colleen Melanson

Treasurer

Clare Barnes

Asst. Treasurer

Jill Poulin

Secretary

Lauren Hennessey

Correspondent/Historian

Shelley Chase

Board of Directors

Lynne Meschel-Bovenzi

Larry Marshall

Margo Petracone

Patty Peck

Christy Stymiest

Don Roberts