About the Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society

WHERE

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

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

Today: The Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society continues as a non-profit organization promoting the growing sport of carriage driving to drivers in Ontario and beyond

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.

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 General Meeting held in late February or early March each year.

EOPDS Current Board of Directors

EOPDS Constitution (PDF)