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Carriages races coming to Huber Farm

Call out to volunteers to help with the competition

Horse-drawn carriages will be racing around the Huber Farm at the 10th annual Combined Driving Event on July 16-17.

The cones and dressage competition goes on July 16, while the always-popular marathon is on July 17.

Events on both days start at 9 a.m.

Drivers will be judged on their accuracy, manoeuvring skills and speed.

The equestrian driving competition will consist of three different events.

Dressage will have competitors memorize a make shift movement pattern and judges will score the drivers on their accuracy and driving techniques.

For Cones, drivers will have to quickly navigate through a series of cones in a specific order without dislodging the tennis balls perched on top of every cone.

This will be a timed event.

Finally in the Marathon event, competitors will have to navigate along a trail through hay fields and crown land trails. Several obstacle courses will be waiting for them before the finish line.

This will also be a timed event.

Volunteers are encouraged to come out and assist with the races. Not only will they get a great view of the events, but they will also be provided with free lunch.

The organizers are looking for more than 35 volunteers during the two-day event.

For more information about volunteering or the event, call Brenda Soeder at 250-791-5752.