Granite State Carriage Association
Recreational horse club for carriage drivers and horseback riders
How to enjoy Granite State Carriage horse lovers’ club!
Have fun with your horse in inviting, unique natural settings
From its first gathering in 1978, the members of the Granite State Carriage Association have joined up for the same purpose — FUN! Whether coming together to take in a new trail or sitting a spell over a picnic lunch, we enjoy our friends and our horses away from the everyday hustle and bustle. Nature clears our minds and opens our souls.
Some things have changed since 1978, but the goal of having fun has always stayed the same. Our club has traveled many roadsā¦ from Acadia National Park in Maine to Shelburne Farms in Vermont. And we have held many other horse activities in rural New England too numerous to count!
Love more low-stress experiences with your riding and driving horses.
Although started as a recreational driving club, we have always had a large number of horseback riding members as well, with a wide variety of equine breeds. So no matter whether you drive a Shetland, a mini, or a draft, or ride a quarter horse, mule or standardbred, all are welcome in every Outing put on by Granite State Carriage.
Relax and enjoy beautiful outdoor venues
Springtime brings warm-up ride and drives, how-to clinics, and our super-fun Annual Membersā Dinner Meeting and FUNd-Raiser Auction! Summer brings lovely tree-lined dirt roads, woods roads, and single-track mountain views. Both summer and fall bring beautiful day trips and horse camping venues in New Hampshire and also Vermont, looking over Lake Champlain and mountains and graceful farmlands, along with beautiful foliage ride/drives throughout the Northeast states.
We donāt close during the winter months eitherā one can usually find fun sleigh days or Winter barn chats on our Calendar to keep us socializing all year round!
More fun with horses for the whole family, friends, and guests!
The Granite State Carriage Association invites horse lovers of all ages and welcomes all types of equines to JOIN US in our exhilarating and fun adventures!
$25 Family Membership covers all yearly outings — it’s the only type of membership we offer!
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GSCA's Annual Dinner and FUNd-Raiser Auction (Mar. 23, 2025) was, once again, a huge success! Thanks to ALL for your continued support!
” So excited so many great activities again this year; looking forward to riding, driving and meeting new and old friends. “
Posted to GSCA Facebook Group
by Francine K., 2/24/24
GSCA organizes fun
riding & driving Outings in the Northeast
One family Membership covers all yearly activities!
GSCA members may drive a carriage, ride an equine, be a
carriage passenger, or handle/harness/tack
a horse at all GSCA Outings (per liability insurance requirements.)
GSCA is a NH not-for-profit organization for promoting recreational equine activities.
GSCA charges no participation fees, and is not charitable.
GSCA Group on Facebook
The GSCA Facebook Group (a “private” social group started in 2012) is now followed by over a thousand members!
Our Facebook Group lists GSCA Club Outings (shown under “Events”), updates for scheduled activities, shared photos, news and activities from many other equine clubs, and horse happenings in eastern US!
Regional horse and trail organizations post here. Boarding offered, specialty items, horses and items available, and ISOs are also posted.
If you are on Facebook, follow our GSCA Facebook social group simply by requesting…
Educational scholarships & learning clinic reimbursements
Scholarship reimbursement ($25) for EDUCATIONAL activities (usually horse-less) such as talks and classes about driving safety and equipment, auditing clinics & demos, general horse safety, getting started driving, trailering tips etc. Not to include paid driving or riding lessons. Send email query to:
Treasurer [at] granitestatecarriage.org
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GSCA Bylaws & Hosting
The GSCA Bylaws govern how GSCA is run as a NH recreational not-for-profit association.
GSCA OUTING HOSTS and Board Officers contact listings– Ask questions or Volunteer!
NEW — GSCA Facebook Public Page
Started in February 2024, the club has a Facebook PAGE for GSCA activity announcements, reminders, fun posts, videos and more. Shares to the PAGE can be seen and shared publicly by viewers…
Safety Tips, awards, NEHT-affiliated, help GSCA get even better…
- Driving Safety Tips (.pdf download)
- Cahill Sportsmanship Award
- NEHT-affiliated Outings explained (.pdf download)
Locate our NEHT-Affiliated Outings on CALENDAR - History Gallery
- How to help out
GSCA affiliates with these worthy organizations…
