CROSS PLAINS, Wis. — Members and friends of the American Driving Society (ADS) are encouraged to attend the 41st Annual Members Meeting, September 24-27 in the heart of picturesque Lodi Wine Country - one of California’s major wine growing regions. California is also home to one of the largest ADS-member contingencies in the nation.  Registration is open and will close September 8, 2015.

The purpose of the Members Meeting is to connect ADS enthusiasts involved in all areas of the diverse sport of carriage driving. “The Members Meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet up with driving friends from around the country, enjoy educational sessions and beautiful scenery in the heart of Lodi Wine Country,” says Mike Arnold, ADS President.

A committee of diligent volunteers is working to plan a mixture of activities and sessions that will appeal to a wide array of ADS members. This year’s meeting does not include a separate registration for attendees wishing to bring an equine, however area stables are available. Please contact the ADS for more information.

The host hotel for the meeting is the Hampton Inn & Suites, located in Lodi, California. Hotel reservations are not included in meeting registration. Please reference the “American Driving Society” when making reservations for a special group rate.

Agenda, travel information and registration details are available on the ADS website. More information about the Members Meeting can be found on the ADS Facebook and Pinterest pages. Please contact the ADS with questions at [email protected] or (608) 237-7382.

Established in 1974, the American Driving Society, Inc. is the carriage driving affiliate to the United States Equestrian Federation, supporting carriage drivers in the United States and Canada. Over 80 ADS recognized competitions and events are held across North America each year. For more information on the ADS visit www.americandrivingsociety.org.