"Hours On The Box Seat" Program
The Alberta Carriage Driving Association has developed the Hours On The Box Seat program to recognize its members' dedication to the sport of driving and to encourage young drivers to learn to drive safely with good instruction.
 The program will operate on the honour system. You drive your horse or pony and log the number of hours spent on the box seat (driving speak for driver’s seat) that day.
All drivers will earn an "Awards Pin" when they reach a milestone of 100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000, 1,500 or 2,000 hours of cumulative driving.
Drivers may record their hours using the ACDA log sheet or spreadsheet, both of which are available in the Resources section of the ACDA website.
Logs must be returned to the Hours On The Box Seat coordinator before October 7 each year so the ACDA can prepare awards to be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Junior drivers will receive a certificate that may be used to pay for an ACDA Chapter or Provincial clinic when they attain a milestone as well as an “Awards Pin”.
There is no fee for this program, but you must be a current member of the Alberta Carriage Driving Association before you start logging your hours and must continue to be a member to keep accumulating hours.
So join the fun and start logging your hours today!
See also information on the Harry Harrison Memorial High Point Award, shown below.
Harry Harrison Memorial High Point Award
 The Harry Harrison Memorial High Point Award is presented on an annual basis in recognition of the significant contributions of Harry Harrison to competitive pleasure driving and combined driving, and to the craft of wheelwrighting.
Harry was a founding member of the Alberta Carriage Driving Association back in 1987, and he continued driving, judging, and helping others in his gentle, positive way well into his 80’s.
For a description of the award and how you can apply, click the following link:
Harry Harrison Memorial High Point Trophy
Following are the recipients of the 2023 ACDA High Point Awards and Hours on the Box Seat. Congratulations to all!
ACDA High Point Awards
2024 Awards
2023 Awards
2022 Awards
2019 Awards and Presentation Ceremony
2018 Awards
2017 Awards
Hours On The Box Seat
2024 Awards
2024 Pin Recipients
2023 Awards
2023 Pin Recipients
2022 Awards
2022 Pin Recipients
2021 Awards
2021 Pin Recipients
2020 Awards
2020 Pin Recipients
2018 Awards
2018 Award Photos
Winners List
2017 Awards
2017 Award Photos
2017 Winners List
Pemberton Development Fund Grants
This fund is intended for the development of youth and accessible Driving in Canada. Its objective is to increase the number of actively engaged Driving participants by enhancing youth driving programs and opportunities for drivers with an impairment to participate in Driving activities. Click for application form in English and French.
Honorary Lifetime Members Award
The ACDA Honorary Lifetime Members Award recognizes outstanding and meritorious service to the Alberta Carriage Driving Association and its objectives from members who have ceased to be active in the ACDA. See information sheet for details and criteria.
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