There are several choices for those who would like to make a donation in memory of Audrey Bostwick, well-known throughout the driving community, who died last month at the age of 91.
Growing up in Mount Airy, Pennsylvania, she graduated from the Stevens School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and Master’s of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Her early careers included nursery school teacher, social worker and positions within educational program research and development.
Audrey Bostwick
An avid horsewoman and humanitarian, she started her involvement with horses at the age of five and spent her early life riding and driving in Wissahickon Park in Philadelphia. Her lifelong passion for all things equestrian led her to be a competitor, instructor, and clinician in many disciplines, including hunter/jumpers and equitation, side- saddle,and carriage driving.
She was a licensed judge, steward, and technical delegate specializing in pleasure driving (The American Driving Society Inc., U.S. Equestrian Federation, and American Horse Shows Association), Hunter/Jumper and Equitation (AHSA), as well as Side-Saddle (International Side-Saddle Organization). Audrey was a founding member of the American Driving Society. and served in various roles within the organization.
Her specialty in pleasure driving gained her participation and coaching opportunities at notable competitions throughout the U.S., Canada and England. As one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in the pleasure driving community, she leaves behind a network of those brought together by her endearing personality.
Her commitment to education was evident in her efforts with the American Driving Society and Delaware Valley University. She taught at Delaware Valley University as an adjunct instructor in the Equine Science & Management program for nearly 20 years. She was a mentor and friend to many students, sharing her passion for carriage driving, side-saddle, and intercollegiate riding.
She especially enjoyed her time spent at her home farm in Perkasie, Pa.,with her beloved ponies and dogs. An avid reader and book club member, she studied tree species, historical barns, and bird watching. Ms. Bostwick was passionate about the art of carriage driving and actively participated in the governance and direction of the sport for 47 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ms. Bostwick’s memory to the Delaware Valley University Equine Department,Delaware Valley University Office of Development,700 E Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA,18901.Donations also may be made to www.americandrivingsocciety.org or by mail to ADS, P.O. Box 278, Cross Plains, WI, 53528.