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Columbus Carriage Classic

Fireman’s Park, Columbus WI
www.columbuscarriageclassic.com

June 20-22 13-15, 2008

August 22-24, 2008

Rating: ADS

Use ADS Entry Form

Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 20
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first served
Levels/Divisions: Open Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony, VSE, Draft & Draft Multiples, Junior, Novice Driver, Maiden Horse, Pairs, Multiples, Commercial & Coachman Driven Vehicles
Classes: Reinsmanship, Working Pleasure, Turnout, Town & Country Obstacles, Pick your Route, Dressage, Pleasure Marathon, Carriage Dog, Lady to Drive, Working Gentleman to Drive, Picnic, Father’s Day & Antique Vehicle
Prize List? yes; Secretary after March 15
Organizer: Columbus Main Street PO Box 23, Columbus, WI 53925; H: 920.623.4925; e-mail: info@columbuscarriageclassic.com
Secretary: Nancy Osterhaus; 300 S Dickason Blvd, Columbus, WI 53925; H: 920 623-4925; e-mail: info@columbuscarriagehouse.com New organizer Debbie Bevan bevan@maqs.net, 608-296-2183
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

Judge: Jo Anne Bellion - Vance ; Technical Delegate: Mickie Bowen; Veterinarian: Cardinal Veterinary Association; Phone: EMT Service: 911

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $12, juniors $6; Post Entry Fees: $5 late fee after May 20; Entry Fee Refund Policy: until May 20 with $25 handling fee, then until day of show with veterinary certificate and $25 handling fee; Stall Fee: $90; Stall Refund Policy: until June 10; Other Fees: $40 / turnout showing from trailer, Juniors Free; Make Checks
Payable to: Columbus Carriage Classic

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thurs 12 noon; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thurs 10 am; Vet Check: NA; Course Walk and Briefings: Fri 9 am briefing, course walks at least 1 hour before course opens for competition; Cones: Fri, Sat and Sun; Social Events: Fri and Sun evenings

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: 85+
Summary of Classes Offered: A wide variety of classes for drivers and horses. We offer several unique classes that have cash prizes. We plan to have dressage at this years show and bring back the Town and Country obstacles. This is the 10th year for the Columbus Carriage Classic. Come join us at this beautiful pleasure driving show.
Dressage Test: TBA
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: pleasure drive on city streets for all divisions except Novice, Maiden & Junior. Required completion of marathon to be eligible for division championship;
Obstacle Class Notes: obstacle classes in the park on grass;

Awards Offered: ribbons to sixth place, championship award
Misc. Class Info: six classes with cash prizes $100 Champion, $50 reserve for Picnic Class, Carriage Dog, Working Gentleman to Drive, Working Lady to Drive, Father’s Day and Antique Vehicle. Cross divison entries will be allowed.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within 1 year of show date
Stabling Information: stalles under a tent, parking area at high school adjacent to stabling
Misc. Show info: Our 10th year of the Carriage Classic. Come to the Classic and celebrate one of the finest Pleasure Driving shows in the Midwest!
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, during the entire weekend
Accommodations: Columbus Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, 300 South Dickason Blvd, Columbus WI 920 623-4925 Super 8 Hotel, 219 Industrial Drive, Columbus WI 920 623-8800
Camping On Grounds: Motor homes allowed in trailer area but no hook ups available
Off Grounds: Yes, Astigo Park, N3620 County Trunk TT, Columbus, WI 53925, 920-623-5274
Directions to Show: 25 minutes Northeast of Madison Wisconsin in Columbus in Fireman’s Park 1049 Park Avenue, Columbus. Parking and access to the stable is from the high school parking lot at 1164 Farnham.