Villa Louis Carriage Classic

Villa Louis Historic Site, 521 N Villa Louis Rd
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
www.carriageclassic.com

September 5-7, 2014

Rating: ADS
Use Entry Form provided by show

Last Updated on:

Entries Open: with mailing of Prize List in late June
Entries Closed: August 15
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Levels/Divisions: Country Vehicle, Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Horse/Pony, Open Horse, Large Pony, Small Pony, Pair Horses, Pair Ponies, Multiples, VSE, Utility Vehicle
Prize List? Yes, from organizers in late June;
Organizer(s): Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Inc, Mike Rider, Chairman, PO Box 117, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-0117; W: 608-326-4436; e-mail: info@carriageclassic.com
Secretary: Shelly Rider, Same as above
Mail Entries to: Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Inc., PO Box 117, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-0117

Officials

Judge(s): Karen Homer-Brown, (KY) Marsha Himler, (NY) Marsoe LaRose, (BC); Technical Delegate: Kail Palmer-Miller, (OK); Veterinarian: Southwest Veterinary Services; Phone: 608-326-6464 EMT Service: Tri-State Regional EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $12; Post Entry Fees: $20; Entry Fee Refund Policy: with veterinary excuse if received before September 5, 2014, less $25 administrative fee; Stall Fee: $110; Stall Deposit: none; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: stall fees are not refundable; Other Fees: see Prize List; Make Checks Payable To: Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Inc. (VLCC)

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 p.m.; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thursday, September 4, 2 p.m.; First Inspection: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Q/A session, Friday, September 5, 7:30 p.m., Social Events: see Prize List for full descriptions;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: see Prize List
Summary of Classes Offered: Pleasure, Obstacles, Drive & Ride, Concours d’Elegance, Sporting Day of Traditional Driving, Picnic, Attendant’s Class, Ladies’ Driving Class, Gentlemen’s Driving Class, Carriage Dog, Antique Turnout
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: Cross Country - Pace; Type of Terrain: fairly level on grass
Obstacle Class Notes: Gambler’s Choice, Your Route/My Route, Cross Country – Pace;
Ring/Warm-up area Footing:Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: 1st- 5th placings in each class; division championship and reserve championships
Misc. Class Info: see Prize List for details on special classes

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) since January 1, 2014, current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for horses traveling from any state other than Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Stabling Information: portable stalls 10’ x 10’ with doors under tents, bedding for sale on grounds
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, beginning Friday, September 5, at 11:00 a.m.
Accommodations: Yes, contact Chamber of Commerce for assistance - 800-732-1673 or www.prairieduchien.org Camping On Grounds: Yes, primitive only – no hook-ups, reserve on entry form
Camping Off Grounds: Yes, contact Chamber of Commerce for assistance - 800-732-1673 or www.prairieduchien.org
Directions to Show: The Villa Louis Historic Site is located on St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, WI. Highway access to Prairie du Chien is via U.S. Hwy 18, and state Hwys 27, 35, & 60. Once in Prairie du Chien, follow signage to the Villa Louis Historic Site. Lat/Long: N43 03.284, W091 09.510