Villa Louis Carriage Classic

Villa Louis Historic Site
521 N Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
www.carriageclassic.com

September 9-11, 2011
Rating: ADS
Use Event Provided Entry Form

Entries Open: with mailing of Prize List (mid to late June); Entries Closed: August 19
Method of Accepting Entries: First come first serve
Special Qualifications: N/A
Levels/Divisions: Country Vehicle, Draft, Junior, Novice Driver, Novice Horse, Open Horse, Small & Large Pony, VSE, Pair Horses, Pair Ponies, Four-In-Hand/Unicorns, Tandems
Prize List? Yes, from organizers in mid to 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, as above
Mail Entries to: Organizer

Officials

Judge(s): Debbie Banfield, Joanne Bellion-Povenski, Ruth Graves; Technical Delegate: Theodore Campbell; Veterinarian: Southwest Veterinary Services; Phone: 608-326-6464; EMT Service: Interstate EMS

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $10; Post Entry Fees: $20; Entry Fee Refund Policy: with veterinary excuse if received before Septmber 9, 2011, less $25 administrative fee; Stall Fee: $110; Stall Deposit: N/A; Separate Check? No; Stall Refund Policy: no refunds available for stalls; Other Fees: social events, food available on grounds; Make Checks Payable to: Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thursday, September 8, 8 am; Secretary’s Office Opens: Thursday, September 8, 1 pm; Vet Check: N/A; Course Walk and Briefings: Question/Answer session, Friday, September 9, 7:30 pm; Cones: N/A; Social Events: see Prize List for details;

Classes

Total # of Classes Offered: TBD
Summary of Classes Offered: see Prize List
Dressage Test(s): N/A
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Marathon Notes: Cross country course; Type of Terrain: Grass with minimal elevation changes.
Obstacle Class Notes: N/A; Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass / Grass
Awards Offered: 1st-5th placing in each class; Reserve & Championship in each division.

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within current calendar year
Stabling Information: Portable stalls, under tents, limited storage available
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes, starting Friday, September 9,, at noon
Accommodations: see Prize List for sponsoring establishments or contact the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce, 800-732-1673, www.prairieduchien.org, for a listing of area lodging.
Camping On Grounds: Yes, no-hook ups available, reserve on entry form
Camping Off Grounds: Yes, see Prize List for sponsoring establishments, or contact the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce, 800-732-1673, www.prairieduchien.org, for a listing of area campgrounds.
Directions to Show: The Villa Louis Historic Site is located on St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Highway access to Prairie du Chien is via US Hwy 18, 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