Competitors

Registered competitors

2011 Updates

Stabling - We will continue to use the stall company that was hired in 2010, Superior Stall Services, of Columbia, Missouri.

Classes - A new class has been added to the Sunday show, the Trade/Commercial Vehicle class. The combination hunter & sporting tandem classes have been removed from the schedule.

The pairs division has been scheduled as two divisions (pair horses/pair ponies).

Social events - Friday evening, competitors and their guests are welcome to the Dousman House Hotel for an open house reception. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available fro 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Online stable directory for guests traveling from afar.

Road construction updates

American Driving Society (ADS) rules can be found using the following links:

American Driving Society Rulebook - effective February 9, 2011

Sporting Day of Traditional Driving guidelines from Carriage Association of America.

Villa Louis Carriage Classic offers classes pleasure ring, obstacles and cross country class but also offers the following specialty classes:

• Antique Turnout
• Carriage Dog
• Concours d' Elegance
• Drive and Ride
• A Sporting Day of Traditional Driving
• Picnic

Please click the following links to learn more about area lodging establishments. Please patronize these businesses that have generously supported this carriage driving show. If you are unable to locate a venue in this list, the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce website hosts a lodging index that may be utilized. If you stay at a facility that does not sponsor the show - contact the manager and request that in the future, he or she do so to keep the Villa Louis Carriage Classic fiscally viable.

Unfortunately, summertime means road work in Wisconsin. Please allow sufficient time in your travel schedules for necessary detours.