Save the Date – for the 8th Presentation of
The Great Lakes Carriage Classic
Pleasure Show with Combined Test Day
Show Date July 24 – 26, 2026
Ancaster Fair Grounds, Jerseyville ON Canada L0R 1R0
Fun ~ & ~ Focus
Thank you – sponsors – competitors – officials – volunteers & vendors
for the success of GLCC 2025 7th Annual Show!
Jean & Valerie
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The Great Lakes Carriage Classic - 2025
Pleasure Show with Combined Test Day Show Highlights
FUN ~ & ~ FOCUS
On July 24 competitors moved into the Ancaster Fairgrounds to participate in the seventh annual Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC). The Friday Combined Test Day included 35 dressage tests from Training to FEI 3* level performed before judge Shelly Temple. The afternoon cones course, designed by Minta Winn, was in the words of one of our spectators “very challenging but ultimately do-able.” At the end of the day the Combined Test Day High Point Champion was Ruth Whiting and her pony Lily Lane, Carousel Surprize with Mac Born and his pony pair Melodie and Leo in Reserve.
The rest of the weekend was devoted to the Pleasure Portion of the show, Kacey Tipton-Fashik serving as the judge. The High Point Champion, based on 5 divisional classes, carriage dog and drive/ride placings, was Stacey H. and her pony Stilton, with Ammie Reid and Reidell Magic’s Thunderstruck in Reserve. The Concours d’Elegance and Heart of the GLCC (sportsmanship) trophies were presented to Lisa Krick Summerfield and her small pony Miracle Jack Bee Nimble. The Gentleman Reinsmanship Champion was Klaas Steenbeek, and the Lady Reinsmanship Champion was Jennifer McKeen. The Friesian award went to Vicki Cork and Alrik, the Welsh award to Ammie Reid and Reidell Magic’s Thunderstruck, and the VSE award to Dana Johnston and His Nibs.
A new division for this year was the Non-Driven with two classes: Harnessing and Long Lining. Competitors had to assemble a harness and then harness their equines, all within a time limit. The judge’s commentary on both segments of the class proved very educational to participants and spectators. The Long Lining class, open to all equine disciplines, had competitors complete a set pattern on the long line. The winner of the Non-Driven Award was Ali Carpenter and Liddle Lamzy Divey, with Ammie Reid and Reidell Magic’s Thunderstruck in reserve.
In the Hobby Horse Class competitors ranged from 2 to 40 years of age and fun was had by all. The Costume Class in 2025 was an In-Hand Class with up to three accompanying the equine. The creativity of the turnouts and the excitement on the young participants faces was a joy to see.
A Corn Roast and CT Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, a dinner and entertainment Saturday night and Pleasure Awards with a complimentary box lunch on Sunday afternoon. All enjoyed the food supplied by Shelly’s Family Dining and Catering for these events and throughout the show.
The GLCC Show Committee would like to thank our TD Jim Thomas, Announcer Debra McCarthy, Judges Shelly Temple and Kacy Tipton-Fashik, Photographer Jamie Lywood, Mark Wilson Farrier, Troy Equine Services, PJ and Tara Crowley, Ryan Smith and all the wonderful volunteers for the contribution of their time and support to the show. It is with appreciation that vendors give prizes to accompany competitor awards. Thank you to our sponsors for your kind assistance in having this 2025 GLCC success.
We look forward to seeing you all July 24 to 26, 2026 at the 8th annual Great Lakes Carriage Classic!
Dear Exhibitors and Friends:
We are very pleased this year to welcome you to the fourth Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC) Pleasure Driving Show.
This is a year of change for the event. The date has changed from late August to the “Civic Weekend”- July 30 to 31, 2022. This August long weekend will be the date for this show moving forward. By this change the show has avoided timing conflicts with other established shows. The Ancaster Fairgrounds remains the event venue as a new and improved site with the construction of a 75,000 square foot building containing a 120 by 300-foot indoor show ring and 100 indoor stalls. Camping, expanded RV hookups and washrooms with indoor showers are all available on site.
The objective for this show is to provide a diverse range of driving enthusiasts with a Canadian experience to show their equine partners and advance their driving skills. Welcoming to new through to experienced competitors this show offers something for everyone. Junior and para drivers are encouraged to participate in this and all TCCA shows.
Public education will be one of the show focuses with commentary explaining the rules and features of the different classes. A carriage parade will highlight the different vehicles used in the sport.
In this year of 2022, The GLCC will be a two-day pleasure show and with sufficient interest, the CDE dressage and cones third day will be reinstated in 2023.
The GLCC judges are Francois Bergeron from Quebec and Nicole Cable from New York State, with Mary Cork from Ontario acting as TD. Brian Errico returns as the announcer.
The classes within each division will include turnout, working, reinsmanship and now two cones’ classes. The same vehicle will be used for all five classes of a division. The divisions have expanded with the splitting of the utility division into utility horse and utility VSE/ pony.
Besides the divisional classes, competitors will have a choice from a wide variety of fun classes such as the ride and drive, costume and carriage dog. Youth will be introduced to driving in the red light/green light class.
The beginner division has changed into the coach assisted division with new rules for competitors in this division. The Audrey Bostwick Memorial Trophy will be presented for the first time to the top junior competitor at this year’s show.
A ticketed sit-down dinner catered by Alice’s Restaurant will be held on Saturday evening and a box meal hosted by Tri-County Carriage Association will occur during the Awards Ceremony. Food will be available on site from early morning to late afternoon and a variety of vendors will be present.
All are welcome to attend as spectators at no charge. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate in and enjoy the show’s activities while gaining a better understanding of the historical sport of carriage driving.
As the Covid pandemic continues the show committee will remain up to date with national and provincial mandates and appropriate changes in protocols will be made as required.
TCCA expresses its appreciation to supporters for making the club’s events and this, the 2022 GLCC possible.
Sincerely.
Jean McLean, GLCC Show Manager
Objective
- To provide a carriage driving show that welcomes both new and experienced competitors
- To bring both sides of the border together to improve their driving skills, engage in competition and enjoy the company of fellow competitors
- To further education about the sport of carriage driving
- To offer support for junior and para drivers and encourage their participation
Who We Are
- GLCC’s first year was 2017 in association with Tri-County Carriage Association and it has evolved to be a proprietorship beginning in 2023 and continues to be offered annually.
- The classic was developed through the input of experience and knowledge of the pillars of carriage driving with Ed Young, Audrey Bostwick, PJ & Tara Crowley advisors
- ADS recognition has been adopted to establish a show standard through chosen officials and administration
Dressage Times for the 2024 Great Lakes Carriage Classic
Training Test C 40X80M
| Driver | Equine |
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Michele Nufer |
Romeo |
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Cathy Kelly |
Willow |
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Leanne Hopkins |
Sagemeadows Lucky Strike Karmadoro |
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Lynne Sproule |
Windy Knoll Briar |
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Carol Cross |
Make Amends |
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Karen Lamb |
Sleepy Hollow Twinkletoes |
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Claire Rasmussen |
Rollingwoods Bellini |
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Phoebe Waller-Sharp |
Romeo and Mercutio |
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Diana Hildreth |
Huckleberry Finn |
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Faith Kent |
Proud Sirisu Ballentressa |
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Brian Robinson |
Haldor GDH |
Preliminary Test C - 40x80M
| Driver | Equine |
|---|---|
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Carolyn Aarup |
Dakota Winds Favonius |
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Tricia Anselm |
Chip |
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Laurie Bruder |
Lynbrie Ronaldo |
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Alison Morton |
Morton's Jaguar |
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Meagan Sorensen |
Winding Oaks Fauna |
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Christine Bourne |
Haesal |
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Kami Landy |
Newlie |
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Terry Olmstead |
THE Adore |
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Karin Van Wely |
Witse |
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Klaas Steenbeek |
Doutzen |
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Ken Armstrong |
Griffen |
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Jon Steenbeek |
Livero |
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Bob Hanenberg |
Stonecroft Disco |
2025 GLCC Officials
Our Sponsors
~~ your generous support benefits the sport of carriage driving ~~
Our 2025 Vendors
~~ highlighting your business at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic ~~The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Show Committee is pleased to welcome as our 2025 Vendors:
| Name | Company | Contacts | Products/ Services |
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Suzy Abuza |
Indo-Chic |
Silk blouses, jackets, skirts |
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Karen Bayne |
Sassy's Boutique |
Socks,scarves,wallets,accessories
many with equine themes
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Debbie Berry & Mona Hindman |
Debbie's Designs |
All occasion wreaths, door and garden |
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Pam Gahwiler |
Pam Crafted |
Unique handmade fabric handbags and totes |
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Tracey |
Hippie Pops |
Plant baset paletas and ice pops |
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Ruth/Charles MacLean |
MacLean Creations |
Artwork,books, felted items, charcuterie boards & handmade wooden items |
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Teresa Mott |
Tiny Home Soaps |
Simple, multipurpose soap options |
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Susana Nelson |
Kismit Art Studio |
Pet portraits on stone, canvas, paper
tumblers, Christmas ornaments
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Carole Partridge |
Heart Warmers |
Heating/cooling bags |
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German Sanchez |
Aborigen Hats |
Panama hats |
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Sue Tangi |
Fifth Avenue Collection |
High end fashion jewellery |
| Name | Company | Contacts | Products/ Services |
|---|---|---|---|
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Karen Bayne
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Sassy's Boutique
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socks,scarves,wallets & other accessories
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Debbie Berry
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Debbie's Designs
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holiday, all occasion wreaths & garden décor
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Andres Marino Bosch
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Casa Pinata
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non alcholic beverages & mixers
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Debra Carson
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D. Carson Art
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artist (painter)
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Mary Pat Fuchs
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M. Fuchs Art
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artist (painter)
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Ruth/Charles MacLean
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Earth & Spirit Creations
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felted designs, books, wooden creations
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Ibrahim Maina
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The Nut Co. Design
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mugs, tumblers, croc charms
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Isabel Miller
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Eberglo Nature's Wave
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liquid vitamin & mineral supplements for horses, poultry, swine, pets
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Teresa Mott
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Tiny Home Soaps
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simple, multipurpose soap options
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Susana Nelson
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Kismit Art Studio
|
pet portraits on stone, canvas, paper, tumblers
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Carole Partridge
|
Heart Warmers
|
heating/cooling bags
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German Sanchez
|
Aborigen Hats
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Panama hats
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Sue Tangi
|
Fifth Avenue Collection
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high end fashion jewellery
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With more to come!
If interested in joining us at the show as a vendor please go to the information for vendors section of the website for further information and application form.
