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Welcome to The Great Lakes Carriage Classic – 2023

Dear Exhibitors and Friends:

Welcome to the fifth presentation of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC) in this year of 2024. The objective is to provide a diverse range of driving enthusiasts with a Canadian experience to show their equine partners and encourage Junior and Para Drivers to participate.

Returning to a three-day show with Dressage and CDE Cones, officials for this ADS Recognized Show are Larry Brinker-CDE Judge  from British Columbia, Ruth Graves-Pleasure Judge from Texas and Dana Bright-TD from Pennsylvania. The Great Lakes Carriage Classic enters this year as a stand-a-lone entity with Not-for-Profit status, championed by Jean McLean, Show Manager with Valerie Williams, Show Secretary.  Thank to our supporters for helping to build a solid foundation from which to expand offerings and continue in years to come.

The Ancaster Fairgrounds is the venue of choice being a convenient cross roads for competitors from all directions. Facilities include a 120 by 300-foot indoor show ring, one hundred indoor stalls, indoor spectator seating and a Vendor’s Market Place for browsing. Additional convenience is an indoor warmup ring coupled with ample parking, camp sites, RV hookups and personal comfort facilities with indoor washrooms and showers on site. Food is available adjacent to the show ring and social events include a corn roast and Sit- down Dinner as well as award presentations

Looking forward to your participation in The Great Lakes Carriage Classic – 2024.

Sincerely.
Jean McLean, GLCC Show Manager

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 2023 Great Lakes Carriage Classic

Training Test C 40X80M

Driver Equine
Michele Nufer
Romeo
Cathy Kelly
Willow
Leanne Hopkins
Sagemeadows Lucky Strike Karmadoro
Lynne Sproule
Windy Knoll Briar
Carol Cross
Make Amends
Karen Lamb
Sleepy Hollow Twinkletoes
Claire Rasmussen
Rollingwoods Bellini
Phoebe Waller-Sharp
Romeo and Mercutio
Diana Hildreth
Huckleberry Finn
Faith Kent
Proud Sirisu Ballentressa
Brian Robinson
Haldor GDH

Preliminary Test C - 40x80M

Driver Equine
Carolyn Aarup
Dakota Winds Favonius
Tricia Anselm
Chip
Laurie Bruder
Lynbrie Ronaldo
Alison Morton
Morton's Jaguar
Meagan Sorensen
Winding Oaks Fauna
Christine Bourne
Haesal
Kami Landy
Newlie
Terry Olmstead
THE Adore
Karin Van Wely
Witse
Klaas Steenbeek
Doutzen
Ken Armstrong
Griffen
Jon Steenbeek
Livero
Bob Hanenberg
Stonecroft Disco
GLCC OFFICIALS

2023 GLCC Officials

Minta Winn, GBR
Dressage/CDE Style Cones Judge
David Remley, NY
Pleasure Judge
Dana Bright, PA

Technical Delegate

Our Sponsors

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GOLD ($1000 plus)

Name Province/State Contacts
Eliza Walbridge
Pennsylvania
-
Flower & Jim Leo
New York
-
Hawksview Farms
Ontario
IVC Carriage
Wisconsin
Premier Equine Services
Ontario
-
Kendalwood Farm
Pennsylvania

SILVER ($250 to $1000)

Name Province/State Contacts
Eastern Ontario Carriage Driving Association
Ontario
Eve Dexter
Ontario
-
Janet Zizian
Ontario
-
Mary Baillie
Ontario
-
Ontario Carriage Driving Association
Ontario
Steenbeek Friesians
Ontario

BRONZE ( $75 TO $250 )

Name Province/State Contacts
Aldercroft Carriage Driving Apparel
Ontario
Michael Rider
Wisconsin
Phoebe Miller Sharp (Carnaby Estate Services)
New York
Willow Creek Greenhouses
Ontario

FRIENDS OF GLCC (less than $75 )

Name Province/State Contacts
Laurie Bruder
Ontario
-
Vicki Dickson
Ontario
-

VENDOR SUPPORT

Name Province/State Province/State
Champion Charms
Ontario
McLean Jewelry Creations
Indiana
-
Eberglo Nature's Wave
Ontario
Facebook
Equine Customs Designs
Ontario
Harmonized Health
Ontario
Kismit Art Studio
Ontario
Pawfection Sketches
Ontario
Earth & Spirit Creations
Ontario
Saddlesoap & Silks
Ontario