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Nashoba Carriage
Classic
Sponsorship Information & Form
American
Driving Society Membership Form
2007
Classic Prize List
The showing of horses has a
timeless, historic flair to it at the Nashoba Carriage
Classic, held each September at the Germantown Charity
Horse Show grounds. The ninth annual, 2007 Classic will
be held September 14-16. It is a visit to another age
and place!
The Nashoba Carriage Classic combines elegance,
hospitality, skill and history in one exciting weekend.
Activities include competitions such as arena driving,
dressage, the Carriage
Dog class, and the Sunday morning Magnolia Marathon, a
fantastic reminder of times past.
The Arena Driving Trial on Friday night is thrilling to
watch as drivers race through cones and other obstacles
in timed events! Bring friends and family to witness
this exciting evening—they will not be disappointed!
In the Carriage Dog Class, judging is based on the
disposition and turnout of the dogs riding in the
carriages.
The show benefits Ryan’s Hope, a local organization
which supports families with disabled children. (www.ryanshopeinc.org).
“Sunday is special because it is the day of the Magnolia
Marathon,” says Wanda Chancellor, past president of the
Nashoba Carriage Association. “This is a 6K marathon
through the woods. Drivers can forget they are in the
city limits as they enter the hardwood forest, pass the
pond, cross the creek, and enter the magnolia lined
driveway of a lovely southern home!”
The marathon is judged as a “Sunday country drive,” and
the horse and driver that most exemplify this
description are given the coveted Concours D’elegance
award.
The Magnolia Marathon begins Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
Other competitions will be held Friday, September 14
(dressage at noon, and arena driving at 7 p.m.), and
Saturday, September 15 (9-5 p.m.). Admission is free.
About the Nashoba Carriage Association:
The Nashoba Carriage Association was founded in 1997 by
a group of area horse enthusiasts who had begun driving
for pleasure but wanted to become competitive as well.
But not all its members have a horse.
“We have many members who are enjoying the club
activities and learning before they decide to take the
plunge into horse, vehicle, harness, and trailer,” says
Wanda. “But I tell them to watch out: I guarantee they
will get the carriage driving bug!!!”
If you would like to show your horse or be a volunteer,
inquiries may be
made to the show secretary, Chris Norris, by clicking
here.
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Volunteering at the
Nashoba Carriage Classic is an unforgettable experience.
The elegance of the carriage turnouts combined with a
wonderful weekend in gorgeous, outdoor surroundings are
enough to bring you back every year to enjoy this
exciting event. Please fill out the 'Sponsors
and Volunteers'
form to let us know that you would like to join us!
Opportunities range from part of a day to the entire
weekend. Come join the
excitement! |
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