JULY 2025 THE RIDER /31 The Great Lakes Carriage Classic


Welcoming Participants to the Great Sport of Carriage Driving ~Competitors ~ and ~ Spectators~


By Jean McLean, GLCC Show Manager On July 25th to 27th The Great Lakes Carriage Classic


(GLCC) takes place at The An- caster Fairgrounds, Jerseyville, ON. With American Driving So- ciety Judges Shelly Temple from


Pennsylvania and Kacy Tipton Fashik from Grand Oaks Resort, Florida participants will be tested over three days of competition. Friday’s offerings include


Training, Preliminary, Intermedi- ate and FEI 1* to 3* Dressage Tests, with CDE Style Cones rounding out the day. Saturday and Sunday are focused on Pleas- ure classes. This is a point show for the


Ontario Carriage Driving Associ- ation (OCDA) and Tri County Carriage Association (TCCA). Spectators are always wel-


come to attend the GLCC at no cost for entry and parking, with ample indoor seating and indoor washrooms. Food will be avail- able at


Selection of Vendors including Kismit Art Studio, Aborigen Hats and Sassy’s Boutique


side Lounge, in the Agricultural Event Centre. Vegetarian options are available and tickets may be purchased through the show web- site.


Saturday evening is de-


signed for fun with a variety of non driven classes including cos- tume, harnessing and long lining at $15 per class plus complemen- tary hobby horse classes. These classes are open to ALL disci- plines and memberships are not required. Show information is available on the GLCC website – Competitor Section, Prize List. If you enjoy watching the


the Ringside Café


throughout the event. Announcer Debra McCarthy will give com- mentary on classes and introduce spectators to the drivers and their equine partners. Saturday and Sunday parades showcase a vari- ety of carriages and equine breeds. The Vendor Marketplace offers a wide range of wares that appeal to the general public - something for everyone. All may try their luck at the silent auction or the 50/50 draw. Directions, schedules and other show infor- mation can be found on the GLCC website. Social events take place


Jennifer Robertson McKeen with Starry Nigh


over the weekend featuring Fri- day night’s Corn Roast ($35) and Saturday night’s Carriage Classic Dinner ($45) located in the Ring-


carriage classes at The Royal Winter Fair or wonder about what this sport is all about, attend The Great Lakes Carriage Clas- sic. If you have a youth that would like to join in the costume class with their equine or the hobby horse classes, we provide the hobby horses, they would be most welcome. If you long line your equine and would like a challenge to perform an individ- ual test, then this is the place for you. All are welcome to attend and/or participate at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic. Looking forward to seeing you there! Information available by


visiting our website: www.the- greatlakescarriageclassic.ca GLCC Prize List, Competitor Section Need additional assistance?


Contact info@glcc.ca.


6-year-old Hudson Lupkoski guides driver Debbie Wilson-Kirby and Kai Lee’s Calico Kid over the Red Light/ Green Light course.


Utility Horse Division from Left: Klaas Steenbeek with Doutzen, Chantal Lafleche with NYC Moonlight and Ken Armstrong with Griffin


All photos are taken by Connie Smith Photography


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