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 Once
each year, during the third week in August, the
picturesque Pittsford countryside comes alive with
the magic and romance of an earlier era - a time
when the Horse and Carriage reflected the quality of
life and
influenced the pace and scope of occupational and
social activities. It was a time when the Horse and
Carriage were elevated from a simple means of
personal conveyance to a portrait of their owner - a
social commentary as to profession, personal taste,
and character. It was the last decade of the 19th
century - “The Gilded Age.”
This living showcase
of Americana presents a unique marriage in modern
day equine sport - that of combining the pageantry
and beauty of exquisitely turned out equipages with
the excitement of demanding competition.
Our comprehensive five
day schedule of classes offers spectators the
opportunity to view a wide variety of 19th century
carriages exhibited by over
250 competitors from some 20 states, Canada, and
Europe. Antique vehicles from tiny pony carts to
huge road coaches drawn by a four-in-hand (four
horses) appointed with highly polished brass and
silver harness will be participating in all phases
of classical driving competition, including
cross-country obstacle classes and the elegant
pleasure driving classes in the ring. |
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