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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Bridgitt Zielke and Susie Koos Acker
May 31, 2016 (920)526-3271 (608)235-1755
CARRIAGE HORSES RETURN TO WADE HOUSE
Wade House Carriage Driving Days
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Greenbush - Come see horses of every size, shape, and color hitched to elegant carts and carriages compete for division championships. This spectacular display of equine splendor takes place August 20-21, 2016 at Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush, WI just seven miles west of Plymouth.
A historic stagecoach stop on the busy line between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac, the Wade House was a welcome respite to weary travelers. Now this Wisconsin Historical Society site will once again be host to horses and carriages much like it was in the 1850s. Ladies wearing elegant hats and gentlemen in dapper boaters will drive their horses in a series of competitive classes designed to test the skills of the drivers and the athleticism of the horses. The devil is in the details of this equestrian competition, as drivers try to impress the expert American Driving Society certified judges to win the coveted blue ribbon. "
"We are excited to bring this new event to Wade House Historic Site," stated Susie Koos Acker the event's coordinator. "The Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum holds the largest and most diverse collection of horse drawn vehicles in Wisconsin. What better place to bring horses from around the Midwest to celebrate the art and science of horse driving."
Spectators will be able to take a horse drawn wagon ride from the Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, over to the competition ring where they will enjoy watching many different breeds of horses hitched to all types of carriages; antiques, reproductions and modern vehicles will be shown. Visitors can sit right next to the ring and watch the action up close, feeling the footfalls of the horses as they steam around the ring showing off their different gaits at the subtle command of their drivers. Admission to the carriage competition will also include admission to all Wade House Historic Site has to offer that weekend. Wade House Carriage Driving Days will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 8:30am-4pm and on Sunday, August 21 from 8:30am-3pm. The Wade House Historic Site is one of 12 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites and museums. For more information, please call 920-526-3271 or visit www.wadehouse.org. Wade House is located at W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush, WI
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