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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bridgitt Zielke & Susie Koos Acker
August 11, 2016 (920)526-3271 & (608)235-1755
CARRIAGE HORSES RETURN TO WADE HOUSE
WADE HOUSE CARRIAGE DRIVING DAYS
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Greenbush - An exciting new event is coming to Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush, WI just seven miles west of Plymouth. Come see horses of many sizes, breeds, and colors hitched to elegant carts and carriages compete for division championships. This spectacular display of equine splendor takes place August 20-21, 2016.
"We are excited to bring this new carriage driving competition 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?"
Ladies wearing elegant hats and gentlemen in dapper boaters will drive their horses in a series of competitive classes designed to test the skill 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.
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, as the horses and ponies steam around the ring showing off their different gaits at the subtle command of their drivers.
Admission is as follows: adults - $13; students/seniors - $11; children (5 - 17 years) - $6; Children under 5 - FREE; Family (2 adults & children through age 17) - $35. 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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Editor's Note:
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