Capture the Romance at the 43rd Annual

Walnut Hill Carriage Driving CompetitionWalnut Hill Carriage Driving CompetitionWalnut Hill Carriage Driving Competition “Where Champions are Made”

August 6August 6--10, 201410, 2014 Performances daily from 8am-5pm

397 West Bloomfield Road Pittsford, NY 14534

585-746-1080

Pittsford Carriage Association, Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization hosts this international carriage competition for the purpose of advancing art and traditions of driving

and for the promotion of the public interest in the contributions made by the horse and carriage to our country's cultural, social, and economic history.

www.walnuthillfarm.org

Tentative Class Time Schedule-August 6—10, 2014 WEDNESDAY MORNING 8:00 51/53 Gent/Single Horse Meadowbrook/Road Cart—Progressive Obstacle 55/57 Ladies/Gent. Small Single Pony- Progressive Obstacle 119/120 Ladies/Gent. Medium Single Pony- Progressive Obstacle 24/26 Ladies/Gentlemen Small Single Pony —Reinsmanship 2 Single Horse/Runabout—Pleasure Turnout 34.1 Unicorn/Four-in-Hand Ponies –Reinsmanship 34.2 VSE/Miniature Horse Multiples—Reinsmanship 33 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Horses –Reinsmanship 47 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Horses –Cross Country Obstacle WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 12:30 7.1 Park – Bonneted Phaeton—Afternoon Turnout 25/27 Ladies/Gentlemen Large Single Pony —Reinsmanship 116/117 Ladies/Gentlemen Medium Single Pony —Reinsmanship 38.1 Single Horse/Meadowbrook/Road Cart—Cross Country Obstacle 38.2 Single Horse/Meadowbrook/Road Cart—Cross Country Obstacle (Fastest Time) 60/61 Small/Large Pair Pony—Fault & Out Obstacle 19/22 Ladies/Gentlemen Single Horse/Runabout—Reinsmanship 48.1 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Ponies—Cross Country Obstacle 48.2 VSE/Miniature Horse Multiples—Cross Country Obstacle 7.2 Park – Ladies’ Wicker Phaeton—Afternoon Turnout 73 Large Single Pony –Scurry Obstacle THURSDAY MORNING 7:30 68 American Miniature Pair Horses—Fault and Out Obstacle 32 Tandem Horses/Ponies—Reinsmanship 36 American Miniature Single Horse—Reinsmanship 18/21 Lady/Gentleman Single Horse/Meadowbrook/Road Cart— Reinsmanship 40 Single Horse VOT Runabout, Meadowbrook Road Cart Type— Cross Country

15 American Miniature Pair Horses—Pleasure Turnout THURSDAY AFTERNOON 1:00 8/9 Small/Large Pair Ponies—Pleasure Turnout 20/23 Lady/Gentlemen Single Horse/Vehicle other than Runabout, Meadowbrook/Road Cart Type—Reinsmanship 5 Large Single Pony “A”—Pleasure Turnout 50 American Miniature Pair Horses—Cross Country Obstacle 115 Medium Single Pony—Pleasure Turnout 28 Pair Horses—Reinsmanship 43 Pair Horses—Cross Country Obstacle 72 Small Single Pony—Scurry Obstacle FRIDAY MORNING 8:00 52/54 Lady/Gent/Single Horse/Vehicle other than Runabout, Meadowbrook or Road Cart Type—Progressive Obstacle 56/58 Ladies/Gent Large Single Pony “A”—Progressive Obstacle 29.1 Park – Bonneted Phaetons—Park Performance 102 Trade/Commercial Division—Performance 13 Junior/Single Horse/Pony—Pleasure Turnout 37 American Miniature Pair Horses—Reinsmanship 30/31 Small/Large Pair Ponies—Reinsmanship 11 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Horses—Pleasure Turnout FRIDAY AFTERNOON 12:30 49.1 American Miniature Single Horse—Cross Country Obstacle 49.2 American Miniature Single Horse—Cross Country Obstacle (Fastest Time) 69 Junior/Single Horse/Pony—Timed Obstacle 41 Small Single Pony —Cross Country Obstacle 118 Medium Single Pony—Cross Country Obstacle 35 Junior/Single Horse/Pony—Reinsmanship 39 Single Horse/Runabout—Cross Country Obstacle 74.1 Coaching Performance Horses (Best Team)—Coaching 74.2 Coaching Performance Ponies (Best Team) - Coaching 76.1 Coaching Horses Timed Obstacle—Coaching 76.2 Coaching Ponies Timed Obstacle – Coaching

FRIDAY EVENING 5:00 100 Trade/Commercial—Turnout 99 Carriage Dog 105 Fancy Dress/Costume Class—Performance 16 Single Horse/Pony to Gig—Pleasure Turnout 17.1 Park Division - Bonneted Phaetons—Evening Turnout 125 American Miniature Horse—Scurry Obstacle SATURDAY MORNING 8:00 42 Large Single Pony —Cross Country Obstacle 1 Single Horse/Meadowbrook/Road Cart—Pleasure Turnout 10 Tandem Horses/Ponies—Pleasure Turnout 46 Tandem Horses/Ponies—Cross Country Obstacle 14 American Miniature Single Horse—Pleasure Turnout 17.2 Park- Ladies Wicker Phaeton—Picnic Turnout 44/45 Small/Large Pair Ponies—Cross Country Obstacle SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12:30 59 Pair Horses—Fault & Out Obstacle 65/66 Single Horse/Runabout—Fault & Out Obstacle 77.1 Coaching Horses Obstacle—Performance 77.2 Coaching Ponies Obstacle—Performance

4 Small Single Pony ‘A” —Pleasure Turnout 63 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Horses—Fault & Out Obstacle 3 Single Horse/Vehicle other than Runabout, Meadowbrook, or Road Cart Type—Pleasure Turnout 12.1 Unicorn/Four-in-Hand Ponies—Pleasure Turnout 12.2 VSE/Miniature Horse Multiples—Pleasure Turnout 64.1 Unicorn/Four-in-hand Ponies—Falut and Out Obstacle 64.2 VSE/Miniature Horse Multiples—Fault & Out Obstacle 121 Medium Single Pony—Scurry Obstacle SUNDAY MORNING Presentation Pleasure Drive 9:00 79 Gig—Single Horse 80 Dog Cart (Two Wheel), Ralli-car or Country Car Type—Single Horse 81 Road & Meadowbrook Type Two Wheel Carts—Single Horse 82 Runabout—Single Horse 83 Four Wheel Vehicle Other Than Runabout—Single Horse 84.1 American Miniature Horse-Single Horse

85 Gig—Single Pony 86 Dog Cart (Two Wheel), Ralli-car or Country Car Type—Single Pony 87 Governess Cart—Single Pony 88 Road & Meadowbrook Type Two Wheel Cart—Single Pony 89 Runabout—Single Pony 90 Four Wheel Vehicle other than Runabout—Single Pony 91 Pair Horses—Multiple 92 Small Pair Ponies—Multiple 93 Large Pair Ponies—Multiple 94 Tandem Horses—Multiple 95 Tandem Ponies—Multiple 96 Unicorn/Four-in-Hand Horses—Multiple 97 Unicorn/Four-in-Hand Ponies-Multiiple 98 Servant Driven Vehicle to Single, Pair, Unicorn/Four-in-Hand- Horses/Ponies—Servant Driven 103 Trade/Commercial Vehicles—Single/Multiple 84.2 American Miniature Horse—Single/Multiple 106 VSE/Miniature Horse—Mulitple Best Lady's Turnout—Award Best Gentleman's Turnout—Award 70 Concours D'Elegance—Award SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12:00 104 Old Guard—Working 107 Attendant Class-Working 67 American Miniature Single Horse—Fault and Out Obstacle 62 Tandem Horses/Ponies—Fault & Out Obstacle 29.2 Park – Ladies’ Wicker Phaetons—Park Performance 101 Trade Commercial 75.1 Coaching Turnout—Coaching 75.2 Coaching Ponies Turnout—Coaching

71 Single Horse—Scurry Obstacle 6 Pair Horses—Pleasure Turnout Amateur—Award

Parade of Champions

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Opening day provides something for everyone – performance classes for single horses and ponies through four-in-hand horses and ponies. The Ladies Wicker Phaeton Afternoon Turnout Class provides a historic glimpse of park driving in the late 19th century. Wednesday Evening: The day concludes with a Country Western Barbecue – an informal gathering to meet and greet the competitors – the stars of the competition. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Making their debut today American Miniature Horses, Tandem Horses and Ponies, and Pair Horses competing in Turnout, Reinsmanship, and Cross-country classes highlight today’s competition. Thursday Evening: Discover Pittsford Night – Walnut Hill visitors are encouraged to enjoy our community this evening – take a stroll or enjoy a boat ride along the Erie Canal in the village, visit our Wegmans Super Store, have dinner at the Next Door Bar & Grill across the street from Wegmans, or check out other shopping and dining options in our Concierge Brochure.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 As the chase for championship points begins to heat up Junior and Trade-Commercial Classes make their first appearance in the Walnut Hill Oval this morning. The English Road Coaches put to four horses make their arrival in the Walnut Hill Oval for two classes this afternoon. Friday Evening: Wegmans Ascot Picnic Night - Picnickers (bring your own or purchase one from our caterer) will delight in the Carriage Dog and Fancy Dress Costume Classes. Awards will be given for your special picnics. Our special exhibitions will include Horses! Horses! Horses! Act as well as the Western New York Polo Club! Proceeds to benefit The William M. Remley Memorial Fund. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Now the competition is in full stride and all the divisions will be making an appearance in the Walnut Hill Oval today. The Ladies Wicker Phaeton Picnic Turnout Class (late morning) will capture the essence of the Gilded Age. The English Road Coaches, “Old Guard”, and Four-in-Hand Obstacle Driving Classes will be featured this afternoon.

Saturday Evening: Competitors and Guests are invited to join us for our 43rd Annual Closing Dinner in the Hospitality Tent. SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Highlighting the morning of our final day is the Presentation Pleasure Drive through Mendon Ponds Park beginning at 9:00 a. m. with the carriages returning to Walnut Hill at approximately 10:30 a. m. The Rochester Scottish Pipe Band will make their annual appearance in the late morning. As you browse through the Carriage Lane Boutiques and the noon hour approaches, the crescendo builds as the afternoon classes all lead to the coveted Walnut Hill championships. Our grand finale’, the beautiful “Parade of Champions”, showcases each of the 2014 Walnut Hill champions.

Calendar of Events

WALNUT HILL TRADITIONS:

“Mr. Pickwick’s Tea & Tarts” Here, at the Patrons’ Club Tent, patrons, competitors, and accompanying guests may enjoy selected spirits and fine wines and partake of a luncheon buffet prepared to delight the most discriminating palate. Not yet a patron? Patron passes may be purchased at the Main Entrance.

“Ye Whip & Horn” You won’t go hungry at Walnut Hill. From breakfast to late afternoon, the sizzle of eggs, bacon, hamburgers, sausage, hot dogs, and chicken on the grill and the tempting aroma of other treats will let you know good food awaits you.

The “Walnut Cart” You won’t want to leave without taking a bag of Walnut Hill Spiced Walnuts home with you, or simply enjoy them as you watch a class. These gourmet treats are great out of the bag, on that special salad or as a dessert topping.

Carriage Lane Boutiques Walnut Hill is a haven for shoppers. You’ll find shops from Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. featuring everything from designer clothes, to stunning jewelry, to painted furniture, to fine wines, to art and sculpture as well as everything for your horse, even the carriage. Carriage Museum A visit to the Carriage Museum will give you an opportunity to have an up close and personal

look at the way we moved ourselves and goods when carriages and wagons were the principal means of conveyance. The last known remaining carriage manufactured by the Spiegel Carriage Works here in Pittsford along with other representative historic vehicles will be on display. The history shared by our docents will add to your enjoyment.

Walnut Hill Hall of Fame Our forty three year history has provided us with the opportunity to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the world of classical driving through their participation here at Walnut Hill. Perhaps you will remember and recognize our stars and significant players honored in our Hall of Fame located in Carriage Lane Boutiques.

Take a Stroll through the Walnut Hill Country Fair

EVERYTHING WALNUT HILL

Pittsford Carriage Association Boutique In addition to traditional favorites like commemorative pins, sportswear, T-shirts, hats, totes, umbrellas, and barware new items are added each year. Come see what’s new for this year and take home a special Walnut Hill souvenir.

The Book “Walnut Hill – a Grand Celebration of the Horse and Carriage:” This wonderful coffee table volume chronicles a summer at Walnut Hill through the exquisite photography of Robert Iannazzi and commentary by Bill Remley. The reader is transported through the early preparations, arrival of the competitors, the competition, and all aspects of the country fair. You may find your copy at the Pittsford Carriage Association Boutique.

William M. Remley Memorial Fund In loving memory of William M. Remley, proceeds from Friday Evening will benefit an educational scholarship in his name. Please be sure to visit our Memorial Garden in his honor.

WHAT NOT TO MISS Ascot Night-Friday evening, August 8 Step into the world of “My Fair Lady” as you cheer on your favorite horses and carriages in competition. Enjoy ours or your own gourmet picnic supper and be thrilled by the romance of it all. Awards will be given for picnics. The special exhibitions include the Western New York Polo Club and a variety of acts performed by Lisa Dufresne and Horses! Horses! Horses! HORSES! HORSES! HORSES! Lisa has turned her love of animals into a lifelong career. From her youngest days growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, her natural skill with horses led her to a career performing, choreographing and competing with horses. With over twenty years experience training animal acts of all kinds, Lisa’s performances with her animals have delighted audiences across the world. Her first love and specialty, Lisa’s horses have waltzed their way into Japan, danced in the Main Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, appeared on stage at Lincoln Center during the Lincoln Center Theater Festival, and circled the United States for various circuses, stage shows, fairs and horse theaters, including a number of years performing with Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. Western New York Polo Club Throughout the weekend these polo players will be here to educate you on the sport of polo and

will be conducting a variety of demonstrations for all to enjoy. This team of high school students competes all over the Northeast in the National Interscholastic Polo League. Coming off a great season last year where the girls won the Northeast Preliminary Tournament title, they are currently gearing up for the year ahead. The girls look forward to meeting others with the same passion as them; come out show your support for this local group and meet these girls and their horses. Rochester Scottish Pipe Band A long standing tradition, the Rochester Scottish Pipe Band will join us once again following the return of the carriages from the Pleasure Drive through Mendon Ponds Park late Sunday morning. English Road Coaches & Park Drags These huge vehicles hitched to four horses, which once carried up to twenty passengers before the coming of the railroad, will excite you with their ability to maneuver through various tests and obstacle courses in the Walnut Hill Oval .

The Stables One of the more entertaining experiences a Walnut Hill visitor might enjoy is a visit to the “the stables.” Here you will see all being made ready for the next class going on in earnest, i.e. bathing and grooming the animals, cleaning the carriages and harnesses, putting the animals to the carriage. A great opportunity to meet the stars of the show up close.

Who are the judges and how do they judge? Our 2014 jury consists of prominent horsepersons from both the U. S. and Canada. We will have Mary Alice Matheson of Marshall, VA, Steve Holm of Shawsville, VA and Marsoe LaRose of British Columbia, Canada. Craig Kellogg of Southern Pines, NC will serve as our Technical Delegate. Judging The Classes: Turnout: on the performance of the horses and ponies to show various gaits (slow trot, working trot, and road gait), rein back, and stand quietly, and suitability and quality of each turnout component, i.e. horse/s, pony/s, carriage, driver, and passengers. Reinsmanship: on ability and skill of driver to drive a predetermined test with specific gaits and to drive in company (others in the ring). Cross-country Obstacle: on ability of driver to negotiate a course of obstacles simulating conditions that would have been encountered along the road while driving in the 1890s at a prescribed pace.

Progressive Obstacle: on performance through an obstacle course where the track width becomes progressively narrower as the competitors continues over the course. Fault & Out Obstacle: on performance where two points are scored for each obstacle cleared in 90 seconds, time is taken at the obstacle following the first dislodged obstacle or when time has expired. Scurry Obstacle: on the ability of the driver to negotiate an obstacle course in a direction of his or her own choosing. Each obstacle must be driven once, from either direction, and in any order. Lowest time wins, penalties for balls down. Presentation Pleasure Drive: a five mile drive through Mendon Ponds Park where each turnout is judged on the quality and suitability of their turnout presentation with emphasis on fitness, training, and manners of the animal’s. Concours D’Elegance: awarded to the turnout which presents the most elegant effect from an artistic point-of-view.

Coaching: features both public and private coaches that traveled the English roads in the 19th century; performance evaluated on the teams (four horses) ability to maneuver the coach and the overall condition of the total turnout.

The Competition

Walnut Hill Farm is located five minutes south of Pittsford Village on West Bloomfield Road off Route 64 –

Simply follow the Carriage Show signs to the 19th century show!

From the Thruway Use exit 45 to 490W. Exit at Bushnell’s Basin on 96 to Thornell Road.

397 West Bloomfield Road – Pittsford, NY (Just 15 min. from the City of Rochester)