Nashoba Carriage Classic

09/08/2026

TOP 10 REASONS TO REGISTER FOR THE NASHOBA CARRIAGE CLASSIC!

#8 — TRY SOMETHING NEW!

Ready to venture beyond the pleasure ring? Give the Driving Derby a try! Our Derby combines cones, obstacles, speed and accuracy in the safety of a large arena—a great opportunity to school obstacles and try something more adventurous in a controlled environment.

Newer to showing? Our Novice Driver class, introduced last year, is for drivers who haven’t won first place at three separate ADS shows. It’s a great way to get into the ring and gain experience.

Try something new at Nashoba—you might just love it!

Ready to join us? Register today at GaitKeeper: https://www.gaitkeeper.com

09/07/2026

The countdown of reasons to register for the Nashoba Carriage Classic continues!

#9 — GREAT AWARDS & RIBBONS!

Who doesn’t love taking home a ribbon?

In addition to ribbons in individual classes, Nashoba offers Championship and Reserve Championship awards, along with some pretty special honors, including Concours d’Elegance, the High Point Welsh Trophy, the Imogene Erb Memorial Award, and the Equine Excellence Award.

Whether you’re chasing a championship or just hoping to take home a pretty ribbon, there are plenty of opportunities to be recognized for a great weekend of driving!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds

Get those entries in and come drive with us!

09/05/2026

HEY, DRIVERS! HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

Still sitting on the fence about joining us October 16–18? Over the next few posts, we’re counting down the TOP 10 REASONS TO REGISTER FOR THE NASHOBA CARRIAGE CLASSIC!

#10 — THE HISTORIC VENUE!

There’s just something special about showing at the Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds. This beautiful, historic equestrian venue has been bringing horses and horse people together for generations—and it’s the perfect setting for a weekend of carriage driving.

And this year, the grounds are better than ever, thanks to major improvements completed in 2026. 👀🐴

We’ll tell you MUCH more about that as we get closer to #1!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds
Germantown, Tennessee

Learn more about the exciting improvements to the historic grounds:
https://gchs.org/show-grounds-improvements-initiative/

Stay tuned for Reason #9!

The GCHS show grounds serve as a cornerstone of our equestrian community, attracting riders, spectators, and businesses while generating significant economic impact for the region. These enhancements will preserve the legacy of the historic show grounds, elevate the experience for exhibitors and spe...

09/01/2026

The Nashoba Carriage Classic benefits and the Horse Show. Our support of these two important local organizations depends on the generosity of our sponsors. We are so grateful for our sponsors, and because of them we are able to put on a wonderful show and give back to our incredible equestrian community!

09/01/2026

The Nashoba Carriage Classic benefits WarHorses for Heroes and the Germantown Charity Horse Show. Our support of these two important local organizations depends on the generosity of our sponsors. We are so grateful for our sponsors, and because of them we are able to put on a wonderful show and give back to our incredible equestrian community!

Tap the link for more info:
https://tinyurl.com/2026-Nashoba-Sponsor-Form

08/25/2026

Online entries are open on Gaitkeeper.com! If entering online, please also text or email our secretary Denise with the following information:
🐴 Type of carriage & description
🐴 Arrival date & time
🐴 "Stall by" request

Denise's contact info is in the Prize List.
https://tinyurl.com/2026nashobacarriageclassic

08/23/2026

There's nothing like a gorgeous hat to top off a beautiful turnout!

Fun fact: no one has any idea how many hats are brought in for a weekend of driving at the Nashoba Carriage Classic. 👒🎩 What an interesting stat that would be! 😁


Germantown Charity Horse Show

08/21/2026

Calling All Carriage Dogs! 🐾

08/18/2026

At Nashoba we love celebrating the close relationship we have with our dogs, and the Carriage Dog class is one of the most anticipated events of the show. Join us Saturday afternoon, October 17, for a double display of puppy love and canine capabilities in both the Carriage Dog and the Coach Dog class. The gorgeous specialty sash for Best Carriage Dog is generously sponsored by Memphis Kennel Club, as well as all awards in Coach Dog. We are so grateful for their support!
American Driving Society Inc.
City of Germantown, Tennessee Government
Germantown Charity Horse Show

08/16/2026

Are you interested in learning more about carriage driving? Do you want to be a part of the horse community but maybe don’t have your own horse? Nashoba Carriage Classic needs volunteers for some simple jobs for our October 16-18 show. Please contact Susan Walker at [email protected] to find out more! Please share with anyone who might be interested! Thank you!