Lorenzo Driving Competition

Lorenzo Driving Competition A prestigious driving competition in beautiful, historic Cazenovia NY Admission is free and open to the public.

The Lorenzo Driving Competition is held on the scenic grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site, overlooking beautiful Cazenovia Lake. Since its beginning in 1977, the Lorenzo Driving Competition has been a showcase for the art and athleticism of the sport of pleasure driving, attracting spectators and competitors from all over the northeast. Every summer, on the third weekend in July, horses and

carriages compete in a variety of classes including ring work, obstacles, driven dressage and a cross country marathon.

06/16/2026

Attention Competitors:
There is one room left available in block at Brae Loch. All other rooms at both Brae Loch and Hampton have been used.

Long before there was a Lorenzo Driving Competition (circa 1977) driving competitions were held in Cazenovia! Check out ...
06/15/2026

Long before there was a Lorenzo Driving Competition (circa 1977) driving competitions were held in Cazenovia! Check out this picture from the Lorenzo State Historic Site photo archives. “Driving Competition at the ‘old ball field’ on Chenango Street (circa 1896)” Those are some very dapper hats. 🎩

06/15/2026

Freestyle Reinsmanship Form can be found on the Lorenzo website under competitor tab.

Remember the water troughs earlier this week? Here are some historical facts about them! Beginning in the 1850s Lorenzo...
06/12/2026

Remember the water troughs earlier this week? Here are some historical facts about them! Beginning in the 1850s Lorenzo’s second owner, Ledyard Lincklaen, along with his brother and father sponsored the placement of water troughs for public use along Cazenovia area roads. Ledyard Lincklaen’s water troughs were discussed in the December 1865 issue of the American Agriculturalist which explained that the water was brought through hollowed pine logs from near-by springs and then rose into the stone structure to pour out of a copper pipe into the trough. A cup on a chain allowed people along with their animals to partake in the refreshment. Lorenzo State Historic Site
-Photo 1. Lorenzo’s second owner, Ledyard Lincklaen sponsored the placement of troughs along local roads including this one in 1852. It was moved to Lorenzo in 1924 by his daughter, Helen Fairchild when widening and paving of what is today Route 20 threatened its existence.
-Photo 2. Lamburtus Wolters Ledyard stops with his horse, Rob, at the water trough he had installed along East Lake Road by his farm, Glenwood in January,1887.
-Photo 3. Circa 1873 photograph of a water trough installed along East Lake Road by Jonathan Denise Ledyard.
-Photo 4. This sketch by Lorenzo’s second owner, Ledyard Lincklaen, “From boathouse – September 9, 1855 LL” shows a wagon stopped at the intersection of what is today Routes 92 and 20 for the horse to drink from one of the water troughs that he had installed along area roads in the 1850s.

In 2016 as a way of giving back to the community for 40 years of support and in celebration of Lorenzo Driving Competiti...
06/09/2026

In 2016 as a way of giving back to the community for 40 years of support and in celebration of Lorenzo Driving Competition’s Ruby Jubilee, members of the Lorenzo Driving Competition cleaned three overgrown historic horse troughs around Cazenovia and planted them with flowers. Most of the Cazenovia horse troughs were placed by members of the founding Ledyard family and are located along East Lake Road, No. 9 Road, and tucked into the back of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. If you’re local to Cazenovia take a drive around town and see if you can spot them! Pictured is LDC Board members Judy Sears and Weese Sullivan Moore working their magic. Check out these before and after shots!

We’ve had a few questions about competitor photos, and we’re happy to clarify!The photographer fee on your entry form co...
06/08/2026

We’ve had a few questions about competitor photos, and we’re happy to clarify!

The photographer fee on your entry form covers all of your photos and ensures you’ll receive a gallery from the weekend.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Dean Media Group as the 2026 LDC Official Photographer! 📸 We can’t wait to see the beautiful images they capture throughout the weekend. 🤩

Join us for a trot down 'memory lane' as we count down the days until Lorenzo #50! In the coming weeks we will revisi...
06/06/2026

Join us for a trot down 'memory lane' as we count down the days until Lorenzo #50! In the coming weeks we will revisit the histories and memories of Lorenzo Driving Competitions past; honoring the horses, competitors and volunteers- you never know who (or what) may make an appearance. We hope you enjoy and we are looking forward to seeing all our friends the weekend of July 17-19. 🐴🏆

Room blocks are officially available for the 2026 Lorenzo Driving Competition 😴After a very successful room block progra...
06/03/2026

Room blocks are officially available for the 2026 Lorenzo Driving Competition 😴

After a very successful room block program in 2024, LDC is happy to announce that we have reserved another round of rooms at the Hampton Inn and the Brae Loch Inn for the 2026 show. If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to book soon!

👉View the lodging details here: https://lorenzodriving.org/lodging

April showers may bring May flowers, but June brings the unveiling of the 2026 LDC poster. With a nod to our past, this ...
06/01/2026

April showers may bring May flowers, but June brings the unveiling of the 2026 LDC poster. With a nod to our past, this year's poster is built on the same artwork as our first show. Join us July 17-19 as we celebrate 50 years of a Midsummer Classic at the Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia.

🛺We’re excited to offer golf cart rentals for Lorenzo Driving Competition competitors to help make the weekend even easi...
05/23/2026

🛺We’re excited to offer golf cart rentals for Lorenzo Driving Competition competitors to help make the weekend even easier to navigate.

Reserve yours for a more convenient weekend at Lorenzo!

Rental details:
👉 $75/day, delivery fee included
👉 4-day rental: Thursday–Sunday
👉 3-day rental: Friday–Sunday

To reserve, contact Duncan Stark:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (315) 278-1985

Address

17 Rippleton Road
Cazenovia, NY
13035

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13156555496

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