Carriage Lane enjoyed a successful week at the historic Illinois State Fairgrounds. The show was highlighted by the unanimous win of New York's Perfect Gift in the Junior Three-gaited division. Rudy and John's performance earned them the unique honor of "Best in Show", an award selected by the judging panel from all the show entries. It was an honor to receive this title. Betsy and all the Carriage Lane staff were thrilled. Betsy debuted to much talk with her new mare, My California Girl. This flashy pair will be fun to watch as they show throughout the year.

Swish and Carol Hillenbrand contiuned their winning ways with unanimous victories in the Amateur Five-Gaited Championship and qualifier classes.

Carol and CH Just Special again emerged victorious in the Show Pleasure qualifying class. Justin returned with the title of Reserve Grand Champion in the Show Pleasure Championship.

WCC Coco Loco successfully defended his title from Midwest 2005. He and John were named Grand Champion and Champion Open Fine Harness. Coco (CH The King of Highpoint x Coco G.S.) is proudly owned by Fritz and Candace Meili and their daughter, Corbin Smith. Fritz and Corbin were leading the cheers when Candace showed the blonde beauty Last Cat Standing to a reserve in the Show Pleasure Driving Class for drivers 39 and over. They returned with a top ribbon in the championship. This pair continues to improve!!

Locksley Hall, LLC was excited about the performance of The Rock Star. Rocky loves to show and was victorious in the UPHA Park Pleasure Classic. A new customer, Locksley Limited Co, scored a big win with the surprise return of CH In My Heart to the three-gaited division. "Mya" has long been a Carriage Lane favorite and has been successful for former owner Carol Hillenbrand in both Three-Gaited and Park, winning at the Kentucky State Fair and the top shows across the country. Now Mya teamed with John to win the title of Grand Champion Three-Gaited Horse at Midwest. Plans are for Mya to team with Dirk Peterson in the Amateur Gentleman's Division before joining the growing band of broodmares at Carriage Lane.

Tracy Garcia teamed with her celebrated star, That's Chicago, to earn a Reserve in the Amateur Over 15.2 class. For Reference Only, aka Doc, scored impressive ribbons in the always competetive Show Pleasure division.