Lorenzo Driving Competition

Lorenzo Driving Competition is a carriage driving competition in historic Cazenovia. It’s described as the oldest competition in the nation sanctioned by the American Driving Society, a title that draws drivers and spectators to Madison County. The sport is a graceful one, with horses, carriages and drivers working in careful harmony.

Carriage driving is a traditional equestrian sport in which horses and drivers are judged on their skill, and watching it is a window into an old Central New York tradition. Cazenovia, a village beside Cazenovia Lake, is a fitting backdrop for it.

What to Know

• It’s the oldest American Driving Society sanctioned competition in the nation.
• The sport is carriage driving, an equestrian discipline with a long tradition.
• The event is held in Cazenovia, a historic village on Cazenovia Lake.