Cost for Individual Lessons $20 per person for individual lesson and lunch on the day of the lesson Stalls are booked separate from event tickets. Stalls are available after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8; all day and evening Wednesday, July 9 and all day and evening Thursday, July 10 with departure no later than 8 a.m. on Friday, July 11. Stalls are $50 per day plus tax for clinic participants. If clinic participants are competing in Wade House Carriage Driving Days, a stall fee of $150 plus tax will cover your use of a stall during the clinic. Stalls will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Wade House at 920-526-3271 or james.willaert@wisconsinhistory.org. Overview The grip of driving reins, the creak of carriage wheels, the sight of picturesque hills and trees rolling by—have you ever wondered what it feels like to drive a carriage? During this entertaining and educational lunch and learn at the Wade House Visitor Center, enjoy a catered meal while learning more about the sport and art of carriage driving from expert trainer Joe Yoder, a title-winning, carriage driving professional. A passionate equine enthusiast from a young age, Yoder has won multiple competitions and driven for a host of important individuals, becoming one of the most revered and sought-after drivers of carriage horses in the country. In addition to the lunch and learn, guests are invited to visit the Wesley W. Jung carriage museum. Attendees must be 13+ to participate. Additional Experiences Sign up for an individual lesson of your own to learn more about carriage driving. Lunch and learn sessions featuring Joe Yoder are available at no extra cost during the day of your lesson and will cover questions you have on carriage driving-related subjects. About the Instructor Joe Yoder is a seasoned carriage-driving professional with a history of excellence in competitive driving. Raised on an Amish farm in Iowa, Yoder cultivated a lifelong passion for horses, and began his show career in 2004. As an up-and-coming driver, Yoder made a name for himself driving a four-in-hand in 2010 and claimed the USEF National Pair Championship title at the Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida. The following year, he represented the U.S. Team in Germany, earning an International Bronze Medal. An alum of the Fraser School of Driving, Yoder has competed in the Advanced level at CDEs with a four-in-hand and is a Champion US Pairs driver. Recently, Yoder served as the Director of Carriage Driving at Kohler Stables in Kohler, Wisconsin. While serving as the Whip for The Kohler Four-In-Hand, Yoder won the World Champion Carriage Driving Multiple and World Champion Carriage Driving Obstacle Multiple competitions. Today, Yoder dedicates his time to driving, training horses and teaching driving lessons at Yoder’s Combined Training in Hancock, Wisconsin, along with his wife, Theresa. About the Location The cozy, elegant Wade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, along a well-used stagecoach trail, making the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property, with the inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade, the first European settlers of Greenbush, as well as a blacksmith shop, sawmill, visitor center and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again. Know Before You Go & Accessibility Your ticket purchase time is your start time. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to this time. Bring your equine partner and horse-drawn vehicle. Check in at Wade House’s Horse Arena. Your lesson ticket purchase includes lunch and learn on the day of your lesson. The museum store is open daily during business hours. Guests may exit and return throughout the day. Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. Food/beverage are available for purchase. Restrooms and water fountains are available on site. The site will remain open rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather. No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted. Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org.