Ledges Shows

[Anticipation]

I'm showing at my first Ledges show (I'm from Zone 3...so I don't know much about showing in the mid-west). Where should I stay? I am flying into Milwaukee because my Mid-West trainer's barn I assume is near there, and I will be driving into the show. Would it be better for me to fly into Chicago? Any other pointers?

Thanks!

[snaffle635]

I haven't shown at Ledges in a while, but I always enjoyed staying at the Beloit Inn in Beloit, Wisconsin. It's only about 10 minutes from Ledges and is a nice hotel. If you call, tell them you want the horse show rate...they usually offer a small discount.

Here's a link to their website:

http://www.beloitinn.com/

Not sure which airport is closer - Milwaukee or Chicago. It's about a 90 minute drive from O'Hare.

Are you showing this weekend? Good luck!

[Anticipation]

Right now I am flying into Milwaukee.....I heard that's a bit easier!

Showing I believe in 1 class on Saturday and 1 on Sunday, then flying home. I'm excited!

[Gry2Yng]

Technically, Milwaukee is probably closer, but from O'Hare you just get on I-90 and go west. Traffic can be a real PITA tho, so I would probably have picked Milwaukee as well. Beloit Inn is very nice. Great restaurant in the lobby. There are also plenty of cheap motels in the area.

[Anticipation]

Beloit is sold out. Bummer. Staying at Comfort Inn. Tell me it's not a bad one!

[Giddy-up]

I assume you mean the Comfort Inn in Beloit (on Milwaukee Ave I am recalling?)? There is a row of hotels there as well as several food options & a Wal-Mart. I personally am a fan of the Culver's. :D I stay at what used to be the Econo Lodge & is now a PS Lodge something before they turn it into a Rodeway Inn--their horse show rate is $56 total w/ tax. Not fancy, but I am only there to shower & sleep. Comfort Inn is good--has a breakfast & a indoor pool I think?

Your other option for flight could have been the Rockford Airport as you could hop right on I-90, but I don't know if many airlines fly there. I personally haven't been to that aiport, but have been told it's easy to access. Flying into O'Hare isn't the worst thing, but you would need to get on I-90 & it may be a 90 minute drive (there is construction closer by Ledges before you go into WI) depending on traffic.

I'll be at Ledges Sat/Sun as well for the low adult jumpers (I have a big plain bay gelding). Welcome & good luck! :)