And just like that, it's September, which means that the Plantation Field International Horse Trials are coming up. This is a hugely prestigious international equestrian competition, with top-level riders and horses and rising stars in the eventing world, and it's right in our backyard.
Here is this year's schedule:
-- Thursday, September 14: dressage in the main arena
-- Friday, September 15: dressage in the main arena
-- Saturday, September 16: CIC 2* & 3* show jumping in the main arena, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; CIC 1* cross country in the morning
-- Sunday, September 17: CIC 2* & 3* cross country, 8:30 a.m.; CIC 1* show jumping in the main arena
(The asterisks indicate the level of competition, with 3* being the most advanced.)
At the lunch break on Sunday, according to the website, "American legends from the racing world come together to compete in the Real Rider Cup. Jockeys, trainers, owners and veterinarians will test their mettle over a show jumping course in the main arena in a must-see event."
This year the Retired Racehorse Project is the event's beneficiary. Again, from the website: "These horses can have successful second careers in other disciplines after they leave the track, and our aim is to highlight their talent and heart throughout the weekend. The Retired Racehorse Project will give a demonstration on Saturday featuring horses that will compete in the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park in October. We will also have celebrity Thoroughbreds like Icabad Crane making an appearance at the event."
As a spectator, I always have a great time at Plantation Field. It's a beautiful venue, you get an amazing close-up view of the action, and there are also shops and food vendors to visit and friends' tailgate parties to stop by. Volunteers are always needed; go to the website for more information.
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