You don't have to go far to attend a world-class eventing competition this weekend: the Plantation Field International Field Trials are being held at Plantation Field, along Route 82 between Green Valley and Tapeworm Roads, west of Unionville.
Katie Walker compares the sport of eventing to "a horse triathlon." The competitors participate in three phases over 3 days:
- Friday, Sept. 16, is Dressage ("ballet for horses")
- Saturday, Sept. 17, is Cross Country Jumping ("gallops across vast acres and jump whatever is on the course! BIG OBSTACLES - EXTREME riding, like the X GAMES of riding")
- Sunday, Sept. 18, is Stadium Jumping ("also BIG jumps but more traditional in style and contained in a ring or arena")
Going to an eventing competition is really lots of fun for spectators because you can get so close to the action. Plus, Katie notes, there are also shops and food and "great vibes." And all in a beautiful Unionville setting! For more information see
http://www.plantationfieldhorsetrials.com/
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