Eventing Community Mourns the Loss of Seema Sonnad by Jenni Autry

welcome! Competitors • Sponsors • Spectators • New Friends & Old

Welcome to the 2015-2016 Plantation Field season! What a long and storied history these hallowed fields have seen, and brought PF to where it is today. Plantation Field, also known as Logan Field, received its names from two sources. A Mr. Logan built the large foundation – long in ruin – with stone from a quarry on the property. Failing to persuade his wife to move so far out into the country, he never finished building a house. Seventy five years ago a local Boy Scout troop received permission to plant bushes in the woods, thus the name Plantation Field. The footing consists of excellent topsoil and turf, which has not seen a plow for as long as anyone can remember.

The Plantation Field cross-country course took several years to complete as it was developed in context with the natural beauty of the site and with the goal of restoring many of the wonderful terrain features found on the property. In September 2002 sections of the ruins were rebuilt, an ongoing project. In 2012 the galloping tracks were revised and several new complexes built. The development of the site undergoes improvements yearly. Plantation Field’s courses were developed along three central themes. The Brandywine Valley is known for its historical significance during the Revolutionary War, especially the Battle of the Brandywine. Preservation of agriculture and open space are everyday concerns to those who live in the area, which is why the courses were designed and built with these themes in mind. Lastly, Plantation Field Equestrian Events is dedicated to the maintenance of open space resources.

In 2014 PFEE was thrilled to announce that Mr. Michael Etherington-Smith was enlisted to design the CIC three-star cross country course. Mike’s 30 years of international experience include the London, Sydney and Hong Kong Olympic courses as well as the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. This was a major step in establishing PFIHT as one of the premier eventing facilities in the country today. That goal continues to be the driving force behind the dedicated people working to continually improve every aspect of this Chester County “sacred ground.”

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Eventing: Phase by Phase...... 3 PFIHT In-Kind Sponsors ...... 19 10 Reasons to Love Plantation Field...... 5 Photo Collage of PFIHT 2014 ...... 20-21 PFIHT Sponsors...... 7 PFIHT Silent Auction Donors...... 23 PFIHT Fence Sponsors and Friends...... 9 PFIHT Prize Donors...... 25 Chester County Food Bank...... 11 Eventing’s Lost Friend: Seema Sonnad. . . . . 31 Work to Ride ...... 13 Vendor Village Shops ...... 33 The Barn at Spring Brook Farm...... 15 PFEE Schedule of Events ...... 37 Cheshire Land Preservation Fund...... 17 Advertisers’ Index...... 39

1 2 cross country The cross-country phase takes place on the second day of competition (except in a “CIC” event in which it falls on the third day) . The object is to test the speed, endurance and jumping ability of the horse over varied terrain and obstacles . In order to accomplish this task, the horse and rider must be at peak condition . The horse must be brave and obedient, and the rider must use

knowledge of pace in order to expend © Jenni Autry

© Jenni Autry only as much of the horse’s energy as necessary, if they expect to finish well . The cross-country course covers show jumping approximately 2 .75 to 4 miles, along The final test takes place in the show dressage which sit 24-36 fixed and solid obstacles . jumping arena . The course comprises a The dressage phase begins every eventing This phase is ridden at a gallop, with series of colorful fences with rails that competition . In French, dressage means exact speed requirements depending on are easily knocked down . This final phase “training .” Originally designed to show the level of competition . Cross-country tests the stamina and recovery of the the horse’s ability to perform intricate courses require horses and riders to horse after cross country and shows that movements in the parade involved with be bold and smart, while testing their it is fit enough to continue work . reviewing troops, today the dressage test physical stamina . The aim is to complete comprises a set series of movements the course on time and with as few In the words of the FEI (international performed in an enclosed arena . Precision, penalties as possible . Penalties can be governing body for equestrian sport) rule smoothness, suppleness and complete accrued through jumping errors (horse book, “The test on the third day is not obedience show off the horse’s training . refuses or runs out at an obstacle) or by an ordinary show jumping competition… Ideally the horse appears to perform exceeding the optimum time allowed . Its sole object is to demonstrate that, on the test moments of its own accord, the day after a severe test of endurance, Of the three days of competition, the working in harmony with the rider . the horses have retained the suppleness, cross-country phase is usually the most The test is scored on each movement energy and obedience necessary for them exciting for spectators and riders alike . on a scale of 0-10, with the overall to continue in service .” It is the ultimate challenge to prepare a harmony and precision of the test horse for this rigorous test . Unlike other The show jumping course requires very taken into consideration . sports, where only the human will and exact riding; it consists of between Dressage is also very important to the body are pitted against the clock, in 12 and 15 show jumping obstacles, three-day event horse, as it helps to eventing, two minds and bodies work as which normally include at least one develop the muscular strength and one . As an additional attraction, eventing combination, two oxers (wide) fences, suppleness needed for the other two is the only Olympic sport where men and in some cases a ditch . days of competition, cross country and and women compete as equals, with The courses are designed to test the show jumping, where the horse must be no separate divisions . horse’s and rider’s ability to negotiate unbelievably fit and strong, and able to a variety of fences of differing heights, lengthen and shorten stride at a gallop . widths, and technicality . This requires The purpose of the dressage test is to the horse be balanced and supple for demonstrate the level of communication tight turns and short distances between between the horse and rider to and fences . He must be able to lengthen display the power and grace required to or shorten his stride in an instant . perform each movement with balance, Therefore, the rider must know exactly rhythm, and suppleness . Due to the where he is on the approach to a fence, demands of the sport, the three-day with an obedient horse that will respond event horse is extremely fit, and only instantly . For the spectator, show strong and tactful riders possess the jumping is both exciting and breathtaking skills needed to harness and direct © Steve Berkowitz to watch, as just one single rail knocked that energy into a polished and down can change the final standings powerful performance . dramatically .

3 4 10 things we love about Plantation Field By Jenni Autry It’s that time of the year! The Best. Event. Ever. – also known as Plantation Field International Horse Trials – is Eventing Nation’s favorite event of the entire year. Why, you ask? Here are 10 things we love about Plantation Field:

1. Competition: The divisions at Plantation Field 6. Shopping: This year’s Vendor Village will be are always packed with the best horses and riders on bigger and better than ever as the shopping moves the East Coast, and this year doesn’t disappoint. More under one big tent, meaning you can shop in all weather conditions. The Plantation Field Vendor than 75 horses and riders will battle it out for top Village has it all: saddle and tack shops, jewelry, honors in the prestigious CIC3* division, which is part clothing, boots, antiques and artwork, furniture and of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup/PRO Tour Series. In all, accessories, outerwear, and sweets and treats. over 240 horses will compete throughout the weekend. You don’t want to miss it!

2. View: Plantation Field continues to offer one of 7. Beverages: Victory Brewing Co. will be pouring the best viewing experiences for cross country in the local drafts in the Beer Bistro, and Philadelphia U.S. You can perch yourself on top of one of the many Distilling’s Booze Booth will serve “Plantation Punch,” Bloody Marys and more. Corona returns once again as rolling hills and almost see the entire course. If you a sponsor, and Fosters will be on hand for the Aussies. smell a delightful aroma while watching the action on Duckhorn Vineyards will be in the Sponsor tent for Sunday, it’s coming from Steve Berkowitz’s grill, where all the wine lovers. Don’t forget to sample some he flips his famous burgers during cross country. Australian wines!

3. Hospitality: Plantation Field is well known 8. Themes: The Dancing With The Stars and for treating riders and owners like kings and queens. Downton Abbey themes have been huge hits over the All CIC riders and owners eat and drink for free all past two years, and this year’s “Down Under in the Aussie Outback” theme is sure to be a crowd pleaser, weekend for every meal, as well as at the great parties too. World renowned horseman Guy McLean and his hosted each night. We can vouch for the fact that the amazing Australian horses will perform on Sunday in food and beverages are always delicious. the main arena, as well as at the Saturday night “Fire Up the Barbie” party.

4. Course: Mike Etherington-Smith will once again 9. Puissance: Plantation Field pioneered the bring a top-notch track to Plantation Field as the concept of a bareback puissance, and it’s since become CIC3* course designer. New fences have been added to the highlight of the final day of competition.T he winner the course, courtesy of Eric Bull and ETB Construction. of the PRO Bareback Puissance takes home $1,000 in Nina Fout has also worked alongside Mike to design prize money courtesy of everyone’s favorite vet Dr. the CIC1* and CIC2* courses as part of Plantation’s Kevin Keane and Sports Medicine Associates. The record Course Designer Development Program. stands at 6’2” – can anyone beat that this year?

5. Tailgate: Not only do you get a great view of cross 10. Beneficiaries: Plantation Field Horse Trials has country when tailgating at Plantation Field, but the long given back to worthy causes in the community, intensity of the theme competition increases every year. and this year proceeds will benefitW ork to Ride, which This year tailgaters will go all out with the “Down Under gives disadvantaged urban youth the opportunity to in the Aussie Outback” theme to impress a panel of learn to ride and care for horses. The Chester County celebrity judges. Which famous face might be stopping Food Bank, Barn at Spring Brook Farm and Cheshire by your tailgate as a judge? You’ll find out Sunday! Land Preservation will also benefit from proceeds.

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Presenting Sponsor Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran / Brushwood Stable

Gold Medal Anonymous

silver Medal

Dubarry of Ireland Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moran Mary Alice Malone SEI Wealth Management Mr. & Mrs. Rod Moorhead George Strawbridge, Jr.

bronze Medal

Cadwalader and Associates, Inc. Precise Buildings LLC Chester County Food Bank Purina / Oxford & Brandywine Feed / Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNeil Bowman Feed Clay Creek Equine Rebecca Farm Veterinary Services THIS Taylor Harris Insurance Mrs. Kathleen Crompton Katie Walker Fat Chance Farm Al West and Sarah Walter Lilybridge Eventing / Westerly Farm The Sylvester Family Mr. & Mrs. Jim Misenheimer BarVision

7 8 As of 9/8 fence Sponsors Aiken SC Properties / Audrey Evans Oxford Family Dentistry Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt Fastrak Express, Inc. Walter Puddifer The Blanket Lady, LLC Fenstermacher & Company, LLP Q-Brook Stables Tandy Joy Hufford Certified Public Accountants Quiet Corner Farm / Kathryn Amy Ruth Borun Finally Farm LLC Quirk Brown Advisory Nina and Tim Gardner Rebecca Barnett and Glenn Charles Owen Get Fit With Me Group Carlson Cheshire Hunt Conservancy Mr. & Mrs. Doug Howe Rock Creek Ranch Chester County Conference Annie Jones Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rotko and Visitors Bureau Justa Farm Mr. & Mrs. Carl Segal William Coleman Laurel Hill Farm Stadium European Horseboxes D’Amico Quarry, Inc. Manito Abstract Company, Inc. Stonehall Farm Sophie DuPont Diana Landau McCulloch John and Nancy Swayne Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duprey In Memory of Colin B. Davidson The Tierney Family Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Dutton In Memory of Seema Sonnad Unionville Equine Associates Ecore International The National Bank of Malvern Mr. & Mrs. George Wintersteen

plantation friends

Mr. & Mrs. Francis Abbott Cathy Huston Frank and Charlotte Reilly Dawn M. Bantivoglio Robert F. Johnston and Dean and Laura Richardson Ed Brown and Susan Garber Susan F. Orsini James P. Riddle, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Peter Blauner Suzanne Kloud Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Saunders Steve Blauner Mr. & Mrs. Silva Martin Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr. Sally Brittle Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matz Donnan Sharp Fenceworks Gwynne McDevitt Joe Silva First Niagara Bank Mr. & Mrs. Wade McDevitt Andy and Betsy Simoff Foxrace Farm Mr. & Mrs. John McKenna, Jr. Sporting Days Horse Trials Angela and Gary Greenberg The Pain & Rehabilitation Center Surgical Eye Care, LTD Elisabeth W. Harpham Mr. & Mrs. Richard Picken George Tydings Laura Reilly and Dave Hartley Pillar to Post Home Inspectors Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Wickes

9 10 chestercountyfoodbank.org The Chester County Food Bank has transformed the approach to food insufficiency in the county over its six year history . The combination of direct food support, a priority on fresh food and an investment in education programs has brought to bear the great resources of our area—agricultural bounty, volunteers, funders and partners—to evolve how we address an invisible and insidious problem . While food drives and government programs provide a part of our support of the community, our work goes well beyond this . The Chester County Food Bank is non-profit organization that collects, grows, processes, stores and distributes food to those who serve the hungry of Chester County, Pennsylvania . We distribute over 2 .5 million pounds of food per year to over 100 organizations that include food cupboards, meal sites and social service organizations . The people behind the efforts at the food bank are focused on ending the cycle of hunger and poverty . Our programs are nutrition based, education focused on helping people live better lives . Fresh produce donations at cupboards, and healthy cooking classes are just the beginning of how we are making inroads in the fight against hunger . Our Programs The Chester County Food Bank provides unique programs that help distribute food and provide support to our network of 40 Food Cupboards and 60 other non-profits . Since 2009, we have greatly expanded access to fresh and nutritious food for needy Chester County Residents . We have also heightened awareness of food insecurity issues in our community . Raised Garden Beds In 2009, the Chester County Food Bank started with just 25 raised beds at six garden sites . Today the program supports over 125 garden sites, including 50 schools . In 2014 our partner gardens donated over 30,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to food relief agencies in Chester County! Food Backpacks The backpack program was created in 2010 to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available . The Chester County Food Bank’s Backpack Program serves over 2000 school students per month with a bag of healthy non-perishable foods that help to feed low income children and their families . With a combination of foods that will feed the family over the weekend and individual breakfast and lunch items for the students, we are helping those who rely on the free and reduced lunch programs at schools during the week to have supplemental food to not feel the agony of hunger over the weekend . Nutrition Education Focusing on fresh produce and offering hands-on experiential education, the Food Bank staff and volunteers offer a variety of programs in various settings for children and adults to learn how to make sound nutritional food choices, grow fresh produce and experience new foods and recipes . Fresh2You Mobile Market New in 2015, this Mobile Food Market, increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables and provide nutrition education resources for SNAP recipients in two food insecure communities in our county—the urban setting of Coatesville and the rural area of Honey Brook . Fresh2You offers fresh produce, sustaining food staples and incentives to SNAP recipients . The mobile market also offers food for purchase to all members of these communities . Farm Partnerships With the help of thousands of volunteers, the Food Bank grows and harvests at Chester County farms . In 2014, we grew more than 200,000 pounds of mixed vegetables at Springton Manor Farm, Pete’s Produce & Farm, Charlestown Farm and Sankanac Farm & CSA . We do our own seedling production at our greenhouses at Springton Manor Farm and the Technical College High School at Pennocks Bridge . We will grow 150,000 seedlings for our partner farms and for our raised bed garden program . Kitchen Over a thousand people volunteer in our commercial kitchen to preserve a por- tion of the 800,000 pounds of produce, package dried goods that are purchased in bulk, prepare and package meals for our partnership with Meals on Wheels and respond to food emergencies that may arise in bad weather or circumstance . We invite you to learn more about the Chester County Food Bank by visiting us at 650 Pennsylvania Drive in Exton or online at chestercountyfoodbank .org . Call us at 610-873-6000 to schedule your visit .

11 12 www.worktoride.net Work to Ride provides activities that promote discipline, self-esteem, motivation, social development, life skills, academic achievement and physical fitness through year round programs that encourage long term participation . In addition, educational and cultural resources are provided to participants and the community-at-large, as well as vocational guidance and opportunities for careers in related fields . What is Work to Ride? Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education . The program is housed at Chamounix Stables, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia . This setting provides a unique opportunity to bring urban youth in contact with animals and nature . Work to Ride is designed as a long-term program for 7 to 19 year-old youth who must commit to a minimum of one year of participation . It is, however, expected that participants will choose to remain with the program through high school graduation . Work to Ride graduates receive help with college enrollment, and most also choose to return to Chamounix to mentor new participants . How does it work? Work to Ride provides youngsters with a positive outlet for their energy and an alternative to negative “street” activities . Participants develop discipline, responsibility, and life skills through training, riding, and performing horse care and barn management chores . They also develop confidence, self-esteem, and the skills necessary to complete successfully in their chosen activities . The youth are allowed to choose among various horse sports . While most are trained and talented in several sports, polo has proven to be the perennial favorite of Work to Ride youth . In addition to acquisition of life-skills, Work to Ride also emphasizes the necessity of academic achievement . Staff and volunteers provide after school tutoring to help students maintain the passing grades required for program participation . Why does it work? Work To Ride programs and activities are designed to explore new ways of engaging youth in significant educational, social and cultural experiences that are otherwise unavailable . The youth build relationships and develop problem-solving skills through spirited teamwork and cooperation . Activities at the stables as well as during competitions and trips allow participants to interact with diverse people and to be exposed to a variety of new experiences . Additionally, Chamounix Stables becomes a “home away from home” for participants . Spending time at the stable helps kids develop family- like relationships that become integral components of their lifestyles . Participation in Work to Ride teaches the youth that the combination of hard work and supportive relationships leads to success .

13 14 www.springbrook-farm.org The barn at spring brook farm was founded in 2006 by Mary Beth Drobish on her 18-acre farm just outside of West Chester . Her vision was to combine her passion for animals and her love of children in a unique way . After much reflection, she decided to build a handicapped-accessible Chester County bank barn to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in animal-assisted activities . With that, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, was born and little did Mary Beth know exactly how successful her idea would be! Over the years the programs have grown to include individual visits with one on one interaction between the children and animals; a summer camp with fun filled days that include both animal interaction and activities designed to improve socialization and sensory skills; and educational field trips that provide opportunities for large groups of special needs children to interact with the animals . As we have grown, so too has our need to adapt to the current environment and focus our efforts . In 2013, the Board of Directors recognized a shift in the visitors we are seeing to primarily those children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) . As a result, The Board decided to invest in building our knowledge and expertise to better serve families with children on the spectrum . In 2015, approximately 60% of the children served at The Barn at Spring Brook Farm are diagnosed with ASD . The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is truly a unique place – there is no other organization in the Great Philadelphia area that provides this type of service to children . Every day the organization is grateful for the numerous volunteers, benefactors, friends and staff that make it possible to enrich the lives of children with autism and disabilities through animal-assisted activities .

Our Programs Include: Individual visits We offer an individual visitation program that allows families to work with our Program Manager to set goals, and work one-on-one with a highly trained volunteer . Each program term runs 12 consecutive weeks . Camp Geronimo Our summer day camp is available for children with ASD and disabilities between 6-12 years old . The daily activities at our camp are carefully planned and developed to be a perfect mix of the one-on-one qualities of our Individual Program with a lot of fun to fill our campers’ days . Enrollment requires a one week minimum . Field Trips The Barn offers opportunities for local schools serving the special needs population to participate in school field trips . The coordinator of the field trip will work with our Program Manager to determine the activities the group will participate in during the visit . The 8th Annual Hoe Down is October 24, 2015! Invitation and Sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

15 16 The Cheshire Land Preservation Fund is a cheshirehuntconservancy.org charitable 501(c)(3) trust created in 1989 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . The Land Preservation Fund was organized (1) to promote and encourage the preservation of open space, agricultural resources, and natural ecological systems in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania in cooperation with other non-profit organizations having similar goals and (2) to acquire, manage, lease, sell or otherwise deal with tracts of rural or undeveloped land threatened by excessive development .

The Land Preservation Fund is fortunate to be working in an area where the natural resources and scenic viewsheds are deserving of special consideration when it comes to open space preservation . The region includes the picturesque Buck and Doe Run Valleys which are not only sources of great beauty but also are critical environmental resources since they contain the headwaters of the Brandywine River, which provides the principal water supply to tens of thousands of residents of Pennsylvania and Delaware . More than a quarter of a century ago, before development pressures had reached the area, the Brandywine Conservancy recognized the significance of the local natural resources and began a concerted long-term effort to have permanent conservation easements placed on large tracts of land . Through their efforts, and those of several other conservation organizations and land trusts, there are now over 30,000 contiguous acres in our area subject to conservation easements and deed restrictions that will permanently preserve their rural character and agricultural use . Most of this was possible as a result of the generosity of landowners who voluntarily donated their development rights to one or more conservation organizations .

Despite these accomplishments, significant tracts of land within and adjacent to the “eased” areas continue to be available for development, and, unfortunately, these parcels tend to be owned by those who are either least inclined or can least afford to give up their development potential without some form of compensation . For obvious reasons, the environmental and other benefits derived from preserving a particular tract of land can be substantially undermined if neighboring tracts are developed . While there are several conservation organizations working in the area, most lack either the mandate or the wherewithal to pay to acquire conservation easements . In order to preserve some of the key parcels that remain uneased, it will be necessary to have financial resources available to compete with offers from developers . For these reasons, the Land Preservation Fund seeks to build funds so that, as a community, we can react quickly and effectively if and when such parcels come on the market or an opportunity arises to acquire a conservation easement on the property .

The Land Preservation Fund is managed exclusively by volunteers, so no individual receives any compensation for providing services . Other than amounts for maintenance of our properties, insurance and accounting fees, virtually all of the funds which are raised by the organization are available to invest in acquiring property or conservation easements to further our mission .

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Thank you!

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Ariat Balanced Care Equine Veterinary Services Bills Khakis Bit of Britain Boyd Martin Eventing Cary Chavis - Animo Show Coat Charles Owen Corrective Chiropractic Dover Saddlery Dubarry Fleeceworks Foxy Loxy Hood’s Barbecue Mendenhall Inn Oxford Feed & Lumber Perri’s Leathers Phillip Dutton Eventing SmartPak Stride Animal Health Stübben Sylphic Designs - Susan Ann Walter

Thank you all!

23 24 pfiht 2015 prize donors As of 9/10/15 The Committee is very grateful to our generous prize donors .

cash prize donations Plantation Field Equestrian Events

trophies donated

Phillip & Evie Dutton Midlantic, Ltd . Denis & Bambi Glaccum PF Equestrian Events, Inc . Mrs . Annie Jones Laura VanderVliet

prize donors Adequan County Saddlery Midlantic, Ltd . Ariat Dubarry of Ireland Nunn Finer Bills Khakis Fleeceworks PRO Bit of Britain Gallops Saddlery - USEA Charles Owen, Inc . Diane Snow

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29 30 Eventing Community Mourns the Loss of Seema Sonnad By Jenni Autry

The eventing community continues to mourn the loss of An accomplished rider and well known on the circuit, Seema Sonnad, a rider, volunteer, owner, official and rock she had competed through the Intermediate level and of the Area II family, who passed away May 27, 2015, in more recent years enjoyed re-training Thoroughbreds after suffering a fatal cardiac arrhythmia while running an off the track . She had been competing her OTTB Keegan ultra-marathon in Seattle . She was 52 years old . at the Preliminary level while managing her extremely A USEF ‘r’ Eventing Technical Delegate, Seema was a busy schedule, which included a passion for marathon stalwart of eventing in the U S. ,. where she dedicated running . countless hours to volunteering and was a very familiar A graduate of Stanford University and the University of face at major events, from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Washington, she earned her Ph D. . at the University of Event to Plantation Field International Horse Trials . In her California, Berkeley . Originally from Kalamazoo, Michi- quest to encourage more eventers to volunteer, she sat gan, she started her career in medicine in the state and on USEA committees and worked with the Professional later became the Director of Health Service Research for Riders Organization to increase volunteer recognition . the Christiana Care Health System . She was a well known A longtime owner in the sport, she was a member of and respected part of the greater Philadelphia medical syndicates for Sally Cousins and Caitlin Silliman and sup- community and beyond . ported riders like David Ziegler and countless other young There are simply not enough words to explain how much eventers, whom she both mentored and helped compete Seema meant to the U S. . eventing family and how much when they didn’t have the means to do so . Exceedingly she will be missed . Our thoughts and prayers continue to generous and resourceful, she believed that ownership be with her husband Henry and her extended family, her was possible on a budget and dug deep into barn families at Blue Hill and Cobblestone her own farms, and the countless pock- people ets to who were prove lucky it was enough to true . call Seema a friend .

31 32 Alchemy Insurance Agency Nourish Antares Sellier The Outback Company Store Beth Secor The Oxford Marketplace Animal Portraits & Hand Painted Furniture Patricia Lynch Inc. Charles Ancona/Project A, LLC Ladies Accessories Chester County Hearth & Home Posh with Sara Naturally Based Bath & Body Products Connoisseur Travel Ltd. Precise Buildings County Saddlery Rodan & Fields Crossan Concessions – Kettle Corn Skincare CWD Sellier USA Roger & Thomas Ltd. Devoucoux Sellier, Inc. Estate Sporting Jewelry & Art Dino’s Ice Cream & Water Ice The Saddlery & Boutique at Fox Heath Dubarry of Ireland Sagmae – Tack Store Fair Chase Seema Sonnad Equestrian Antiques & Collectibles Jr. Rider Development Fundraiser Fitchett Chiropractic Sequoia Springs Grist Mill Farm Alpacas Womens & Mens Hats & Fashion Accessories Hunter Family Acupuncture Stone Spring Suri Farm – Alpacas Kilfinnan CustomT ack Stroud Water Research Center Kimberly Jennings – Artist Stübben North America MB Artwork Sylphic Designs – Eclectic Wearables MoJo Future Tech Top Rail Tack Natalie’s Fine Foods Eventing Supplies Nomadic Pies Windland Farm – Art & Antiques

33 34 35 36 plantation field equestrian events 2016 Schedule of events NEW! PFEE $5,000 Thoroughbred Competition Series! Prize money awarded to the top finishing Thoroughbred in PFEE 2015 events in Beginner Novice, Novice and Training. Thoroughbred must be identified on the entry form. See our website for more information.

April 16-17 - Spring Horse Trials June 13 - Schooling Day Saturday: Dressage & Stadium THIS IS THE ONLY TIME PLANTATION FIELD XC IS Sunday: XC - Intermediate, Open Intermediate, Preliminary, OPEN FOR SCHOOLING Open Preliminary, Training, Open Training, Novice, Open Novice (Young Rider in Open Intermediate & Open Preliminary, Schooling Jumper Shows Junior Rider in Training & Novice) June 22 May 14 - May Horse Trials July 13 Intermediate, Open Intermediate, Preliminary, August 10 Open Preliminary, Training, Open Training, Novice, Open Novice, Beginner Novice (Young Rider in Intermediate & Schooling dressage Shows Preliminary, Junior Rider in Training, Novice and Beg. Novice) July 20 May 15 - Starter Horse Trials August 17 Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider, Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider J J J Sept. 15-18, 2016 June 11 - June Horse Trials Intermediate, Open Intermediate, Preliminary, PF International CIC Horse Trials Open Preliminary, Training, Open Training, Novice, CIC3, CIC2, CIC1, Advanced Open Novice, Beginner Novice (Young Rider in Preliminary, Junior in all other Divisions) J J J June 12 - Starter Horse Trials October 29 - Starter Horse Trials Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider, Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider, Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider

For further information please visit our website at: www.plantationfieldhorsetrials. com Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. 1420 Doe Run Rd., P.O. Box 82 • Unionville, PA 19375 Phone: 610-347-2024 • Fax: 610-347-1001 • Cell: 610-316-0450 • Email: [email protected] Plantation Field is located at 450 Apple Grove Road • Unionville, PA 19375

Board of Directors • Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. Denis Glaccum, President • Katie Walker, Vice President • Sam Slater, Vice President Lornie Forbes, Secretary • Anne Glaccum, Treasurer • Mary Coldren, Assistant Treasurer Anne C. Ogletree, Esq. • James Hicks • Kathy Blank • Philip Dutton • Evie Dutton Boyd Martin • Amy Ruth Borun • Johanna Glass

Come eventing at Plantation Field in beautiful Unionville, Pennsylvania!

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Brushwood Stable...... Back Cover Lilybridge Eventing ...... 8 Ariat ...... Inside Front Cover Meadow Spring Farm ...... 22 Stübben ...... Inside Back Cover Millbrook Horse Trials ...... 26 Alchemy Insurance Agency ...... 18 MK Equestrian ...... 18 Anonymous Fox Hunter ...... 29 The National Bank of Malvern ...... 12 Atlantic Tractor ...... 4o Oxford Feed & Lumber ...... 2 Cadwalader and Associates, Inc ...... 34 Penn Vet/New Bolton Center ...... 16 Chester County Food Bank ...... 10 Pillar to Post Home Inspectors ...... 39 Clay Creek Equine ...... 27 Precise Buildings ...... 32 Country Properties ...... 30 Professional Rider’s Association ...... 36 Duckhorn Wine Company ...... 27 Rebecca Farm ...... 35 Dubarry ...... 4 Ringmasters, Inc ...... 32 Equestrian List ...... 34 Sandy Yeatman, Berkshire Hathaway ...... 32 Finance of America Mortgage ...... 12 SEI Private Wealth Management ...... 28 Fleeceworks ...... 35 SmartPak ...... 38 Fox Roach Realtors, Gus Brown ...... 6 Stable View, LLC ...... 25 General Rental ...... 18 Stoltzfus Feed & Supply ...... 6 Godder Printing ...... 32 Stride Animal Health ...... 29 Iron Spring Farm ...... 24 THIS; Taylor, Harris Insurance Services ...... 14 The Kennett Center for Advanced Dentistry . . . 14 The Whip Tavern ...... 29 La Comunidad ...... 34 Windsor Forge Embroidery ...... 34

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