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Where the Fun Begins for the Amateur Event Rider!

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CONTACT: Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709, (843) 623-5005, Fax: 843-623-3310; Web Site: www.so8ths.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths; YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths

PRESS CONTACT: Press Link PR, Diana De Rosa, [email protected], 516-848-4867

WHAT: A beautiful 300 acre state-of-the-art horse park in the heart of the Carolinas designed and built for the education of classical training. Southern 8ths offers all the facilities necessary to produce confident, educated and well-rounded horses and riders. The farm offers schooling opportunities for Amateur Event riders and horses. The facility provides the tools needed to improve one’s riding skills. The goal of Southern 8ths Farm is to be the ultimate Eventing training center for both the Long and Short Format. It boasts of every amenity a horseman could want.

A PLACE FOR AMATEUR EVENT RIDERS/HORSES: Southern 8ths goal is to become the premier horse park for Amateur Eventers and also welcomes Professionals training young horses as well as the next generation Young Riders developing their skills. The Farm offers introductory modern training level facilities. Its goal is to revolutionize how average adults/amateurs successfully ride and train their horses by offering them hands-on practice techniques that will produce confident, safe and educated competitors who are better prepared to compete.

WHERE: Southern 8ths Farm is located on the North and South Carolina border in the “Heart of the Carolinas!" Chesterfield, South Carolina, is centrally located between Charlotte, Southern Pines, Camden and Florence.

DIRECTIONS: Getting to Southern 8ths Farm is easy. The farm is located just north of Chesterfield, South Carolina, off of State Highway 742 at 5031 Jackson Road West in Chesterfield, South Carolina. (GPS Coordinates are: N34 48.407/W80 9.493) From the Charlotte International Airport the best route is: 485 East to Exit 51B/Route 74E; in approximately 13 miles branch onto 601 for appr. 16 miles to left on Rte. 9 in Pageland; appr. 10 miles left at blinking light on Rte. 109 for ½ mile to fork onto Maysville Rd.; 4 miles to right on Jackson Rd. Southern 8ths is 5031 Jackson Road West.

SPONSORS: Packages for sponsors are available. Go to www.so8ths.com and fill out the sponsorship form or email [email protected].

STAFF AND CONSULTANTS: FACILITIES DESIGNER: Tremaine Cooper, FEI Course Designer FACILITY MANAGER: Eric Dusa CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE BUILDER: Tyson Rementer JUMP CARVINGS: Randy Boni

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: It does take a village! In order to continue to host nationally recognized events, clinics and educational symposiums, Southern 8ths Farm is always reaching out to add volunteers who will contribute their time, talent and energy to help build and support this local venue and all it will bring to the community. Anyone can volunteer. No horse experience needed. Potential volunteers simply go to the Southern 8ths web site and fill out the volunteer form (www.so8ths.com). Volunteers receive something to keep the memory alive such as a hat, t-shirt, coupons, free schooling, facility use for clubs and associations (for volunteer groups). Eventing requires a lot of volunteers.

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SO8THS/NIKON THREE-DAY EVENT In the “Heart of the Carolinas” May 2-5, 2013 On May 2-5, 2013, Southern 8ths will host the third annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event in the “Heart of the Carolinas,” Chesterfield, SC. This Long Format three-day event is where Beginner Novice, Novice and Training level riders can negotiate their ultimate Long Format test in a USEA recognized T3D, N3D and BN3D event.

It was only in February 2012 that BN and N became recognized three-day events by the U.S. Eventing Association. This historic ruling now allows those riders that represent the majority of the sport’s participants to earn USEA National Year-end Points and Eventing Championship Qualifications.

It was at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games that the Long Format was first introduced. The “Short Format” was introduced at the 2004 Olympic Games (eliminating the longer Roads & Tracks and the Steeplechase) thereby reducing the amount of area required to host the sport.

Amateur Eventer Brad Turley, fulfilled a dream when he built his Southern 8ths Farm. That dream was to create a premier horse park for Amateur Eventers. Southern 8ths Farm offers hands-on practice facilities that help to produce confident, safe and educated competitors who are better prepared to compete. While Amateur riders are the nucleus, Professionals have also discovered this as the perfect place to train their up-and-coming horses at a facility that matches those they compete in at the upper levels. And Young Riders, as the future of the sport, are always welcome.

What makes So8ths so special is that this 300-acre paradise is like a mini-Rolex in that it has some of the best facilities in the nation, which are often only reserved for the upper lever riders. Here you have regulation size arenas, a Steeplechase track, over three miles of manicured Roads & Tracks, Dressage rings, Cross-Country courses, Derby field and large airy covered arena, 38-stall guest barn, RV hookups and has made special arrangements with the local community for those needing accommodations and other necessities.

Volunteers are a huge part of any event and Southern 8ths welcomes anyone willing to contribute their time, talent and energy to help build and support this event and all it will bring to the local community. In order to entice more people to volunteer, for the 2013 So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event a “Volunteer to Win” program will be implemented for groups. In addition, all volunteers have the opportunity to vie for prizes and awards. Anyone can volunteer. No horse experience needed. Simply go to www.So8ths.com and fill out the volunteer form. Volunteers also receive something to keep the memory alive such as a hat, t-shirt, coupons, free schooling, and facility use for clubs and associations (for volunteer groups).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information about Southern 8ths Farm and its activities, email [email protected]

For information about the So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event check out the following links. Web Site: www.so8ths.com YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths Photos 2012: http://tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths-2012 Press Kit 2012: http://issuu.com/APerfectPressKit/docs/press_kit-so8ths/1 Clips Book 2012: http://issuu.com/APerfectPressKit/docs/all_clips/1

SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY - May 2 - Arrival 3:00 pm Competitors may start moving into stables Stable Manager 3:00 – 9:00 pm Arrival Exams at Guest Barn THURSDAY – May 3 - Clinics 8:00-9:30 am Arrival Exams 10:00 – 11:30 am Horse Inspection Demonstration Competitor #’s: 51 - 65: 10 until 10:30 Competitor #’s: 66 - 80: 10:30 – 11:00 Competitor #’s: 81 - 95: 11:00 – 11:30 11:00 am Pre-ordered Catered Lunches Delivered 11:30 – 12:30 pm: Figuring Times for Roads &Tracks @ Covered Arena Bring paper and pencil/pen to the indoor 1:00 – 3:00 pm What is the Judge Looking For/Dressage Ring; All competitors: Bring chair and lunch or snacks. Training and Novice Rides 3:30 pm-4:30pm First Horse Inspection @ inspection Track next to Covered Arena 6:00 pm Welcome Hello Meet and & Greet : What to expect in the Ten Minute Box and What to expect in the Vet Box after XC FRIDAY - May 4 - Dressage Starts 8:00 am Test Ride for Dressage @ Dressage Ring 8:30 am – 2:00 appr. Dressage Begins 11:00 - 2:45 pm Steeplechase Demonstrations and Practice (meet at Start Box Phase B) 11:00 – 11:15: Demonstration: 11:15 –Noon Training Riders – Competitors #51-65 Noon to 12:45 Lunch (Pre-ordered Lunches Delivered at 11:00) 12:45 – 1:45 Novice Steeplechase Demonstrations: Competitors #66-80 1:00-2:00 Dressage ends by 2:00 pm 2:00 – 2:45 Beginner Novice Steeplechase – Competitors #81-95 2:00 on Nikon Hat Decorating Contest – Come as time permits. Bring fun decorating items. 3:30 – 5:00 pm Cross Country Walks: all meet at Start Box Phase D Start of Cross-Country 6:00 pm Competitors Briefing with the Officials. Presentation: How to set up the 10 Minute Box and Vet Box SATURDAY - May 5 Endurance Test 7:00 am Saturday Breakfast 9:00 am Endurance Test Begins @ Cross-Country Course 2:00 pm Nikon Hat Decorating Contest – Come as time permits. Bring fun decorating items. 3:00 – 5:15 pm Show Jumping Course Walks - Training Walk: 3:00 – 3:45 - Novice Walk: 3:45 – 4:30 - Beginner Walk: 4:30 – 5:15 pm 5:30 pm Barbeque Bash/Party in Covered Arena/KY Derby Viewing Nikon Parade of Hats, Live Music SUNDAY - May 6 - Show Jumping 8:00 am Final Horse Inspection 10:00 am Three Day Jumping @ Indian Mound Field/Photos Taken Awards given after each division TIMES TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE AS WE GET MORE THINGS CONFIRMED. CLINICIANS WILL BE NOTED CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE.

EVENTING DEFINED

Eventing is an equestrian triathlon. Over the centuries it has evolved from testing the bravery and skill of the military war horse into a thrilling sport that attracts sport enthusiasts of all levels.

This sport provides recreational and competitive opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Its variation of levels and difficulty gives everyone the chance to enjoy the thrill of the sport from the grassroots level to the international stage of the Olympic Games.

Eventing is where a horse and rider combination compete in three phases of competition: Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping. In each phase they incur penalty points (trying very hard not to) and at the end of the three phases, the one with the lowest score wins.

The first phase is always Dressage. Dressage is a French word that means “training.” The purpose of this phase is to demonstrate the intense training the horse and rider have achieved to perform each movement with balance, suppleness, and precision.

Cross-Country is the most exciting phase for the riders, horses and spectators. This test requires horse and rider to be bold, smart and show stamina. You will see horses jumping through water complexes, up banks, over ditches built out of sturdy logs, all while galloping at a steady pace. The object in the Cross-Country phase is to prove the speed, endurance and jumping ability of the horse and demonstrate the rider’s knowledge of pace and the use of his horse across the country. Cross- Country and Show Jumping can be either the second or third test, depending on the schedule of each venue.

The Show Jumping test requires very exact riding and the horse to be balanced and supple for tight turns and short distances between fences. Unlike the Cross- Country phase, these jumps can easily be knocked down and add unwanted penalty points to the horse and rider’s total score.

At the end of the competition, scores from all three phases for each competitor and horse are totaled. The combination with the lowest amount of penalty points wins.

Eventing is both exciting and breathtaking to watch. It shows horsemanship and sportsmanship in its purest form.

BRAD TURLEY

In 1992, Brad Turley, owner of Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield, SC, bought a retired Thoroughbred, “Shoeless Joe Jackson,” to ride trails with his daughter. While his daughter eventually stopped trail riding with him, his time with “Joe” opened a new world, which has eventually led to a 300 plus acre paradise for amateur Event riders and horses called Southern 8ths Farm.

A local Pony Club trainer offered Brad lessons in exchange for the use of his Connecticut farm called 7/8ths. From the first lesson he was bitten by the Eventing bug. With his new 18H Draft cross known to many as “Whoa Damnit” he started competing at local horse trials.

After a clinic with a leading international rider, he realized it took more than practice. It took the right horse and a comprehensive program to keep horse and rider healthy and ready to compete. It took facilities large enough to learn how to balance and gallop cross country, but there were few around. He set out to create a small Cross-Country course at 7/8ths complete with a water complex, banks and a sunken road.

It was during this time that Brad bought Ratzi, a 15-year-old Holsteiner. With his trainer’s guidance, his practice venue and a competitive horse, Brad notched wins at Millbrook, Fitches Corner, Stuart and Ocala. As he moved from Novice to Training level, he heard of the Training 3-Day event. Once qualified, he entered the Long Format at GMHA and that ride planted the seed for developing a facility focused on the Long Format.

Shifting his effort to his South Carolina farm, Southern 8ths, he continued his work with FEI course designer Tremaine Cooper. They focused on building a place where others could share his love of the traditional Long Format – at all levels. Nowhere else is there a facility that lets riders/horses, just entering the sport up through the Training level, ride and experience the classic experience of Eventing’s Long Format.

His dream farm now boasts several miles of groomed Roads & Tracks, two Steeplechase tracks, multiple Cross-Country courses and several Dressage and Show Jumping areas. And, at the request of several of his guests, he added a seven acre “Intro Course” where the jumps are all less than 24” and allow newcomers to be introduced to the sport of Eventing. His latest venture is adding a second Cross- Country track at a totally different location on the Farm.

Brad’s goal is to make his South Carolina farm the ultimate destination for Amateur Eventers; a fun place to enjoy a challenge and improve their riding while keeping the Long Format alive.

Brad tries to spend as much time at the farm as he can but when he’s not there you’ll find him running his company, Continuum Performance Systems, Inc., with locations in Madison, CT and Cheraw, SC. Continuum develops software for healthcare companies that contract with the Federal Government’s Medicare program. The software helps them manage their checkbook and stay in compliance of the complex regulations.

Nearly 20 years later, his daughter often visits and spends time with Brad and his horses.

FACILITY

DRESSAGE/FLATWORK AREAS/OUTDOOR ARENA: Set on different types of footing and ground to help improve compulsory movement skills. There are both large (FEI Regulation 20m x 60m) and small (USEA Regulation 20m x 40m) arenas. The large lighted arena has all-weather footing. There is a large building on one side with large mirrors to help the rider watch his/her technique. This arena is used for both Dressage and Show Jumping. CROSS-COUNTRY COURSES: Four Cross-Country courses (Training, Novice, Beginner Novice and Introductory). These courses were designed by FEI Course Designer Tremaine Cooper. They include an inviting water jump, bank, ditches of all sizes, and a bridge. All the fields are aerated and sand is mixed with the clay to ensure a cushion. A second Cross-Country field is also in the works.

DERBY FIELD: Includes both movable and permanent jumps (ditches, banks, mounds, trakehners, etc.) for cross-training and competing. The footing is sand with Bermuda grass

Southern Eighths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 www.So8ths.com – Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: [email protected]

SHOW JUMPING ARENAS: At different locations and with a variety of colorful jumps designed by FEI show jumping designer Marc Donovan. They are set on both sand and turf.

TURF STEEPLECHASE TRACKS (700 meter): There are two turf Steeplechase tracks: one oval and one figure 8. Both tracks are adorned with minute markers at various speeds so you can practice galloping and perfect your pace with or without jumps. Jumps are real Steeplechase foam quarter rounds and Fornell brush jumps. USEA regulation start boxes are set up on both tracks so you can practice getting yourself or your horse in and out of “the box” while learning to have a relaxed, confident start!

ROADS & TRACKS: Approximately 3½ miles of groomed trails for pace training, warm-up and cooling down.

GYMNASTIC SCHOOLING AREA: With cavaletti and grids for tuning up the experienced horses and schooling the young ones. It includes low jumps and complicated patterns. The field is constantly changed.

INTRODUCTORY FIELD: With simple logs and small jumps to get everyone started or just to warm up. It includes dozens of natural and manmade jumps. All jumps are no higher than 24” and include coops, tables, logs, theaters, banks, and mounds.

PERMANENT STABLING/GUEST BARN: 38 wood stalls, metal stall guards, rubber mats, easy access to indoor arena, also includes four hot and cold wash stalls, electric, security lights and camera system. Modern construction, light and airy metal/fabric structure and outside there are individual turnout paddocks and ample room for RV parking with easy access to indoor arena

INDOOR ARENA: 80’ x 180’ with all-weather lighted arena with sand, rubber and fiber footing meticulously prepared. The footing can be manipulated to range from firm to light and fluffy. The arena is bright and airy made from fabric and steel with a solid kickboard around the perimeter.

OTHER FACILITY AMENITIES AND BUILDINGS:

STORY IDEAS

Southern 8ths Focuses on the Adult Rider: Most places put their focus on the advanced level rider, but not Southern 8ths. Find out why and speak to some of the adult riders who are thankful that they have a place ideal for their level of riding.

The Southern 8ths Cemetery: When Brad Turley purchased the property now known as Southern 8ths, little did he know that he’d be the owner of a five-generation cemetery and three Thoroughbred Racing Trainer Hall of Famers. Learn all the interesting details from the earliest grave of Joseph Burch, Jr. (1775- 1818) to the latest, John Sebrey (1821-1886). Some of the family members rode horses in the war.

Who is Brad Turley: Brad’s main business is in the medical field and yet his passion for the Long Format of Eventing was the seed that grew into what now is Southern 8ths, complete with everything you need to practice and compete in the Long Format. Take the time to learn about the man behind the vision. An interview can be arranged.

Eventing the Southern 8ths Way/Long Format Eventing: In an effort to keep the tradition alive, the Long Format is what Southern 8ths is all about and catering to the amateur rider is their mission. To that end the owner, Brad Turley, has created the ultimate amateur facility because that’s the Southern 8ths Way.

Taking Jumps to an Art Form: The Steeplechase jumps at Southern 8ths come all the way from England. The design is felt to be safer for both horse and rider. The Cross-Country and schooling jumps are a work of art created by Wood Carver Randy Boni. Find out the story behind these jumps.

Adult Rider Angles from Past and/or Potential Future Competitors: These riders are hardworking adults who find time to fit in riding. If you are interested in hearing some of their stories, give us an idea of the type of story that would interest you (regional, compelling, etc.).

Southern 8ths Farm – A Playground for Adult Eventing Riders: Many of these riders may not be vying for the Olympics but Southern 8ths Farm gives those schooling, training and competing there an incredible Eventing playground to practice on with all the amenities comparable to some of the best Eventing facilities in the nation.

A Horse’s Tale: Some of the horses these riders compete on have their own stories to tell.

Vetting at the Novice and Training Level: Whether it’s the lower level Eventers or the high performance riders, great care is taken to ensure the horses are physically and mentally able to continue to compete. Talk to the vets and find out what it takes to safely ride at the Beginner, Novice and Training levels.

Speak to the Eventing Staff: From the world renowned course designer, Tremaine Cooper, to Tyson Rementer, the Cross-Country course builder to the staff behind the scenes. The annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event is staffed by some of the most prominent officials in the nation.

Southern 8ths Farm: There are some 300 acres that make up Southern 8ths Farm with Dressage arenas, Cross-Country and Steeplechase courses, 3½ miles of Roads & Tracks, an indoor arena and so much more. This is an Eventing rider’s paradise.

Woodcarver Randy Boni is the Ultimate Artist: Take a tour with Randy as he explains how it all began for him, from losing his sight to regaining it and then becoming an artist with a chainsaw. All of the jumps and carvings at So8ths are the creation of this ultimate artist. Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: [email protected]

THE CEMETERY

This Land has Horsemen History! Names listed in Bold Italic are buried in the cemetery located off of Lucious Davis Road in Chesterfield, SC. It is now part of Southern 8ths Farm. By Pati Martin

Have you noticed the cemetery in the Steeplechase field? The most frequently asked question by visitors to the site, is: “Which gravestone is the oldest?”

Bernette Burch’s records taken from the old family Bible in Mt. Croghan state that John Burch was the first Burch to settle in America. His father was from English nobility; Burchwood, Lynkinshire, near Oxfordshire. His mother was Italian/Norman. We don’t know his wife’s name. He settled in Georgetown, SC in 1684. A later Burch, Joseph (1740-1801), married Mary Ann Fisher (1740-1813) in 1762. They had 4 children: Joseph, Jr., Edward (Ned), John and Mary. Joseph Burch, Jr. has the oldest gravestone.

The reoccurrence of the Burch name might attract your attention. We have been told that having several consecutive generations in one cemetery was somewhat uncommon way back then because sons would move in search of land, work or war and daughters moved because of marriage. In this cemetery there are four consecutive generations of Burch men.

Joseph Burch, Jr. (1775-1818, 43 yrs) is buried with his wife, Elizabeth Thomas (Caraway) (1781-1856, 75 yrs), daughter of General Tristram Thomas and Mary Hollingsworth. Sometime during the 38 years after Joseph died, she married Archie Caraway, hence the name on the headstone. Joseph and Elizabeth had 8 children. Joseph Thomas, Mary, John, Edward, Elizabeth, Tristram, James and Sarah.

Joseph Thomas Burch (1798-1868, 70 yrs) married Susannah Jackson (1803-1860, 57 yrs) in 1820 and both are buried here. He was a planter and a slaveholder. He was captured by Sherman’s army and his home was burned to the ground along with all his possessions. They had 12 children (6 sons and 6 daughters); John Sebrey (Sebron?), Joseph Jackson, Elizabeth, James, Sarah, Mary, Susannah, Jesse, William Meadows, Eliza, Tristram and Lucy. The unusual part of this story is that all six of the sons (and two of Joseph Thomas’ grandsons) enlisted in the Confederate Calvary. “Yes, we are not the first horsemen to live on this land! All of them survived the war and more of their story is told later.”

THE CEMETERY continued

Joseph Jackson Burch, (1823-1899, 76 yrs) was the second eldest in the line of the six cavalry brothers. He returned to the area after the war and many years later, he was buried in this cemetery, along with his wife, Elizabeth “Lizzie” C. Graves Johnson. (As a side note; they had 17 children and one of those, Julius “Jules” Adenijah Burch is the grandfather of our neighbor, Ms Frances (Burch) Steele. She is a dear friend and a frequent visitor.)

The fourth consecutive generation of Burch men is represented in the cemetery by two of the 17 children of Joseph Jackson Burch and Elizabeth C. Graves Johnson. Charles Edward Burch (1853-1919) was one of 17 children. His great grandson still lives in the area. His brother, G.A. Gustavus (Gus) Aldolphus Burch (1862-1900), is also buried here. Gus’s great, great, grandson, Allen Burch, who lives in Chesterfield, visited the grave when he was 10 years old, accompanied by his grandfather (Gus’s son) Ned James Burch. Allen returned again in November of 2010, at age 51, to pay his respect.

THE HORSE HISTORY OF THE CEMETERY

As previously stated, the six male offspring and two grandsons of Joseph Thomas Burch and Susannah Jackson Burch enlisted in the Confederate Army Cavalry. John Sebrey (1821-1886), the first born and oldest son, enlisted at age 42 with the 4th regiment, SC unit, Company K in the Confederate Army. (In the late 1800s he immigrated to Texas.) The two grandsons, who also enlisted with their father and uncles, were Joseph Jackson’s son, James Frances Burch (1844- 1908), who enlisted in Holcombe’s Legion at age 17, and John Sebrey’s son, William Preston Burch (1846- 1926). William Preston Burch followed his father by enlisting (at age 18) with the same regiment. William served as a courier under Lieut. Gen. Wade Hampton. (“While I was attending a family reunion in 2009, a family member told me that in later years, he named one of his best horses after him. The Saratoga National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame states that, Wade Hampton won the 1872 Monmouth Sequel and the Saratoga Sequel Stakes.”)

One source stated that this regiment surrendered in spring of 1865 and William Preston was released from Greensboro after April 9, 1865. In later years, William Preston Burch went on to train thoroughbreds (Training Career of 61 years; 1866-1926). He is one of three Burch descendants who are listed in the Hall of Fame in Saratoga at the National Museum of Racing! www.racingmuseum.org/hall/trainer Following in William Preston’s footsteps are his son, Preston Morris Burch (Training Career of 56 years; 1902-1957) and grandson, J. Elliott Burch (Training Career of 31 years; 1955-1985). Preston wrote a book about training thoroughbreds that is still used in the industry today. J Elliott trained for Paul Mellon’s Rokeby Stable and for C.V. Whitney. (See picture below taken from Sports Illustrated, Feb. 22, 1960, Vol 12, issue 8). Again, three generations of the Burch family.

THE CEMETERY continued

MORE INTERESTING TRUE STORIES

William Meadow Burch (1840-1921), fifth eldest son of Joseph Thomas Burch and Susannah Jackson, (he enlisted in the 4th Cavalry and will be mentioned in the next story) married Henrietta Francis Jackson (1843-1913). His father-in-law was Col. Stephen Jackson from Mt. Croghan, SC. He was a planter and a slaveholder along with being sheriff of Chesterfield County for eight years, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, member of the South Carolina Legislature, member of the S.C. Secession Convention and signer of the Ordinance of Secession.

Two hundred lithographed copies of the Ordinance were produced immediately following the Convention and presented to the signers. The original document was never out of the hands of the state government and was kept safe throughout the war. Col. Stephen Jackson’s lithographed copy is an exact replica of the original Ordinance, except it is enlarged in size and without the counter-signatures and dates on the back. His copy passed through his daughter, Henrietta Jackson Burch to her son, Henry A. Burch and has been in the family for six generations. (If you are lucky enough to stay at the Spears House, Bed & Breakfast in Cheraw, ask the innkeepers, Larry and Kay Spears about this. It’s a special treat.)

South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860, but at that time it was the only state to have left the Union. The Confederacy was not formed until February 8, 1861. During those seven weeks, South Carolina was a separate nation—“the Republic of South Carolina,” with a national flag and seal…and with Col. Jackson as treasurer! After South Carolina joined the Confederacy, Stephen Jackson became treasurer and tax collector of the “Confederate State of South Carolina.” Col. Jackson has a memorial stone just around the corner, in the Elizabeth Baptist Church cemetery on Maysville Rd, in South Carolina.

Another interesting fact is that Tristram Thomas Burch, the sixth eldest son of Joseph Thomas Burch and Susannah Jackson, served as a member of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s body guard during part of the war.

So there it is…our quiet neighbors and a few short stories from their family tree. Who knew so much history would come from such a small cemetery. Oh, about the graves marked with the Johnson name... many of the Johnsons married into the Burch family and some used to live across Thompson Creek, but as of yet, no stories have come to our attention. We’ll be sure to add them if and when they surface.

On the Sports Illustrated Cover: Elliott Burch, Horses and Horse Racing. Photographed by Richard Jeffery

Revised April 12, 2011

SO8THS/NIKON THREE-DAY CLINICIANS

Susan Beebee

Susan Beebee has been riding since the age of 6, starting in Charlottesville, Virginia as a hunter rider. While watching the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Susan saw Princess Anne ride through "The Maze" and knew that Eventing was the sport for her.

Fast forward to 2011. Susan finished an amazing spring season, competing at the Rolex Kentucky Three- Day Event for the first time with her partner Prowler.

Susan Beebee is based in Vass, North Carolina which is a suburb of Southern Pines. Susan teaches at Hollybrook Farm, which she considers her home base, and it is located close to world class cross-country schooling, galloping and competitions.

Hollybrook offers boarding, training and sale horses of all levels.

Marc Donovan – Show Jumping

Marc Donovan grew up in Long Island, NY and started riding at the age of eight. Early in his riding career he showed Pony Hunters and later in the Equitation divisions. He was a member of Meadow Brook Hounds Pony Club and in 1986 received his “A” rating.

After graduating from Emerson College with a degree in speech and communications, Marc continued Eventing throughout the East Coast and Canada. In the 1990s, he rode his horse Middlemarch to the CCI** level while bringing numerous young horses up through the levels.

In the past several years Marc has designed Show Jumping courses for many competitions including the Southern Pines Horse Trials, the Fork 2006 and 2007 World Cup Qualifiers, the 2004 through 2006 and 2009 through 2011 American Eventing Championships, the Boston Fidelity Jumper Classic, and the Upperville Colt and Horse Show.

He assisted Richard Jeffery at the 2011 National Horse Show and assisted Richard and Conrad Homfeld at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Currently, Marc operates a training facility in Southern Pines, NC where he rides and trains horses for Eventing and showing and teaches adults and Young Riders through the Intermediate level.

Robert Costello

Robert was fortunate from the start to grow up fox hunting and showing in the horse crazy town of Hamilton, Massachusetts. After seeing his first Ledyard International Three-Day Event, his attention was quickly drawn to the ultimate equestrian sport of Eventing. Throughout the 1970s and ‘80s Hamilton was headquarters for Jack LeGoff and the USET Three Day Event squad. This proved very influential as Robert knew from an early age that representing his country internationally would be his goal.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Mass Communications major and a Music Performance minor, Robert ventured into the horse business full-time with long-time friend and supporter Leila Clay. Robert and Leila started C&C Sporthorse, Inc. in 1990 and soon moved the business from Hamilton to its current location at Tanglewood Farm in Southern Pines, NC.

Horses owned early on by Leila, such as Rufus, Simon Rattle and Class Action, laid the groundwork for Robert having the privilege of being asked to ride Deirdre Pirie’s equine star Chevalier. “Charlie” is the horse that would ultimately take him to the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. In addition to an 8th place finish there, this partnership also produced top placings at Fair Hill, Rolex Kentucky and Burghley (UK).

In 2003 Robert once again represented the USA, this time winning team gold at the Pan American Games aboard Leila’s UK beautiful grey import Dalliance. Robert and Dalliance went on to future successes at Fair Hill, Rolex and Burghley. Currently Robert is bringing along several lovely young horses for both competition and resale.

While still competing at the top end of the sport, Robert has turned his main focus toward growing his training, coaching and sales business, as well as expanding his clinic dates throughout the country each year. Robert is also heavily involved with the governance of the sport of Eventing, most notably serving on the USEF Board of Directors and as Chairman of the USEF Eventing High Performance Committee. He also sits on the Advisory Committee for both the USEA Professional Horseman's Council and the Professional Riders Organization. Previously Robert served on the boards of the USEA, USET and acted as Chairman of the USEF Active Riders Committee from 2001-2008. In his free time Robert enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis, skiing and traveling.

Will Faudree

Will Faudree was born on October 4, 1981 in Midland Texas. He grew up on a cattle ranch, learning to ride at a very young age. When he was about thirteen he became interested in Eventing, and started to compete.

After graduating high school, Will moved to Pennsylvania to ride and train with Phillip Dutton. In 2003, Will set out on his own and moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina with his dog, Kemper, where Gavilan Farm is currently based.

Will also competed in the Pan American Games that year. The team won a Gold medal. The following year, Will was named the traveling reserve for the Athens Olympic Team.

Unfortunately when Will returned home from the Games, he found his house and barn had been struck by lightning and burnt down. Luckily no horses were on the property at the time, but the damage was too great. Will had to find a new farm and replace almost all of his personal belongings as well as his horse equipment. With the help of Will's family and close friends, Will was able to put things back together and moved into his current house and barn in January of 2005.

With the continued support of friends and family, Will's career as an Equestrian continues to grow. He represented his country once again by riding on the US team at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, and is working towards riding for the US Team in future international competitions.

Robert Stevenson Robert Stevenson was born and raised in Wyoming with the main emphasis on Western horses and Polo ponies. After Graduating from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Accounting and working in Denver, CO for the Federal Reserve Bank, the lure of the horse got the best of him and he moved East and began an Eventing career. Robert ran his own competition barn for over 20 years. He currently holds an “R” TD License, “R” Eventing Judge’s License and an FEI Eventing Steward’s License with the USEF. Home base is in Southern Pines, NC but Robert spends the summers out west in Big Horn Wyoming.

Holly Hudspeth

Holly Hudspeth grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and began riding at the age of eight. She started riding both Western and English, which eventually lead to Eventing at the age of 12. In 1991 Holly graduated from Minnetonka High School, and in 1995 graduated from St. Olaf College with a double major of Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology.

Holly was also very active in the local pony clubs, and in the summer of 1991 she received both her HA and A rating. Throughout her high school and college years Holly was fortunate to ride a multitude of horses and teach lessons. Catch riding became a favorite of hers.

After graduating from St. Olaf Holly spent much of her time teaching and training young horses, which was made possible by her starting her own barn in Orono, MN. That farm was named Vector Run Farm. "Vector" was a big part in developing Holly's career, as she competed him in her first Intermediate horse trial and completed the North Georgia One Star at the age of 18.

After running Vector Run Farm for nearly 2½ years, Holly and a promising young horse named Waj Mirage moved to Ocala, FL. In Ocala she spent a year training with Ralph Hill, and was also fortunate to take a few lessons with the legendary Bruce Davidson.

In 1998, this move proved to be successful as Holly and Waj finished 9th at the Radnor Hunt Three-Day Event, and went on in 1999 to finish 18th in the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event at the 3 star level.

After Rolex Holly moved to Middleburg, VA and spent 3½ years riding with Karen and David O'Connor. There she picked up additional rides such as Lester Piggott and Arctic Heart, as well as other horses of all levels. In this period Holly gained more experience both galloping race horses and competing at the Advanced level, and began conducting her own riding clinics.

In 2003, Holly started working with Phillip Dutton. He was a big part in Holly and Lester Piggott's 16th finish at the 2003 Rolex Kentucky Four Star Event, and more importantly their 9th place finish at the 2003 Pan American Games.

Phillip also handed Holly the reins of the power house Damien, who she piloted to an 8th place finish at The Rolex Four Star in 2004. This performance short listed the pair for the Athens Olympics in 2004.

From 2004 to present, Holly has produced many horses and riders through the top levels. She has also coached the Area 8 Young Riders Team since 2003.

One horse in particular who has taken centerstage is Last Monarch. Holly owns Last Monarch, or "Stewie," with her husband Chuck, and has developed him from the novice level. Stewie and Holly finished 17th at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky CCI****, and landed a spot on the short list for the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Holly trains out of Equiventure Farm in Rougemont, NC.

Rebecca Howard

Rebecca Howard is a Canadian High Performance Event Rider, coach and resident trainer at The Fork Stables in Norwood, NC. Raised in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, she rode for Canada at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky 2010, placing 23rd overall and was a member of Canadian Event Team for the 2012 London Olympic Games on Riddle Master. Rebecca is a rider rep for the Canadian Elite Riders Association and on the Rider Advisory Board of the Professional Riders Organization.

J. Michael Plumb J. Michael (Charlie) Plumb is the son of 8-time Olympian J. Michael Plumb and Olympic Dressage rider Donnan Sharp. Charlie has been competing at the upper levels of Eventing for many years, with many accomplishments including being long-listed for the 1992 Olympic Games, 13th at Boekolo CCI*** in 1992, winner of the Fair Hill CCI** in 1990, and NAJYR coach for several consecutive years.

Charlie has trained with Jim Koford, Silva Martin, Phillip Dutton, Joey Darby, and John Zopatti. He has coached several upper level riders as well, including Lizzie Snow (2010 NAJYRC Bronze medalist and winner of the 2011 CIC** at Chattahoochee Hills). Charlie has an affinity for working with young horses and OTTB’s as well as more experienced competition horses and has a teaching style that tailors to each individual horse and rider. He is gaining a solid reputation as a teacher and clinician.

Sue Smithson Sue Smithson is an active rider/competitor, freelance journalist, and a USEF R- rated dressage judge, an R- rated Eventing judge, and r- Eventing TD. She managed her first schooling show in 1974 and her first nationally recognized event in 1976.

SOUTHERN 8THS TEAM

Randy Boni – Wood Carver

Randy Boni is commissioned by commercial, public, and private property owners around the country to sculpt dying or damaged trees into high profile landmarks. Using primarily a chainsaw, Boni is regarded as one of the most proficient chainsaw artists in the country. Boni has always depended on wood for his livelihood and has a deep respect for trees, conservatism, proper forest management, and safeguarding nature, not destroying it. "If a tree is dying or has to be taken down, I feel I'm preserving some remembrance of the tree with my carvings," he says. Growing up near the Allegheny National Forest, the wildlife such as deer, bear, red tailed hawks, palliated wood peckers, and elk, have offered realistic references for the wildlife reflections found in Randy's work today. "I'm fussy about realism, proper proportion, and I try to bring life into the creatures that I carve," he says. Boni denies attributing his three dimensional skills to his blindness that he endured for over 30 years of his young life. "My twin brother and I were born with a hereditary condition known as cataracts. We were legally blind, and could not see well enough to play ball, or fit in well with sport endeavors, although, we sure tried. All of us kids went to Catholic school until ninth grade, then we attended public school. Gym, art, and woodshop were my favorite classes," he says. Surgery on both eyes, allowed Randy to see for the first time when he was in his late 30s. Although very humble, quiet, and understated, Boni remarked that he never prays for money, he just prays for work. Expressing how much he loves what he does, he hopes to work until old age. "I'm a fool about it. I've built my life on creative expression," replies Boni. His landmarks are sprinkled all over the country offering lasting impressions to viewers. "I love what I do. I'll leave a little something behind when I'm gone," stated Boni, as he carves out his legacy one landmark at a time.

Tyson Rementer – Cross-Country Course Builder

Cross-Country course builder Tyson Rementer has built courses on both coasts and in over 20 states. His experience includes the construction of many Advanced level and three star tracks.

A lifelong horseman and three day event competitor himself, he brings a great deal of hands on equestrian experience to his work. A New Jersey native, Tyson currently resides in Mt. Airy, NC with his wife Samantha and their young son Jonah. Tyson is excited to once again be part of the Event at Southern 8ths and wishes everyone involved good luck.

Tremaine Cooper – Licensed FEI Course Designer

Tremaine Cooper is the man behind the courses at Southern 8ths Farm. He grew up on a farm in Bethany, CT and started riding when he was five years old. He is a graduate “A” Pony Clubber and started Eventing in 1984. Tremaine has since then competed through the CCI*** level, and is currently starting to compete a promising new young horse. Since Pony Club rallies were held at his parent’s farm, he started helping out with the Cross-Country courses at an early age. At the end of high school and through college he started building seriously and ended up constructing courses such as Morven Park, Fair Hill CCI***, Puinui CCI*** NZ, and helping at Badminton CCI****. Tremaine has since then focused more on design, earning his FEI

“I” license ten years ago. He now designs courses at some of the premier equestrian sites around the country. Tremaine is also one of the USEF national course advisors, is involved in the educational design seminars and testing, and is co-chairman of the USEA building/design committee.

He recently relocated to Bluemont, VA with his family.

Eric Dusa, CGCS – Grounds and Facility Manager

Eric Dusa grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan with aspirations of working in the golf industry. He worked during high school and throughout college at numerous golf courses. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Plant and Soil Science specializing in Turfgrass Science. Shortly after graduation, he was hired as the golf course superintendent at Cheraw Country Club in Cheraw, SC.

After spending a year in Cheraw, he was approached about a golf course construction opportunity in Greeneville, TN. Since golf course construction had always been an interest, he moved to Greeneville to pursue the job. The building/construction and grow- in job lasted 13 months. River Trace Golf Course became one of East Tennessee's favorite places to play. It hosted many local, regional and state championship tournaments.

Shortly after his first daughter was born, an associate told Eric about a job opening in SC. He and his family embraced the opportunity to move back to South Carolina where they would be closer to both of their families. Eric accepted the golf course superintendent's position at White Plains Country Club in Pageland, SC. In 2002, he received his international certification from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. (GCSAA) This certification program encompasses all aspects of golf course and facility maintenance from an intensive seven part exam to a peer evaluation of your entire golf course and maintenance operation. Eric has recently served as the President of the North-South Turfgrass Association in the Charlotte, NC region and has been involved at numerous PGA tour events.

Near the end of the 2010, the position of Grounds Manager at Southern 8ths Farm became available. He was hired to bring the Southern 8ths grounds and facilities up to a championship level. While having no experience with horses, Eric's years of maintaining championship turf grass surfaces seemed a good fit at Southern 8ths. He has developed sound agronomic programs that produce quality turf grass with an emphasis on the best footing possible. Along with his competition area program, he has developed a pasture and field program to enhance the production and quality of the grazing areas for the horses at Southern 8ths.

Eric has been known to compare the similarities between golfers and horses. Both create unwanted divots, and both can be extremely temperamental. He has decided, however, that it is a little easier to deal with horses because they don't complain!!

Eric and his wife Kelly have two children, Mary-Charlotte and Hollis. They reside in Cheraw, SC Southern 8ths Farm, 5031 Jackson Road West, Chesterfield, SC 29709 - 843.623.5005 - Fax: 866.581.8530 – www.So8ths.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/so8ths - Photos: www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths - Press Contact: Press Link: [email protected]

LONG FORMAT GUIDELINES FOR TRAINING, NOVICE and BEGINNER NOVICE

TRAINING NOVICE BEGINNER NOVICE Open to competitors of any age, on Open to competitors of any age, on Open to competitors of any age, on horses four years of age or older. Both horses four years of age or older. horses four years of age or older. the competitor and the horse must have Both the competitor and the horse Both the competitor and the horse obtained NQR's at four Horse Trials at must have obtained NQR's at four must have obtained NQR's at four QUALIFICATIONS the Training Level or higher, one of Horse Trials at the Novice level or Horse Trials at the Beginner Novice which must be attained as a higher, one of which must be level or higher, one of which must be combination. A competitor established at obtained as a combination. A obtained as a combination. A the Preliminary Level may compete on a competitor established at the Training competitor established at the Novice horse which has obtained two NQR's at Level may compete on a horse which Level may compete on a horse which the Training Level or higher. has obtained two NQR's at the has obtained two NQR's at the Novice Level or higher. Novice Level or higher.

TRAINING NOVICE BEGINNER NOVICE USEF Training Test A USEF Novice Test A USEF Beg Novice Test A DRESSAGE or or or USEF Training Test B USEF Novice Test B USEF Beg Novice Test B Large or small arena Large or small arena Large or small arena

CROSS-COUNTRY TRAINING NOVICE BEGINNER NOVICE 220 mpm 200 mpm 180 mpm Phase A 10 - 16 minutes 10 - 14 minutes 10 - 12 minutes 2200-3520 meters 2000 - 2800 meters 1800 - 2160 meters 500 - 520 mpm 400 - 450 mpm 350 - 400 mpm 2:30 - 3:00 minutes 2:30 - 3:00 minutes 2:30 - 3:00 minutes Phase B 1250-1560 meters 1000 - 1350 meters 875 - 1200 meters 4 - 6 Jumping Efforts 3 - 5 Jumping Efforts No Jumping Efforts Height of Brush Fence 3'11" Height of Brush Fence 3'3" N/A 160 or 220 mpm 140 or 200 mpm 120 or 180 mpm Phase C 15 - 25 minutes 12 - 22 minutes 10 - 20 minutes 2400-5500 meters 1680 - 4840 meters 1200 - 3600 meters 450 - 470 mpm 350 - 400 mpm 300 - 350 mpm 5 - 7 minutes 5 - 7 minutes 5 - 7 minutes Phase D 2250-3150 m @ 450 mpm 1750-2450 m @ 350 mpm 1500 - 1750 m @ 300 mpm 2350-3290 m @ 470 mpm 2000-2800 m @ 400 mpm 2100-2450 m @ 350 mpm

SHOW JUMPING TRAINING NOVICE BEGINNER NOVICE Length Maximum 600 m Maximum 600 m Maximum 600 m Speed 325 mpm 320 mpm 300 mpm Efforts 11 - 13 efforts 9 - 11 efforts 9 - 11 efforts Heights 3'3" 2'11" 2'7"

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM QUALFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL HORSE TRIALS AND THREE-DAY EVENTS National Qualifying Result (NQR) is the score requirement set for each phase in order for the competition to count as a qualifier:

► Dressage Score earned in a USEF Dressage Test: No more than 50 penalty points.

► Dressage Score earned in a FEI Dressage Test: No more than 75 penalty points.

► Cross-country Score: No Cross-Country jump penalties and no more than 36 time penalties.

► Show Jumping: No more than 16 Show Jumping jump penalties. Time penalties are not applicable for qualification purposes.

APPLICABLE TO ALL NATIONAL LEVELS LISTED IN THE CHART BELOW:

1. At least one of the qualifying competitions must have been achieved in the current or preceding calendar year (January to January). There are no additional time period restrictions for these levels.

2. Refer to the USEF Rules for Eventing, Appendix 3 for competitor and horse age restrictions

Level Minimum Qualification Requirements

Both the competitor and the horse must have obtained NQR’s at 4 Training Level Horse Trials or higher; 1 of the 4 Horse Trials must be as a horse/rider combination (horse and T3D rider competed together). Competitors who are already established to compete at the Preliminary Level or higher, may compete on a horse that has obtained 2 NQR’s at the Training Level or higher

The competitor must have obtained NQR’s at 4 Training Level Horse Trials, may include Preliminary T3D, or higher. For this level only, qualifications are specific to the competitor. There are no set minimum competition qualifications to be achieved by the horse.

Both the competitor and the horse must have obtained NQR’s at 4 Preliminary Level P3D Horse Trials, may include CIC1*/CCI1*, or higher. Qualifications are not required as a horse/rider combination.

Both the competitor and the horse must have completed 4 Preliminary Level Horse Trials, may include P3D/CIC1*/CCI1*, or higher: 3 of the qualifiers must meet the NQR’s and 1of Intermediate the qualifiers may have no more than 20 cross-country jump penalties. Qualifications are not required as a horse/rider combination.

Both the competitor and the horse must have completed 4 Intermediate Level Horse Trials, may include CIC2*/CCI2*, or higher: 3 of the qualifiers must meet the NQR’s and 1 Advanced of the qualifiers may have no more than 20 cross-country jump penalties. Qualifications are not required as a horse/rider combination

STEEPLECHASE JUMPS

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