Plantation Field International Horse Trials & Country Fair

PLANTATION FIELD EQUESTRIAN EVENTS Official Program of the 2016-2017 Season PFEE congratulates hometown Olympians Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice for their Bronze medal performance in Rio! ......

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PFEE presents the 9th annual Plantation Field International Horse Trials & Country Fair September 15-18, 2016 BEST. EVENT.Unionville • Pennsylvania EVER. WELCOME to Plantation Field Equestrian Events 2016-2017 Season

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Plantation Field season! What a long and storied history these fields have seen, bringing PF to where it is today. seventy five years ago a local Boy scout troop received permission to plant bushes in the woods, thus the name Plantation Field. Then in 1976, a small group of eventing enthusiasts started the Chesterland 3-Day Event. This group, headed by Bruce Davidson and Mary Hazzard, was able to conduct the trials due in large part to Mrs. John Hannum and other landowners who allowed this new equestrian activity to invade their foxhunting paradise. Mrs. Hannum’s legacy is continued through the efforts of her family and her nephew, Mr. Cuyler Walker, who allows us to use his Plantation Field. If you have the opportunity to see Cuyler Walker or Katie Walker, please say “Thank you!” !n 1985 Denis and Bambi Glaccum began organizing horse trials, eventually starting the non-profit organization that would later become Plantation Field Equestrian Events. When they relocated their horse trials venture to Unionville, it was the perfect pairing of this incredible venue with the experience of the Glaccums. In 2008, after several years of very successful National-level horse trials, PFEE took the plunge to add the International CIC levels. In these eight years the September CIC event has grown rapidly into a top-notch International-level competition dubbed a “destination event” for competitors and spectators alike. We are proud of our progress and will continue to make improvements to the venue for the benefit of everyone that uses Plantation Field throughout the year. Thanks go to Jacob Embree and Jamie Hicks for the TLC they give the turf throughout the year to maintain the best footing possible for the cross country tracks. Be sure to check out the newly-added complex of cross country obstacles built to replicate the historic Cheshire Kennels. In addition to the Festival in September, PFEE hosts three National-level horse trials and three “Starter”-level events where riders can hone their skills in a more relaxed competitive atmosphere. We have also begun a successful series of summer schooling shows so riders can practice their skills in the dressage and show jumping arenas. Plantation Field Equestrian Events is dedicated to preserving open space for all to enjoy, as well as providing quality competitions in which equestrians of all levels can participate. Thank you to everyone who supports our efforts. Enjoy your day! Mary Coldren Director, Plantation Field Horse Trials

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 329 apple Grove Road • Coatesville, Pa 19320

Board of Directors • Plantation Field equestrian events, inc. Mr. Denis Glaccum, President • Mrs. Katie Walker, vice President • Mr. sam slater, vice President Ms. Mary Coldren, executive Director • Mrs. lornie Forbes, secretary Ms. Kathy Blank • Ms. amy Ruth Borun • Mrs. evie Dutton • Mr. Phillip Dutton Mrs. Bambi Glaccum • Mr. James Hicks • Mr. Boyd Martin • Ms. anne ogletree • Mr. Cuyler Walker

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3 PLANTATION FIELD EQUESTRIAN EVENTS 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PFEE $5,000 THOROUGHBRED COMPETITION SERIES! Prize money awarded to the top finishing Thoroughbred in PFEE 2017 events in Beginner Novice, Novice and Training. Thoroughbred must be identified on the entry form. See our website for more information.

APRIL 22-23 - SPRING HORSE TRIALS SCHOOLING JUMPER SHOWS Saturday & Sunday (Recognized) (All on Wednesdays) Intermediate, Preliminary, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice JUNE 21 MAY 13 - MAY HORSE TRIALS JULY 12 Saturday (Recognized) AUGUST 9 Intermediate, Preliminary, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOWS MAY 14 - STARTER HORSE TRIALS (All on Wednesdays) Sunday (Unrecognized) JULY 19 Training, Novice, Beginner Novice, Introductory, Elementary AUGUST 23 JUNE 10 - JUNE HORSE TRIALS Saturday (Recognized) J J J Intermediate, Preliminary, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice SEPT. 14-17, 2017 JUNE 11 - STARTER HORSE TRIALS PF INTERNATIONAL CIC HORSE TRIALS Sunday (Unrecognized) CIC3 • CIC2 • CIC1 Training, Novice, Beginner Novice, Introductory, Elementary J J J JUNE 12 - SCHOOLING DAY (Monday) OCTOBER 28 - STARTER HORSE TRIALS THIS IS THE ONLY DAY PLANTATION FIELD XC IS Saturday (Unrecognized) OPEN FOR SCHOOLING! Training, Novice, Beginner Novice, Introductory, Elementary

NEW IN 2017: We heard you! “Introductory” level in all Starter Trials!

For further information please visit our website at: www.plantationfield.com Phone: 610-347-2024 • Fax: 610-347-1001 • Cell: 610-316-0450 Email: [email protected] Located at: 329 Apple Grove Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Come eventing at Plantation Field in beautiful Unionville, Pennsylvania!

4 5 10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT PLANTATION FIELD By Jenni aUTRy It’s that time of the year! Plantation Field International Horse Trials — also known as the Best. Event. Ever. — is Eventing Nation’s favorite event of the entire season. Why, you ask? Here are 10 things we love about Plantation Field:

1. COMPETITION 6. SHOPPING The divisions at Plantation Field are This year’s Vendor Village will be bigger always packed with the best horses and and better than ever with more than riders on the East Coast, and this year 50 businesses located under one big doesn’t disappoint. More than 40 horses tent to allow for shopping in all weather and riders will battle it out for top honors conditions. The Plantation Field Vendor in the prestigious CIC3* division, which is Village has it all: saddle and tack shops, part of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup/ jewelry, clothing, boots, antiques and PRO Tour Series. The CIC2* is packed to the brim with nearly artwork, furniture and accessories, outerwear, and sweets and 100 entries, and the CIC* divisions also boast more than 90 treats. entries. 7. BEVERAGES 2. VIEW It’s easy to have a good time at Plantation Field with so many Plantation Field continues to offer one of the best viewing tasty beverages flowing all weekend, and this year the sprawling experiences for cross country in the U.s. you can perch yourself Victory Biergarten sponsored by local favorite Victory Brewing on top of one of the many rolling hills and almost see the entire Company will offer beer tastings, delectable German food and course. If you smell a delightful aroma while watching the action live music for those 21 and older. on Sunday, it’s coming from Steve Berkowitz’s grill, where he flips his famous burgers during cross country. 8. THEMES Dancing With The Stars, Downton

3. HOSPITALITY Be our guest at the Abbey and Down Under in the Aussie Plantation Field is well known for PLANTATION FIELD Outback have delighted competitors treating riders and owners like kings and spectators alike over the past few and queens. All CIC riders and owners 2016 years at Plantation Field, and this year eat and drink for free all weekend the Septemberfest theme will bring for every meal, as well as at the an authentic oktoberfest flair to the great parties hosted each night. festivities. The popular Saturday night party for sponsors, CIC We can vouch for the fact that the riders and CIC owners will showcase the theme in full force, with food and beverages are always delicious. a performance from a polka band and other authentic German entertainment throughout the evening. 4. COURSE Mike Etherington-Smith will once again bring a top-notch track 9. HIGH JUMP to Plantation Field as the CIC3* and CIC2* course designer. New Plantation Field pioneered the concept fences have been added to the course, courtesy of Eric Bull and of a bareback puissance, and this year ETB Construction. Nina Fout has also worked alongside Mike the event is upping the ante once more to design the CIC* course as part of Plantation Field’s Course with the new Legends High Jump. Three Designer Development Program. legends of eventing, foxhunting and steeplechasing will face off against three 5. TAILGATING young rising stars in an unforgettable Not only do you get a great view of cross high jump competition on Sunday. The winners will take home country when tailgating at Plantation $1,000 in prize money courtesy of everyone’s favorite vet Dr. Field, but the intensity of the theme Kevin Keane and Sports Medicine Associates. competition increases every year. This year tailgaters will go all out with the 10. BENEFICIARIES Septemberfest theme to impress a Plantation Field has long given back to worthy causes in the panel of celebrity judges in the hopes community, and this year proceeds will benefit Work to Ride, of winning prizes from local favorite The Whip Tavern. Which which gives disadvantaged urban youth the opportunity to famous face might be stopping by your tailgate as a judge? learn to ride and care for horses. The Chester County Food Bank, Barn at Spring Brook Farm and Cheshire Land Preservation will also benefit from proceeds.

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Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generosity and support for the Plantation Field International Horse Trials and the sport of eventing, as well as our four charities. Danke!

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8 9 FENCE SPONSORS Ann L. Jones landmark young Horse event Team Ben Barnett and Missy Shaffer Manito Abstract Company, Inc. Brown Advisory Margot Mohr Teetor-RE/MAX Preferred Bryn Mawr Trust Mary and Ian MacKinnon Cherry Knoll Farm Meredith and Michael Rotko Chester County Farrier Mr. and Mrs Rodman Moorhead Clasing Equestrian at Hermitage Farm Nancy and John Swayne Deirdre S. Vaillancourt - Meybolm Realtors National Bank of Malvern Denis and Bambi Glaccum Oxford Family Dentistry Diana Landau McCulloch Phoebe Brokaw and Charlie Davidson Dr Rebecca Barnett in memory of Colin B. Davidson Fastrak Express, Inc Quiet Corner Farm Fat Chance Farm Robert F. Johnston & Susan F. Orsini Fenceworks Schramm Equestrian Fenstermacher and Company, LLP Stadium European Horseboxes Finally Farm LLC TEAM USA - Mighty Nice and Blackfoot Mystery Four Schools Farm Thomas Tierney George and Gretchen Wintersteen Tim and Nina Gardner J. Alfred Prufrock Tivoli Farm James Riddle Unionville Equine Associates Jump 4 Joy USA - World Class Jumps Walter Puddifer La Mancha Animal Rescue Wiseguys’ Farm

FRIENDS Alexa Seip Edward Brown Mary and Peter Blauner Anne Hambleton Elizabeth Simoff Nancy and David Hathaway Ann McClung and Pat Branum Frank and Charlotte Reilly Nolan Family Beau Guimond Franny and Franny Abbott Peter Berk Bill and Lizzie Rubin George Tydings Richard T. Evans Bonnie Stedt Jacalyn Gilbertson Rikki and Jesse Saunders Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital Jennifer Eddy Sally Brittle Charles Coyne Jill Hunt - Siepser Laser Eyecare Christine Turner/Indian Creek Farm Pain and Rehabilitation Center Somerville Manning Gallery Cynthia Lawler Judith Jefferies Southern Cross Eventing Prix Invitational DD and Michael Matz Karen Ramsing-Bixler Steve and Laurie Katznelson Deborah A Kuhn Kate and Frank McEntee surefire Horse Trials Densey and Ron Juvonen Ken and Kathleen McDermott Tricia Tripp - Fox Hollow Farm Donnan Sharp Laura and Dean Richardson Upland Country Day School Douglas Howe Laura and Larry Ensor Vickie and John Manning Ed and Stacey Camelli Laura Reilly Vos Foundation Edgar Scott, Jr. Lauren Kieffer Wendy Dixon

Live Stream Sponsors: USEF Network, Alice Lawaetz, Amy Ruth Borun, Phillip Dutton Eventing, Thomas A. Tierney Charles Owen - Sponsor of the “Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice Tribute” Stabling Hospitality Tent and Lounge - Southern States/Triple Crown Horse Feed Sports Medicine Associates - Legends High-Jump Competition Sunday Awards Presentation Celebration Party - Brannigan Eventing Purina Animal Nutrition - Warm-Up Hospitality Tent and Lounge

10 11 Vince’s to allow our activities on their properties cannot be understated. With- out these activities FHEE would not have been able to generate enough funds to continue to survive. During 2000 Betsy Cagle, who worked for Cuyler Walker, suggested that I should approach Cuyler Walk- er about developing Logan’s Field into a cross country competition site. Hav- ing driven past and ridden through this field, i was enthralled with the idea of transforming a cow field into an eventing venue. At that time the ruins were not visible and there were considerable “mystery holes” which were easy to fall

©Cindy Lawler into as you casually wandered the site. Cuyler claims that on one Sunday he able thought and receiving tacit support ported their activities allowing them to responded to a knock on his door, and from my family (Bambi). use our courses. there I was asking if he was interested in Wilson Grove, who had held horse In 1988 we were an Olympic selection allowing his field to be used for eventing. trials at his family’s farm, suggested that trial and we expanded our recognized After some discussion, Cuyler and Katie the course should be at least half made trials with the addition of “starter (ed- agreed, and we started this project. from portables. Eventing courses, at that ucational) trials”. Our April, May and a first challenge was to come up with time, had predominately permanent September trials were usually full close a name as “logan’s Field” just didn’t fit. fences and most sites only ran one event to opening day and our starter trials had Since Plunket Stewart had allowed the

©Cindy Lawler a year. So, little did I recognized at the over 200 entries. Boy Scouts to plant bushes over by the time that Fair Hill Equestrian Events, Inc., This article would not be complete woods and the area was called Plantation, In 1985 I was approached by Steve Groat, now known as Plantation Field Equestri- without acknowledging the contributions i thought it had a proper fit to our existing Director of the steeplechase races at Fair an Events, would lead the way in using of the USET. Led by Jack Fritz, the USET name. So FHEE became PFEE, Inc. Hill, MD. Steve communicated that MD portable fences on its courses. We still acknowledged the lack of Intermediate Initially we spent considerable re- wanted to develop equestrian events at have two jumps that were made in 1986. and Advanced courses in this country sources on improving Plantation Field. their Maryland facility. The state had Within a few years we were running and provided grant monies which assist- We rebuilt and incorporated the ruins acquired Fair Hill from the estate of Wil- six trials a year and supporting many of ed FHEE in building these courses. Many into our courses. The overgrown bushes liam DuPont who had died in 1966. Since the other equestrian activities held at individuals, some who are no longer with at the woods were sculptured into cross acquiring the property in the early 70’s, Fair Hill. In 1989 the Fair Hill Interna- us, contributed annually and helped tre- country jumps. Our activities were held Fair Hill had very few activities. The stee- tional was started under the leadership mendously with our attempt to create a on both sides of Route 82 and were able plechase races, Pony Club activities, and of Trish Gilbert and supported by FHEE first class eventing venue. to be held due to the great support of the the Cecil Country Fair were the major and members of the Radnor organizing By the late 1990’s the decision was late MFH Mrs. John B. Hannum and her activities conducted at the facility. committee. made to move our activities away from daughter Carol Davidson who allowed The state pledged that if “we demon- Creating an organization to run Fair Hill. Due to the generous offer of us to use the Quarry House property. strated a need for equestrian events” multiple trials during the year was some- Dale and Mike Claybough, FHEE moved I spent many nervous days watch- they would make the financial com- what a new idea in American Eventing. our recognized trials to Frederick Mary- ing our competitors make multiple trips mitment to support equestrian sports. Many challenges existed, not the least of land where we developed that site into across Route 82 and surviving the close I organized a group, received a small which was a lack of funding, equipment, a significant eventing venue. our starter calls. Through Cuyler Walker’s growing grant and we ran our first Horse Trials in volunteers and a lack of state support at Trials moved to Unionville with the cross support and that of the Cheshire Land By DenisPresident, Glaccum PFEE August of 1986. Since I had spent eigh- the local level. I really don’t know how country being held at Judy Jefferies farm Conservancy, the Apple Grove property teen years at IBM, making this change we “made it happen”. Bodgie Reed and and the other two phases held at Vince was acquired allowing all of our activities

was not undertaken without consider- the local Pony Clubs helped and we sup- Dugan’s. The contribution of Judy and Continued on page 13 12 13

Plantation Field Equestrian Events 1985-2016 enables the sport to continue. Since the late 80’s Kathy Blank and Anne Ogletree have been fixtures, recently joined by Peter Jaffe (timer) and Ellie Debenham when we moved to Plantation. Following the 2013 season I retired as the Director of Plantation Field and Mary Coldren took over the responsibility of managing PFEE, Inc. She has brought great organizational skills and a depth of knowledge of the sport. The Plantation Field Board plays an active role in the evolution of this non-profit into a more managed entity. The challenges facing Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. as we go forward are many. The competitive demands to upgrade and continue to develop this site requires considerable funding. In June, in my role as President, I formed a site facility committee of board members to plan and prioritize Planta- tion’s improvements. If we are to add stables, water and additional competitive surfaces, PFEE needs to grow our people resources and hopefully attract additional individuals who have the time ©Cindy Lawler and skills to assist in our development. Continued from page 11 It has been rewarding to see com- to be on one site. With the acquisition ue to develop as a destination eventing petitors step forward and participate in of additional land, PFEE, Inc. added an facility. The main arena was built, then our development. Some like Phillip and International CIC Horse Trials nine years a warm up area, electricity added and Boyd have played a major role in it. ago. The International was initiated to an upgrading of most aspects of the site Recently we have had other active rid- help provide American riders interna- has continued. With the addition of Phil- ers assist by volunteering their time and tional experience over quality courses. lip and Boyd to our committee, emphasis knowledge. All four of the Americans that rode in the on footing and course development has The journey that started over thirty recent Rio Olympics are competitors at been a major effort. They, along with our years ago has had considerable “bumps” many of our Trials, led by PFEE Board local farmer Jamie Hicks, have witnessed along the way. I could never have imag- Member and CIC Committee Member the course transformation into a major ined then where that journey would Phillip Dutton, whose individual Bronze international eventing venue. Fertilizing, take PFEE. Our goal now is to continue Medal was the American highlight of seeding, grading and, most importantly, to provide opportunities for American those games. mowing, have been ongoing activities for equestrians of all ages and skill levels. When starting the CIC, our Commit- the last four years. We have been bless- By offering a world-class facility like PF, tee was expanded to include Cuyler and ed to have available the “Embree’s,” a hopefully we can assist our American Katie Walker, Philip and Evie Dutton, local family who work at Plantation. Led eventers to be successful in the Interna- Boyd Martin, my wife, Bambi and myself, by Jacob Embree, they oversee all of the tional arena. Jamie Hicks and Amy Borun. The hercu- maintenance and continuous upkeep of lean efforts of Katie Walker’s fund raising this great farm. has enabled Plantation Field to contin- Volunteers are the key ingredient that 14 15 PFIHT 2016 IN-KIND & SILENT AUCTION DONORS As of 9/8/16

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16 17 PFIHT BENEFICIARIES Through the generosity of our sponsors, fans and all of our supporters, we are able to donate to four very worthy charities in our area.

The Chester County Food Bank is a non-profit organization We are more than food drives that put cans on the shelves that collects, grows, purchases, processes, stores and distributes of local food cupboards. The people behind the efforts at the food to those who serve the hungry of Chester County, food bank are focused on ending the cycle of hunger and Pennsylvania. We are the central location for local agencies, poverty. Our programs are nutrition based, education focused like food cupboards, that service to individuals in need. on helping people live better lives. Fresh produce donations at We distribute over 2 million pounds of food per year to cupboards, and healthy cooking classes are just the beginning over 120 organizations that include food of how we are making inroads in the fight cupboards, meal sites and other social service against hunger. non-profit organizations. Using the donations we receive of time, food and money our mission is to feed the tens of thousands of local households that don’t have enough food. chestercountyfoodbank.org

The Cheshire Land Preservation Fund is a charitable 501(c)(3) resources and began a concerted long-term effort to have permanent trust created in 1989. The LPF was organized (1) to promote and conservation easements placed on large tracts of land. Through their encourage the preservation of open space, agricultural resources, and efforts, and those of several other conservation organizations and land natural ecological systems in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania trusts, there are now over 30,000 contiguous acres in our area subject in cooperation with other non-profit organizations having similar goals to conservation easements and deed restrictions that will permanently and (2) to acquire, manage, lease, sell or otherwise deal with tracts preserve their rural character and agricultural use. of rural or undeveloped land threatened by The Land Preservation Fund is managed excessive development. exclusively by volunteers, so no individual receives The Land Preservation Fund is fortunate any compensation for providing services. Other to be working in an area where the natural than amounts for maintenance of our properties, resources and scenic viewsheds are deserving insurance and accounting fees, virtually all of of special consideration when it comes to open the funds which are raised by the organization space preservation. More than a quarter of a are available to invest in acquiring property or century ago, before development pressures had conservation easements to further our mission. reached the area, the Brandywine Conservancy recognized the significance of the local natural cheshirehuntconservancy.org

18 19 PFIHT BENEFICIARIES Through the generosity of our sponsors, fans and all of our supporters, we are able to donate to four very worthy charities in our area.

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm was founded in 2006 by Mary summer camp with fun filled days that include both animal interaction Beth Drobish on her 18-acre farm just outside of West Chester. Her vision and activities designed to improve socialization and sensory skills; and was to combine her passion for animals and her love of children in a educational field trips that provide opportunities for large groups of unique way. after much reflection, she decided to build a handicapped- special needs children to interact with the animals. accessible Chester County bank barn to provide The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is truly a opportunities for children with disabilities to unique place – there is no other organization participate in animal-assisted activities. With in the Great Philadelphia area that provides that, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, a non- this type of service to children. Every day the profit 501(c)3 organization, was born and little organization is grateful for the numerous did Mary Beth know exactly how successful her volunteers, benefactors, friends and staff that idea would be! make it possible to enrich the lives of children with Over the years the programs have grown autism and disabilities through animal-assisted to include individual visits with one on one activities. interaction between the children and animals; a www.springbrook-farm.org

Work to Ride provides activities that promote discipline, self- a unique opportunity to bring urban youth in contact with esteem, motivation, social development, life skills, academic animals and nature. Work to Ride is designed as a long-term achievement and physical fitness through year round program for 7 to 19 year-old youth who must commit to a programs that encourage long term participation. In addition, minimum of one year of participation. Work to Ride graduates educational and cultural resources are provided to participants receive help with college enrollment, and most also choose to and the community-at-large, as well as vocational guidance return to Chamounix to mentor new participants. and opportunities for careers in related fields. Additionally, Chamounix Stables becomes a “home away from home” for participants. Spending time What is Work to Ride? at the stable helps kids develop family- Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is like relationships that become integral a 501 (c)3, non-profit community-based components of their lifestyles. Participation prevention program that aids disadvantaged in Work to Ride teaches the youth that the urban youth though constructive activities combination of hard work and supportive centered on horsemanship, equine sports relationships leads to success. and education. The program is housed at Chamounix Stables, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides www.worktoride.net

20 21 Plantation Field 2015 Photos by Jenni Autry of Eventing Nation Thanks for the memories!

22 23 olyMPian PHilliP DUTTon “loCal Boy” MaKes GooD in Rio

Sometimes a picture really IS worth a thousand words.

WHAT A HORSE! HND Group’s Mighty Nice had just one rail down between his two show jumping rounds today to win the individual bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. Considering the incredible effort he made yesterday on cross country, I could not be more proud of the way Happy jumped today. I’ve never had a horse with a bigger heart. Even when he is tired or not feeling his best, he just keeps trying. I truly think Happy genuinely loves the sport, and I’m thrilled for the horse and his owners: Caroline Moran, Kevin Keane, Annie Jones, Michael Bombar and Evie Dutton. His late owner Bruce Duchossois believed very strongly in the talent of this horse. We wish Bruce could have been here to see Happy win a bronze medal at the Olympics, but we know he is watching over him. “I feel extremely We wouldn’t be here without the help of many, blessed to still be many people. Thank you to Emma Ford — who deserves grooming and this medal as much as I do — my family, my team, my enjoying the whole owners, my sponsors and especially to everyone who has experience whilst cheered us on back home. We have been overwhelmed getting to take care of amazing athletes, all while by the support and are so excited to bring an Olympic being a part of this extended eventing family.” medal home to the USA! Emma Ford Phillip Dutton 24 25 PFIHT 2016 PRIZE DONORS As of 9/7/16 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 Ariat Flexible Fit Equestrian PRO Charles Owen, Inc. Horseware Ireland Professional’s Choice Dubarry of Ireland Jump 4 Joy USA SmartPak Fleeceworks Lund Saddlery USEA Midlantic, Ltd.

26 27 28 29 30 31 Many hands make the work lighter. PFEE would like to thank our army of VOLUNTEERS who selflessly donate their time and talents for the VISIT VENDOR VILLAGE love of our sport. at the PF International Horse Trials Under the Big Top and Railside by the Main Arena

1st Choice Chiropractic LulaRoe 15 Hands Horsewear Natalies Fine Foods 42 Karrots Farm Nooners Wood Fired Pizza Antares Patricia Lynch Back yard art Posh with Sara Bath Fitter & Kitchen Saver Precise Buildings Beth Secor Designs Preppy Player Blue Seal Feeds Rachel Fleck Brooke Buzard Renewal By Anderson Charles Ancona Soteria Equestrian Safety Connoisseur Travel Ltd. Stroud Water Research Ctr. County Saddlery Stubben North America CWD- USA The Happy Pita Devoucoux Top Rail Tack Dino’s Ice Cream & Italian Water Ice World Equestrian Brands Dubarry of Ireland Eponia Equestrian Sport Fair Chase Isagenix Just Cavallor/Riding Clothes Kent Nutrition Group LobsterCraft

32 33 EVENTING 101 The Triathlon of the Horse World A crash course for the uninitiated

PHASE 1: DRESSAGE The dressage phase begins every eventing competition. In French, dressage means “training.” The dressage test, as it’s called, comprises a set series of movements performed in an enclosed arena. Each movement is scored on a scale of 0-10, with the overall harmony and precision of the test taken into consideration by the judges. This gives the rider their base score for the rest of the competition; the lower the score the better. The purpose of the dressage test is to display the level of communication between the horse and rider as well as the power and grace required to perform each movement with balance, rhythm and suppleness. Due to the demands of the sport, the three-day event horse is extremely fit, and only strong and tactful riders possess the skills needed to harness and direct that energy into a polished and powerful performance.

PHASE 2: CROSS COUNTRY And now for the fun stuff. Cross-country 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, the horse and rider must be at peak condition. The horse must be brave and obedient, and the rider must skilled and maybe a bit crazy. The course covers approximately 2.75 to 4 miles, along which sit 24- 36 fixed and solid obstacles. it’s ridden at a gallop, with exact speed requirements depending on the level of competition. Cross-country courses require horses and riders to be bold and smart, while testing their physical stamina. The aim is to complete the course on time and with as few penalties as possible. Penalties can be accrued through jumping errors (horse refuses or runs out at an obstacle) or by exceeding the optimum time allowed. It is the ultimate challenge to prepare a horse for this rigorous test. As an additional attraction, equestrian sports the only Olympic competition where men and women compete as equals.

PHASE 3: SHOW JUMPING The final test takes place in the show Jumping arena. The course comprises a series of colorful fences with rails and such that are easily knocked down. This phase tests the stamina and recovery of the horse after cross country. The show jumping course requires very exact riding and consists of between 12 and 15 obstacles. The courses are designed to test the horse’s and rider’s ability to negotiate a variety of fences of differing widths, colors and technicality. This requires the horse be balanced and supple for tight turns and short distances between fences. He must be able to lengthen or shorten his stride in an instant. Therefore, the rider must know exactly where he is on the approach to a fence, with an obedient horse that will respond instantly. For the spectator, show jumping is both exciting and breathtaking to watch, as just one single rail knocked down can change the final standings dramatically. Penalty points are added to the rider’s score for dropped rails, refusals and exceeding the time limit.

34 35 Plantation Field Equestrian Events would like to thank

Steven E. Lam 610-932-0500 [email protected] www.countrydodge.com

OXFORD, PA

36 37 38 39 PROGRAM ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Please patronize these businesses who support PF and the sport of eventing. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do!

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