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| L-R: Eric Bull, Denis Glaccum, Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton and daughter, Tremaine Cooper |
One of the most exciting CIC’s in America
is less than five weeks away: the Plantation Field International Horse Trials in Unionville, PA.
They are gearing up for this to be their best-ever event! I’ve come on board the
Committee this year, joining Phillip, course designer Tremaine Cooper course
builder Eric Bull, and event organizer Denis Glaccum on a weekly basis, giving
a rider’s point of view of what we feel would make the course a more flowing
ride. Phillip and I have both been out there a number of times, putting our two
cents’ worth in with some ideas on jump construction and course layout. We want
to help develop a course that encourages forward and positive riding. I can
guarantee anyone entering any class at Plantation
this year that the courses will be better than ever.
The footing will also be top notch: farming guru Jamie Hicks
has been relentlessly spreading mushroom compost over the path for the
cross-country courses and at the moment the course is very similar to the turf
at Royal Ascot!
Organizer Denis Glaccum has taken a leap of faith, making
some brilliant changes to the format of this year’s CIC and horse trials
classes. All preliminary horse trials classes will have the luxury of doing
their dressage in the large 60x20 meter arenas. Notably, he has done away with
compulsory stabling for the CIC horses after getting permission from the ground
jury, making for a more affordable and convenient event in the international
classes for local riders. Plantation
also will be sporting the world’s first-ever red rubber brick jog-up strip made of PaveSafe Pavers,
thanks to ECORE International.
Supporters interested in getting
involved should click here or follow the appropriate link below:
TO SPONSOR - - many levels - pay online!
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TO ADVERTISE - - SEE OUR PROGRAM - - Deadline August 30th !! REASONABLE RATES! pay online!
CLICK HERE contact Andie Chalfant android99@verizon.net
TO BE A VENDOR - - Sell your stuff! reasonable rates!
CLICK HERE contact Evie Dutton edutton5@gmail.com
TO VOLUNTEER - - NO HORSE EXPERIENCE NEEDED for some of the jobs!
CLICK HERE contact Katie Walker ktwalker@verizon.net
TO ADVERTISE - - SEE OUR PROGRAM - - Deadline August 30th !! REASONABLE RATES! pay online!
CLICK HERE contact Andie Chalfant android99@verizon.net
TO BE A VENDOR - - Sell your stuff! reasonable rates!
CLICK HERE contact Evie Dutton edutton5@gmail.com
TO VOLUNTEER - - NO HORSE EXPERIENCE NEEDED for some of the jobs!
CLICK HERE contact Melissa
Roddy-Wright mroddy.wright@gmail.com
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