With their first Advanced division under their belts this weekend, Stable View farm is already looking to the next project where they can break new ground in the sport: The junior and young riders. The Aiken, South Carolina event has teamed up with Fair Hill International and Plantation Field Horse Trials to start a new championship series exclusively for the youth of the sport called the 21 Series. The series is intended to encourage riders to stretch their legs at several venues, earn prize money, and ultimately develop their skills to be more well-rounded and versatile competitors.
The Grand Prize is certainly a worthy incentive: The top three riders at the conclusion of the series will win up to one month of free board at Stable View during the 2018 winter season, and will include apartment accomodations on-site, use of all the facility’s equestrian amenities, and training sessions with top clinicians who set up shop in the area for the winter season.
To be eligible for the championship, junior and young riders must compete in the kick-off event in March at Stable View Farm, and at least one of the other participating venues’ spring horse trials — either Fair Hill International’s April Horse Trials or Plantation Field’s May Horse Trials. The competition will be geared toward competitors in the Preliminary and 1* Divisions.
Carla Geiersbach, Executive Director at Fair Hill International, shares in Stable View’s excitement to host a “student friendly series” which will give that age group exposure to international level riders. “By targeting the Preliminary and 1* level competitors, we will work together to help the next generation of the sport. That is the time in life — during high school and college — when young people are determining their path.”
Mary Coldren, organizer of Plantation Field Equestrian Events, also chipped in their enthusiasm and support. “We are excited to work with Stable View to encourage and support the young riders in the sport and to give them this opportunity!”
Competitors, parents, and trainers interested in learning more about the program can get more information at Stable View’s website, or contact Amber Lee at [email protected].
Go Stable View Farm, and Go Eventing.
