On February 24th was Running Start HT, an unrecognized horse trial that runs as a lead-up to Southern Pines I Horse Trials. Photographer Brant Gamma generously shared some photos from the event, and Karen McCollom kindly sent us a write-up of the activities. Looks like a great schooling event! [Full Results]
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Legendary 8-time Olympian J. Michael Plumb and Donnybrook's Dudley Street Station. Photo Copyright Brant Gamma 2013.
From Karen:
After a week of sodden February weather, Running Start Horse Horse Trials, in Southern Pines, NC, reveled in a glorious day of weather in the 60’s, and perfect footing for all divisions. Nearly 100 riders competed in Green as Grass through Training levels. Organized by farm owner, Mari Secrist, and Linda Dreher–both experienced competitors and past organizers of several sanctioned events at other farms, this schooling event is known for its beautifully built cross country jumps, great footing and undulating terrain. As near winner of a Novice division, Jill Yurgeles put it “Great event, the footing was soooo great even considering how much rain we had! Everyone I talked to was super pleased with everything!!!
“One of my goals in running this event is to help people prepare for Southern Pines Horse Trials,” said Mari,” so I don’t make the courses too easy, but we also offer a schooling day the week before the event, and even though it snowed the day before it this year, we just ‘dragged’ the snow, and lots of riders still came out to take advantage of the schooling opportunity. We call it ‘Running Start’ for a reason, and people seem to use it for just that purpose.”
Sarah Zimmer and Louis. Photo Copyright Brant Gamma 2013.
Hailey Rowe and Whinney The Pooh. Photo Copyright Brant Gamma 2013.
Andrea St. Hilaire-Glen and Zizi. Photo Copyright Brant Gamma 2013.
All photos are copyright Brant Gamma Photography and may not be reproduced or used for any reason without permission. Please visit Brant’s website [www.brantgamma.com] to purchase and view more event photos. Is Brant coming to an event near you? Check out the schedule below!
Brant and Pete Event Schedule 2013
March 9-10 – Southern Pines I HT – Southern Pines
March 22-24 – Southern Pines II HT – Southern Pines
April 6-7 – CDCTA – Madison, Va.
April 20-21 – Longleaf HT – Southern Pines
May 1-5 – Heart of the Carolinas 3 Day – SC
May 11-12 – Winona HT – Ohio
May 23-26 – Va. HT – Lexington, Va
June 15-16 – Lost Hounds HT Erie, Pa
June 21-23 – Surefire HT – Leesburg, Va.
July 6-7 – South Farm HT – Ohio
July11-14 – Stuart HT – Rochester, NY
Aug. 17-18 – Erie HT – Erie , Pa
Aug. 24-25 – GVRDC – Rochester, NY
Sept. 6 – Shannon’s wedding – Ct.
Sept. 14 – Leah’s wedding – Colo.
Sept. 21-22 – Stone Gate HT – Ohio
Nov. 1-3 – Va. HT – Lexington, Va.
Nov. 9-10 – CDCTA – Madison, Va.
~Others to be added once finalized~
