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PF International Horse Trials CIC***& Country Fair

September 21-23, 2012 • Unionville, PA

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Dear Sponsors, Competitors and Spectators:

Welcome to the fifth annual Plantation Field International Horse Trials. We continue to make new features to improve our event. At the same time, please recognize the enduring legacy of thewonderful open land which we are able to use for the event and to enjoy for many miles surrounding our site. Due to the efforts of countless individuals and organizations in our community, such as the Hannum and Walker Families, the Cheshire Hunt, The Cheshire LandPreservation Fund, and the Brandywine Conservancy, over 30,000 contiguous acres have been permanently preserved as open space.

The Plantation Field International Horse Trials has experienced tremendous growth with ourInternational (CIC) entries doubling in just two years. Due to community and competitor supportwe continue to make improvements to our facility with the addition of three cross country complexesand continual improvement to our cross country gallops. The all-weather arena, added in 2011, hasbeen highly praised by all who have used it throughout the year. This project made possible by MaryAlice Malone's donation of the footing and the generous donations of our supporters truly createsthe “International Atmosphere”.

In 2012 we are adding “Tailgate Parking” to complement our “Hillside Parking” which will affordthe opportunity for viewing the cross country from another vista. We encourage you to walk aroundthe course, spend time in the trade fair which has doubled in size in 2012. While in the trade fairplan to experience the wonders of the mechanical bull.

Our organizing committee continues to grow but unfortunately in 2012 we have lost some whoassisted Plantation Field for many years. The death of Richard (Dick) Thompson in June is a greatloss to our event and the sport. In honor of Dick's twenty year support of Plantation FieldEquestrian Events, we are inaugurating an “Owners” trophy awarded to the owner of the CIC3*. We also lost Paula Coyne, a Cheshire fox hunter whose legacy can best be found in the many treesshe donated and are to be found around the cross country.

We hope you continue to allow us to progress by attending our events, supporting our fundraising,volunteering for our events and, most importantly, enjoy what our landowners, The Cheshire LandPreservation Fund and Katie and Cuyler Walker, have made possible for us to enjoy.

Enjoy the weekend and the many activities and we look forward to seeing you at a Plantation Field Event.

Denis M. Glaccum, Director

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Spring Brook Farm is a 17-acre farm located outside WestChester, Pennsylvania. In 2006, a handicapped-accessible,Chester County bank barn was built for the purpose of provid-ing unique opportunities for children with disabilities. Animalsare housed in the lower level of the barn. An indoor rampallows access to the upper level where additional activities areconducted. The farm provides a natural setting for picnic tablesand a specially-designed wheelchair-accessible hay wagon fortrips around the farm.

Our animals are important members of our team. Once an ani-mal arrives at the farm, it is observed for a period of four weeksto give us time to evaluate its health and suitability for workingwith children. If the animal is appropriate for our program, itreceives one-on-one time with our staff members becomingaccustomed to the sound, appearance, and feel of wheelchairs,walkers and other support devices.

All of our animals receive regular veterinarian care, a healthydiet, ample exercise on our green pastures, and daily handlingby our staff and volunteers. We are proud of our animals andfeel each is exceptional and well-suited to partner with childrenof varying abilities.

Our Programs Include:BAHA (Barn Animals Helping Autism) Working with localautism experts has helped to develop this program that we areproud to call our own. A Barn exclusive, BAHA specificallyaddresses the special challenges of children with AutismSpectrum Disorder. Volunteers who work in the BAHA programreceive specific training in order to best serve the uniqueneeds of children with autism.

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On October 13, 2012, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm will be hosting its 5th Annual Hoe Down and Harvest Festival fundraiser.

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The Cheshire Land Preservation Fund is a charitable 501(c)(3)trust created in 1989 under the laws of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. The Land Preservation Fund was organized (1) topromote and encourage the preservation of open space, agri-cultural resources, and natural ecological systems in SouthernChester County, Pennsylvania in cooperation with other non-profit organizations having similar goals and (2) to acquire,manage, lease, sell or otherwise deal with tracts of rural orundeveloped land threatened by excessive development.

The Land Preservation Fund is fortunate to be working in anarea where the natural resources and scenic viewsheds aredeserving of special consideration when it comes to openspace preservation. The region includes the picturesque Buckand Doe Run Valleys which are not only sources of great beau-ty but also are critical environmental resources since they con-tain the headwaters of the Brandywine River, which providesthe principal water supply to tens of thousands of residents ofPennsylvania and Delaware. More than a quarter of a centuryago, before development pressures had reached the area, theBrandywine Conservancy recognized the significance of thelocal natural resources and began a concerted long-term effortto have permanent conservation easements placed on largetracts of land. Through their efforts, and those of several otherconservation organizations and land trusts, there are now over30,000 contiguous acres in our area subject to conservationeasements and deed restrictions that will permanently preservetheir rural character and agricultural use. Most of this was possible as a result of the generosity of landowners who

voluntarily donated their development rights to one or moreconservation organizations.

Despite these accomplishments, significant tracts of land withinand adjacent to the “eased” areas continue to be available fordevelopment, and, unfortunately, these parcels tend to beowned by those who are either least inclined or can least affordto give up their development potential without some form ofcompensation. For obvious reasons, the environmental andother benefits derived from preserving a particular tract ofland can be substantially undermined if neighboring tracts aredeveloped. While there are several conservation organizationsworking in the area, most lack either the mandate or the where-withal to pay to acquire conservation easements. In order topreserve some of the key parcels that remain uneased, it will benecessary to have financial resources available to compete withoffers from developers. For these reasons, the LandPreservation Fund seeks to build funds so that, as a community,we can react quickly and effectively if and when such parcelscome on the market or an opportunity arises to acquire a conservation easement on the property.

The Land Preservation Fund is managed exclusively by volunteers, so no individual receives any compensation for providing services. Other than amounts for maintenance of ourproperties, insurance and accounting fees, virtually all of thefunds which are raised by the organization are available toinvest in acquiring property or conservation easements to further our mission.

CHESHIRE LAND PRESERVATION FUND

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORSThe Committee would like to thank all of the Sponsors of the 2012 Plantation Field International Horse Trials.

Without your support this event would not be possible!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

GOLD MEDAL

SILVER MEDAL

BRONZE MEDAL

Brushwood Stable | Elizabeth R. Moran

AL WEST AND SARAH WALTERCADWALADER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP OF OXFORDHI-BID FARM - CAROL ATTERBURYMR. AND MRS. MICHAEL MORANSAM SLATER AND LORNIE FORBES

WESTERLY FARM - ANN AND JIM MISENHEIMER

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GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. • KATIE & CUYLER WALKERROD AND ALICE MOORHEAD

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Amy Ruth BorunAndrew Simoff Horse Transportation

Annie JonesBrandywine Fine Properties/Sotheby'sBrandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital

Cherry Knoll Farm - Margaret & Bob DupreyChester Co. Food Bank-Bob & Jennifer McNeil

Clay Creek Equine Veterinary ServicesColin B. Davidson Memorial Fund

CWD SaddleryDenis and Bambi Glaccum

Donnan SharpGetFitWitMe Group

Helen K. GrovesHenley House Stables

In Memory of Beacon Charm-Sophie duPontIn Memory of Kokomo-Diana L. McCulloch

Joe and Missy Nolan

Joy Slater - Fat Chance FarmMartin Collins Equine Surfaces

Nina and Tim GardnerPhillip Dutton Eventing

Pioneer Urgent CarePlumb Family

Restoration Solutions - The McCuesSouthern Chesco Chamber of Commerce

Southern States - Triple Crown FeedStephanie Speakman - Kookaburra

Taylor Harris Insurance Service - THISThe National Bank of Malvern

Theault-AmericaUnionville Equine

Wells Fargo Commercial MortgageDr. Wendy Dixon and Jeff ItellWill Coleman Equestrian, LLC

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Abbott Bloodstock, Inc.Dale and Nannette Krapf

D'Amico QuarryD.D. and Michael Matz

Don Cochran and Pat BranumDr. and Mrs. John R.S. FisherFrank and Charlotte Reilly

F.L. Bissinger ArchitectsGail and Dixon Thayer

Gary and Angela GreenbergGeorge and Gretchen Wintersteen

George TydingsKathleen McK. Crompton

James P. Riddle, Jr.

John and Judy RumbleMelody and Bo Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John Swayne

Mr. and Mrs. Michael LedyardMr. and Mrs. Wade McDevvit

New Bolton CenterPatricia and Joseph Rothman

Rob and Marcy FenzaRobert F. Johnston and S. Francesca Orsini

Sarah and Jim WildasinSissy and Tim Wickes

Unionville Kennett KickballWendy Winslow Lofting

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Anna CoyneBiffy DesmondBonnie Stedt

Cathy SlaterbackDeborah Rush - Two Sisters Farm

Hank and Marty Detering

Herr FoodsIan and Mary MacKinnon

Joannah Glass - Sporting DaysLaura Reilly and Dave HartleyMr. and Mrs. Michael Cassidy

Paula Debnar and Kenneth Scott

Pike Creek Animal HospitalSally Brittle

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PLANTATION FIELD IHT PRIZE DONORSThe Committee would like to thank all of the Prize Donors of the 2012 Plantation Field International Horse Trials.

CASH PRIZE DONATIONS FROM:

PRO • Mrs. Annie Jones • Plantation Field Equestrian Events

TROPHIES DONATED BY:

PRIZE DONORS:

Phillip & Evie DuttonDenis & Bambi Glaccum

Mrs. Annie JonesMidLantic, LTD.

PF Equestrian Events, Inc.Sarah & Luke Allen,

Hugh & Sally Lofting,Noll Smith & Adrienne Iorio

Bills KhakisBit of Britain

Peter and Mary BlaunerCWD SaddleryDover Saddlery

Dubarry of IrelandFive Star Tack

Gallops Saddlery - Diane SnowNunn FinerSarro Signs

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DressageThe dressage phase (held first) consists of an exact sequence of

movements ridden in an enclosed arena. The test is judged by

one or more judges who are looking for balance, rhythm, supple-

ness and, most importantly, obedience of the horse and harmony

with the rider. The challenge is to demonstrate that a supremely

fit horse, capable of completing the cross country phase on time,

also has the training to perform in a graceful, relaxed and precise

manner.

At the highest level of competition, the dressage test is roughly

equivalent to the USDF Third Level, and may ask for half-pass at

trot, shoulder-in, travers, collected, medium and extended gaits,

single flying changes, and counter-canter. The tests may not ask

for Grand Prix movements such as piaffe or passage.

Each movement in the test is scored on a scale from 0 to 10, with

a score of "10" being the highest possible mark and with the total

maximum score for the test varying depending on the level of

competition and the number of movements. Therefore, if one

movement is poorly executed, it is still possible for the rider to get

a good overall score if the remaining movements are very well

executed. The marks are added together and any errors of course

deducted. Then this score is converted into to penalty points, or

your base score for the competition.

Cross Country The next phase, cross-country, requires both horse and rider to

be in excellent physical shape and brave and trusting of each

other. It consists of approximately 12–20 fences (lower levels), or

30–40 at the higher levels, placed on a long outdoor course.

These fences consist of solidly built natural objects (telephone

poles, stone walls, etc.) as well as various obstacles such as water,

ditches, drops and banks, and combinations including several

jumping efforts based on objects that would commonly occur in

the countryside. New safety regulations dictate that some obsta-

cles be built with a "frangible pin system," allowing part or all of the

jump to collapse if hit with enough impact.

Speed is also a factor, with the rider required to cross the finish

line within a certain time frame. Penalties are incurred if the horse

refuses to jump an obstacle. Should the horse’s shoulder or hind-

quarter touch the ground, or the rider fall off the horse, a manda-

tory retirement is taken, and they are not allowed to participate in

the competition any further. Fitness is required as the time

allowed will require a strong canter at the lower levels, all the way

to a strong gallop at the higher events.

Show JumpingShow jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and

rider. In this phase, 12–20 fences are set up in a ring. These fences

are typically brightly colored and consist of elements that can be

knocked down, unlike cross country obstacles. This phase is also

timed, with penalties being given for every second over the

required time. In addition to normal jumping skills, eventing show

jumping tests the fitness and stamina of the horse and rider,

generally being held after the cross-country phase.

What IS “Eventing?”

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EVENTING is an equestrian sport comprising dressage,cross-country, and show jumping, also called stadium jumping. Thissport, once referred to as "Militaire," has its roots in a comprehensivecavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding. It has threemain formats: the horse trials or one-day event, two-day event andthe three-day event.

Three PhasesEventing is the equivalent of an equestrian triathlon, in that it combines three different disciplines in one competition set out overone, two or three days, depending on the level of competition,length of courses and number of entries.

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HISTORY OF PLANTATION FIELDThe Site: Early in the twentieth century, Plunket Stewart was looking for an area to establish a recognized hunt.Traveling west from the Village of Unionville, he was immediately struck by the view from the top of the hill overlookingPlantation Field. The legacy of his vision is for all of us to see and enjoy. The tradition of caring for the land has beencarried on by his stepdaughter, Mrs. John B. Hannum, and her family for over fifty years. Today, Plantation Field is considered one of the finest fox hunting grounds in the country, and the Cheshire Fox Hounds are regarded as one ofthe top packs in America.

Plantation Field, also known as Logan Field, received its names from two sources. A Mr. Logan built the large foundation– long in ruin – with stone from a quarry on the property. Failing to persuade his wife to move so far out into the country, he never finished building a house. Seventy five years ago a local Boy Scout troop received permission from Mr. Stewart to plant bushes in the woods, thus the name Plantation Field. The footing consists of excellent topsoil andturf, which has not seen a plow for as long as anyone can remember.

The Course: The Plantation Field cross-country course took several years to complete as it was developed in cotextwith the natural beauty of the site and with the goal of restoring many of the wonderful terrain features found on theproperty. In September 2002, we rebuilt sections of the ruins, an on-going project. For our 2012 competition we haverevised the galloping tracks and built several new complexes. The development of this site undergoes improvementsyearly.

Plantation Field’s courseswere developed alongthree central themes. TheBrandywine Valley isknown for its historical significance during theRevolutionary War, espe-cially the Battle of theBrandywine. Preservationof agriculture and openspace are everyday con-cerns to those of us wholive in the area, which iswhy our courses weredesigned and built withthese themes in mind.Plantation Field Events isdedicated to the mainte-nance of open spaceresources, and we hopeyou will support ourefforts.

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2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSPlantation Field & 450 Apple Grove Rd.

Unionville, PA 19375

April 13-14, 2013 • Plantation Field Spring Horse Trials (Sat. Dressage & Stadium, Sun. XCTY )

Intermediate, Open-Intermediate, Preliminary, Open-Preliminary, Training, Open Training, Novice, Open Novice (Young Riders divisions in OI, OP, Junior Rider in Training and Novice)

May 11, 2013 • Plantation Field May Horse Trials Intermediate, Open Intermediate, Preliminary, Open-Preliminary, Training, Open-Training,

(Young Rider in Intermediate and Preliminary, Junior Rider in Training, Novice & Beginner Novice), Open Novice, Novice, Beginner Novice

May 12, 2013 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials (unrecognized)Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider,

Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider

June 8, 2013 • Plantation Field Recognized Horse TrialsIntermediate, Open-Intermediate, Preliminary, Open-Preliminary, Training, Open-Training, Novice,

Open Novice, Beginner Novice (Young Riders in Preliminary, Junior in all other Divisions)

June 9, 2013 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials (unrecognized)Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider,

Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider

June 10, 2013 • Plantation Field Schooling Day

Sept. 20-22, 2013 Plantation Field International CIC Horse Trials (Horse Trials: Fri. Dressage & Stadium, Sat. XCTY) - CIC ***, **, *

(Fri. Dressage, Sat. XCTY, Sun. Stadium) - CIC ***, **, *, Advanced, Open-Intermediate, Open-Preliminary, Preliminary Futurity, (Young Riders in Intermediate, Preliminary)

Nov. 2, 2013 • Plantation Field Starter Horse TrialsElementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice, Novice Horse/Rider,

Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider

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Dawn has broken over the broad fields and patches of wood-lands that unspool in all directions. Stable lads scurry about deliver-ing the morning feed and toting sloshing water buckets then tackingup the horses. Ruddy-cheeked stable lasses are legged up, theirmounts blowing steam in the chilly morning air. In Unionville anoth-er working day has begun.

This gallop-and-jump terrain first attracted foxhunters, masterhorsemen and distinguished racehorse owners from Long Island, N. Y.near the turn of the 20th century. Among the leading lights of thatsport horse movement in southern Chester County were CuylerWalker’s ancestors.

His grandmother Carol married W. Plunkett Stewart who broughthis pack of English foxhounds to Unionville full-time in 1912. Stewarthelped establish the famed King Ranch division near Doe Run in thelate 1940s. Stewart’s step-daughters later assumed prominent roles –Nancy Hannum was the legendary master of the hounds, while her sis-ter Avie Walker (four years younger) became a renowned racehorseowner and breeder, and was Cuyler’s mother.

“The respect and appreciation of the land was instilled in themby their parents, that their lives should make a difference,” relatesWalker, trustee of the Cheshire Land Preservation Fund. “Those earlyhorsemen were attracted to this spectacular land that wasn’t much dif-ferent from when Native Americans and the first settlers lived here.For those horsemen it was a means to an end. Today, the means is theend. The preserved land is the key to growth and promotion of ourmulti-discipline horse world.” Traveling out Rte. 82 past the elegantstone kennels that house Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds, visitorscome upon a vast, sloping emerald hillside. Primarily the property ofCuyler and Katie Walker, it’s a stunning mix of meadows and woodedcover as well as a historic stone foundation ruins encompassing about300 acres of conserved land.

It is also the site of the fifth Plantation Field International HorseTrials, September 21-23. A triathlon of equestrian events, the pres-tigious Plantation competition is one of a handful of three day CIC***events in the United States. Spectators at its sprawling cross-countrycourse will get a birds-eye view of many of America’s elite cross-coun-try competitors. Three years ago Phillip Dutton, a four-time Olympianwho operates True Prospect Farm near West Grove, triumphedaboard Inmidair who exhibited a range of gears and superb jumping ability.

“Phillip is an eventing legend so we’re proud to have a world-class champion and other elite riders competing this year,” said DenisGlaccum, Director of Plantation Field International Horse Trials. "Butnone of this would be possible without the support of the CheshireLand Preservation Fund and the use of additional acreage to thenorth we are using for stabling at our expanded venue.”

Loss of open land has been identified as the greatest threat to thefuture of equestrian sports, recreation and industry. Developmentpressure is a constant threat. Not so here. It is still a place remarkablyunchanged from a century or two ago when riders galloped acrossthe open spaces.

Encouraging partnerships with conservationists and like-mindedgroups, scores of equestrians and local land owners have been mobi-lized to work for open space preservation and land access, achievinga kind of symbiosis beneficial to the community.

Nearly three decades ago the Brandywine Conservancy recog-nized the significance of the local natural resources and began a con-certed long-term effort to have permanent conservation easementsplaced on large tracts of land. Through their efforts, and those of theCheshire Land Preservation Fund and other conservation organiza-tions and land trusts, there are now over 30,000 contiguous acres sub-ject to easements and deed restrictions that will permanently pre-serve their rural character and agricultural use.

“If land owners are under pressure to raise capital or sell, conser-vation easements and county open-space preservation programshave proved workable options,” says Walker, a partner at the PepperHamilton law firm in Berwyn, Pa.

“This area has the largest contiguous mass of conserved land fromWashington to Boston,” Walker reports. “Some of the vistas take yourbreath away. We’re lucky enough to follow in the footsteps of Lammotdu Pont, Plunket Stewart, Robert Kleberg and Frolic Weymouth.We’re continuing to preserve this special land that God created.”

Up a twisting country lane, Walker’s restored 1850 farmhouse sitsatop a steep knoll. He grew up here when his mother Averell PennSmith Walker operated Rolling Plains Stable, and bred top-flight race-horses. Today, the old barn is home to his wife Katie’s prospectiveeventing horses, Cuyler’s mother’s last champion racehorse Mort theSport, now 27, and a smallish chestnut rouge named Charlie who isknown to flip the electric light switch next to his stall off and on mostof the night.

Inside the comfortable farmhouse a pack of five yellow and blacklabs eagerly greet a pair of newcomers who tour a wonderful collec-tion of photographs that tell much of the region’s horse world story.Silver trophies and cups are perched on a mahogany table, includinga championship trophy won at the 1912 Devon Horse Show. Vintageequine and family portraits abound, including Cuyler’s great-grandfa-ther Edward Henry Harriman.

In the racehorse world, Cuyler’s grandmother Carol AverellHarriman Smith Plunkett was the owner of outstanding broodmaresand stallions that produced a string of stakes winners. Her coltPasteurized triumphed in the Belmont Stakes of the 1938 TripleCrown series.

Avie Walker was known as a sharp judge of horseflesh and atough and creative bargainer. An amateur timber rider, she suffereda tragic a fall on the old Cheshire Point-to-Point course in 1961 thatresulted in paralysis from the waist down. Cuyler was one year old.

“After her accident she still traveled to Europe a few times andwould drive her specially equipped car alone up to Saratoga for theracing and the yearling sales,” Walker relates. “The logistics were verycomplicated but she was determined to stay involved in the thor-oughbred business. On the other hand, Mrs. Hannum (Avie’s sister)never left this region due to her responsibilities of tending to herhorses and hounds.”

On a sunny morning several years ago, Cuyler and Katie weresummoned by a persistent banging at their front door by Denis Glaccum.

A trainer of event and show horses for four decades, Glaccum spokeabout his idea of launching the Plantation Field International HorseTrials on the Walkers’ property off Rte. 82. Glaccum’s pitch: spectatorswould enjoy the elite competition at a gorgeous venue that offerunobstructed vistas that incorporate natural elements including thewell-known stone foundation ruins located on the site.

Last year a new arena was constructed with a Tapeta syntheticsurface that is the site of dressage and stadium jumping.

Katie Walker handles the marketing duties for Plantations.“There are a lot of kid-friendly activities and a huge selection of

vendor shops and food stands,” she says. “Beyond land preservationour beneficiary is The Barn at Spring Brook Farm that changes dis-abled children’s lives for the better. Their animals have a profound-ly positive effect on children that have physical and mental disabilities.We’re thrilled to have them as our beneficiary.”

Plantation Field hosts four nationally recognized USEA horse tri-als and three starter trials each year.

It’s a perfect marriage. Thousands of acres in the region used forbreeding, raising, training and riding horses have been preserved bylocals involved with horses and their neighbors as a result of theirappreciation and commitment to the land.

"Equestrian sports have been critical to the success of the effortsto preserve open space,” observes Walker, “and that preservation, in turn, has enabled equestrian activities to continue to flourish in the area."

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