If you've never been to a steeplechase, it's a wonderful event for the whole family. Loads of activities for children, shopping, food, classic cars, carriages, Jack Russell races, pony races and horse races.
The morning started off with Jack Russell races.
Lot's of tailgating. I wish I had the money to do this! I believe the parking in this area is costs $375.
A lot of the outriders and carriage owners let children pet their horses. I love the pink braids on this sweet mare.
Gorgeous Chester County, PA landscape. The horse and rider complete the picture!
I just love this outrider's expression.
Antique cars, tailgating and dogs, a must at a steeplechase.
I loved this lady's turnout. She had a gorgeous bouquet of purple & white flowers next to her and her Clydesdale cross is named Fred. She let Zoe and I pet him.
Another nice hood ornament. Can you spot me?
Gorgeous carriages - I want one!!
Please check back for some race pictures!
12 comments:
Ahhh, Jen, here are another set of pics where I have ENVY! When do I move to PA? Everything is gorgeous! Seems like you had a great day--Happy Mother's Day!
Oh Jen...
Beautiful day and pics...you had a wonderful day I see full of fun and inspiration...Happy Mommy Day!!
Smiles,
Sonia ;)
I can't think of a better way to spend Mother's Day! Fantastic weather to boot! Will be sitting here on pins and needles waiting to see your additional photos. I miss going to the 'chases held almost every spring weekend in VA/MD area.
What a coincidence!! I went to the races, too, but not nearly as refined as the ones you attended! Ours were more like a page out of the wild west!
How cool is that! I loved the Jack Russell races! Too cute!
Since I absolutely adore pink, my favorite color, I love the pink braids in that horses mane!
What a great day!
ooh more great pictures! :D I love Fred lol I really want a huge draft horse :) Never been to a steeple race, which is odd because I am sure there are places around here that do them
Yes, super pics! What a beautiful day and the horses are all so polished up for the event! Don't you love how people can do those complicated braids on their horses? Thanks so much for sharing these great Mothers Day pics!!
Wow, what a day you had! Love all the photos, especially the rider radiating pure joy! And look at those little Jacks go! Looking forward to the rest of the photos. :-)
What a spectacular event! Great shots. I used to go the something similar in NJ every fall called "The Hunt". It was actually a steeplechase, and the tail-gating was always a huge spectacle.
Sounds like a PERFECT day !
Wow, what a great day indeed! The weather was gorgeous and you got some really excellent shots :)
Can't wait to see tomorrow....
You know how to have fun Jen and your camera takes such gorgeous pics! I have all kinds of envy going on here! =o)
Happy Belated Mother's Day!
*Lori
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