More Fair Hill Fun...

A few more photos from the Fair Hill International 3-Day Event...

Near every jump on course there are outriders, people on horses prepared to catch a loose horse or help in any way they can if something should happen. 

This Appaloosa walked down to the water jump to get a drink between riders. 

Usually outriders are on horses but I was especially fond of this pretty white mule.

I love the heart shaped marking on this chestnut's head and the big, bright eyes on the bay.

At Fair Hill there are almost as many dogs as people!

Plenty of entertainment from dog agility, live music, kid's art activities, Pony Club demos, shopping and a man with hawks and falcons!

It was an amazing  fall day to be out on a horse. 

I love the spooky looking tree above and the beautiful buckskin below. 

Mother's Day at the Races

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day, I did! Today my mother got us free tickets to attend the Willowdale Steeplechase. The weather was brilliantly sunny and very windy but I managed to get some nice shots. I took over 100 photos so I thought I would break this post up over 2-3 days.
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!