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PLANTATION FIELD EQUESTRIAN EVENTS HUMBLY welcomes you to THE
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PFEE presents The plantation field
International Horse Trials & country fair
September 19-21, 2014
Unionville, Pa
© Steve Berkowitz
PFIHT
is part of the
Pro Tour Series
Official Program of the 2014-2015 Season
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Welcome!
Competitors • Sponsors • Spectators • New friends and old
Hard to believe that this is already the seventh Plantation Field International Horse Trials
and the 15th year of holding horse trials here at PF. For those of you who were here the first year,
can you believe the changes?! Each year PFEE works hard to improve every facet of eventing on these
beautiful grounds, for the riders as well as the spectators. We enter a new era in 2014 as we introduce a
brand new CIC*** by the renowned Michael Etherington-Smith. From Olympic Gold Medalists to
brave little ones jumping their first logs, PF offers something for every level of this sport.
The support of the community and our sponsors has been overwhelming, and we are extremely grateful,
both for the sport of eventing and the charities who benefit from your generosity. On behalf of the PFEE
Committee, competitors and countless volunteers, we thank you and welcome you to the Plantation.
So sit back, tighten your girth, and enjoy the ride with us as we take eventing to the next level!
For up-to-the-minute news, updates and results, see our Facebook page.
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Table of Contents
PFEE Schedule of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The History of Plantation Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chester County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PFIHT Prize Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Work to Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Photo collage of PFIHT 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vendor Village shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cheshire Land Preservation Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Denis Glaccum Retires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
PFIHT Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dressage: Pretty, but I don’t get it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PFIHT Fence Sponsors and Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cross Country: Jump THAT?!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
PFIHT In-kind Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Show Jumping: Why this after Cross Country?. . . 39
PFIHT Silent Auction Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Advertisers’ Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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2014-2015 PFEE schedule of events
Sept. 19-21, 2014 • Plantation Field International CIC Horse Trials
(Horse Trials: Fri. Dressage & Stadium, Sat. XC) - CIC ***, **, *
(Fri. Dressage, Sat. XC, Sun. Stadium) - CIC ***, **, *, Advanced, Open-Intermediate,
Open-Preliminary, Preliminary Futurity, (Young Riders in Intermediate, Preliminary)
Nov. 1, 2014 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials
Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice, Novice Horse/Rider,
Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider
April 11-12, 2015 • Plantation Field Spring Horse Trials
(Sat. Dressage & Stadium, Sun. XC )
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 9, 2015 • 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 10, 2015 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials (unrecognized)
Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider,
Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider
June 6, 2015 • Plantation Field Recognized Horse Trials
Intermediate, Open-Intermediate, Preliminary, Open-Preliminary, Training, Open-Training, Novice,
Open Novice, Beginner Novice (Young Riders in Preliminary, Junior in all other Divisions)
June 7, 2015 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials (unrecognized)
Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider,
Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider
June 10, 2015 • Plantation Field Schooling Day
Sept. 18-20, 2015 • Plantation Field International CIC Horse Trials
(Horse Trials: Fri. Dressage & Stadium, Sat. XC) - CIC ***, **, *
(Fri. Dressage, Sat. XC, Sun. Stadium) - CIC ***, **, *, Advanced, Open-Intermediate,
Open-Preliminary, Preliminary Futurity, (Young Riders in Intermediate, Preliminary)
Oct. 31, 2015 • Plantation Field Starter Horse Trials
Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice Horse/Rider,
Novice Horse/Rider, Training Horse/Rider
For further information please visit our website at: www.plantationfieldhorsetrials.com
Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc.
P.O. Box 82 • Unionville, PA 19375
610-347-2024 (phone) • 610-347-1001 (fax) • 610-316-0450 (cell) • Email: [email protected]
Board of Directors • Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc.
Denis Glaccum, President • Katie Walker, Vice President • Sam Slater, Vice President
Lornie Forbes, Secretary • Anne Glaccum, Treasurer • Mary Coldren, Assistant Treasurer
Anne C. Ogletree, Esq. • James Hicks • Colby Bauersfeld • John Nunn • Johanna Glass
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the chester county food bank
A beneficiary of the Plantation Field International Horse Trials
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The Chester County Food Bank is
non-profit organization that collects,
grows, processes, stores and distributes
food to those who serve the hungry of
Chester County, Pennsylvania. We are
the central location for local agencies,
like food cupboards, that service to
individuals in need.
We distribute over 1.8 million
pounds of food per year to over 90
organizations that include food cupboards, meal sites and non-profit
organizations. Using the donations
we receive of time, food and money
our mission is to feed the over 40,000
local households that don’t have
enough food.
We are more than food drives that
Our Programs
The Chester County Food Bank provides unique programs that help
distribute food and provide support
to our network of 30 Food Cupboards
and 60 other non-profits. Since 2009,
we have greatly expanded access to
fresh and nutritious food for needy
Chester County Residents. We have
also heightened awareness of food
insecurity issues in our community.
put cans on the shelves of local food
cupboards. The people behind the
efforts at the food bank are focused
on ending the cycle of hunger and
poverty. Our programs are nutrition
based, education focused on helping
people live better lives. Fresh produce
donations at cupboards, and healthy
cooking classes are just the beginning
of how we are making inroads in the
fight against hunger.
Food Backpacks The backpack program was created in 2010 to meet the
needs of hungry children at times
when other resources are not available.
Backpacks with a weekend supply of
healthy, non-perishable food are distributed every Friday during the school
year to 1,000 children of low-income
families.
Raised Garden Beds In 2009, we started with just 25 gardens at 6 sites. We
have now built 462 beds at over 100
sites, including 42 at schools. Through
these gardens we were able to grow
over 130,000 pounds of fresh produce.
Dairy Program We partner with Chester County dairy farms to provide free
milk, eggs and cheese to 50,000 people
through our affiliated agencies.
Nutrition Education Our newest initiative goes into the community, the
classroom and the cafeteria to build
gardens, teach gardening curriculum,
and supply schools with farm fresh
produce.
Gleaning The act of collecting leftover
crops from farmers’ fields after they
have been commercially harvesting is
known as gleaning. We partner with
36 farms throughout the county to
glean fresh fruits and vegetables.
Farm Partnerships With the help of
1,700 volunteers, we grow and harvest at six Chester County farms that
donate a portion of their land. In addi-
tion, we purchase over 250,000 pounds
of produce from farms and local farm
auctions.
Fresh Food Over 2,200 people volunteer in our commercial kitchen to preserve a portion of the 500,000 pounds
of produce. We dehydrate, cook, freeze
and seal healthy foods like tomato
sauce, healthy fruit rolls, dried soups
and mixes.
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work to ride
A beneficiary of the Plantation Field International Horse Trials
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Work to Ride provides activities that
promote discipline, self-esteem, motivation, social development, life skills,
academic achievement and physical
fitness through year round programs
that encourage long term participation.
In addition, educational and cultural
resources are provided to participants
and the community-at-large, as well as
vocational guidance and opportunities
for careers in related fields.
How does it work?
Work to Ride provides youngsters with
a positive outlet for their energy and
an alternative to negative “street” activities. Participants develop discipline,
responsibility, and life skills through
training, riding, and performing horse
care and barn management chores.
They also develop confidence, self-esteem, and the skills necessary to complete successfully in their chosen activ-
petitions and trips allow participants
to interact with diverse people and to
be exposed to a variety of new experiences.
Additionally, Chamounix Stables becomes a “home away from home” for
participants. Spending time at the stable helps kids develop family-like relationships that become integral components of their lifestyles. Participation in
Work to Ride teaches the youth that
What is Work to Ride?
Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR)
is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based
prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive
activities centered on horsemanship,
equine sports and education. The program is housed at Chamounix Stables,
located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides a unique
opportunity to bring urban youth in
contact with animals and nature. Work
to Ride is designed as a long-term program for 7 to 19 year-old youth who
must commit to a minimum of one
year of participation. It is, however,
expected that participants will choose
to remain with the program through
high school graduation. Work to Ride
graduates receive help with college
enrollment, and most also choose to
return to Chamounix to mentor new
participants.
ities. The youth are allowed to choose
among various horse sports. While
most are trained and talented in several sports, polo has proven to be the perennial favorite of Work to Ride youth.
In addition to acquisition of life-skills,
Work to Ride also emphasizes the necessity of academic achievement. Staff
and volunteers provide after school tutoring to help students maintain the
passing grades required for program
participation.
the combination of hard work and supportive relationships leads to success.
Why does it work?
Work To Ride programs and activities
are designed to explore new ways of
engaging youth in significant educational, social and cultural experiences
that are otherwise unavailable. The
youth build relationships and develop
problem-solving skills through spirited
teamwork and cooperation. Activities
at the stables as well as during com-
WTR Accomplishments
1999 WTR made history with the first
African-American Polo team in the nation.
2004 WTR featured in Sports Illustrated
by acclaimed sports writer Gary Smith.
2005 & 2011 & 2012 WTR Eastern Regional
Interscholastic Polo Tournament
Champions
2008 - 2012 WTR team’s compete in the
Unicef Cup & Emir of Katsina Charity
Shield, Nigeria, Africa
2011 Cowtown/WTR wins National
Interscholastic Polo Championship
becoming the 1st African American
team to do so
2012 Cowtown/WTR wins National
Interscholastic Polo Championship
2nd year in a row
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the barn at Spring brook farm
A beneficiary of the Plantation Field International Horse Trials
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The Barn at Spring Brook Farm was
founded in 2006 by Mary Beth Drobish on her 17-acre farm just outside
of West Chester. Her vision was to
combine her passion for animals and
her love of children in a unique way.
After much reflection, she decided to
build a handicapped-accessible Chester
County bank barn to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to
participate in animal-assisted activities.
With that, The Barn at Spring Brook
Farm was born. Little did Mary Beth
know exactly how successful her idea
would be.
was time for her to retire and spend
more time with her children and
grandchildren, but with her home on
the property, she is never too far away.
She also continues to be an active
Board member and great advocate for
the organization.
As we have grown, so too has our
need to adapt to the current environment and focus our efforts. In 2013, the
Board of Directors recognized a shift in
the visitors we are seeing to primarily
those children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. As a result, The Board decided to invest in building our knowledge
Over the years the programs have
grown to include individual visitation
with one on one interaction between
the children and animals; a summer
day camp with fun filled days that
include both animal interaction and
activities designed to improve socialization and sensory skills; and school
field trips that provide opportunities
for large groups of special needs children to interact with the animals.
This formula for visitation has proven to be extremely successful, and The
Barn has transitioned from a primarily
volunteer driven organization to a successful non-profit with a professional
staff, a dedicated Board of Directors,
and a large group of committed volunteers. In 2012, Mary Beth decided it
and expertise to better serve families
with children on the spectrum. The
first step in that direction was to begin
hosting panel discussions that brought
experts in the field to discuss emerging trends.
In the Fall of 2013, The Barn introduced a new visitation structure that
includes an annual membership called
“The Barn Club.” The membership provides families discounts on the programming we offer, but also include
special opportunities like allowing children to have their birthday party here
at The Barn. Our goal in doing so is to
provide a continuum of opportunities
for families throughout the year that
are designed to offer unique activities
for children.
Our Programs Include:
Individual visits
We offer an individual visitation program that allows families to work with
our Program Manager to set goals, and
work one-on-one with a highly trained
volunteer. Each program term runs 12
consecutive weeks.
Camp Geronimo
Geronimo was our founder’s personal horse and the inspiration for Camp
Geronimo. He loved children of all
ages. We are sorry he is no longer with
us, but his spirit lives on... It’s in the
laughter of children at his camp!
The daily activities at our camp are
carefully planned and developed to be
a perfect mix of the one-on-one qualities of our Individual Program with
a lot of fun to fill our campers’ days.
Camp Geronimo is for children with
disabilities between 6-12 yrs old.
Field Trips
The Barn offers opportunities for local
schools serving the special needs population to participate in school field
trips. The coordinator of the field trip
will work with our Program Manager
to determine the activities the group
will participate in during the visit.
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cheshire land preservation fund
A beneficiary of the Plantation Field International Horse Trials
The Cheshire Land Preservation
Fund is a charitable 501(c)(3) trust created in 1989 under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The
Land Preservation Fund was organized
(1) to promote and encourage the preservation of open space, agricultural resources, and natural ecological systems
in Southern Chester 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 or undeveloped land threatened
by excessive development.
before development pressures had
reached the area, the Brandywine Conservancy recognized the significance of
the local natural resources and began
a concerted long-term effort to have
permanent conservation easements
placed on large tracts of land. Through
their efforts, and those of several other conservation organizations and land
trusts, there are now over 30,000 contiguous acres in our area subject to conservation easements and deed restrictions that will permanently preserve
their rural character and agricultural
use. Most of this was possible as a
preserving a particular tract of land can
be substantially undermined if neighboring tracts are developed. While
there are several conservation organizations working in the area, most lack
either the mandate or the wherewithal to pay to acquire conservation easements. In order to preserve some of
the key parcels that remain uneased,
it will be necessary to have financial
resources available to compete with
offers from developers. For these reasons, the Land Preservation Fund seeks
to build funds so that, as a community, we can react quickly and effective-
The Land Preservation Fund is fortunate to be working in an area where
the natural resources and scenic viewsheds are deserving of special consideration when it comes to open space
preservation. The region includes the
picturesque Buck and Doe Run Valleys
which are not only sources of great
beauty but also are critical environmental resources since they contain
the headwaters of the Brandywine
River, which provides the principal water supply to tens of thousands of residents of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
More than a quarter of a century ago,
result of the generosity of landowners
who voluntarily donated their development rights to one or more conservation organizations.
Despite these accomplishments,
significant tracts of land within and
adjacent to the “eased” areas continue
to be available for development, and,
unfortunately, these parcels tend to be
owned by those who are either least
inclined or can least afford to give
up their development potential without some form of compensation. For
obvious reasons, the environmental
and other benefits derived from
ly if and when such parcels come 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 our properties, insurance and accounting fees,
virtually all of the funds which are
raised by the organization are available to invest in acquiring property or
conservation easements to further our
mission.
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our Generous PFIHT Sponsors
The Committee would like to thank all of the 2014 Sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor
Brushwood Stable | Elizabeth R. Moran
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE IMPROVEMENT FUND
Sam Slater and Lornie Forbes
GOLD MEDAL
Ariat International • Alice & Rod Moorhead
Lilybridge Eventing/Sylvester Family
OWNER|RIDER|SPONSOR PARTY
SEI Private Wealth Management
BBQ|BULL BASH PARTY
Helenita Kleberg Groves & Family • Iron Spring Farm SILVER MEDAL
Bambi & Denis Glaccum • Bit of Britain • Dubarry of Ireland
Duckhorn Vineyards • Horizon Structures • Precise Buildings LLC Bob and Jennifer McNeil/Chester County Food Bank
BRONZE MEDAL
Augustin Stable • Cadwalader and Associates, Inc. • Country Dodge of Oxford
Fat Chance Farm • Fleeceworks • Anne & Michael Moran • Meyer Family
Missy & Joe Nolan & Family • Purina Animal Nutrition • Sarah Walter & Al West SmartPak • Stubben Custom Saddlery • Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage
Westerly Farm/Jim & Ann Misenheimer
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our Generous PFIHT Sponsors
The Committee would like to thank all of the 2014 Sponsors.
Cross country fence sponsors
PRODUCING COMPETITIVE HORSES & RIDERS
AT ALL LEVELS OF THE SPORT!
Adrienne Iorio & Noll Smith
James P. Riddle, Jr.
Phillip Dutton Eventing
Amy Ruth Borun
John and Nancy Swayne/
Stone’s Throw Farm
Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
Justa Farm
Rebecca Barnett
Annie Jones
Audrey Evans
brandywinevalley.com
Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Carl & Cassandra Segal Cavalor
Charles Owen
D’Amico Quarry, Inc.
Denise Lahey & Pierre Colin
Diana Landau McCullough
in memory of Dozer Donnan Sharp
La Mancha Animal Rescue
Laurel Hill Farm
Longwood Funeral Home of
Matthew Genereux
Mary Ann Ghadban
Quiet Corner Farm
Schramm Eventing c/o Jim Holotik
Sophie duPont in memory of
Beacon Charm
Southern States Triple Crown Feeds
Meredith Graves & Michael Rotko
Dr. Stefan Speck/
Oxford Family Dentistry
Mr. & Mrs. Augie Vettorino
Suzanne Kloud
Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Duprey/
Cherry Knoll Farm
Taylor Harris Insurance Services
Mr. Steve Blauner
Theault America
Douglas & Cindy Howe Mrs. Jacqueline Mars/
Landmark’s Young Event Team
Get Fit Wit Me Group
National Bank of Malvern
Hamilton BioVet
Nina & Tim Gardner
In memory of Colin Davidson
Peden Bloodstock
The Whip Tavern
Unionville Equine Associates
Wendy Dixon & Jeff Itell
Will Coleman Equestrian
Walton Place
plantation friends
SPECIALIZING IN TRAINING
YOUNG THOROUGHBRED & SPORT HORSE PROSPECTS
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Atlantic Tractor
Sally Brittle
Susan Garber & Ed Brown
Kathleen Crompton
DNB First
Nanki Doubleday
Eagles Nest Farm
Laura & Larry Ensor
Richard Evans
Fenceworks
Ann M. Gardner
Gary & Angela Greenberg
John & Dolly Fisher
Elizabeth Harpham
Hicks Brother Meadow Springs Farm
Dr. Jill Hunt
Adrienne Iorio & Noll Smith
Robert F. Johnston &
S. Francesca Orsini
Laureleye Farms
Wendy W. Lofting
Ian & Mary MacKinnon
The Matz Family
Mr. & Mrs. Wade McDevitt
Midlantic LTD
Laura Reilly & Dave Hartley
Dean & Laura Richardson
Sarro Signs
Rikki & Jesse Saunders
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr.
Joe Silva
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Simoff
Somerville Manning Gallery
Seema Sonnad
Bonnie Stedt
Sycamore Racing
Cordelia Tallman
Gabrielle & John R. Taylor
Gail & Dixon Thayer
Mr. & Mrs. George Tydings
Sarah Walter & Al West
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Weymouth
George & Gretchen Wintersteen
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2014 pfiht in-kind sponsors
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2014 silent auction donors
The Committee is very grateful to these generous donors.
The history of plantation field
The 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 overlooking Plantation Field. The legacy
of his vision is for all of us to see and enjoy.
The tradition of caring for the land has been
carried 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 of the 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 and turf,
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 context with the natural beauty of the site and with the goal of
restoring many of the wonderful terrain features found on the property. In September
2002, we rebuilt sections of the ruins, an ongoing project. In 2012 we revised the galloping tracks and built several new complexes.
The development of the site undergoes
improvements yearly.
Plantation Field’s courses were developed
along three central themes. The Brandywine
Valley is known for its historical significance
during the Revolutionary War, especially
the Battle of the Brandywine. Preservation
of agriculture and open space are everyday
concerns to those of us who live in the area,
which is why our courses were designed and
built with these themes in mind. Plantation
Field Events is dedicated to the maintenance
of open space resources.
What’s new: In 2014 PFEE is thrilled to announce that Mr. Michael Etherington-Smith
was enlisted to design the CIC three-star
cross country course. Mike’s 30 years of
international experience include the London,
Sydney and Hong Kong Olympic courses as
well as the 2010 World Equestrian Games in
Lexington, KY. “The Committee feels that
his designing our course is a natural step in
Plantation CIC’s dedication to providing the
highest competitive experience to American
eventers.” said Denis Glaccum.
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2014 pfiht prize donors
The Committee is very grateful to our generous prize donors.
cash prize donations
Plantation Field Equestrian Events
trophies donated
Sarah & Luke Allen
Phillip & Evie Dutton
Denis & Bambi Glaccum
Noll Smith & Adrienne Iorio
Mrs. Annie Jones
Midlantic, Ltd.
PF Equestrian Events, Inc.
Hugh & Sally Lofting
Laura VanderVliet
prize donors
Adequan
Ariat
Bit of Britain
Charles Owen, Inc.
Dubarry of Ireland
Fleeceworks
Gallops Saddlery Diane Snow
Midlantic, Ltd.
Nunn Finer
PRO
USEA
Kids Korner
Thank you for your help with Plantation Field IHT’s
Early Childhood Education Center
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PFIHT Vendor Village shops
Thank you for patronizing our vast array of vendors!
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Beloise Jewelry
Magnolia House Honey
Beth Secor Hand Painted Furniture
Mango Bay
Bit of Britain
Natalie’s Fine Food
Charles Ancona
Nomadic Pies
Chester County Hearth & Home
Passante’s Home Food
Crossan Concessions
Patricia Lynch & Mimi Fleming
CWD USA
Perfectly Posh
Devoucoux Saddlery
Philadelphia Distilling Company
Dino’s Water Ice & Ice Cream
Point Two Airvest
Dubarry
Precise Building
Fair Chase
Firehouse Pit Beef
Republican Committee
of Chester County
The Fox Den at Oxford Marketplace
Sally Winters Food & Smoothie
Got Dawgs Grille
Sarro Signs
Grist Mill Farm Alpacas
Silpada Design
Indigo Designs
Stone Spring Sun Farm
James A. Cochrane Inc.
Stübben Custom Saddlery
JRD Saddlery Solutions
Susan Walter Jewelry
Kilfinnan Custom Tack
The Twisted Sister Jewelry
KJ Foods
Top Rail Tack
La Mundial Custom Boots
Victory Brewing
Lorena Jewelry
Vintage Fox
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Made you look.
(6 gazillion YouTube watchers can’t be wrong.)
That’s what affective marketing does.
chalfant graphics, inc.
andie chalfant
302.559.9642
[email protected]
logos | brochures
advertising | programs | posters
Proud to be the “official” graphic designer
for the 2014
Plantation Field International Horse Trials
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A glimpse of Denis’ long
history with eventing...
Thank you, Denis!
Enjoy your retirement.
Denis Glaccum,
the founder of Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc.,
announced earlier this year that he had retired as the director of Plantation’s CIC
September event. PFIHT would not have become what it is today without his
experience, skill and dedication. It took two heart surgeries and resulting blindness in one eye to convince Denis that it might be time to slow down. But we’re
sure he’ll still be seen at PF as he weans into retirement.
Glaccum was one of the first members of the USEA, and rode in his first event
in 1956. Four years later, he competed in the 1960 Olympic Selection Trials. In
1976, Glaccum started the event which would become the Chesterland Three-Day
Event, and ten years later he formed Fair Hill Equestrian Events, Inc. Soon after,
Fair Hill was hosting six horse trials a year which attracted top competitors from
all over the country. He also pioneered the use of portable cross-country jumps at
Fair Hill which caught on as a very innovative idea.
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Denis’ Resume Highlights:
Inducted into the USEA Hall of Fame - 2009
Plantation Field Equestrian Events
Founder
Plantation Field International Horse Trials
Board Member
Fair Hill Equestrian Events, Inc.
Founder
Fair Hill International Three-Day Event
Board Member
USCTA
Chairman of the Strategic Planning
Committee
Glaccum co-founded the American Horse Trials Foundation, which allowed riders
to collect tax-free donations. He served for many years on the USEA Board of
Governors in a variety of positions and was involved with the introduction of
computers to the organization and the headquarters’ move to Morven Park. He
assisted in writing the curriculum for the Course Designers’ Clinics.
American Horse Trials Foundation, Inc.
Founder
Glaccum, 73, has the honor of having competed in events longer than any other
American. This surprises no one who knows him!
United States Combined Training Association
Secretary, Vice President, Board Member
Member of Three-Day Event Committee
for the United States Equestrian Team
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“Isn’t this a great place to have an event?”
Anonymous foxhunter
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dressage: pretty, but I don’t get it
Eventing could be termed an “equestrian
triathlon.” It involves working with a horse
both on the flat and over fences. The
three phases are: dressage, endurance (or
cross-country), and show jumping. Over the
centuries it has developed from the test of
the ideal military charger. Eventing has now
evolved into an exciting sport attracting
interest from all levels of sports enthusiasts,
from weekend hobby riders to professional
international stars.
Day One: Dressage
The dressage phase begins every eventing competition. In French, dressage means
“training.” Originally designed to show the horse’s ability to perform intricate
movements on the parade involved with reviewing troops, today the dressage test
comprises a set series of movements performed in an enclosed arena. Precision,
smoothness, suppleness and complete obedience show off the horse’s obedience.
Ideally the horse appears to perform the test moments of its own accord, working
in harmony with its rider. The test is scored on each movement, rather like the
scoring of the compulsories in figure skating, with the overall harmony and
precision of the test taken into consideration.
Dressage is also very important to the three-day event horse, as it helps to develop
the muscular strength and suppleness needed the other two days of competition,
endurance day and show jumping, where the horse must be unbelievably fit and
strong, and able to lengthen and shorten stride at a gallop.
© Jenni Autry / Eventing Nation
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The purpose of the dressage test is to demonstrate the level of communication
between the horse and rider to and display the power and grace required to
perform each movement with balance, rhythm, and suppleness. Due to the
demands of the sport, the three-day event horse is extremely fit, and only strong
and tactful riders possess the skills needed to harness and direct that energy into a
both polished and powerful performance.
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Cross Country: Jump That?!
Day Two: Cross Country
The cross-country test takes place on the second day of competition. The object of this test
is to prove the speed, endurance, and jumping ability of the horse over varied terrain and
obstacles. In order to accomplish this task, the horse and rider must be at peak condition.
The horse must be brave and obedient, and the rider must use knowledge of pace in order
to expend only as much of the horse’s energy as necessary, if they expect to finish well.
The cross-country course covers approximately 2.75 to 4 miles, along which sit 24-36 fixed
and solid obstacles. This phase is ridden at a gallop, with exact speed requirements
depending on the level of competition. Cross-country courses require horses and riders to
be bold and smart, while testing their physical stamina. The aim of each combination of
horse and rider must complete, on time and with as few penalties as possible. Penalties
can be accrued through jumping errors (horse refuses or runs out at an obstacle, rider falls
off on course, etc.) or by exceeding the optimum time allowed.
© Jenni Autry / Eventing Nation
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Of the three days of competition, the cross-country phase is usually the most appealing to
spectators and riders alike. It is the ultimate challenge to prepare a horse for this rigorous
test. Unlike other sports, where only the human will and body are pitted against the clock,
in eventing, two minds and bodies work as one. As an additional attraction, eventing is
the only high-risk Olympic sport where men and women compete as equals, with no
separate divisions. Some of the top riders in the world today are women from all over
the globe.
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show jumping: why this after xc?
At the end of the competition,
scores for all the competitors
are totaled. Each test is scored
individually and the penalties
accrued are added together for
the final results. The lowest
score is the winning score.
Day Three: Show Jumping
The third and final test takes place in the show jumping arena. A show jumping course comprises a
series of colored fences usually made up of lightweight rails that are easily knocked down. The test
takes place in an enclosed ring and the course must be negotiated in order for the horse and rider to
successfully complete the event. This final phase tests the stamina and recovery of the horse after the
endurance phase and shows that it is fit enough to continue work.
In the words of the FEI (international governing body for equestrian sport) rule book, “The test on the
third day is not an ordinary show jumping competition…Its sole object is to demonstrate that, on the
day after a severe test of endurance, the horses have retained the suppleness, energy and obedience
necessary for them to continue in service.”
The show jumping course requires very exact riding; it consists of between 12 and 15 show jumping obstacles, which normally include at least one combination, two spread fences, and in some cases a ditch. © Jenni Autry / Eventing Nation
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The courses are designed to test the horse’s and rider’s ability to negotiate a variety of fences of differing heights, widths, and technicality. This requires the horse be balanced and supple for tight turns
and short distances between fences. He must be able to lengthen or shorten his stride in an instant.
Therefore, the rider must know exactly where he is on the approach to a fence, with an obedient horse
that will respond to his commands. For the spectator, this sport is both exciting and breathtaking to
watch, as just one single rail knocked down can change the final standings dramatically.
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RIMROD
BEAUTIFULLY BRED
AND LOOKS THE PART
RIMROD, son of DANZIG, was a very fast race horse
in England. He not only won the Stardom Stakes at
Goodwood in track record time, but he defeated the
eventual champion sprinter, OASIS DREAM, at Sandown.
2014 FEE - $1,500 LIVE FOAL
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OWNER: George Strawbridge, Jr.
Steve Lam
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