PF International Horse Trials CIC

P L A N TAT I O N F I E L D E Q U E ST R I A N E V E N T S
2012 - 2013
© Jim Graham
© Steve Berkowitz
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Home of the Fifth Annual
PF International Horse Trials CIC***
& Country Fair
September 21-23, 2012 • Unionville, PA
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September 2012
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 the
wonderful 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 Land
Preservation 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 our
International (CIC) entries doubling in just two years. Due to community and competitor support
we continue to make improvements to our facility with the addition of three cross country complexes
and continual improvement to our cross country gallops. The all-weather arena, added in 2011, has
been highly praised by all who have used it throughout the year. This project made possible by Mary
Alice Malone's donation of the footing and the generous donations of our supporters truly creates
the “International Atmosphere”.
In 2012 we are adding “Tailgate Parking” to complement our “Hillside Parking” which will afford
the opportunity for viewing the cross country from another vista. We encourage you to walk around
the course, spend time in the trade fair which has doubled in size in 2012. While in the trade fair
plan to experience the wonders of the mechanical bull.
Our organizing committee continues to grow but unfortunately in 2012 we have lost some who
assisted Plantation Field for many years. The death of Richard (Dick) Thompson in June is a great
loss to our event and the sport. In honor of Dick's twenty year support of Plantation Field
Equestrian 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 trees
she 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 Land
Preservation 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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The Barn at Spring Brook Farm provides animal-assisted activities for children aged 2-12 with mild to moderate physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, as well as other physical disorders such as cancer and arthritis. Children with a range of health
issues benefit from interaction with the animals at The Barn.
Our mission is to enrich their lives by providing animal-assisted
activities for the purpose of promoting knowledge, confidence,
self-esteem and physical well-being.
Our Programs Include:
BAHA (Barn Animals Helping Autism) Working with local
autism experts has helped to develop this program that we are
proud to call our own. A Barn exclusive, BAHA specifically
addresses the special challenges of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Volunteers who work in the BAHA program
receive specific training in order to best serve the unique
needs of children with autism.
Spring Brook Farm is a 17-acre farm located outside West
Chester, Pennsylvania. In 2006, a handicapped-accessible,
Chester County bank barn was built for the purpose of providing unique opportunities for children with disabilities. Animals
are housed in the lower level of the barn. An indoor ramp
allows access to the upper level where additional activities are
conducted. The farm provides a natural setting for picnic tables
and a specially-designed wheelchair-accessible hay wagon for
trips around the farm.
CAMP GERONIMO Imagine a place where kids whose lives
are impacted by medical procedures, therapies, and hospital
stays get to be just...KIDS! That’s the beauty of Camp
Geronimo. Our week-long day camps provide a safe setting
with a one-to-one ratio of campers to counselors and a nurse
from Bayada Pediatrics on the premises at all times. Each session
is limited to 10 children and is ideal for children on the Autism
Spectrum, or those with other physical, cognitive or developmental challenges. Animal-assisted activities are highlighted in
our facilitated programs that are targeted to the ability level of
each child.
Our animals are important members of our team. Once an animal arrives at the farm, it is observed for a period of four weeks
to give us time to evaluate its health and suitability for working
with children. If the animal is appropriate for our program, it
receives one-on-one time with our staff members becoming
accustomed to the sound, appearance, and feel of wheelchairs,
walkers and other support devices.
All of our animals receive regular veterinarian care, a healthy
diet, ample exercise on our green pastures, and daily handling
by our staff and volunteers. We are proud of our animals and
feel each is exceptional and well-suited to partner with children
of varying abilities.
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm relies on the dedication and
commitment of a wonderful group of volunteers. Many hours
are required to assist children, care for animals, and maintain
the barn and grounds.
We invite you to join our volunteer family! A little of your time
could enrich the life of a child. No experience is necessary.
Training is provided.
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization.
On October 13, 2012, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm will be hosting its
5th Annual Hoe Down and Harvest Festival fundraiser.
We hope you will consider supporting this event!
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CHESHIRE LAND PRESERVATION FUND
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 nonprofit 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.
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, 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 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 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 effectively 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.
CHESHIRE LAND PRESERVATION FUND
Post Office Box 983
Unionville, Pennsylvania 19375
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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
The 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
Brushwood Stable
| Elizabeth R. Moran
GOLD MEDAL
SILVER MEDAL
GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. • KATIE & CUYLER WALKER
ROD AND ALICE MOORHEAD
BRONZE MEDAL
AL WEST AND SARAH WALTER
CADWALADER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Insurance Brokers & Consultants
ACE PRIVATE RISK SERVICES
COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP OF OXFORD
HI-BID FARM - CAROL ATTERBURY
MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL MORAN
SAM SLATER AND LORNIE FORBES
WESTERLY FARM - ANN AND JIM MISENHEIMER
List as of 9/6/12
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CROSS COUNTRY FENCE SPONSORS
Amy Ruth Borun
Andrew Simoff Horse Transportation
Annie Jones
Brandywine Fine Properties/Sotheby's
Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital
Cherry Knoll Farm - Margaret & Bob Duprey
Chester Co. Food Bank-Bob & Jennifer McNeil
Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services
Colin B. Davidson Memorial Fund
CWD Saddlery
Denis and Bambi Glaccum
Donnan Sharp
GetFitWitMe Group
Helen K. Groves
Henley House Stables
In Memory of Beacon Charm-Sophie duPont
In Memory of Kokomo-Diana L. McCulloch
Joe and Missy Nolan
Joy Slater - Fat Chance Farm
Martin Collins Equine Surfaces
Nina and Tim Gardner
Phillip Dutton Eventing
Pioneer Urgent Care
Plumb Family
Restoration Solutions - The McCues
Southern Chesco Chamber of Commerce
Southern States - Triple Crown Feed
Stephanie Speakman - Kookaburra
Taylor Harris Insurance Service - THIS
The National Bank of Malvern
Theault-America
Unionville Equine
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage
Dr. Wendy Dixon and Jeff Itell
Will Coleman Equestrian, LLC
PLANTATION FRIENDS
Abbott Bloodstock, Inc.
Dale and Nannette Krapf
D'Amico Quarry
D.D. and Michael Matz
Don Cochran and Pat Branum
Dr. and Mrs. John R.S. Fisher
Frank and Charlotte Reilly
F.L. Bissinger Architects
Gail and Dixon Thayer
Gary and Angela Greenberg
George and Gretchen Wintersteen
George Tydings
Kathleen McK. Crompton
James P. Riddle, Jr.
John and Judy Rumble
Melody and Bo Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Swayne
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ledyard
Mr. and Mrs. Wade McDevvit
New Bolton Center
Patricia and Joseph Rothman
Rob and Marcy Fenza
Robert F. Johnston and S. Francesca Orsini
Sarah and Jim Wildasin
Sissy and Tim Wickes
Unionville Kennett Kickball
Wendy Winslow Lofting
PLANTATION PATRONS
Anna Coyne
Biffy Desmond
Bonnie Stedt
Cathy Slaterback
Deborah Rush - Two Sisters Farm
Hank and Marty Detering
Herr Foods
Ian and Mary MacKinnon
Joannah Glass - Sporting Days
Laura Reilly and Dave Hartley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cassidy
Paula Debnar and Kenneth Scott
Pike Creek Animal Hospital
Sally Brittle
Seema Sonnad
Sue Haldeman - Fairview Design
Suzanne Kloud
List as of 9/14/12
Thanks to our sponsors, Plantation Field is the
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BEST. EVENT. EVER.
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PLANTATION FIELD IHT PRIZE DONORS
The 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:
Phillip & Evie Dutton
Denis & Bambi Glaccum
Mrs. Annie Jones
MidLantic, LTD.
PF Equestrian Events, Inc.
Sarah & Luke Allen,
Hugh & Sally Lofting,
Noll Smith & Adrienne Iorio
PRIZE DONORS:
Bills Khakis
Bit of Britain
Peter and Mary Blauner
CWD Saddlery
Dover Saddlery
Dubarry of Ireland
Five Star Tack
Gallops Saddlery - Diane Snow
Nunn Finer
Sarro Signs
List as of 9/14/12
175 Strafford Ave., Suite 206, Wayne, PA 19087
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What IS “Eventing?”
EVENTING
is an equestrian sport comprising dressage,
cross-country, and show jumping, also called stadium jumping. This
sport, once referred to as "Militaire," has its roots in a comprehensive
cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding. It has three
main formats: the horse trials or one-day event, two-day event and
the three-day event.
Three Phases
Eventing is the equivalent of an equestrian triathlon, in that it
combines three different disciplines in one competition set out over
one, two or three days, depending on the level of competition,
length of courses and number of entries.
© 2010, Amy Dragoo
© 2011, Conklin Photographic
© 2011, Steve Berkiwitz
Dressage
The dressage phase (held first) consists of an exact sequence of
Each movement in the test is scored on a scale from 0 to 10, with
30–40 at the higher levels, placed on a long outdoor course.
the competition any further.
movements ridden in an enclosed arena. The test is judged by
a score of "10" being the highest possible mark and with the total
These fences consist of solidly built natural objects (telephone
allowed will require a strong canter at the lower levels, all the way
one or more judges who are looking for balance, rhythm, supple-
maximum score for the test varying depending on the level of
poles, stone walls, etc.) as well as various obstacles such as water,
to a strong gallop at the higher events.
ness and, most importantly, obedience of the horse and harmony
competition and the number of movements. Therefore, if one
ditches, drops and banks, and combinations including several
with the rider. The challenge is to demonstrate that a supremely
movement is poorly executed, it is still possible for the rider to get
jumping efforts based on objects that would commonly occur in
Show Jumping
fit horse, capable of completing the cross country phase on time,
a good overall score if the remaining movements are very well
the countryside. New safety regulations dictate that some obsta-
Show jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and
also has the training to perform in a graceful, relaxed and precise
executed. The marks are added together and any errors of course
cles be built with a "frangible pin system," allowing part or all of the
rider. In this phase, 12–20 fences are set up in a ring. These fences
manner.
deducted. Then this score is converted into to penalty points, or
jump to collapse if hit with enough impact.
are typically brightly colored and consist of elements that can be
knocked down, unlike cross country obstacles. This phase is also
your base score for the competition.
At the highest level of competition, the dressage test is roughly
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Fitness is required as the time
Speed is also a factor, with the rider required to cross the finish
timed, with penalties being given for every second over the
equivalent to the USDF Third Level, and may ask for half-pass at
Cross Country
line within a certain time frame. Penalties are incurred if the horse
required time. In addition to normal jumping skills, eventing show
trot, shoulder-in, travers, collected, medium and extended gaits,
The next phase, cross-country, requires both horse and rider to
refuses to jump an obstacle. Should the horse’s shoulder or hind-
jumping tests the fitness and stamina of the horse and rider,
single flying changes, and counter-canter. The tests may not ask
be in excellent physical shape and brave and trusting of each
quarter touch the ground, or the rider fall off the horse, a manda-
generally being held after the cross-country phase.
for Grand Prix movements such as piaffe or passage.
other. It consists of approximately 12–20 fences (lower levels), or
tory retirement is taken, and they are not allowed to participate in
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Well, well, well, lookie here. Seems that
PFIHT's fearless leader wasn't always "just" an
organizer and course designer extraordinaire.
Our spies have uncovered the REAL truth about
Denis Glaccum and his fabled past...
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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 cotext
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 on-going project. For our 2012 competition we have
revised the galloping tracks and built several new complexes. The development of this 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, and we hope
you will support our
efforts.
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Cross Country through the Lens of Bob Conklin
The thrills and chills of
Cross Country at the 2011
Plantation Field event.
All photos by
Conklin Photographic
Sport Horse Photography
484-459-4297
conklinphotographic.com
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2012 SILENT AUCTION
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2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Plantation Field & 450 Apple Grove Rd.
Unionville, PA 19375
CADWALADER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Insurance Brokers and Consultants
Sugartown Square
P.O. Box 277 • Wayne, PA 19087
Tel: 610-964-8970
Fax: 610-964-9280
R. Kent Cadwalader, President
[email protected]
ACE PRIVATE RISK SERVICES
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 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 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 Trials
Elementary Horse/Rider, Beginner Novice, 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]
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TAKING THE REINS
By Terry Conway | www.terryconway.net
Dawn has broken over the broad fields and patches of woodlands that unspool in all directions. Stable lads scurry about delivering the morning feed and toting sloshing water buckets then tacking
up the horses. Ruddy-cheeked stable lasses are legged up, their
mounts blowing steam in the chilly morning air. In Unionville another working day has begun.
This gallop-and-jump terrain first attracted foxhunters, master
horsemen and distinguished racehorse owners from Long Island, N. Y.
near the turn of the 20th century. Among the leading lights of that
sport horse movement in southern Chester County were Cuyler
Walker’s ancestors.
His grandmother Carol married W. Plunkett Stewart who brought
his pack of English foxhounds to Unionville full-time in 1912. Stewart
helped establish the famed King Ranch division near Doe Run in the
late 1940s. Stewart’s step-daughters later assumed prominent roles –
Nancy Hannum was the legendary master of the hounds, while her sister Avie Walker (four years younger) became a renowned racehorse
owner and breeder, and was Cuyler’s mother.
“The respect and appreciation of the land was instilled in them
by their parents, that their lives should make a difference,” relates
Walker, trustee of the Cheshire Land Preservation Fund. “Those early
horsemen were attracted to this spectacular land that wasn’t much different from when Native Americans and the first settlers lived here.
For those horsemen it was a means to an end. Today, the means is the
end. The preserved land is the key to growth and promotion of our
multi-discipline horse world.” Traveling out Rte. 82 past the elegant
stone kennels that house Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds, visitors
come upon a vast, sloping emerald hillside. Primarily the property of
Cuyler and Katie Walker, it’s a stunning mix of meadows and wooded
cover as well as a historic stone foundation ruins encompassing about
300 acres of conserved land.
It is also the site of the fifth Plantation Field International Horse
Trials, September 21-23. A triathlon of equestrian events, the prestigious Plantation competition is one of a handful of three day CIC***
events in the United States. Spectators at its sprawling cross-country
course will get a birds-eye view of many of America’s elite cross-country competitors. Three years ago Phillip Dutton, a four-time Olympian
who operates True Prospect Farm near West Grove, triumphed
aboard Inmidair who exhibited a range of gears and superb
jumping ability.
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“Phillip is an eventing legend so we’re proud to have a worldclass champion and other elite riders competing this year,” said Denis
Glaccum, Director of Plantation Field International Horse Trials. "But
none of this would be possible without the support of the Cheshire
Land Preservation Fund and the use of additional acreage to the
north we are using for stabling at our expanded venue.”
Loss of open land has been identified as the greatest threat to the
future of equestrian sports, recreation and industry. Development
pressure is a constant threat. Not so here. It is still a place remarkably
unchanged from a century or two ago when riders galloped across
the open spaces.
Encouraging partnerships with conservationists and like-minded
groups, scores of equestrians and local land owners have been mobilized to work for open space preservation and land access, achieving
a kind of symbiosis beneficial to the community.
Nearly three decades ago 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 the
Cheshire Land Preservation Fund and other conservation organizations and land trusts, there are now over 30,000 contiguous acres subject to easements and deed restrictions that will permanently preserve their rural character and agricultural use.
“If land owners are under pressure to raise capital or sell, conservation easements and county open-space preservation programs
have proved workable options,” says Walker, a partner at the Pepper
Hamilton law firm in Berwyn, Pa.
“This area has the largest contiguous mass of conserved land from
Washington to Boston,” Walker reports. “Some of the vistas take your
breath away. We’re lucky enough to follow in the footsteps of Lammot
du 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 sits
atop a steep knoll. He grew up here when his mother Averell Penn
Smith Walker operated Rolling Plains Stable, and bred top-flight racehorses. Today, the old barn is home to his wife Katie’s prospective
eventing horses, Cuyler’s mother’s last champion racehorse Mort the
Sport, now 27, and a smallish chestnut rouge named Charlie who is
known to flip the electric light switch next to his stall off and on most
of the night.
Inside the comfortable farmhouse a pack of five yellow and black
labs eagerly greet a pair of newcomers who tour a wonderful collection of photographs that tell much of the region’s horse world story.
Silver trophies and cups are perched on a mahogany table, including
a championship trophy won at the 1912 Devon Horse Show. Vintage
equine and family portraits abound, including Cuyler’s great-grandfather Edward Henry Harriman.
In the racehorse world, Cuyler’s grandmother Carol Averell
Harriman Smith Plunkett was the owner of outstanding broodmares
and stallions that produced a string of stakes winners. Her colt
Pasteurized triumphed in the Belmont Stakes of the 1938 Triple
Crown series.
Avie Walker was known as a sharp judge of horseflesh and a
tough and creative bargainer. An amateur timber rider, she suffered
a tragic a fall on the old Cheshire Point-to-Point course in 1961 that
resulted in paralysis from the waist down. Cuyler was one year old.
“After her accident she still traveled to Europe a few times and
would drive her specially equipped car alone up to Saratoga for the
racing and the yearling sales,” Walker relates. “The logistics were very
complicated but she was determined to stay involved in the thoroughbred business. On the other hand, Mrs. Hannum (Avie’s sister)
never left this region due to her responsibilities of tending to her
horses and hounds.”
On a sunny morning several years ago, Cuyler and Katie were
summoned by a persistent banging at their front door by Denis Glaccum.
A trainer of event and show horses for four decades, Glaccum spoke
about his idea of launching the Plantation Field International Horse
Trials on the Walkers’ property off Rte. 82. Glaccum’s pitch: spectators
would enjoy the elite competition at a gorgeous venue that offer
unobstructed vistas that incorporate natural elements including the
well-known stone foundation ruins located on the site.
Last year a new arena was constructed with a Tapeta synthetic
surface 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 preservation
our beneficiary is The Barn at Spring Brook Farm that changes disabled children’s lives for the better. Their animals have a profoundly 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 trials and three starter trials each year.
It’s a perfect marriage. Thousands of acres in the region used for
breeding, raising, training and riding horses have been preserved by
locals involved with horses and their neighbors as a result of their
appreciation and commitment to the land.
"Equestrian sports have been critical to the success of the efforts
to 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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PLANTATION FIELD PROGRAM ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Brushwood Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover
Dubarry of Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
Stillman Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Longwood Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Madsen Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Martin Collins Equine Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Meadow Springs Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Absolute Cheese Steaks & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Abel Pet Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Babette Jenny, PsyD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Beth Secor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Big Boy Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Bill’s Khakis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Bit of Britain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Boo Gemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Brandywind Fine Properties / Sotheby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Brian Hoskins Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Cadwalader & Associates / Ace Private Risk Services . . . . . . . .40
Cass Invisibellas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Catherine’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Chalfant Graphics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Crossan Concessions Kettle Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Donze & Donze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Duncan Equine Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
El Brio Vanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Equestrian List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Equidigital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Espresso Extraordinaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Farfalla Soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fenceworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Fenstermacher & Company, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
FICS of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Five Star Tack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Foxfire at the Stone Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dr. Frank Reilly, Equine Medical & Surgical Associates . . . . . . .39
Griffin Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Grist Mill Alpacas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Hi-Bid Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Holly Gross Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Mid-Atlantic Equestrian Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Mortgage Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Mowday Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Mystic Replica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
National Bank of Malvern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
National Christmas Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Neuchatel Swiss Chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
New Bolton Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
The Outback Company Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Oxford Feed & Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Oxford Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Pinwheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Pomegranate Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Precise Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PRO Tour Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors, Letitia Stevenson . . . . . . . . . .27
Purefeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Race Performance Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rimrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Sarro Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Babette Jenny, PsyD
Skippack Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Counseling & Life Coaching
Sovana Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
610.999.3303
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Springhouse Window & Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Stubben Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Susan Hoffman Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
610
Sweetwater Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
725-8000
That’s Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Paoli, PA
Unionville Equine Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
650 Brandywine Creek Rd.
Coatesville, PA 19320
Horseman with over 25 years experience helping
equestrians, couples &individuals meet their goals
Vintage Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Voltaire Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The Whip Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wildwood Soap Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Wise Equestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Your Unfinished Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Holly Peters Oriental Rugs & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Home Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Hootenanny Hoedown & Wild West Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Horizon Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Iron Springs Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Thank you to our advertisers!
Please show your appreciation and support these
businesses that support Plantation Field.
Jakes Wayback Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lantana Veterinary Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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