Landrum Steeple Chase

This weekend, I was invited to attend a steeple chase in Landrum, NC, by some of my very sweet farm friends. Since I've never been to a horse race, i though it would be fun! I tried to take a lot of pictures so i could share the experience with you!

My neighbor gave me a bit of background about where Steeple Chase originated, so I'll share it with you. It is a race on a grass course where the horses must jump brush fence obstacles. Some horses were disqualified because they didn't take the jump. It was started in Ireland in the late 1700's as a race between two church steeples. How cool is that! I have such smart neighbors!

The Steeple Chase is a fancy affair, there are hat competitions:

fancy hats!

tropical hats!

the six man hat!

The horse races of course:

the hunter class with their hounds

the race!

It was really a huge affair! Tailgating, fancy tailgating, food, vendors, friends, and the races were sooo exciting! They even got the kids involved with stick horse racing:

stick horse racing!

I had a really good time and got to meet some really great people, and get to know some good ones I already knew. I am really glad i was asked to go!

great girls!