Our October-November 2021 cover shows Daniel Geitner aboard Vesta de Lavardin winning the $30,000 Aiken Fall Grand Prix at the Aiken Horse Park this September.
Photography by Gary Knoll
October-November 2021
Calendar of Events
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Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
4 events,
USPA Association Cup
USPA Association Cup
The USPA Association Cup is being played at New Bridge Polo Club from October 26 through Sunday, November 7. Please find the schedule and team rosters below.
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USPA Masters Cup 6 Goal.
USPA Masters Cup 6 Goal.
The USPA Masters Cup 6 goal is played at Wagener Polo Club fields. Please see below for schedules and rosters.
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
1 event,
Stable View Schooling Jumpers
Schooling Jumper. Enter online through Compete Easy app or svfequestrian.com. Entries close 5pm Monday prior to show date. Jumpers only.
3 events,
Windsor Trace CDE
Windsor Trace Combined Driving Event is the proud host of the American Driving Society North American Preliminary and Intermediate Championships. Training, Preliminary, Intermediate and Hybrid. Located at Greenfields, 1060 Curb Chain Lane, Windsor, SC. EXHIBITORS: Please direct your questions about the show this week to the following people: Lisa Singer - Organizer (610) 960-8695 Ann…
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
3 events,
USPA Association Cup
USPA Association Cup
The USPA Association Cup is being played at New Bridge Polo Club from October 26 through Sunday, November 7. Please find the schedule and team rosters below.
USPA Association Cup
USPA Association Cup
The USPA Association Cup is being played at New Bridge Polo Club from October 26 through Sunday, November 7. Please find the schedule and team rosters below.
9 events,
PSJ November Hunter/Jumper
November hunter/jumper show part of Highfields regular PSJ C Series of shows. Saturday's daily agenda, visit whendoigo.com For Sunday's daily agenda: whendoigo.com
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Fall Hunter Pace @ Stable View
Fall Hunter Pace @ Stable View
The Stable View Fall Hunter pace includes three divisions. Preenter only: the event is on Saturday, November 6.
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Augusta Polo Cup
Augusta Polo Cup
Hosted by BRCA Foundation, Augusta Polo Cup is a fundraising sporting event that features youth and adult polo matches. Known as the “Sport of Kings,” polo is a team sport played by men and women who have a passion for adventure and challenge. Spectators observe the matches field-side while tailgating and participating in other fun activities.
$300
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A Horsey Thing Art Sale
A Horsey Thing Art Sale
It's a Horsey Thing Art sale to benefit Aiken Equine Rescue and Great Oak Therapeutic Riding. At the Three Runs Plantation Clubhouse
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Belle Meade Opening Hunt & Blessing of the Hounds
Belle Meade Opening Hunt & Blessing of the Hounds
Belle Meade Opening Hunt and Blessing of the Hounds in Thomson, GA. Opening Meet is one of the most popular events in Georgia and the largest of its kind in the world. Many of our patrons return each year.
Imagine a luxurious afternoon hayride, watching horses and hounds ‘give chase’ through the countryside.
Enjoy beautiful Hunt Country, mingle with riders as you toast at Champagne Hill, watch the sun set on the leisurely ride back to the barn, and enjoy an evening social before heading back to the big city.
6 events,
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Whiskey Road Foxhounds Opening Meet
Whiskey Road Foxhounds Opening Meet
Opening Meet and Blessing of the Hounds for Whiskey Road Foxhounds
Whiskey Road Foxhounds, established in 1976, hunts on Thursdays and Sundays from mid-October through late March. We welcome visitors.
Our hounds are mainly crossbreds with a few English. Our country is open and rolling, and our footing is sandy soil. There are some coops, logs and telephone pole jumps, but not all fixtures have jumps.
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
Aiken Fall 4 Goal
The Aiken Fall 4 Goal Tournament will be played primarily at Aiken Polo Club's Powderhouse Field. Below you will find the tournament schedule and rosters. Schedules do change, so please alwways check the hotline before heading to the field. 803-643-3611
USPA Association Cup
USPA Association Cup
The USPA Association Cup is being played at New Bridge Polo Club from October 26 through Sunday, November 7. Please find the schedule and team rosters below.
0 events,
1 event,
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
2 events,
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
2 events,
Atlanta Fall Classic I
The Atlanta Fall Classic comes to the Bouckaert Farm in Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn, GA. Organized by Equus Events.
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
2 events,
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
4 events,
Highfields Just for Fun Show
Just for Fun Schooling ShowsThe name says it all! These shows are just for fun. Casual attire is permitted, but we do ask that you wear an approved helmet and boots and breeches. Classes are for both the hunter and jumper horse or pony. Somthing for everyone! Plan to join in the fun!! Find a…
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
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Working Equitation Clinic @Dragonfly farm
Working Equitation Clinic @Dragonfly farm
Sat, Nov. 13: Working Equitation Clinic, 10am-3pm. Participants will work through an Ease of Handling Course with coaching and support. Those who are new to the sport are welcome and we will start the day with the intro to the sport. Cost: $75,
3 events,
November Schooling Horse Trials/CT/Dressage tests
You can school the day before the event. Our courses are the same as theones you would ride at a recognized Full Gallop Event Offering Levels Amoeba – Preliminary Horse Trials Amoeba - Advanced Combined Tests Dressage test of choice, any test and schooling Jumping rounds We will allow coaching help in all phases, and…
Aiken International CSI3*
Aiken International CSI3*
Jumper show featuring $10,000 1.40m FEI Speed, $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome and $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Atlanta Fall Classic II
The Atlanta Fall Classic comes to the Bouckaert Farm in Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn, GA. Organized by Equus Events.
1 event,
5 events,
Radway Schooling Show
Radway Eventing Schooling Show series featuring combined tests and dressage tests of choice, Field Hunter classes and hunter classes in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Stable View Eventing Academy Schooling Day
The Eventing Academy weekends are comprised of two parts; the open schooling day on Saturday and the schooling horse trial, combined test, stadium or dressage test on Sunday. Online Registration for the open schooling day is required by Thursday prior at 5:00PM.
PSJ Medal and Derby Finals
PSJ Adult, Junior & Pony Medal FinalsPSJ 2' and 2'6" Mini Medal Finals Oak Manor Saddlery / Ovation 2'6" Derby Finals PSJ 2' Mini Derby Finals November hunter/jumper show featuring medal and derby finals as part of Highfields regular PSJ C Series of shows.
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Menorcan Horse Demo & Working Equitation Clinic
Menorcan Horse Demo & Working Equitation Clinic
Kelly Sigler will be holding a working equitation clinic at her Looking Glass Farm in Wagener on November 20, with Alison Head as the judge. Following the clinic, Maite Bonet, who is the principle rider at the Son Martorellet Stud on the island of Menorca, will give a demonstration of Menorcan dressage, riding Zar, the only Menorcan horse in the United States.
3 events,
Stable View Eventing Academy Schooling Horse Trials
The Eventing Academy weekends are comprised of two parts; the open schooling day on Saturday and the schooling horse trial, combined test, stadium or dressage test on Sunday. Enter through evententries.com.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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Aiken Hounds Opening Meet
Aiken Hounds Opening Meet
Due to construction near the entrance to the Hitchcock Woods, The Aiken Hounds Opening Meet and Blessing of the Hounds will be PRIVATE this year. There will be no spectators for safetly reasons.
0 events,
1 event,
Pine Top Thanksgiving Horse Trials
Pine Top Thanksgiving Horse Trials at Pine Top Farm in Thomson Georgia.
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Stable View Schooling Jumpers
Special for December: Ugly Sweater Contest! Schooling Jumper. Enter online through Compete Easy app or svfequestrian.com. Entries close 5pm Monday prior to show date. Jumpers only.
1 event,
Aiken December Classic I
The Aiken December Classic comes to Bruce's Field at the Aiken Horse Park from December 2-5 and December 9-12.
USEF National A Rated
Level 2 Jumper
1 event,
3 events,
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Working Equitation Schooling Show
Working Equitation Schooling Show
Working Equitation Schooling Show. In-hand and riding classes will be available. We will be doing Ease of Handling and Speed Rounds only (no dressage) Show Bill available Oct. 30, 2021
1 event,
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Latest News
Big Fall Weekend Ahead
The biggest weekend of the fall season here in Aiken is upon us. There will be competitions and outings in at least six different disciplines, all right here in Aiken County. It’s the end of the polo season and the beginning of formal foxhunting. We also have combined driving, eventing, a hunter/jumper show, a hunter pace and barrel racing.
Menorcan Horse Demo & Clinic
Alison Head as the judge. Following the clinic, Maite Bonet, who is the principle rider at the Son Martorellet Stud on the island of Menorca, will give a demonstration of Menorcan dressage, riding Zar, the only Menorcan horse in the United States.
Gold Wowie Sponsors Polo
Gold Wowie CBD is the presenting sponsor of the New Bridge Polo Club season in 2021. Leilani Pacheco, CEO, sees a natural connection between her company and the sport of polo.
Celebration of Spirit for Annie Goodwin
The Goodwin family is inviting the Aiken equestrian community to a Celebration of Spirit for Annie Goodwin, a talented eventing professional who was killed in a tragic schooling accident over the summer. The gathering is scheduled for 5-8 pm on February 9, 2022 at Bruce’s Field in the Aiken Horse Park. Friends and family will share “words of remembrance, inspiration and humor” at 6 pm.
From our issue
The Versatile Menorcan Horse
By Nancy Johnson, Photography by Pam Gleason Kelly Sigler Patterson never had any intention of importing and breeding horses. A professional horse trainer specializing in foundation work, she was very content running a teaching and training business at her Looking Glass Farm in Wagener. But then, about six years ago, Kelly was introduced to Menorcan…
Best of the West Horse Sale
The Best of the West Horse Sale is coming to the Aiken Training Track from October 1-2, 2021. Hand selected, top quality horses from qualified consignors. Read about the sale here.
