Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Morven Park schedule includes events for every discipline!

Saturday-Sunday, April 2-3, all-day event.
Spring Horse Trials
Entertain your family with the triathlon of horse sports. Horse trials are the most exacting and exciting of all equestrian sports, as riders compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Competitors can enter the Horse Trial on-line at www.evententries.com
Free admission for spectators.

Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Morven Park Dressage Series Championship
Enjoy spring scenery at Morven Park and stop to watch beautiful horses flaunt their fanciest steps. Local and regional dressage riders compete, and the public is welcome at no charge to observe this graceful display of equine athleticism.
Free admission for spectators. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176

Sunday, April 17, 1 – 3 p.m.
Spring Flowers Trail Ride
Ride the wooded and pastured trails through Morven Park’s 1,000-acre site while learning about the native plants and their uses through the ages. This is a low-key ride, suitable for novice riders, but you must provide your own horse and hard riding hat.
$30/horse & rider. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176

Sunday, April 24, Noon - 6 p.m.
Fairfax Hunt Steeplechase Races
It’s a full day of fun featuring top jockeys and excellent horses. Post time for the first race is 1:30 p.m. Vendors’ row features food, jewelry, artisans, and more. Kids’ activities include a “moon bounce,” pony rides, and stick horse races.
General admission $15; under 12 free. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
 




Tuesday, May 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cross-Country Equestrian Event
Spectators are welcome (no charge!) to witness the breath-taking jumps and athletic maneuvers of horse and rider as they course through the vistas of the Mansion grounds.
Entry fee for riders is $50. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176


Sunday, May 15, all day.
Hunter Pace & History Trail Ride 2 – 5 p.m.
Area hunt clubs compete in an all-day event, and trail riders explore Morven Park’s established trails, stopping for discussions of local history along the way.
Hunter Pace $50/horse & rider.
Trail ride $30/horse & rider. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176

August 6-7
Pas de Deux – Pairs of horses and riders dance in unison in this elegant competitive sport.
Spectators welcome at no charge. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176

October 8
Morven Park Races – One of the most significant Steeplechase Races on the East Coast. A day of races, excitement, and family fun. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176





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