October at Bruce's Field was magical! Relive the highlights and some of our favorite moments in this final wrap-up of #TheMostFunYouveEverHadAtAHorseShow | |
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October at Bruce's Field I & II
The most fun you've ever had at a horse show!
October 17 - 20 & 24 - 27
Bruce's Field
931 Powderhouse Rd Aiken, SC
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Relive WEEK I
Homecoming Week
October 17 - 20
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$5,000 Welcome Stakes
sponsored by Braemer Road
First: Bryn Sadler & Cezarro, owned by Showcase 81, LLC.
Second: Michael Kocher & Ellickson LLC Kannan Cavalier, owned by Annie Irwin
Third: Audrey Muscari & Chester Du Roset, owned by Audrey Muscari
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Braemer Road, home to head trainer Courtney Goldstein, is located in Savannah, GA, and specializes in training hunter, jumper and equitation disciplines. Braemer Road provides top-notch care and quality education for horse and rider.
(912) 441-5094 - cpete22@aol.com
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Nutrena/Pro Elite Exhibitor Welcome Reception
sponsored by Aiken Saddlery
During the Welcome Stakes, guests were treated to delicious catering by La Vita Bella and had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Marty Adams, PHD about all things nutrition.
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$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
sponsored by HillFord Farm
First: Hunter Kay & Galileo, owned by Ann Rice Ervin
Second: Austin Cumming & Bugatti, owned by Liddy Strickland
Third: Holly Shepherd & Evocative, owned by Barbara Risius
Congratulations to Bridget Hickton & Rebel De Vizy, owned by Bridget Hickton, as the highest placing Jr/Am pair
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HillFord Farm is home to top Hunter/Jumper trainer, Harrison Ford. Located in Villa Rica, GA, HillFord Farm specializes in hunters & jumpers from cross rails through Grand Prix.
(678) 857-8164 - hillfordfarm@msn.com
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$25,000 October Grand Prix
sponsored by Aiken Saddlery
First: Bryn Sadler & Cinven CR, owned by Showcase 81, LLC.
Second: Audrey Muscari & Cicero HS, owned by Audrey Muscari
Third: Audrey Muscari & Chester Du Roset, owned by Audrey Muscari
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Aiken Saddlery is happy to welcome all horsemen back to Aiken for the October shows at the Aiken Horse Park. Wishing all competitors a fabulous fun filled two weeks at Bruce’s Field. Stop by Vendor’s Row and trick or treat with Brittny at our cottage, we have something for everyone! Our retail store and feed and hay warehouse is located just around the corner, 2 miles away filled with all kinds of things, stop in and see us! | |
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2024 October at Bruce's Field Homecoming Court
King: Tegan Price
Queen: Ella Cato
Prince: Hunter Kay
Princess: Lily Barlow
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Homecoming Court! At $25 per nomination and $5 per vote, this "fun"draiser totaled $7,991.31, a record for our October at Bruce's Field shows!
100% of the proceeds raised are going to local Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
If you would like to contribute further, please make a donation at kisnerfoundation.com/donate
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A Big THANK YOU to our amazing friends at
Perks With a Twist
for catering the "Homecoming Dance", the "Halloween Spooktacular", afternoon hospitality, and Sunday Brunches!
One thing is for sure, you NEVER Leave Bruce's Field hungry!
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Relive WEEK II
Halloween Week
October 24 - 27
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$5,000 Welcome Stakes
sponsored by The Sharer Dale Team
First: Florian Ferry & Jiarado, owned by Agathe Heurteux
Second: Grant Seger & Yoghi FLP, owned by Fox Lair Performance, LLC.
Third: Kris Killam & Chester Du Roset, owned by Audrey Muscari
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Sharer Dale is one of the leading agents in South Carolina specializing in fine equestrian and recreational properties. The Dale Team spans from buying and selling luxury equestrian, to cottage charm, to land and residential real estate, serving Aiken, South Carolina, and surrounding areas.
Our services include traditional and non-traditional selling methods, “Fixin’ to Flip”, outstanding customer service, and above all our team makes your real estate experience easy and fun!
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$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
sponsored by G.L. Williams & Daughter Trucking
First: Hunter Kay & Galileo, owned by Ann Rice Ervin
Second: Hunter Kay & Undeniable, owned by Ann Rice Ervin
Third: Daniel Geitner & Play That Song, owned by Anna Wells-Sharp
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As a full-service trucking company, G.L. Williams & Daughter does more than haul sand and gravel. We specialize in clearing, grading, driveway work, grinding, and so much more. You can come to us for sand, clay, topsoil, compost and more – or we will bring it to you for orders of 7 tons or more.
G.L Williams & Daughter believes in treating everyone we meet like family and providing them with quality services at the most affordable prices possible. When quality counts, you can count on G.L. Williams & Daughter Trucking Inc.
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$5,000 USHJA Jr/Am National Hunter Derby
sponsored by Carolina Arena Equipment
First: Brooke Farfone & Testify, owned by Scott's Family Farms
Second: Reagan Williams & Churchill Blue, owned by RPW Show Horses, LLC.
Third: Gigi Phillips & Hazelwood, owned by Andrea Guzinski
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Carolina Arena Equipment developed the the DragNfly and DragNfly PRO through years of listening and designing.
Our goal is to create a product that provides simple service for years to come. We achieve that goal by dedication to product development and customer service. As arena footings change (which is a pretty sure thing), you want an arena maintenance groomer that will adapt and work flawlessly.
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Ryals Family
Barn Dedication
Kevin, Katie and Bella Ryals live in Monroe, North Carolina on a small, private farm. While they didn’t intend to ever use the barn to house animals when they purchased the property, ponies and horses quickly became a passion for Bella and Katie. Now rescued ponies and miniature horses, as well as two of Bella’s show ponies, call it home too. Since beginning her training with Bruce and Amy Christison, the family has spent a significant amount of time in Aiken and at Bruce’s Field. It feels like a second home when we arrive in town for a show! The facility is so well maintained and makes each show special in its own way. We feel lucky to have a showground of this caliber within a short driving distance of our home and believe it is so important to support the Foundation to ensure it is around for future equestrians to enjoy!
The Aiken Horse Park Foundation would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Ryals Family for their generous support of Bruce's Field.
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$25,000 October Grand Prix
sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup,
Find Aiken Homes & Farms
First: Bryn Sadler & Cinven CR, owned by Showcase 81, LLC.
Second: Kris Killam & Gucci De Riverland, owned by Audrey Muscari
Third: Annie Bolling & Mykonos SCF, owned by Annie Bolling
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Because of Aiken’s bustling equine culture and perfect locale, Barb decided to choose Aiken as her home 20 years ago where she built a premier Equestrian facility. Over the years, she has designed horse facilities and estates of various sizes and for multiple disciplines. She has completed numerous successful home and farm remodels and has also designed many awe-inspiring luxury horse ranches for residential use. Barb Uskup’s deep-seated love for all things horses coupled with her keen eye for the real estate makes her an excellent choice to help you find the right property that fits not only your needs but those of your horses as well. | |
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Best Group Costume: Circus AF
Astaria Farm
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Best Adult Costume: F1 Team Ferrari
Katherine & Bruno
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Best Individual Costume: Secretariat
Abigail Ciallella & Four Leaf Clover
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Spay. Neuter. Adopt. Love.
Danny & Ron’s Rescue speaks for helpless animals that have no voice. We began our rescue mission in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina by aiding dogs that were left homeless by the storm. Since then, our outreach has grown to heights we never imagined. Now we are rescuing puppy mill dogs, bait dogs used in dog-fighting, and hundreds of dogs from shelters—often moments away from euthanasia. We currently deliver pet food and supplies to more than 48 elderly people living in poverty—and pay for their dogs’ medical bills, too. We have rescued dogs from junkyards and shelters, freed animals chained to trees and living in small cages, and saved abandoned pets living on the streets.
Connecting vulnerable dogs with their forever families, one adoption at a time.
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Judges Choice: The Witch & Skelton
Jak Jak & Jati
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Best Individual Costume:
The Little Mermaid
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Best Group Costume: My Little Pony
Milo & Peanut
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Welcome to Aiken's Backyard!
Born from the passion of home brewers and inspired by our adopted SPCA dog, Kate, Good Girl Brewing is dedicated to crafting great beer and fostering community spirit. Our motto, "Work Hard. Do Good. Enjoy Life." reflects our mission to put everything we have into a beautiful and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. We believe in the power of great beer, delicious food, and camaraderie. Our meticulously crafted brews and brewhouse menu are designed to please diverse palates. Join us at Good Girl Brewing to enjoy quality beer, savory dishes, and create lasting memories with friends and family.
Less than 1 mile from Bruce's Field
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Christmas Chaos
AMW Stables
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Candy Land
Pecan Lane Farm
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Welcome to G Farms Equestrian
G Farms located in Wesley Chapel NC at the beautiful Hattaway Farms is a boutique hunter/jumper farm catering to the showing client.
14x12 matted stalls, private turnout and GGT Footing are just some of the amenities we offer.
From local shows to the AA we look forward to providing success to you in every avenue.
Please contact us for any additional information.
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Halloween Spooktacular
Sponsored by White Horses LLC.
Thank you to the whole White Hoses, LLC. team for sponsoring our Saturday evening Party and your continued support of Bruce's Field
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With persistency & consistency…success will follow
White Horses is a unique equestrian boarding and training facility specializing in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation disciplines. White Horses is also the headquarters for the College of Charleston Equestrian Team. We offer customized boarding and training services for all ages and levels of horses and riders. We enjoy competing at USEF Premier and National shows throughout the country. We host one of the country’s best College Preparatory Collegiate Riding Camp each summer.
To learn more about this incredible program, visit whitehorsesllc.com
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Trainer's Incentive
Sponsored by Perks With a Twist
For the second year in a row, our wonderful onsite food vendors, and treasured members of the Bruce's Field team, Perks With a Twist, sponsored the "Trainer's Incentive". A $1,000 prize for the trainer with the most stalls over both weeks at October at Bruce's Field. This year MarketMoor, LLC. won the count, and true to form, they have graciously donated the $1,000 back to our Hurricane Helene relief efforts in partnership with the Kisner Foundation. This puts our combined charitable contributions for both weeks of October at Bruce's Field just at $10,000, the most we've ever raised at this particular horse show! Thank you to all who have donated and supported over the course of these past two weeks. If you'd like to continue to donate to local Hurricane Helene relief efforts, please visit kisnerfoundation.com/donate
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You can also mail checks to: The Kisner Foundation, PO Box 784, Aiken SC 29802 Memo: Disaster Relief Fund | |
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Thank You!
October at Bruce's Field Sponsors
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These two weeks of USEF/USHJA National (A), Level 3, Hunter/Jumper shows are truly "The most fun you've ever had at a horse show," allowing sponsors to engage with more of the local crowd in fun and creative ways. |
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Established in 2013 by the late R. Bruce Duchossois, the Aiken Horse Park Foundation received its IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in November 2014, with a mission to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and to encourage the community’s civic, educational, and charitable endeavors | |
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Board of Directors
John Stephens, Chair
Jack Wetzel, President
Tara Bostwick, Vice President
Robert Hottensen, Treasurer
R. Scot Evans, Secretary
Amy Boran, Director
Craig J. Duchossois, Director
Shallan Duchossois Hazlewood
Daniel Geitner, Director
Gordon Lawson
Craig Phillips
Administration
Tara Bostwick, Chief Operating Officer
John Maldonado, Director of Park Operations
Kate Boggan, Director of Marketing and Communications
Dustin Bowles, Director of Programs and IT
Nina Wakefield, Assistant Treasurer
Debbie Taussig-Boehner, Director of Advancement
Park Operations
John Maldonado, Marcos Castro, Jose Carmen Castro, Apolonio Castro
Sean Mouring, Joel Mendez, ,Ben Stegen, Javier Teepile, Erick Castro
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