Press Release: Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. to Honor Unionville Equestrian Legends
September 1, 2019 -- Unionville, PA -- Beginning with renowned three-day eventing rider Bruce Davidson, organizers of the Plantation Field International CCI4-S, September 19-22, 2019 plan to honor exceptional local equestrians each year at Sunday brunch during the event. The 2019 brunch, presented by
The National Bank of Malvern
, will be open to those who already hold a sponsor ticket, or tickets are available for purchase and will take place in the VIP area overlooking the show jumping arena.
With more than 100 years as home to Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Fox Hounds, the Unionville area is steeped in equestrian history. It has long been an equestrian destination and home to top riders and trainers from a variety of equine disciplines including eventing, dressage, show jumping, racing and fox hunting.
Two individuals, Ann Hambleton and Lucy Glitters, compiled a list of accomplished members of the Unionville equine community. Each year, someone from this list will be honored at the Plantation Field International. The first recipient will be two-time World Champion, five-time Olympian and U.S. Eventing Association Hall of Fame legend Bruce Davidson.
Denis Glaccum, President of Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. said, “This list includes 51 appearances in Olympic, Pan American and World Championship competitions by local individuals and their horses. The list continues with 13 champion steeplechase jockeys and two champion steeplechase trainers, and 29 Eclipse awards won by horses training on Unionville hills. The most prestigious timber race in the world, The Maryland Hunt Cup, has seen 36 winners train in Unionville.”
Glaccum added, “As with any list there is always the chance someone is left off by mistake. We apologize in advance. There is also the temptation to expand and include the great racehorses with Unionville connections. However, our recognition is on the sport horse activities in Unionville.”
Photo Copyright Amy Dragoo and for use only with this press release.
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About Plantation Field
Plantation Field International Horse Trials is a unique destination for equestrian sport. Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania hunt and steeplechase country, our rolling hills contain a rich history of equestrian activity. Find out more at our
website
and get involved today with the Plantation Field International CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S held September 19-22, 2019.
See our complete 2019 schedule here.
