Equestrian events within an hour's drive of the capital include America's oldest horse show (in Upperville, VA), the nation's most difficult steeplechase (Maryland Hunt Cup), and the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown (the Preakness). This guide details hundreds of sites.
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Equestrian events within an hour's drive of the capital include America's oldest horse show (in Upperville, VA), the nation's most difficult steeplechase (Maryland Hunt Cup), and the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown (the Preakness). This guide details hundreds of sites.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; Near fine 1st edition unread soft cover with light wear on illustrated cover from storage and a small area of yellowed sticker adhesive on the tip of the inside cover with a piece of clear tape over it. 294 pages without names, tears or soil. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos, line illustrations and diagrams including course maps, regional hunt club buttons and so very much more. An indispensable guide to any savvy horse lover in the Piedmont area. Contents include: Horse Around Hunt Country-The Whys and Wherefores of this Book. Spring Steeplechases in Virginia-Bring out the Benz and the Flowered Hat. Racing Over Jumps in Maryland-Land of the Tall Timbers. Flat Racing and Parimutuel-How to Lose Money Legitimately. Steeplechases-Where Jack Kent Cooke Goes When He's Not with the Redskins. Polo-The True Significance of those Little Men on the Ralph Lauren Shirts. Horse Shows-The Oldest and the Best. Foxhunting "Yoicks! ", The Fox: George Washington, Lord Fairfax and the Gang. Other Horse Sports including Dressage, Driving, Endurance Riding, Jousting. A List of Periodicals. Libraries, Bed & Breakfasts, Trail Rides, Public Stables, Clubs and Organizations. Horse Show Complexes Including: Strawberry Hill Equestrian Center, Commonwealth Park, The Virginia Horse Center, Frying Pan Park, Prince George's Equestrian Center, McDonogh School Stables, Paper Chase Farm, etc, etc, etc.
