It’s back again! Steeplechases and sundresses, oh and the BIGGER the hat the better! Derby season is here, and we can’t get enough. Whether you are in the UK or the US, you have to follow one of the most prominent events in racing history…The British Equestrian Spectacular event Grand National at Aintree Racecourse: the most…
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Equestrian Stylist Party at The Charleston Cup 2013
From fascinating fascinators to dapper gentlemen in bow ties, equestrian style and art were the hot topics at the EquestrianStylist.com party at the Charleston Cup this year. As usual, the weather was absolutely stunning at a perfect 72 degrees and partly cloudy. Tea sandwiches, lowcountry style dishes, and “Moscow Mares” were the delights of the…
Snapshots from Stoneybrook Steeplechase 2013
Stoneybrook Steeplechase in Raeford, NC on April 2nd, 2013 marked the 62nd running of this delightful derby event. It was a sweet surprise to hear that my father used to attend this event as a child, and it was exciting to see how the traditions are so similar today. The horses still gallop the track…
A Race-Day Recap Of Charleston Trials Steeplechase 2013
The Inaugural Charleston Trials Steeplechase was held on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2013. It was a delightful day in Charleston, South Carolina watching Thoroughbreds gallop the track at Stono Ferry Plantation. The facility is surrounded by lovely southern plantationesque homes with an enormous infield for tailgating. If you were unable to attend this year,…
Upcoming Event: John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree April 4-6th
There’s never too many steeplechases to attend. Joys of dressing up in springtime sundresses, frolicking in fancy hats, and cheersin’ the mint juleps is the best way of spending a weekend away from your usual nine-to-five job. The British Equestrian Spectacular event Grand National at Aintree Racecourse attracts over 154,000 racegoers for three days like no other,…
Upcoming Event: Charleston Trials March 17, 2013
The Inaugural Charleston Trials steeplechase will be held at the Plantation at Stono Ferry in Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Mark your calendar today and start planning your St. Patrick’s tailgate setup now. Enjoy a fun filled day of flat and steeplechase races and ‘get your green on’! EquestrianStylist.com will be attending…