HEART OF THE CAROLINAS 2017

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Welcome Letter………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Event Schedule…………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Facility Map………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Officials, Staff, and Clinicians………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………6

Volunteers………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….7

Team Bios……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………..8

Jim Baker Horsemanship Award and Tribute.………………….………………………………………………………………………………………12

Course Maps..………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………13

Sponsors………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………25

Eventing Explained……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….27

Scoring….………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………29

Area Map and Dining…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………...30

Guide to Safe Spectating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31

Cover photo: 2015 competitor Jessica Miller and Le Petit Lion; by Brant Gamma Photography

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Table of Contents

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Welcome All,

We’re glad you can be part of the seventh annual Heart of the Carolinas Three-Day Event and Horse Trials.

The Event continues to grow:

• This year we’ve added the Modified division for the Horse Trials and our team is working with the USEA to make the Modified Long Format a reality for next year.

• We have moved forward and have already submitted the paperwork to run the Long Format for Preliminary next year and will be the only venue in the country offering the total Long Format experience for all levels of riders.

• The new course design team of John Michael Durr and Chris Barnard have worked together to open up Cross Country and give you the opportunity to ride through Show Jumping on the way home from Endurance Day. And Dylan Barry’s new jumps will have everyone talking.

• This year we’ve taken the opportunity to give you an even more beautiful Roads & Tracks as you ride along the historic Thompson Creek.

Many of you have heard it before, but we believe that there is no other equestrian event that requires as much discipline, conditioning, teamwork and heart from both horse and rider as the classic Long Format does. We are proud to be the only venue in the world that provides the opportunity for all levels of riders to experience the traditional form of Eventing.

Have a great ride!

Leslie Threlkeld, Cindy Deporter, Brad Turley, and Pati Martin

A Welcome From Your Hosts

Pati Martin and Brad Turley

(L-R) Leslie Threlkeld, Brad Turley, Cindy Deporter

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*Full schedule details available in competitor packets and on bulletin boards*

Wednesday, May 3rd – Grounds Open

9:00 am Stabling opens to competitors 1:00 pm Begin In-Barn Arrival Exams Thursday, May 4th – Clinics and Demonstrations

8:00 am – 12:00 pm In-Barn Arrival Exams 10:00 am Young Event Horse/Future Event Horse Competition 10:00 – 11:30 am Horse Inspection Demonstration & Practice (Jog Pad by Indoor Arena) Carol Kozlowski 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Clinic: Riding Roads & Tracks (Indoor Arena) Carol Kozlowski 1:00 pm –2:30 pm Clinic: Dressage Demo – What the Judge Looks For (Dressage Arena, bring chair) Janis Linnan & Lisa Anderson 4:00 - 5:00 pm First Horse Inspection (Jog Pad) Ground Jury & Vet Friday, May 5th – Dressage Day

8:00 am Dressage Test Ride – Dr. Kim Keeton & Accolade 8:30 am Dressage Competition Begins 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Steeplechase Practice (Phase B Start Box) Carol Kozlowski & John Michael Durr Training: 11:00-12:30 pm / Novice: 1:00 – 2:00 pm / BN: 2:00 – 2:30 pm 3:00 – 3:45 pm Clinic: What Happens in the Ten Minute Box & Vet Box (Indoor Arena) Dr. Debbie Williamson & Sam Burton Henley 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cross Country Walks (meet at Phase D Start Box) Training: Carol Kozlowski / Novice: John Michael Durr / BN: Holly Hepp Hudspeth 5:30 pm Wine & Cheese Meeting for Riders & Officials (Indoor Arena)

Saturday, May 6th – Endurance Day

7:00 am Paratrooper Jump into XC field! 9:00 am Endurance Test Begins 3:00 pm Show Jumping Course Walks (meet at Show Jumping Arena) Chris Barnard Training: 3:00-3:45 pm / Novice: 3:45 – 4:15 pm / BN: 4:15 – 4:45 pm 5:30 pm Kentucky Derby & Competitor Party Featuring Band “Rock N Soul” (Indoor Arena)

Sunday, May 7th – Stadium Jumping Day

8:30 am Final Horse Inspection (Jog Pad) 10:30 am Three Day & Horse Trial Stadium Jumping

Awards given after each division

Schedule

**Remember: you may hack out on Phase A or C any time, but no horses are permitted on Phase B or D.**

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Facility Map

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Owner and Hosts Brad Turley Safety Coordinator Ed Madden

Pati Martin Stable Manager Cindy Wood Event Organizer Cindy DePorter Farrier Jacob Eddings

Co-Organizer Leslie Threlkeld Chief Veterinarian Dr. Debbie Williamson

President of Ground Jury Janis Linnan Treating Veterinary Team Dr. Kim Keeton

Member of Ground Jury Lisa Anderson Brown Animal Hospital

Technical Delegate Sue Smithson Volunteer Coordinator Gammon Castellvi

Event Secretary Rick Dunkerton Officials Coordinator Tony Astmann

Cross-Country Control JJ Johnson Photographer Eileen Dimond Photography

Course Designer: Cross-Country John Michael Durr Videographer RNS Video

Course Designer: Stadium Jumping Chris Barnard Sponsorship Coordinator Erica Pawlak

Cross-Country Course Builder Dylan Barry Program / XC Control Asst. Brena Jones

Cross-Country Course Decorator Megan Murfey Hospitality Melissa Beasley Rundt

Dressage Judge Lisa Cox Dressage Test Ride Dr. Kim Keeton/Accolade

Announcer Charles Pinnell

Jason Covington Avery Davis Beth Huntley Jeffery Jacobs

Jim Leviner Spencer Pegues Manuel Roncallo Donald Sellers

Stan Wanko

Carol Kozlowski Sam Burton

Chris Barnard John Michael Durr

Holly Hudspeth Dr. Kim Keeton

Dr. Debbie Williamson

Officials

Southern Eighths Staff

Clinicians

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We’d like to extend a special thanks to the All Veteran Group for not only sharing their skydiving display to kick off Endurance Day, but remaining to serve as cross-country jump judges.

Jumpers: Mike Elliott – retired (AVG President)

Dan Cook - active duty Navy Mario Rivera - retired

Ryan O'Rourke - active duty Army Andy Burch - retired

Ground Safeties: Shelee Murray - Gold Star wife

Barbara Yates - Special Agent Dept. of Defense Nicole Langely - Gold Star wife

The term “Gold Star Family/Wife” is a reference coming from the Service Flag: banners first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every immediate family member serving in the armed forces of the US. If that loved one died, the blue star was replaced by a gold star, signifying to community members the price the family had paid in the cause of freedom. Today, the nation recognizes the sacrifice of all Gold Star Family members when a loved one dies in service. Gold Star Mother’s & Family’s Day is the last Sunday of Sept. & Gold Star Spouses Day is Apr. 5th. The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The strength of our Soldiers is our families. The Army recognizes that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the fallen.

Thank you to each & every volunteer for your time & effort contributing to Heart of the Carolinas & the sport of eventing: it could not exist without you!

Thank You, Volunteers!

Featured Volunteer Appreciation Sponsor:

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Lisa Anderson Lisa is an “r” event judge & lifelong equestrian, a professional rider & coach since 1980. In her career, Lisa has competed over 25 different horses at the Preliminary through 3*** levels & coached 100’s of adult & young riders at competitions & clinics across the country. In 1989 Lisa was the 6th leading event rider in the United States. Lisa is a USPC graduate “A”, a former foxhunter and, in 2014, coached an NCEA team to national championship. Currently Lisa is an active clinician & judge, also holding USEF “R” licenses in Equitation & Hunters & “r” in Jumpers.

Chris Barnard Chris is a USEF licensed show jumping course designer, creating courses for numerous FEI events including The Event at Rebecca Farm CCI***, The Fork CIC***, Morven Park CIC***, The Virginia Horse Trials CCI**, & in 2016 designed for the North American Young Rider Championships. Growing up in England, Chris started his British Horse Society training early; he continued training & competing in eventing, fox hunting, “A” circuit jumpers, & dressage after moving to the US in 1994. Now a US citizen, Chris splits his time living in Florida & Pennsylvania, where he also designs & constructs his own line of show jumps.

Dylan Barry Dylan is an experienced course builder whose work appears at events such as the Bromont Three-Day Event in Quebec and the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. Based in Canada, he has created an array of new fences for the HOTC cross-country tracks this year. Sam Burton Henley Sam is the Head Trainer/Facility Manager at Sandy River Equestrian Center Axton, VA, home of the Equine

Management Training Center, teaching & training for many rising young horses & riders, as well as adults. She arrived 10 years ago following her job as Competition Manager for the O’Connor Event & David O’Connor’s Head Groom. Sam has also been Head Groom for the 2004-2006 Area II NAYRC Teams & the 2006 Canadian WEG Team.

Meet Your Team

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Gammon Castellvi Gammon grew up in Venezuela where she rode jumpers with her Grand Prix partner, "Tex". She completed her first CCI* in 2005 & she teaches & rides a string of young event horses through Advanced. She currently instructs the Virginia Military Institute Eventing team & is also the Volunteer Coordinator for the Virginia Horse Trials. Gammon is a licensed "r" Eventing TD & "r" Eventing Dressage Judge. Lisa Cox Lisa is a licensed “R” Dressage Judge with a home base in North Carolina. She judges in multiple disciplines at shows spanning the US, as well as

contributing as an organizer. Lisa has enjoyed riding & competing for many years, from fox hunting to the dressage arena.

Cindy DePorter Cindy is our USEA National Adult Rider Coordinator & a licensed official. She has competed through Preliminary with her horse, Drop the Buck. As evidenced by organizing the Heart of the Carolinas for six years, among others, she is a devoted fan of the long format, believing strongly that it provides an important foundation & base for both the competitor & the horse. Even if riders are not interested in moving up the levels, the long format provides a destination event for competitors of all ages. John Michael Durr New to the HOTC team in 2017, John Michael Durr is a licensed

USEF “r” Course Designer who also designs at Woodland Stallion Station in California. He is the horse trials & one-star assistant designer at Virginia Horse Trials. John Michael also competes & trains eventers & show jumpers out of his base in North Carolina.

Holly Hudspeth Holly is a Level IV ICP certified eventing instructor, training horses & riders at Equiventure Farm in North Carolina. She began competing as a child, receiving her “A” Pony Club rating & finishing her first 1* event at 18. With trainer Ralph Hill, Holly took her partner Waj Mirage to success at Radnor Hunt 3DE & Rolex KY 3DE in the late 1990s. Working with Phillip Dutton, she rode Damien to an 8th place finish at the Rolex 4* & the short list for the Athens Olympics in 2004. In 2010, Holly & Last Monarch were 17th in the Rolex CCI**** & short-listed for that year’s World Equestrian Games.

JJ Johnson JJ served as a member of the Control Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and has served as Chief of Communications at Rolex KY for the past 27 years. She also was a member of Control Teams at the ‘04 Athens Olympic Games & Test Event, the ‘12 London Olympic Games & Test Event, the World Equestrian Games in ‘10, including multiple CCI/CIC Events, & Horse Trials at all levels in the U.S.

Meet Your Team

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Brena Jones Brena is a freshwater endangered species biologist, squeezing rides into “spare” time. While it took 26 years for her to have her own, she nonetheless pursued horses as soon as she was old enough to recognize one. She competed her partner, Solaris, through Training level, as well as a CANTER Mid-Atlantic OTTB. She has been helping run 3DE’s for eight years. Kim Keeton In addition to having her own integrative medicine sport horse veterinary practice outside of Athens, Ga, Dr. Keeton is an active competitor to the FEI levels in both eventing & dressage. She produces her horses from the

ground up & is a staunch advocate for the long format, as she feels that it is instrumental in the young event horse's education. As such, Dr. Keeton is happy to help competitors in any way from the unique perspective afforded her by her time on both sides of the reins - as a competitor & an FEI treating veterinarian.

Carol Kozlowski Carol became the USEA President in December 2016; an experienced competitor through the 3* level, she is former coach of Area 2 Young Rider Team & serves on several USEF committees. Equally happy to be bringing a young horse up the ranks, sitting in the judges’ box, coaching a nervous adult rider or coaxing the best out of a seasoned competitor, she also enthusiastically teaches an annual eventing camp for Area II Adult Riders. Ed Madden Ed is a semi-retired health care administrator from one of

the country’s premier health care organizations, recently relocated from Seattle. He managed all financial reconciliation of over $2 billion annually. Prior to his tenure at Group Health, Ed audited large Medicare plans in the Northwest for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He is currently taking on health plan consulting work around the country. Ed & his wife Annie enjoy living in Cheraw, S.C. & are the proud parents of 5 grown children, 7 grandchildren, & 8 great grandchildren. He continues to grow his appreciation & love for horses.

Pati Martin Pati co-hosts Heart of the Carolinas each year, along with assisting in keeping Southern Eighths at its best. She is Brad’s longtime girlfriend & enjoys riding the beautiful facility year-round. Megan Murfey Megan is this year's cross country decorator. Megan is from Vermont; she also is an event secretary & scorer throughout Areas I/II/III.

Meet Your Team

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Erica Pawlak Erica Pawlak has assumed the mantle of Sponsorship Coordinator for 2017 after assisting with the job for the past two years. She's worked in many facets of the horse industry, from clinical research to collegiate, but lately has found her home in Eventing. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Erica enjoys volunteering at events through Areas II & III. Charles Pinnell Charles was born & raised in South Africa into a family immersed in horses. He began competing at age 5 & later achieved his Pony Club ‘A’ Test. “Eventing was always our

focus & I was lucky enough to compete in South Africa & Europe at the higher levels.” Charles also began announcing at 14 & has logged many hours & hundreds of Events behind a microphone. He also called thoroughbred races for 12 years & hosted a TV sports show. We are happy to welcome Charles back to Southern 8ths Farm & look forward to hearing his band ‘Rock N Soul’ at the Competitor’s Party.

Drs. Marsha & Skip Severt Marsha & her husband, Skip, built their own Ambulatory Large Animal practice & now practice at Brown Creek Animal Hospital, sharing their years of local & national experience. They have been HOTC’s treating veterinarians since the event’s inception. Sue Smithson Technical Delegate Sue Smithson of Southern Pines is currently a USEF licensed eventing judge, eventing TD, dressage judge & dressage TD. She has competed through the FEI levels in both sports, and still enjoys

cantering down the centerline on rare weekends off.

Leslie Threlkeld Leslie is a lifelong eventer, an equine journalist & photographer, & an aspiring Technical Delegate. She returns to HOTC as our Co-Organizer & Media Coordinator. Dr. Debbie Williamson Dr. Debbie is an FEI Eventing Vet who has worked in eventing since 1992. She was a treating veterinarian at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, shortly thereafter obtaining her FEI license in eventing. She owns a mobile equine practice in Port Republic, Maryland, concentrating primarily in equine lameness.

Cindy Wood For over 45 years Cindy has been involved with horses, eventing for the past 30. She went to the World Championships in 1978 & rode Training level at Waredaca in 2007. Cindy went on to the P3D in VAHT in 2009 & won it in 2010 with her homebred partner, Unbelievable. She is also the Stable Manager for Waredaca’s 3DE every October.

Meet Your Team

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In memory of our friend.

The Heart of the Carolinas Organizing Committee is pleased to name the Horsemanship Award after Jim Baker, who always impressed us by his level of horsemanship and genuine

care and regard for his beloved horse, Wings.

Area II and the greater eventing community mourn the loss of James Pray Baker Jr., of Southern Pines, NC, who died suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at age 61. “Jim” was a beloved member of the eventing family and his presence will be greatly missed. When he wasn’t competing his Thoroughbred gelding, Wings, he was an active volunteer whose friendly, hospitable nature was well known. He was a strong supporter of the Area II Adult Riders Program and a board member at the Carolina Horse Park. Jim grew up riding horses and would often go fox hunting with his father, Dr. James Pray Baker, Sr. As an adult, he enjoyed playing polo and was an active member of the Moore County Hounds in addition to his adventures in eventing. Off the horse, Jim was an enthusiastic marathon runner and competed in over one hundred triathlons. Originally from Charlottesville, Va., Jim studied engineering at the University of Virginia and attended the Darden School

of Business. He began his career as a commercial real estate broker at the Trammel Crow company and later founded and sold West Chase Development Corporation. Jim was the President of the Lundy Group in Raleigh, N.C. for over 30 years, served as treasurer of Christ Church and was on the board of the North State Bank in Raleigh. Jim’s longtime friend and professional associate Foy Barksdale said, “Jim taught me many things in the business world, but what always impressed me most about Jim was to see how he could turn off the stresses of the office and business world once in the barn and at home with his animals and wife, Sugar. He always had a smile and humor at events and truly enjoyed and embraced life to its fullest on the back of a horse.” Jim is survived by his wife Adele ‘Sugar’ Campbell Baker. They met in college at the University of Virginia in 1982. Sugar said they went out one time and knew he was the one. Jim and Sugar were happily married for 35 years. Jim is also survived by his son James Pray Baker III and wife Catherine Fox Baker, and his daughter Sarah Lundy Baker. He was joyfully awaiting the arrival of their first grandchild, a girl, in July. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made to the Carolina Horse Park Foundation, 2814 Montrose Rd, Raeford, NC, 28376.

Jim Baker Horsemanship Award – A Tribute

Jim and Wings at HOTC

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JIM WOFFORD

NATIONAL CLASSIC SERIES SPONSORS

Thanks To Our Generous Sponsors!

BROWN CREEK

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

RISA & RICHARD MOON

CLINIC SUPPORT:

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

SPONSOR:

PRIZE AND CROSS COUNTRY JUMP SPONSORS

ELIZABETH WELLBORN

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Thanks To Carolina Eventing Challenge Sponsors!

CFR FARM SUPPLY

Playing live at Saturday’s Competitor Party including HOTC Announcer Charles Pinnell

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A Brief History The sport of eventing originated in the military, where the object of the competition was to test the fitness and suitability of Army cavalry officers and their Army mounts. The military chargers were tested on precision, elegance and obedience on parade ground; stamina, versatility and courage on marches and in battle; Cross-Country jumping ability and endurance in traveling great distances across difficult terrain and imposing obstacles in the relaying of important dispatches; and jumping ability in arena to prove the horse's fitness to remain in service. The sport made its Olympic debut under the name "The Militaire" in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden, where the US squad won team bronze. At the Paris Olympics of 1924, the format of the competition was established as a Dressage Test on the first day; an endurance test on the second day; the third and final day was the Show Jumping test. The Tests and Ground Rules

Dressage Test This test begins every competition. It requires precision, smoothness, suppleness, rhythm, balance, and obedience in performing the required movements at a precise point in an enclosed area. This element is an important evaluation of the horse's obedience to their rider, even while full of exuberance at the peak of their fitness.

Eventing Explained

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Cross Country Test The object of this phase is to test the horse’s speed, endurance, and jumping ability over varied terrain and obstacles. The horses need to be at peak condition to accomplish this. The first Roads and Tracks (Phase A) portion is a warm-up phase that occurs on trails throughout the woods and along the sides of the courses. Steeplechase (Phase B) requires a horse and rider to gallop at high speed over large brush obstacles on an oval course. The Beginner Novice level follows a figure eight pattern and does not include jumps. The second Roads and Tracks (Phase C) is a cool-down phase that also occurs on marked trails. At the end of these phases is a "10-minute hold" where a veterinarian checks the health and soundness of each horse before they can continue to Phase D, the Cross-Country course itself.

By studying the Cross-Country course map, you can determine which locations may provide your preferred views. Popular spots include the water complex (near the tower) or northeast of the Steeplechase field, where you can view several obstacles without moving.

There is a lot of action happening & it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. Because of this, we ask you to read the spectator safety rules at the end of the program before entering

course areas. Jumping Test The Show Jumping competition ends the event, asking if the horse and rider have truly prepared in terms of fitness and soundness. This test requires meticulous skill while riders negotiate a course scattered with jumps that will be various heights, widths and appearances. A single dropped rail can change the competition standings for a rider.

Eventing Explained

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CROSS-COUNTRY SCORING Disobediences First disobedience 20 penalties Second disobedience at same obstacle 40 penalties Third disobedience at same obstacle Elimination Fourth disobedience on entire course Elimination Falls First fall of rider Elimination First fall of horse Mandatory Retirement Time Speed Faults Exceeding Optimum Time 0.4 point per second Exceeding time limit* Elimination *The time limit is calculated by doubling the optimum time. SHOW JUMPING SCORING Disobediences Obstacle knocked down while jumping 4 penalties First disobedience 4 penalties Second disobedience anywhere on course 8 penalties Third disobedience anywhere on course Elimination Falls Fall of rider Elimination Fall of horse Mandatory Retirement Time Exceeding the time allowed 1 point per second Exceeding time limit* Elimination *The time limit is calculated by doubling the optimum time.

Scoring And Penalties

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Moore's Drive-In1407 W Main St, Chesterfield, SC 843.623.7204

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Nana's Kitchen1225 West Blvd, Chesterfield, SC 843.623.2577 Mon-Wed 11 am to 2pm Thurs-Sat 11am to 9pm

Mary's Restaurant Breakfast & lunch 134 Market St., Cheraw, SC 843.537.6790 Mon-Fri 6am to 2pm, Sat 6am-1 pm

Pig-N-Vittles 126 Main St, Chesterfield, SC 843.623.5225 Mon-Sat 11 am-8pm

Bill's BBQ BBQ buffet SC 9 West, Cheraw, SC 843.92 1.9288 Tues-Fri, Sun 11 am-2pm

EI-Sherif's House of Pizza Greek, Italian & American dishes 217 Second St., Cheraw, SC 843.921.0066 Mon-Sat 11 am-2:15 pm, 5-9:45pm

Japanese Sushi Wal-Mart Plaza Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC Open 7 days

Oslo's American, cocktails 302 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 843.537.6000 Mon-Sat 5pm-1Opm

The Oyster Bar 155 Second St., Cheraw, SC 843.253.5281 Wed-Sat 5pm -9pm

Fatz Café American Specialties 973 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 843.537.4205 Open 7 days

Fiesta Tapatia Mexican specialties 803 Market St., Cheraw, SC 843.921.0200 Mon-Sat 11am -10pm Sun 11am-9pm

The River's Edge Restaurant162 Second St., Cheraw, SC 843.537.1109 Mon-Fri 11am -2pm Thurs-Fri 5pm-8:30pm Bakery 10 am -3pm

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Area Map And Dining

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We hope everyone will have a good time at Southern Eighths Farm’s Heart of the Carolinas 3-day event! To ensure your safety and that of the riders, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines below. Do not hesitate to ask questions of volunteers or staff. Enjoy your time spent on the farm and we can't wait to see you again next year! HORSES ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY Stay behind marked barriers and ropes, which have been placed for your safety. The horses and riders will be moving across the property at high speeds; please keep your eyes and ears open at all times and stay alert for warnings from staff or officials. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED We welcome family participation, but if you are attending the event with a child, please do not leave them unattended for their safety and ours. BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS We love our property and hope to carry on for years to come, so please do not run over our neighbors and only put trash in the trash receptacles located throughout the property. AVOID ASSISTING COMPETITORS There are strict rules governing unauthorized assistance to competitors. Doing so may unintentionally cause a competitor to be eliminated. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED Sorry, no exceptions to this rule. We love dogs and would like them to go home with you in one piece. QUIET ON THE COURSES Cheering is welcome after the competitor has exited the arena or finished the course. Sudden or loud noises can distract or frighten a horse, potentially causing an accident.

Spectator Guidelines And Safety

T3DE competitor Rachael Wood and Helliot; by Brant Gamma Photography