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The
Southern Pines and Pinehurst area has long been home to horse owners
of all breeds and disciplines. Each autumn, trainers and owners
from throughout the country bring their horses here to train in
the mild winter climate and great sand footing, features which make
the Sandhills one of the leading training and competition locations
in the country. For many years, the Sandhills has been the winter
home for Combined Training and now is quickly becoming a year-round
home for many owners, especially those who compete in the Combined
Driving.
Thanksgiving Day traditionally marks the "Opening Day" of hunt season
for the Moore County Hounds, which culminates with the Hunter Trials
in March. The Sandhills is also an ideal residence for Hunters and
Jumpers as well as Dressage horses, as it is a midway point between
the Winter Circuit in Florida and the Summer Circuit in the North.
The Pinehurst Harness Track* has been the winter home for the Standardbreds
for over fifty years. It is here these horses come every fall to
live and train and prepare for the upcoming summer racing season.
The matinee races are a highlight of the spring season.
No matter what your equine discipline or interest, whether you are
a competitive rider or ride for pleasure, the Sandhills offers an
extraordinary environment for both horse and rider.
*The
track is owned by the Village of Pinehurst and has been placed on
the National Register of Historical Places.
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