"The
Sandhills area is a great spot for winter training," according to
Captain Mark Phillips, USET 3 Day Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist, who
spends considerable time in the area training 1996 Olympic hopefuls. "The
sandy soil and mild climate are ideal for winter training," according
to Phillips.
Many
United States and Canadian Team riders winter in the Sandhills area and
the Yellow Frame Farm is the possible training site for the USET, just
prior to the Atlanta Games in 1996.
The Southern Pines Horse Trials is an early season event that takes place in March and attracts many horses and their riders from North America. This year the Southern Pines Horse Trials will be held March 14-16 for Intermediate and Advanced, and March 21-22 for Preliminary.
Information can be obtained by calling Lefreda Williams at 692-4832 or by sending email to rose@pinehurst.net. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to spend a weekend in the beautiful Walthour Moss Foundation, bring a lunch, bring your walking shoes, but leave your dog at home! (No dogs allowed on the Foundation)
Captain Mark Phillips - USET Chef d'Equipe - at Nanci Lindroth's Windfall Farm in Southern Pines, NC conducting a clinic for 1996 Olympic hopefuls and trainers.
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