Red Hills Horse Trials|March 9-12, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL

Red Hills Horse Trials – A World Class Equestrian Event

Gorgeous Horses, Disciplined Riders and Horse Loving Fans

Red Hills Horse Trials began yesterday, March 10th and runs through Sunday, March 13, 2011. Competitive riders from 11 countries and 28 States are in attendance and will compete in events such as dressage performances and cross-country races.

Red Hills kicks off the Equestrian USEA Gold Cup series, one of eight prestigious events in the United States East Coast World Cup Qualifier 2012 competition.

Tallahassee loves hosting this event, and over 16,000 spectators will most likely attend this year’s event. There’s something for the entire family. If you are looking for a chance to see this World-Class event, ticket donations are $15.00 per day or $25.00 for the three day event. These donations go to Tall Timbers Research Facility and the Elinor K. Phipps Park. Children under 12 are FREE. A $50.00 donation qualifies you for a Club membership with benefits including, newsletter,discount at Red Hills Outfitter Store and a 2012 Program and Schedule of Events.

Here’s a glimpse of the 2011 Red Hills Horse Trials and the First Place Dressage Winner.

Jessica Phoenix and her comeback kid “Exploring” took first place in the Advanced Division. The comeback kid because Exploring was the recipient of a new stem cell technique to heal a lesion in a tendon. More info on Jessica Phoenix and Exploring The Comeback Kid. An Amazing story!

Enjoy the Educational Exhibits, and the “Avenue of Shops” featuring area vendors.

Grab your chairs, blankets,etc and head over to the Hills (Directions to Red Hills Horse Trials).
If you are looking for Equestrian Homes for sale while in Tallahassee, Contact Debbie for a list of available properties suitable for horses and horse-loving families.
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Red Hills Horse Trial 2012 Schedule

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cross Country – All Divisions

Ongoing Red Hills Food Court, Red Hills Avenue of Shops, Saddlers’ Row, Exhibits

Demonstrations & Exhibitions

Environmental and Educational Displays – Tall Timbers Research Station

Northwest Florida Water Management District

Kids Fun Area

Wildlife Exhibits, Pony Rides, Etc.

Autograph Session with Rider – Times and Locations to Be Announced

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SUNDAY – MARCH 11, 2012

8:00 AM CIC Horse Inspections / Formal Jogs Adjacent to Warm-up Arena A (Open to public)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (approx.) Stadium Jumping – Horse Trials (Reverse order of standing) All Divisions – Order will be posted

Ongoing Red Hills Food Court, Red Hills Avenue of Shops, Saddlers’ Row

Demonstrations & Exhibitions

Environmental and Educational Displays – Tall Timbers Research Station

Northwest Florida Water Management District

Kids Fun Area

Wildlife Exhibits, Pony Rides, Etc.

10:30 AM – Guided Botanical Tours and Lecture – depart from Shuttle Station to Cross Country

11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – Elinor-Klapp Phipps Park Tour – depart from Shuttle Station to Cross Country

12:15 PM (Approximate) Presentation of Colors – Leon County Sheriffs’ Department Color Guard

Ongoing Presentation of Awards & Victory Gallops (Awarded after each Division)