Come join in the fun at the Burgundy Hollow Farm Horse Trials as a participant or an observer. The unrecognized event is being held on August 25th, rain or shine. The levels will be Starter, Beginner and Novice.
For those of you that are not familiar with Combined Training (also known as Three Day Eventing), it is quite exciting to watch. Combined Training originated in the days of the Calvary. It was used to test the endurance and strength of horse and rider.
The event consists of 3 phases of riding. The first phase is Dressage. This is where the horse is tested for obedience, and horse and rider do a specific test according to their level. Penalty points are given for any sort of disobediences. The next phase is the Cross Country, where horse and rider ride the countryside and jump natural obstacles (such as logs, chicken coops, fallen trees, etc.) within a specified time, in a controlled manner. The horse and rider are penalized with points for any refusals of a jump. The third and last phase is Stadium Jumping. Here the horse and rider jump a pattern of a certain number of jumps in a controlled area. The jumps are not to be knocked down, nor are the horse and rider to refuse any. 
Penalty points are given if there are any refusals or rails knocked down. In the end, the horse and rider team that have the least amount of penalty points win.
It is truly a worthwhile event to watch or ride. It gets your adrenaline going. For more information you can click onto http://www.burgundyhollow.com
