Trial to test horses, riders
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By BEN BAUGH

Staff writer

Aiken has achieved the status of being recognized by many as the winter eventing hub of the United States.

And even though a number of Aiken-based riders have headed north and two to the Pacific rim, Full Gallop Farm will be holding a horse trial today. The event will prove invaluable to both inexperienced horses and riders.

"It's an experiment, a practice horse trial we're conducting in July," said Lara Anderson of Full Gallop Farm. "We had a large response. We have 90 rides for Saturday's horse trials. We're going to have dressage and show jumping. If people are interested in having the horses jump around on the cross-country course, they'll be able to do so this weekend, both today and tomorrow."

Riders and horses of all ages and levels are expected to compete, Anderson said. The majority of the riders will compete at the tadpole to preliminary levels.

"The show has been very well-received, and we're very excited," she said. "The show will be very informal; the riders don't have to wear formal attire, and they will be able to talk to the dressage judge after the test. We're going to accommodate the riders' needs. We're here to help people. There are two riders from Georgia who compete in two-star events, and they'll be taking their intermediate tests. The show is very flexible."

Anderson said there was a strong contingent of enthusiastic volunteers for today's show.

The event starts at 8 a.m.

Full Gallop Farm is at 3828 Wagener Road.

For more information, call 644-6789 or visit www.fullgallopfarm.com.

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