Intermediate Riders: Don't Forget To Enter the Surefire Horse Trials $10,000 John C. Chester Challenge
A reminder to riders to enter Surefire Horse Trial’s inaugural $10,000 John C. Chester Intermediate Challenge to be held Friday, June 24 in Purcellville, Virginia as part of their annual event June 25-26.
Course designer Tremaine Cooper and builders Travers Schick, Joe Stylos and Josh Sylce have been hard at work creating what promises to be a fantastic Challenge course as well as top-notch tracks for all divisions. $100 prize money will also be awarded to the winners of all classes in the Beginner Novice through Preliminary divisions.
More information about the 8th annual Surefire Horse Trials can be found at www.surefireeventing.com or by contacting Organizer Jan Byyny at (540) 338-0797. Entries close June 7th.
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