JUMP RACING LAST WEEKEND AT COLONIAL DOWNS

Eagle Beagle with Paddy Young wins the open hurdle race at Colonial Downs on 13 September.

Torlundy, ridden by Paddy Young, won the maiden hurdle at Colonial Downs, the first sanctioned steeplechase meet of the fall season. Hope he uncrossed those front legs before he landed...

Virginia-bred Class Disco (3rd) with Bernard Dalton and Beech Cay (2nd) with Jody Petty.
All photos by Susan M. Carter of Jeffersonton, VA. Susan is an equine enthusiast and photographer. To see more of her award winning work, click here.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL GETS UNDERWAY TONIGHT...

...and that can mean one thing, and one thing only -- Fall is fast approaching and with it the International Gold Cup.

On October 17th, 2009, 35,000 spectators will gather at Great Meadow near The Plains, Virginia, to celebrate the 72nd running of the International Gold Cup Races.

This event will provide a full day of entertainment including six nationally sanctioned horse races, terrier races, tailgate contest and a Porsche sports car exhibit.

Ticket sales benefit the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Start planning now.