For those not familiar with the area, one of the many joys of Northern Virginia is its horse country.
Out in The Plains,Virginia sits the Great Meadow Foundation: http://www.greatmeadow.org/Contact/tabid/79/Default.aspx, which owns a beautiful steeplechase track with rolling hills, a small pond, and several jumps for steeplechase racing. At this location they hold two steeplechases called the Virginia Gold Cup in May and October. The main event is in May and it is quite an affair. Attendees dress in their best attire and watch the beautiful horses tear up the track and hurdle the jumps with grace and speed. It is an extremely elegant event and a lot of fun.
If that wasn't enough for you, at the same spot, they hold night polo every Friday night throughout the summer. You can bring your own picnic dinner and watch sheer artistry as high goal polo players show off their skills and their horsemanship. You can even learn to play polo at affiliated clubs.
These events are definitely worth a visit and they are a part of the fabric of our community.
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