For many upper level horse and rider combinations, Pine Top serves as the first true test of the season. Aiken snowbirds consider this weekend a testament to weeks of hard work, preparation, and basking in the warm sun. This year was no exception with three very full divisions of advanced competi...

The “thrill of the chase” was in rapid decline by the time I had any aspirations to leave the comfort and security of the hunter arena, and practically gone when I could even think about competing at Preliminary. Lucky for me, I was able to experience the early days of the Training Level Three-da...