If you are looking for a wonderful weekend in the horsey countryside, head up to Fitch’s Corner for the 2013 Championships, celebrating 20 years of Horse Trials and Weekend Events, July 19-21. The Spectator Luncheon is held on Sunday under a fully decorated tent, overlooking the stadium arena, where guests enjoy a sumptous seated luncheon, featuring local products. Guests enjoy stadium jumping, the Collector Car Parade and the presentation of the Fitch’s Corner Award which is given annually to a person or organization who has made outstanding contributions to the equestrian community. This year’s deserving honorees are Donald and Barbara Tober.
For what to wear to such a county-chic event, when “ladies are requested to wear hats, if convenient,” we trotted to Tory Burch to find a perfect sky-blue ensemble. They are showing the dress a little longer, but we would hem it to touch the top of the knee or shorter, if comfortable. Wedges are always appropriate footwear in the country, where grass is the usual footing. Combine some simple accessories and a great hat to complete your tented look. Nothing to wear? Never fear, you can find everything you need for Sunday’s Spectator Luncheon under the tent at Fitch’s Market. Open all day Saturday and Sunday and shopping cocktails available Saturday evening during the Blue Jean Ball.
Spectacular Spectating!
And Don’t Miss One of Our Top Dancing Spots of the Summer!
Sip, Shop & Nibble at 5 | Cocktails at 6 | Dinner & Dancing at 7
The Blue Jean Ball is an informal Saturday evening event for over 600 competitors, friends, sponsors and volunteers. The fun filled summer evening offers shopping at Fitch’s Market, cocktail entertainment, a dinner buffet, music by a live band and DJ … all under the large, fully decorated spectator tent.
This year’s theme is Bermudas & Bling . . . and a little Blue Jean!
Not an equestrian? That’s not a problem! From Fitch’s Market to the Blue Jean Ball and the Spectator Luncheon, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In fact, there are 20 reasons why you should plan to attend the 2013 Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials and you can see them here.
Fitch’s Corner is the private farm of Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels, located on 150 acres in the heart of Millbrook hunt community. Each year they welcome the community to enjoy the Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials Weekend. This year, not only are they celebrating their 20th Anniversary but they are offering $20,000 in prize money to the approximately 350 competitors participating in the event at all levels in the three disciplines that define eventing — dressage, cross country and stadium jumping. The horse competition is the core activity of the weekend and, for the third year in a row, will be the site of the United States Eventing Association Area 1 Northeast regional championships.
The Spectator Luncheon benefits the Millbrook Rescue Squad, a volunteer emergency medical squad that is a unit of the the Millbrook Fire Department, and has raised in the neighborhood of $250,000.
Fitch’s Corner Award | Sunday, July 21
Collector Car Show & Parade | Sunday, July 21
The Collector Car Show is an exhibition of antique and vintage automobiles, part of the entertainment for those who attend the horse trials on Sunday. Approximately 15 vehicles are on display, hoods up, and are also part of the Parade and Awards Ceremony. Past years have seen classic Rolls Royces, Bentleys, and Ferraris and rare vehicles such as a Bitter, Studebaker pick pp, vintage fire truck and Fitch’s own 1982 Checker Marathon.
