2008 MCTA HORSE TRIALS GALLERY

MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs hosted more than 360 competitors throughout the 3-day event. Horses and riders hailed from 16 states and represented 3 countries. The sponsors' party at the end of the first day of competition offered an outstanding opportunity for competitors, volunteers and sponsors to tour the newly designed cross country course with course designer Tremaine Cooper and co-designer/builder David Wisner via tractor-pulled hayride.

Enjoying a season with generous rainfall, the turf and conditions for the 2008 MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs could have hardly been better. Friday May 2 was sunny and warm to the point where jackets were excused for the afternoon's competition. And by the time the first several riders took to the cross country course on Saturday, the property was enveloped in a chilly mist. As the day warmed, the mist lifted as the competition continued. Sunday's weather supported good rides in the Preliminary and Training divisions.Twenty four divisions from Novice through Advanced enjoyed the picturesque views, inviting jumps and warm hospitality of our volunteers.