The Orange County Hounds will hold the 2013 Cross Country Team Chase Event on Sunday, October 27th at Old Whitewood Farm, The Plains, Virginia. Modeled after the traditional English team chases, the OCH has hosted since 1987 fox hunters of all levels from across the Commonwealth to ride across some of the most beautiful land in Virginia's hunt country.

Colorfully named teams of three or four horses and ponies will gallop cross country over fences one might encounter during a day's hunting. Two different courses accommodate all levels of horses and riders with fences ranging from 2'6" in the Hilltopper Division to 3'3" in the Genuine Hunter Division. After all horses have completed the course, the junior riders will compete for the coveted Junior Championship. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for Best Turned Out, Ideal Time (a fair hunting pace) and overall Best Hunt teams. The afternoon will conclude with the always hotly contested Genuine Hunter Championship.

Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer for their favorite teams. There is no better way to enjoy a Fall day than tailgating with friends and watching horses gallop and jump over the countryside.

The event begins at 9:00 AM. Reserved parking is $100. A charge of $10 per car is kindly requested. Food truck on site. Prize lists are available at local tack shops and businesses.

For information contact:
Pippy McCormick: 540-454-2854 doverhse@earthlink.net
Jane Bishop: 540-687-6965 jcb.waverly@mac.com