You can enjoy world-class three-day eventing on July 26 & 27 at Great Meadow, The Plains, when the best event riders will compete in the "equestrian triathlon" of dressage, cross-country and show jumping in preparation for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, Aug. 24 to Sept. 7.

The Land Rover US Eventing Team for WEG includes two Virginia-based riders: Lynn Symansky and her Donner, Middleburg, and Kim Severson and Fernhill Fearless, Charlottesville, as well as Buck Davidson, Phillip Dutton, Sinead Halpin and Boyd Martin. The alternates included two other local riders, Lauren Kieffer, Middleburg, and Jan Byyny, Purcellville.

The WEG prep event begins with dressage on Saturday morning, July 26, in the existing arena at Great Meadow. The Saturday evening performance gets underway with the ever-popular and exciting Bareback Puissance (high jump with no saddles), followed by show jumping. A VIP reception honors the wonderful people who contributed to the purchase of the adjacent Fleming Farm (which will be ready to host world class events in Summer, 2014) and the Land Rover USA Eventing Team for WEG. Tailgate spaces and boxes around the arena and on the berm are available for dressage and show jumping. Cross-country runs Sunday morning on the Gold Cup course, followed by the awards ceremony.

General admission car pass for all three phases (both days) is $50. Reserved boxes and tailgate parking spaces are available, but act quickly–the best "seats" are selling at a gallop.

This is a great opportunity for families, friends and horse enthusiasts to enjoy the excitement of world-class eventing without having to travel halfway around the world.

For information, email: info@greatmeadow.org or call 540-253-5000 or visit www.GreatMeadow.org & click WEG Prep Trials button.