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open spaces — land that is available for everyone’s enjoyment.
An example of the spring ’chasing charm is the Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point. The historic home at Oatlands near Leesburg is the enchanting backdrop for sleek thoroughbreds racing along in the shadow of one of Loudoun’s premier ante-bellum mansions.
While the sport is perpetuated and appreciated, worthy causes are supported in the process as well.
An afternoon in the emerald countryside is enjoyed while watching flashing silks and hearing — no, feeling — the pounding hooves.
’Chasing spotlights the big four of active competition — speed, endurance, split-second timing and ever-present danger.
For other steeplechasing fans, race days become party days offering a splendid opportunity for an out-of-doors fete. Virtually unlimited meadow parking spaces provide for the simplest bucket of chicken picnic to the most extravagant and elegant cordon bleu repast.
Tailgating is a prevalent component of race day. At some meetings, the party atmosphere seems almost to take on a life of its own, with the races becoming incidental to the majority of merry-makers.
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