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Barry Watson weighed in on the portability, and economics, of the jumps. Hall of Fame jockey Joe Aitcheson, and two of Virginia's leading riders spoke about the design.
Freelance writer Jackie Burke chased the story to its source, tracking down horsemen who were active on the 1970s and remember the controversy caused by the "new-fangled” obstacles. Stringer Sarah Greenhalgh provides commentary from major track 'chasing, still alive and thriving.
On the flip side, timber racing is an American creation that reaches across the pond to entrance sporting British horsemen: freelancer Archer Gilliam spoke to English trainer Gary Brown, whos bringing seven 'chasers to swap to timber from a new Virginia base.
Also included are Steeplechase special regulars: a sporting calendar, stats, a fun photo essay. Check out our "fast facts" for details on the sport. And don't forget to follow racing weekly in the Fauquier TimesDemocrat, or online at wwwfouquier.com.
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