Named for the sloping terrain and rich red earth known as the "red hills" of north Florida and south Georgia, the Horse Trials features a challenging cross-country course designed by Captain Mark Phillips, Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor for the United States Equestrian Team and a former member of the Great Britain Olympic team.

The cross country course was originally built by Scotland's Hugh Lochore, and is set in the central area of a 120-acre indigenous plant/horticultural park owned by Tallahassee ecologist and horse enthusiast Colin Phipps. It features a variety of formidable obstacles, including water, banks and ditches, which wind through Phipps' arboretum. We welcome our new course builder, Eric Bull, from Scottsville, Virginia.

STATEMENTS FROM CHIACCHIA FAMILY

April 15, 2008 - 7PM EDT

Darren was discharged from the rehab hospital in Buffalo today after tremendous strides on his road to recovery. Darren will live with family members as he continues a demanding outpatient rehab schedule. Although still somewhat unsteady, he is able to walk independently and perform all his activities of daily living. Cognitively he continues to progress steadily, conversing in a logical and appropriate manner. Darren’s neurologist indicated that his progress has been nothing less than “super human.”

The Equestrian Aid Foundation has an emergency fund in place to help raise money for Darren's rising medical expenses. For more information or to contribute, please visit their web site.

For continuing updates on rider Darren Chiacchia's condition, please visit Team Chiacchia .


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