WELCOME

WELCOME, AND THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR FIFTH OKTOBERFEST.

Each year, entries for this special event have increased, and each year we enhance our facilities as we determine how Stable View can best meet the needs of riders. This year, you will see the addition of a new Attwood Equestrian Surfaces arena, positioned at the far end of the Dressage Field near show stabling and the Boyd Martin ETB Schooling Field.

We are grateful to Cold Creek Nurseries for their sponsorship of a new, landscaped Winner’s Circle from which to celebrate competitors at Stable View. Adjacent to Day Parking, and close to the Covered Arena, the dedicated area is an eye-catching touch to our show operation.

A lot of planning and creativity goes into preparing the cross country courses. We completed two fertilizer spreads prior to Oktoberfest. The fi rst is a preemergent (to reduce weed growth) combined with fertilizer. The second is a lime-based application combined with a fi re ant treatment. This, along with 24/7 irrigation, is all part of a thoughtful maintenance program to keep our cross country courses in optimal condition.

Please don’t forget to use the rider lounges, equipped with snacks and water. And we hope you will join us for our outdoor Graze and Gaze on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings (5:00pm to 7:00pm) at the back of the Pavilion.

In memory of our sport’s dear friend Annie Goodwin, there will be a minute of silence before the 4* Cross Country begins. Saddle pad ribbons lovingly made by her peers in Annie’s honor will be distributed at a table near the show offi ce.

We hope that you enjoy yourselves while here, and, as we always say, have a great ride.

With best regards,

Barry, Cyndy, and the Stable View Team

welcome Aiken, South Carolina “A Gathering Place”

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