Corinne Ashton and Ardastra negotiating the Cross-Country Course at the inaugural So9ths/Nikon Three-Day3 Event. This year’s event will take place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

January 16, 2012—Chesterfield, SC-- Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield, SC is giving Beginner through Training level Event riders and horses the perfect opportunity to prepare for their next competition or to bring a young horse along with its upcoming Open Schooling Days. Mark your calendar now for January 21–29, February 18–26, and/or March 17–25 to take advantage of this opportunity to school on one of the finest facilities in the nation.

Jim Baker and Wings were the winners of the Novice Division at the 2011 So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event. This year's event takes place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

Well known course designer Tremaine Cooper will create a different schooling setup for each Open Schooling week so that horses and riders have the opportunity to school over different types of fences and terrain. Themes have been chosen for each week. January’s theme will be “Coffins and Corners,” February will focus on “Trakehners and Turning Combinations,” and March will be “Rolling Terrain and Narrows.” No matter what your level, there will be opportunities for everyone to school and improve. The water jump will always be filled and open to ride, as will the ditches, steps and straight-forward galloping fences.

Annie Lane-Maunder and Penny Lane were the winners of the Novice Division at the 2011 So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event. This year's event takes place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

Southern Eighths is located in the middle of USEA Areas II and III on the North and South Carolina border, truly in the Heart of the Carolinas.

Prices are reasonable and day or weekend packages are available and can include a stall, RV spots and schooling day(s). Southern Eighths will also provide a list of local accommodations and restaurants.

Also, mark your calendar now for the second annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day (recognized) Event, which will take place May 3-6, 2012 for a fun Eventing weekend.

Jennifer Davis aboard Cor de Chasse at the inaugural 2011 So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event, which took place at Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield, SC. Diana De Rosa Photo

For more information about Southern Eighths Farm Open Schooling or any other activities at the Farm, call Barn Manager Bev Warner at 203-903-7862 or email Bev at bev@so8ths.com.

Details are also available on the web site: www.so8ths.com or by taking a video tour on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/So8ths. Be sure to like So8ths on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/So8thsFacebook or check out photos from last year’s recognized event at www.tinyurl.com/presslink-so8ths.

Becky Brown and EZ here negotiating the Roads & Tracks at the inaugural So9ths/Nikon Three-Day3 Event. They were the winners of the Training Division and a Nikon camera. This year’s event will take place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

Sarah Morton and Conference call negotiating the Cross-Country course at the inaugural So9ths/Nikon Three-Day3 Event. This year’s event will take place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

Risa Moon and Lily B negotiating the Cross-Country Course at the inaugural So9ths/Nikon Three-Day3 Event. This year’s event will take place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

Risa Moon and Lily B negotiating the Roads & Tracks at the inaugural So9ths/Nikon Three-Day3 Event. This year’s event will take place May 3-6. Diana De Rosa Photo

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