Saturday, May. 3, 2025

Moss Hats, Live Oaks And A Tortoise: Favorite Photos From The Red Hills Horse Trials

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The Chronicle’s Lindsay Berreth was in Tallahassee, Fla., for the weekend covering the Red Hills Horse Trials and CIC. She brought us all the news—Hannah Sue Burnett topping the CIC*** aboard Harbour Pilot; Megan Lynn earning the biggest win of her career in the CIC*; and Courtney Cooper bringing her homebred Who’s A Star back to the CIC*** level after a life-threatening mystery illness.

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But she also took lots and lots of amazing photos! Here are some of her favorites (All photos by Lindsay Berreth):

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Courtney Cooper’s Tender Bravissimo gave his groom some love.

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Lisa Marie Fergusson and Honor Me had a great round in the CIC***, finishing eighth.

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There were horsey trinkets of every kind available in the trade fair.

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Jive About Wounderland picked up a Spanish moss hat on the CIC* with Autumn Schweiss.

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A hat for every occasion.

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Will Coleman and Gideon topped the open intermediate division.

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Large crowds came out for Saturday’s cross-country.

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Colorful belts could be had!

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A wildlife expert brought a native tortoise to meet some fans.

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For many in the local community, Red Hills is the first time they’ve experienced horses.

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Young rider Shelby Brost and Namaste looked picture perfect on the advanced course.

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Dom Schramm was thrilled with Bolytair B’s second advanced run.

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Spectators enjoyed a day in beautiful Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.

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Unused jumps carved like native wildlife helped educate spectators to the beauty of the park.

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The Budweiser Clydesdales were mobbed by fans.

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Live oak trees made a beautiful backdrop for this complex.

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There was plenty for the kids to do.

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Tailgaters lined the water jump.

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