Fox Chase Farm Awards First-Ever $10,000 Cash Awards
Submitted by: Maureen Hanley
Phone: 540-687-5255
Email Address: foxchasefarm(at)verizon.net
Date Added: 10/5/2006
Large Cash Giveaway for Low-Level Horse Show Competition is First of Its Kind in Northern Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA (Sept. 30, 2006) — Fox Chase Farm, an events center in Middleburg, VA that specializes in events such as horse shows, today announced the winners of the top prize awards totally $10,000 and year-end division winners and prizes. The Timothy C. Hanley Memorial Fox Chase Horse Show Series, is the first of its kind in Northern Virginia to award the largest cash giveaway for “schooling” horse shows.
Exhibitors and their horses competed at 10 of the 13 shows between January and September 30, 2006. Prize money was awarded to the overall highest point riders from first to sixth place, and to the top three trainers.
Winners for top trainer awards were: First place, Fay Strasel winning $3,000, Second place Marti Bigley $1,000, and Third place Victoria Hutcheson $500.00. The trainers also received specially engraved imported Irish Cavan Crystal vases curiosity of The Irish Collection of Middleburg, Virginia.
Winners for the top rider awards were: First place, Piper Strasel winning $3,000, Second place Morgan Cook $1,000, Third place Chelsea Beckner $700, Fourth place Megan Lacy $500, Fifth place Maddie Travell $200, and Sixth place Cindy Henriksen $100. Top riders also received specially engraved trophies and show ribbons.
“This is the first time a mother and daughter has won our top prizes,” says Maureen Hanley, Director of Fox Chase Farm. “Fay Strasel winning our top trainer award and Piper Strasel the top rider award is just fantastic! They are a strong team and have a life long dedication to horses. Congratulations to all the winners for their countless hours of hard work and dedication to their sport and their horses!”
Owner of Fox Chase Farm, Eileen Hanley was on hand to award the top prizes and pointed out that Piper Strasel was a student at her school, Rainbow Child Development Center in Centreville, VA in the 1990’s. “Piper has grown up to be lovely young lady and a beautiful rider and will be a great role model to all children who look up to her!”
Piper also received the Timothy C. Hanley Memorial Trophy, a cooler that was specially embroderied by Little Rock Tack and Trailer and a gift basket from Triple Z Bags. Other winners of the day included division year-end awards. All received embroidered coolers and a specially engraved horse show mug.
A schooling show is considered a starting point for amateur riders and horses; a stepping stone where they build their skills and confidence in order to earn the chance to compete in premiere international competition such as the Washington International Horse Show which will be held this year at the Verizon Center starting October 24th.
“Olympic medal riders such as our own Joe Fargis begin their careers in this area at schooling shows,” says Maureen Hanley, Director of Fox Chase Farm and Board Member of the Washington International Horse Show, “These schooling shows are an important step to top competitions like The Washington International Horse Show and we are dedicated in providing that stepping stone… We are already working on the next season and hope to see all the riders on January 13, 2007!
Fox Chase Farm is located on Route 50 (John Mosby Hwy) two miles east of the town of Middleburg VA. For more information, visit www.foxchasefarm.net or call (540) 687-5255.
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