BRANDYWINE HILLS POINT-TO-POINT BENEFITS
BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASSOCIATION

(West Chester, PA) — Beautiful spring weather welcomed the 69th running of the Brandywine Hills Point-To-Point Races on April 3rd. Presented by the Radnor Hunt Foxhunters on the scenic grounds of the Brandywine Valley Association the races benefit the nonprofit organization’s watershed education programs.

Nearly 1,000 race goers enjoyed a banner day of racing. Enthusiastic race goers lined the finish line cheering on their favorite jockeys and horses. They also enjoying the parade of hounds and a fabulous brunch provided by Hickory House Catering. Children participated in the ever popular stick pony races, face painting, pennies in the hay, painting of a steeplechase mural and educational craft activities. Jockeys competed on the challenging 3-mile course with 17 jumps. First Place was awarded in the following race divisions to:

Small Pony -  One Stinky Pony owned and ridden by Katie Hindt

Large Pony -  Prince Caspian owned and ridden by John Brophy

Leadline Pony -  Carasol Ana ridden by Natalie Hendriks and owned by Maggie Hendriks

Heavyweight  -  Yin Yang ridden by William Meister and owned by NoGo Stable

Novice  -  Sky Count ridden by William Meister and owned by Daniel Baker

Open -  Western Fling ridden by Jason Griswold and owned by Stewart Strawbridge

Foxhunter’s Hip Hip Hurrah ridden by Nial Molloy and owned by Waverton Farm & Francis M. Sharon

Brandywine Valley Association

Over the past six decades, Brandywine Valley Association (BVA), has pioneered innovative programs to improve and protect the water in the Brandywine Valley. Your leader in local watershed conservation & education, BVA offers programs for all ages and conducts environmental studies and projects to promote the restoration, preservation, conservation and enjoyment of our region’s natural resources.

To view pictures and the full results of this fabulous day of racing visit the BVA website at www.brandywinewatershed.org