The Red Hills Horse Trials is held in Tallahassee , in the U.S. state of Florida and is one of the equestrian world's top events. It is an annual major eventing competition held by the United States Eventing Association , Area III and the 16th event held in Area III consisting of Dressage , Cross-country , and Show jumping .
17-489: Begun in 1998 under organizers Sallie Ausley (wife of DuBose Ausley ) and Sylvia Ochs, it is named for the sloping terrain and rich red earth known as the Red Hills Region of north Florida and south Georgia. The RHHT, held in early March, draws over 40,000 spectators and visitors to view over 200 riders and their horses. Non-profit organizations that benefit from this event are Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park owned by
34-504: Is added to the score. Stadium jumping tests the obedience and suppleness of the horse and demonstrates that sufficient stamina and fitness still remain after the cross-country event. The "Red Hills Avenue of Shops" provides visitors and patrons a variety of vendors including English tack and riding apparel, horse jumping equipment, a food court, specialty feeds, artwork, jewelry, real estate, USEA books, women's apparel, and sculpture. DuBose Ausley DuBose Ausley (born May 13, 1937)
51-620: Is an attorney in Tallahassee, Florida , USA. DuBose Ausley is the senior partner and former chairman with the law firm of Ausley & McMullen, P.A. in Tallahassee. He is also Director of TECO Energy, Inc. of Tampa, Florida , Director of Capital City Bank Group of Tallahassee, former member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Board of Directors, Chairman of the Florida Commission on Ethics , and Chairman of
68-623: Is derived from a French word that means "training." It is a prescribed set of movements has its roots in the European renaissance when the European riders developed a sequential training system considered to be the basis of modern dressage. Judges look for a supple, balanced and lively ride that showcases the horse's natural athletic ability. Judges evaluate each movement on a zero to 10 scale. This second challenge has horse and rider maneuvering through fence obstacles . Competitors must negotiate
85-512: Is derived from a French word that means "training." It is a prescribed set of movements has its roots in the European renaissance when the European riders developed a sequential training system considered to be the basis of modern dressage. Judges look for a supple, balanced and lively ride that showcases the horse's natural athletic ability. Judges evaluate each movement on a zero to 10 scale. This second challenge has horse and rider maneuvering through fence obstacles . Competitors must negotiate
102-664: The Florida Board of Regents in 1981. Ausley's great-grandfather was Alexander McSwain, a member of the Florida House . His father was Charles S. Ausley , a member of the Florida Senate . Ausley is married to Sallie Ausley, co-founder of the Red Hills Horse Trials . His daughter is Loranne Ausley , member of the Florida House of Representatives (2000–2008, 2016–2020.) and State Senator for
119-577: The Florida Senate 2020-current . Ausley previously served as a captain in the U.S. Army . He served on the United States Circuit Judge Nominating Commission. He also served on the Florida Council of 100, and was a member of the Florida Board of Regents from (1978–1994). Ausley received his bachelor's degree from Washington & Lee University in 1959, and earned his Juris Doctor from
136-568: The University of Florida in 1962. This article about a Florida politician is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Red Hills Horse Trials The Red Hills Horse Trials is held in Tallahassee , in the U.S. state of Florida and is one of the equestrian world's top events. It is an annual major eventing competition held by the United States Eventing Association , Area III and
153-576: The 16th event held in Area III consisting of Dressage , Cross-country , and Show jumping . Begun in 1998 under organizers Sallie Ausley (wife of DuBose Ausley ) and Sylvia Ochs, it is named for the sloping terrain and rich red earth known as the Red Hills Region of north Florida and south Georgia. The RHHT, held in early March, draws over 40,000 spectators and visitors to view over 200 riders and their horses. Non-profit organizations that benefit from this event are Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park owned by
170-730: The Dressage and Stadium Jumping events, while adjoining Ayavalla Plantation , owned by Tallahassee ecologist and horse enthusiast Colin Phipps, hosts the cross-country event. The cross-country course was designed by Captain Mark Phillips , Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor for the United States Equestrian Team and a former member of the Great Britain Olympic team. The cross-country course
187-403: The Dressage and Stadium Jumping events, while adjoining Ayavalla Plantation , owned by Tallahassee ecologist and horse enthusiast Colin Phipps, hosts the cross-country event. The cross-country course was designed by Captain Mark Phillips , Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor for the United States Equestrian Team and a former member of the Great Britain Olympic team. The cross-country course
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#1732780667845204-513: The Northwest Florida Water Management District and managed by the city of Tallahassee, Tall Timbers Research Station to sustain science research, land conservation and educational initiatives, Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation and Red Hills Horse Camp for children. The RHHT is located on 120 acres (0.49 km ) of native wooded land in northwest Tallahassee. Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park hosts
221-409: The Northwest Florida Water Management District and managed by the city of Tallahassee, Tall Timbers Research Station to sustain science research, land conservation and educational initiatives, Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation and Red Hills Horse Camp for children. The RHHT is located on 120 acres (0.49 km) of native wooded land in northwest Tallahassee. Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park hosts
238-418: The course at the correct angle, height and speed to clear fences. The rider may inspect the course beforehand, but the horse leaves the starting box not knowing what lies ahead, demanding absolute trust between horse and rider. The final phase has horse and rider jump a series of painted fences in an enclosed arena . If a horse falls, balks or knocks down any portion of an obstacle, a penalty point, or fault,
255-418: The course at the correct angle, height and speed to clear fences. The rider may inspect the course beforehand, but the horse leaves the starting box not knowing what lies ahead, demanding absolute trust between horse and rider. The final phase has horse and rider jump a series of painted fences in an enclosed arena . If a horse falls, balks or knocks down any portion of an obstacle, a penalty point, or fault,
272-484: Was built by Scotland's Hugh Lochore. It features a variety of formidable obstacles, including water, banks and ditches, which wind through Phipps' arboretum . There are four dressage rings, the stadium course, and stabling facilities. CIC-W *** and CIC**; Advanced, Intermediate, and Preliminary divisions. Entries automatically are entered in the USEA Gold Cup Series. "Dressage" (pronounced like massage)
289-412: Was built by Scotland's Hugh Lochore. It features a variety of formidable obstacles, including water, banks and ditches, which wind through Phipps' arboretum . There are four dressage rings, the stadium course, and stabling facilities. CIC-W *** and CIC**; Advanced, Intermediate, and Preliminary divisions. Entries automatically are entered in the USEA Gold Cup Series. "Dressage" (pronounced like massage)
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