{"id":27250,"date":"2023-05-12T13:49:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T17:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=27250"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:31:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T17:31:53","slug":"june-11-2023-field-trips-upperville-horse-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/june-11-2023-field-trips-upperville-horse-show\/","title":{"rendered":"June 11, 2023: Field Trips: Upperville Horse Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27245 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4-244x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4-768x946.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4-1247x1536.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220610_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-4.jpg 1624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/a>With the exception of the American Civil War, The Great War, World War 2, and the recent pandemic, the Upperville Colt &amp; Horse Show has been held every year under the oak trees of Grafton Farm since 1853.&nbsp; Originally established to showcase and improve local breeding stock, today&#8217;s longest running horse show in America is considerably bigger attracting over 20,000 spectators and is one of the most prestigious in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Our June field trip will take us West on Route 50 to Upperville, VA where on Sunday June 11, 2023 we will attend the 170<sup>th<\/sup> Horses &amp; Horsepower Car Show.&nbsp; The day starts with a car show including antique roasters, muscle cars, and other cars that will satisfy the exotic motorist and photographer.&nbsp; The car show, however, is only the tip of the iceberg because the afternoon events at the farms culminate in the racing horses around the grand prix track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inclement weather may delay the events on the final day of the show.&nbsp; With our club picnic and other events landing on the same weekend, we do not have an alternate day scheduled.&nbsp; If the weather turns sour, we&#8217;ll send out a notice to cancel the field trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More information about the show can be found online:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wineandcountrylife.com\/the-upperville-colt-horse-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wineandcountrylife.com\/the-upperville-colt-horse-show\/<\/a>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upperville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.upperville.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27242 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1-300x289.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1-1024x985.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1-768x739.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1-1536x1478.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Please be aware of the event&#8217;s photography policies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe use of flash attachments is not permitted on horse paths, in the paddock or during competition.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Parking is free and so is the show.&nbsp; Reserved seating is available for a price.&nbsp; See <a href=\"https:\/\/upperville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/upperville.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a standard lens (24-70mm) as you walk about the grounds hunting for subjects.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your super telephoto (300mm+) to catch the action around the grand prix. A 200mm will get you shots, but you may find cropping later to get that little extra zoom.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave home without a polarizer.<\/li>\n<li>No flash photography is permitted at the horse show.<\/li>\n<li>Weather will be warm and there aren&#8217;t enough trees to shade you from the afternoon sun. Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself. Food trucks and tents will be onsite to accept your money.&nbsp; Porta-potties will also be available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27244 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3-1536x1534.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (no rain day)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Referring to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upperville.com\/Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upperville Colt &amp; Horse Show Grounds Map<\/a>, we&#8217;ll meet near Gate 2 across Rt.50 from the main parking area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dNiw418wBBz3P21PA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dNiw418wBBz3P21PA<\/a><br \/>\n(38.988583, -77.856111)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>8300 John S Mosby Hwy.<br \/>\nUpperville, VA 20184<\/p>\n<p>Referring to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upperville.com\/Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upperville Colt &amp; Horse Show Grounds Map<\/a>, general admission is through Gate 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27243 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bysshe-20220609_Upperville-Colt-and-Horse-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>COVID precautions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>This is an outdoor event that is heavily attended.&nbsp; 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