Blast from the Chattahoochee Hills Past
Dang it if the eventing photographers aren’t the best. Today we’re lucky to get this blast from the Chattahoochee Hills past thanks to photographer Mark Lehner of Hoof Clix Photography. Thanks to him we’re picnicing by the water fence on cross-country, sipping champagne ringside, and celebrating a blue ribbon with a good, old-fashioned victory gallop.
Speaking of picnicking, this is how I want to watch cross-country from now on. Friends, will you please pass the champagne? Incidentally, is that Phillip Dutton in the background?
Barefoot in the green grass. This eventing fan knows how to enjoy herself on this expanse of what is only part of the 8,000 acre farm. What is it about Chatahoochee Hills? Folks there do it right!
Being the first one to ride in a freshly dragged arena feels like ice skating right after the zambonie clears the ice. It’s like they made it perfect just for you.
The main stables at Chattahoochee Hills are still under construction. Okay, I guess that’s obvious. But what’s not obvious are the 15 bedrooms and pub inside. Is it silly to dream about living about a barn? I’ve always wanted to. Do you think they’re taking reservations yet? One stall under the name “Ellie” and one room under the name “Courtney”. We’ll be there by 5pm, thanks so much!
That’s Olympian Carl Bouckaert. The man himself. The one behind this equestrian dreamland running along-side 12 miles of the Chattahoochee River. I was thinking about starting a thank you letter campaign for creating such an invaluable asset to the equestrian world. Then I got to thinking that mass singing telegrams were the way to go. You in?
The action was top-notch at Chattahoochee. Cute horse, fierce expression.
The shopping was fierce too! And you know how I feel about that.
Thanks for the support Land Rover! Singing telegrams for them as well? You make the call there.
I’ll leave you with that for today’s blast from the Chattahoochee Hills past. But there’s more to come including blue ribbons, action shots, a smile that says it all, and more behind-the scenes captured thanks to photographer Mark Lehner. If you’re antsy to get more in the mean time check out the website for Chattahoochee Hills. To say I was impressed is an understatement. In particular I spent an embarrassing amount of time looking at the plans of the main barn, competition complex (grand prix rings, warm up arenas, villages, etc). How long until we can meet there? Let’s book it.
02 June 2010 | HLH Said:
Carl IS the man, no doubt. I’m curious if we’ll see him at WEGs.
03 June 2010 | Sarah Espinoza-Sokal Said:
Lol – love the pictures of this awesome place, but I REALLY loved this comment: “Is it silly to dream about living about a barn?”
Definitely NOT! I lived in an apartment above the center aisle of a beautiful barn for two years. It was a dream come true – I LOVED it, and I miss it very much. There is nothing like sitting right outside your apartment cleaning your boots before going inside for the night and listening to all the happy horses munching on their hay right below. Sure, sometimes the horses wake you up in the middle of the night because they’re having a “debate” about who should get to stand by their shared wall – but it is sooo worth it!
~Sarah from Parelli
03 June 2010 | Courtney Said:
Sarah I’m glad I’m not the only one dreaming barn living. Hey, doesn’t that sound like something Martha Stewart should cover? I can just imagine the “barn living” she would come up with! What a wonderful experience you had.