Local equestrian event brings in judge from Ocala

Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. It was not just a  regular Saturday at First Flight Farm. It was show day! The wind cut through low temperatures at 8:30 a.m., and the riders were bundled in layers until it was their turn to run the course in front of the judge in hopes of winning a first-place ribbon. Riders (Hunters) are judged on how they run and jump through the course. They are given the opportunity to walk the course in the direction instructed before mounting and being judged. Th