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Bruce's Dream Welcome to Bruce’s Field at the Aiken Horse Park. We are excited to continue the work started over 14 years ago by our dear friend and founder, R.
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Bruce Duchossois, to preserve a way of life here in Aiken. Bruce purchased the Park in August 2000 after learning that developers were interested in turning the 66-acre field and steeplechase track into a housing development. Bruce’s long-time vision and dream for the Park was to turn it into the very best horse park facilities in South Carolina, while at the same time being careful to faithfully

preserve and carry forward Aiken’s unique equestrian traditions. When Bruce was diagnosed with the condition that ultimately took his life, he knew that the time was right to put his vision into action. Bruce formed the Aiken Horse Park Foundation in the summer of 2013 and, later that year, donated the Park to the Foundation. To ensure the success of the Foundation, Bruce encircled himself with like-minded individuals to serve on the Foundation governing board and to carry forward his vision for the future of the Park. The Board shares Bruce’s passion and commitment that the Park would be a benefit to and used by all of Aiken, not just by its equestrian community. We are thrilled to work with Aiken Steeplechase Races, and we look forward to having many other local organizations host their community, educational and charitable activities at the Park. We are especially looking forward to hosting charity horse shows to raise funds to address charitable causes in and around Aiken that were near to Bruce’s heart. Bruce’s greatest joy was to share with others what he himself enjoyed, especially when it involved horses. In memory of Bruce’s dedication and commitment to horse sports, we are naming the main field “Bruce’s Field.” The Aiken Horse Park is Bruce’s legacy and his incredible gift to the community that he loved. We look forward to carrying out Bruce’s wonderful dream and we invite you to be a part of this new tradition in Aiken.

11/16/2024

The 2024 Jump Rally is well underway! The weather is beautiful and the horsemanship on display is second to none! It is truly inspiring to see the next generation learning such important lessons about horsemanship, sportsmanship, and team work 🐴🐴🐴 The future it bright!

11/15/2024

Rally take 2 🎬🎬🎬 Our originally scheduled event was postponed by but we're thrilled to have been able to reschedule and host the next generation of equestrian superstars here at 🐴🐴🐴 Join us tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 16th and Sunday, Nov 17th to cheer on these young athletes! Spectators are welcome, and admission is FREE 🎉🎉🎉

11/12/2024

This week's doubles as a HAPPY BIRTHDAY post to our beloved Angie Merrill of Perks with a Twist 🥳❤️🥳❤️🥳 The entire Merrill family are treasured members of our team here at 🐴🐴🐴 From feeding our horse show guests, to catering our horse show hospitality events, visitors never leave Bruce's Field hungry! We're so lucky to have such amazing friends working alongside us, and we wish Angie a very Happy Birthday!

11/12/2024

11/10/2024

The 2024 Aiken CSI2* is wrapping up! We hope you'll swing by today to catch the last of the action! Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Visit https://splitrockjumpingtour.com/show/us_486 for full schedule details!

11/09/2024

Shots from today's $100,000 CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix at the Aiken CSI2* here at 📸📸📸 No better way to spend a beautiful day in than watching some incredible equestrian sport!

11/08/2024

Another weekend, another amazing horse show here at the beautiful 🐴🐴🐴 This time it's the Split Rock Jumping Tour Aiken CSI2*⭐️⭐️ We've already had several days of excellent competition, and we invite you out this weekend for the rest of the action 💥💥💥 Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 9th is the $100,000 CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix with 39 entries to see! Visit the website at https://splitrockjumpingtour.com/show/us_486 for full details! Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE 🥳🥳🥳 Visitors should use the Audubon Dr gate and follow signs for parking 🚗🚗🚗 We hope you'll join us for all the fun!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 👻🎃💀

10/28/2024

The best cure for a horse show hangover? More pictures from said show! Relive all the FUN from 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you to all our sponsors, officials, staff, and exhibitors for making this year the best yet!
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Email from Aiken Horse Park Foundation The Most Fun You've Ever Had At A Horse Show October at Bruce's Field was magical! Relive the highlights and some of our favorite moments in this final wrap-up o

10/27/2024

We've got one more big shout-out from all the Saturday night fun! The team were our generous sponsors for the Saturday evening Party during all the Costume Class fun! Natasha and her crew are always so enthusiastic and supportive, and we're very thankful for their continued support of 🐴🐴🐴
With persistency & consistency…success will follow. 🐴🐴🐴
White Horses is a unique equestrian boarding and training facility specializing in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation disciplines. White Horses is also the headquarters for the College of Charleston Equestrian Team. We offer customized boarding and training services for all ages and levels of horses and riders. We enjoy competing at USEF Premier and National shows throughout the country. We host one of the country’s best College Preparatory Collegiate Riding Camp each summer.
To learn more about this incredible program, visit whitehorsesllc.com 🐴🐴🐴

10/27/2024

The is such a tight-knit family ❤️ For the second year in a row, our wonderful onsite food vendors, and treasured members of the team, sponsored the "Trainer's Incentive". A $1,000 prize for the trainer with the most stalls over both weeks at 🐴🐴🐴 This year won the count, and true to form, they have graciously donated the $1,000 back to our Hurricane Helene relief efforts in partnership with the 🌀🌀🌀 This puts our combined charitable contributions for both weeks of just at $10,000 🎉🎉🎉 The most we've ever raised at this particular horse show! Thank you to all who have donated and supported over the course of these past two weeks. If you'd like to continue to donate to local Hurricane Helene relief efforts, please visit kisnerfoundation.com/donate or use the link in our bio 🙏🙏🙏

10/27/2024

It's no secret that shows are known for their BEAUTIFUL barn set ups 😍😍😍 But at the exhibitors go above and beyond for the Decorating Contest sponsored by 🐴🐴🐴 Thank you to celebrity judge Gwen Titus for taking on this impossible task 😅 Two barns really outdid the competition, not just with their decorations, but their overall spirit and sportsmanship throughout the week!
Congratulations to:
🎃 Christmas Chaos - 🎅🎄🤶
🎃 Candy Land - 🍭🍬🍫
Welcome to G Farms Equestrian 🐴🐴🐴
G Farms located in Wesley Chapel NC at the beautiful Hattaway Farms is a boutique hunter/jumper farm catering to the showing client.
14x12 matted stalls, private turnout and GGT Footing are just some of the amenities we offer.
From local shows to the AA we look forward to providing success to you in every avenue.🐴🐴🐴

10/27/2024

Who let the dogs out??? Horse People are Dog People, and the night wouldn't be complete without the Costume Class sponsored by 🍻🍻🍻 Thank you to celebrity judge, Margaret Warren, Owner and Food Operations of Good Girl Brewing Co
🎃 Judges Choice: The Witch & Skelton - Jak Jak & Jati
🎃 Best Individual Costume: The Little Mermaid
🎃 Best Group Costume: My Little Pony - Milo & Peanut
Welcome to Aiken's Backyard! 🍻🍻🍻
Born from the passion of home brewers and inspired by our adopted SPCA dog, Kate, Good Girl Brewing is dedicated to crafting great beer and fostering community spirit. Our motto, "Work Hard. Do Good. Enjoy Life." reflects our mission to put everything we have into a beautiful and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. We believe in the power of great beer, delicious food, and camaraderie. Our meticulously crafted brews and brewhouse menu are designed to please diverse palates. Join us at Good Girl Brewing to enjoy quality beer, savory dishes, and create lasting memories with friends and family.
Less than 1 mile from Bruce's Field 🍻🍻🍻

Address

931 Powderhouse Road SE
Aiken, SC
29803

Telephone

+18038307077

Website

https://aikenhorsepark.org/

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We're all getting into the spirit (and the fun) here at #BrucesField 🎃👻💀 Our sweet as can be, show office front woman, Margaret, got Kiwi (Patrick) good this morning 🤣🤣🤣 Sound up 🔊🔊🔊 #OctoberAtBrucesField #TheMostFunYouveEverHadAtAHorseShow #HalloweenWeek #SpookySeason #HauntedHorseShow

We're underway with our #dressageinthespring #dressageinthesummer show here at Bruce's Field ☀️☀️☀️ #BrucesField #dancinghorses #playinginthesandbox #balletonhorseback

Happy July 4th

The @classiccompanyltd Aiken Summer Classics are underway here at Bruce's Field 🎉🎉🎉 Come out and join us over the next two weeks and enjoy the beautiful grounds, delicious food, fun shopping, and exciting competition! Admission is FREE and OPEN to the public 🌞🌞🌞 #BrucesField #HunterJumper #Aiken4Horses #AikenIsHorseCountry #AikenSummerClassics #HorseShowsForDays #HorseShowLife

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In honor of of the men and women who died defending this country

There's a lot going on at #BrucesField 🐴🐴🐴 Give a listen to this great preview by our very own Brian Lookabill, courtesy of ClipMyHorse.TV USA #ACHS2023

What a beautiful transformation! Wonderful Cottages for our wonderful vendors! 🛍️🛒🏡

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Our Story

Welcome to Bruce’s Field. We are excited to continue the work started over 17 years ago by our dear friend and founder, R. Bruce Duchossois, to preserve a way of life here in Aiken. Bruce purchased the Park in August 2000 after learning that developers were interested in turning the 66-acre field and steeplechase track into a housing development. Bruce’s long-time vision and dream for the Park was to turn it into the very best horse park facilities in South Carolina, while at the same time being careful to faithfully preserve and carry forward Aiken’s unique equestrian traditions. When Bruce was diagnosed with the condition that ultimately took his life, he knew that the time was right to put his vision into action. Bruce formed the Aiken Horse Park Foundation in the summer of 2013 and, later that year, donated the Park to the Foundation. To ensure the success of the Foundation, Bruce encircled himself with like-minded individuals to serve on the Foundation governing board and to carry forward his vision for the future of the Park. The Board shares Bruce’s passion and commitment that the Park would be a benefit to and used by all of Aiken, not just by its equestrian community. We are thrilled to work with Aiken Steeplechase Association, and we look forward to having many other local organizations host their community, educational and charitable activities at the Park. We are especially looking forward to hosting charity horse shows to raise funds to address charitable causes in and around Aiken that were near to Bruce’s heart. Bruce’s greatest joy was to share with others what he himself enjoyed, especially when it involved horses. In memory of Bruce’s dedication and commitment to horse sports, we are naming the main field “Bruce’s Field.” The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is Bruce’s legacy and his incredible gift to the community that he loved. We look forward to carrying out Bruce’s wonderful dream and we invite you to be a part of this new tradition in Aiken.