Root Farm held its first annual benefit hunter pace on October 20th, and everything went according to plan, with mother nature cooperating with a rainless day. Jack Buschmann of MKJ Farm in Deansboro generously offered his 300 acre farm in Deansboro for the event. The Root Farm folks spent the summer clearing a lovely five-mile trail across fields and through woods, up and down hills with spectacular views of the Mohawk Valley. When the horses came back from the trail ride, they were treated to the sounds of a local band, "Draft Horse," and a body and soul-warming barbecue. Awards were given for the best time as well as other fun categories such as oldest, youngest, best and worst matched, and even "worst helmet hair!" 45 riders, some from as far away as Albany, came for the hunter pace, and everyone was enthusiastic about both the trail and the entertainment. The farm expects that next year will bring out even greater numbers.
All proceeds from the event went for the Farm's benefit, and we are grateful to all who participated. Go to and www.rootfarm.org, click on "hunter pace pictures," and you can view some great photos of the hunter pace and the horses and riders -- not to mentions views of our beautiful valley!
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