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The Pinehurst Harness Track is nestled in the heart of historic Pinehurst, North Carolina and is the oldest continuously operating equine sports facility in the state.
The 111-acre Harness Track has been a winter training center for Standardbred horses since 1915. Champion trotters and pacers train on either the 1/2-mile sand/ clay track, the 5/8-mile sand/jog track, or the 1-mile clay track, all of which serve as ideal winter training grounds from Oct 15 to May 1 each year.
More information about Standardbred Training.
The grounds offer 17 center-aisle barns with over 280 stalls, grooms’ quarters, RV hook-ups and paddocks.
Equine events such as polocrosse, dressage and hunter-jumper competitions are held on in the track infields. A permanent outdoor show/riding arena is available on the infield of the 1/2-mile track.
The facilities are a perfect venue for concerts, fairs, festivals and other large events as well as for athletics such as rugby. The facility is centrally located with easy access and lots of parking.
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Carolina Polocrosse
- Date: 05/20/2017 (all day)
- Location: Pinehurst Harness Track
200 Beulah Hill Road South
Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374
Two Day event at the Harness Track on Hwy 5/Beulah Hill Road.
Although polocrosse resembles the American Indian game of lacrosse, its origins date back hundreds of years to Persia and its sister sport of polo. In England, polocrosse was an indoor exercise to teach people how to ride a horse. The modern game took shape in Australia in the 1930’s. Today, there are over 6,000 players in the world. After participating in the 2003 Polocrosse World Cup tournament, the United States has developed “exchange programs” with several other countries.
The polocrosse field can be grass or dirt and is 160 yards long and 60 yards wide. Teams score points by throwing the ball through their opponents goal posts. At the same time, they protect their goal from the other team. All players can catch, carry and throw the ball with their racquets. However, only the player at the number 1 position is allowed to score. The rules are designed with one primary concern, safety — for player and horse. Anything creating a dangerous situation is ruled illegal and is penalized.
See website for more information or call Michele Lahr (910) 585-2562.