2023 Another Impressive Year for Riverdee

Taking the morning off and going hunting on former Riverdee runner Lemonade Thursday. Somewhere along Lost Corner Road in Orange County. I don’t know the country well enough to know what’s coming. Which is good. I’m still looking for my gear. Need to polish my boots. Find my coat. Grab … Read More

Another winner on the weekend as Potus made it two in a row with a determined win in the Arthur O. Choate Memorial at the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup. Graham Watters gave the son of Lemon Drop Kid a positive ride, similar to his performance at Virginia Fall Races, and he … Read More

Cool Jet did it gain. A saunter up and over the natural hedges and up and down the hills and dales at Montpelier. Like going back in time. Off to Pennsylvania Hunt Cup for Potus. In the words of my friend George Baker – must dash.

The countdown continues. Four weekends, six meets, 30 races. And then a big deep breath. Two of those meets come hard and fast this weekend. The historic Montpelier Hunt Races will be run up and down the Virginia hills and past James Madison’s former home for the 90th time today … Read More

Lunch packed and sitting at the door. Water bottle, too. Cracking eggs for Miles’ omelette this morning. Feta, kale, parsley and dill. A side of toast. And a Tattersalls purchase. In between a cereal box and a cup of tea, I plopped my laptop on the kitchen counter. We watched … Read More