remained the only 100-mile endurance event that has both horses and runners competing on the same trail at the same time. The runners consider this race worthy of the title Grand Slam as it is one of three of the most prestigious races in the United States. Held the third weekend in July, the trail runs through seven Vermont towns, crosses the Appalachian Trail, and is known for spectacular views such as“ The Sound of Music” vista at the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort in Stowe and the Ottauquechee River crossing. For endurance riders, this event is on their bucket list to complete.
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Vermont, famous for its country fairs, feature horses as one of the attractions. The oldest fair, Tunbridge World’ s Fair, hosts a weeklong horse show for both kids and adults. It also has a very competitive Draft horse pull-
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