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The ArenaMend Classic
A One-of-a-Kind Equestrian Event
AMANDA LARCH
Interest in the Mountain State is growing . West Virginia is becoming more well-known for the beauty of its hills and hollows and the kindness and hospitality of its people . These factors are a big draw when it comes to attracting new tourists , residents , events , jobs and ideas to the state . With stunning outdoor scenery and historic and impressive resorts and hotels , West Virginia is open and ready for people to visit , explore and return .
The ArenaMend Classic — coming to West Virginia October 13-17 , 2021 — is a world-class competitive horse show featuring equestrian jumping . It will take place on one of The Greenbrier ’ s fairways , with the Allegheny Mountains as a backdrop . The event is the brainchild of Dan Carr , owner of ArenaMend LLC , who believes combining incredible show jumping with the amenities and activities offered by The Greenbrier will create a fun-filled experience for all who attend .
Carr has experience organizing world-class show jumping events . Over the last several years , he served as CEO of the Palm Beach Masters Series at Deeridge Farms in Wellington , FL . The show earned international recognition as one of the top horse shows worldwide and the best in North America .
The ArenaMend Classic , a Fédération Équestre Internationale ( FEI ) CSI5 * - and CSI2 * -approved horse show , will offer competitors , owners , sponsors and spectators a unique opportunity to participate in the highest level of show jumping . The Greenbrier ’ s activities and amenities will allow contestants time to compete and also explore the Mountain State in their free time during the course of the weekend , a major draw for West Virginia leaders who are supporting the event .
Carr was already familiar with West Virginia when he visited The Greenbrier in 2020 to scope out potential sites for the project , having lived and worked in Wheeling in the early 1990s .
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