The young people and their ponies led off with the first race of the day.

Stoneybrook fans had plenty of colorful choices in apparel from this vendor.

Alan Cox of Sanford, (left) and Smoky St. Clair of California (right) watch the races with Will Brock and Bill Cameron of Five Points.

The Dooley Adams Memorial Paddock

10-week-old Maddie Paige Lehman, who entered the category for children under 15 with a hat called “The First Jump.”

One of Sprint's Towers

Mark Westbrook from the Broad Street Cafe sings Karaoke at their tailgate space.

"Tigger" the pony takes these future jockeys for a fun ride in the Children's Center.

Part of the crowd from O'Donnels'
in Southern Pines

Marty Payton of Foxfire shows off his hat. He began attending Stoneybrook in 1975.

The Turf Club tent is shown where VIPs enjoyed first-class treatment.

Doris Maddox of Aberdeen, Becky Clayton of Pittsboro, Betty Poe of Southern Pines, Jackie Davis of Aberdeen, Joanne Meade and Beth Sanne of Louisburg, Angeline Upchurch of Greensboro, and Brenda Phelps of Pinehurst.

Water Color Portraits

Kelvin Culbreth announces from the tower. Below in the background are Hospitality tents.

Agnes Mack of Pinehurst relaxes next to her silver rabbit ice chest and a champagne cooler which doubles as equestrian decor.

The King poses with one of his subjects.

The video crew worked hard throughout the day.

Debbie Allred of Fayetteville won the “Breath of Spring” category with her hat called “Horsetrack Champagne Celebration.”
 

Freddie, Cydney, Amy and Addie Plevik from Pinebluff are pictured with Nolan Dierking of Whispering Pines.

One of the Blue Ribbon Hat Contest Winners

Race Officials Dick Cavedo and Patty Zabriskie timed the races.

David VanVliet, Tina, Emily, and Bill Adams. Tina won a Blue Ribbon in the Hat Contest for Children under fifteen.

"We squeeze to please!"

Baubles, bangles, and beads
from My Favorite Things

Kathy Gurley of Vass took first place in the “Showstopper” category with a colorful Fayetteville State University-themed hat.

A view of some of the sponsor tents from the Stoneybrook tower. In the background is one of two jumbotrons sponsored by BB&T and the Fayetteville Observer.

If there had been a prize for the most food, this group from Fayetteville would have "taken the cake" with the help of their 2 massive grills! The menu included ribs, pork chops, turkey, cornish hens, polish sausage, corn, green beans, cole slaw, shrimp, scallops, and Long Island Iced Tea.

A beautiful Equestrian theme brought to Stoneybrook by way of Fayetteville.

The antique car show was one of the new features at the 54th running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase.

"The Hoofers" from Pinehurst

Logo on the front of the official Stoneybrook t-shirts printed by Fox Den Embroidery.

7 Lakes Flamboyant Floosies Plus 2

The Weekender passed out free visors to passersby.

Busy Bee's Fat Furlong Pony Race

Ken Howell of Southern Pines (right) poses with his brother and son (left).

"All In My Grill" was a popular food vendor for home cookin' at Stoneybrook.

Thousands of people enjoyed the beautiful weather on race day. in the background on the right is the Fayetteville Observer Jumbotron.