Aiken Horse Park Foundation

Aiken Horse Park Foundation Established in 2013 by the late R. Bruce dearly loved Aiken and was so thankful for what it gave him.

The MISSION of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation is to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and to encourage the community’s civic, educational, and charitable endeavors. Bruce Duchossois, the Aiken Horse Park Foundation received its IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in November 2014, with a mission to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and to encourage the community’s civic, educational, and ch

aritable endeavors

Our VISION is to honor and preserve Bruce's legacy by maintaining and enhancing Bruce's Field as the pinnacle of equestrian excellence in the United States. We are committed to nurturing this historic property, blending state-of-the-art facilities with the cherished heritage of the land and community. Inspired by Bruce's dedication to stewardship and generosity, we partner with our community to support charitable, educational, and civic initiatives. We strive to be a vibrant, welcoming venue at the heart of Aiken, deeply rooted in respect, compassion, and the enduring spirit of our founder's dream. Bruce's Legacy - When Bruce Duchossois acquired the field in 2000, he did so with a vision of its past, present, and future as a fixture of Aiken’s equestrian tradition. While his immediate goal was to save the land from residential development, Bruce’s dream was to grow it into South Carolina’s premier equestrian facility—maintaining its historic character, and paying forward the generosity of his predecessors. Knowing he may not live to see his dream realized, Bruce created a Foundation to carry on his vision that “Bruce’s Field” may provide future generations with a place to hold the kinds of events that he cherished—old-fashioned venues with character and integrity; not an international horse park, but an intimate field in the center of the celebrated Horse District, where riders from the youngest lead line toddlers to the strongest Grand Prix competitors can come several times a season and compete on the best quality surfaces; not limited in its use, but a place where the City of Aiken’s many charitable and civic endeavors may be held for the benefit and enjoyment of all residents and visitors. He offered this gift to the people and to the city knowing that he would not be able to enjoy it himself, and asking nothing in return but that others enjoy it in his stead. These shows seek to provide the kind of experience that Bruce cherished—old-fashioned venues with character and integrity, held on an intimate field in the center of the celebrated Horse District, where riders from the youngest lead line toddlers to the strongest Grand Prix competitors can compete on the best quality surfaces.

09/04/2026

**Time Change ⏰⏰ for our Saturday, September 5th Grand Prix Hospitality Luncheon**

🍹Bloody Mary Bar: starts at 10:00am
🥪 Luncheon: starts at 11:00am

Please join us in the Longleaf Arena VIP Tent for the festivities during our featured $30,000 Grand Prix of Aiken, sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup and Find Aiken Homes and Farms - Carolina Real Estate Company. All are invited!!!

Drew Coster J.p. Godard Aiken Horse Park Foundation



Equus Events 2026 | Aiken, SC

Jumping into Labor Day weekend like 🥳🥳🥳 Come beat the heat with us here at the Aiken Fall Festival! Spectators are welc...
09/04/2026

Jumping into Labor Day weekend like 🥳🥳🥳 Come beat the heat with us here at the Aiken Fall Festival! Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE 🎉🎉🎉 Be sure to check whendoigo.com each evening for daily time estimates. Classes are moving around to try and avoid the hottest parts of the day, so if there's a specific event you want to watch, that's the best resource to use ⏰⏰⏰ Visit equusevents.com for a full show schedule and come on over! Bring the family and grab a tasty treat at our onsite food vendor 🧋🍔🥗 Shop the many vendors onsite, and stop by to meet all the adorable pups looking for their forever home 🐶🐶🐶 There's no lack of entertainment! Visitors should use the Audubon Dr gate and follow signs for parking 🚗🚗🚗

Missed out on this morning's $10,000 Aiken Welcome Stakes sponsored by ❓❓❓ Don't miss any more of the action at the Ai...
09/03/2026

Missed out on this morning's $10,000 Aiken Welcome Stakes sponsored by ❓❓❓ Don't miss any more of the action at the Aiken Fall Festival 🍂🐴🍂 Be sure to check whendoigo.com each evening for the next day's time estimates ⏰⏰⏰ A full show schedule is available at equusevents.com 📅📅📅 The action continues September 3 - 6 & 9 - 13 so come join us at for all the exciting competition! Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE 🥳🥳🥳 Visitors should use the Audubon Dr gate and follow signs for parking 🚗🚗🚗

The Aiken Fall Festival is underway 🥳🥳🥳 Come join us September 2 - 6 & 9 - 13 for two weeks of SOLD OUT competition! ...
09/02/2026

The Aiken Fall Festival is underway 🥳🥳🥳 Come join us September 2 - 6 & 9 - 13 for two weeks of SOLD OUT competition! Featured classes across the next two weeks include:
🍂 Thursdays - $10,000 Jumper Welcome Stakes
🍂 Fridays - $5,000 USHJA Nat Hunter Derby Wk I, $7,500 USHJA Nat Hunter Derby Wk II
🍂 Saturdays - $30,000 Grand Prix
Don't miss any of the action! Visit equusevents.com for the full show schedule and check whendoigo.com each evening for the next day's time estimates ⏰⏰⏰ Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE 🎉🎉🎉 Visitors should use the Audubon Dr gate and follow signs for parking 🚗🚗🚗 Grab a tasty treat from our onsite food vendor , stake out your spot in the shade and enjoy the show 🐴🐴🐴

We are thrilled to announce Caitlin Dwyer as the inaugural recipient of the World Class Grooming Career Development Gran...
09/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce Caitlin Dwyer as the inaugural recipient of the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant. This $5,000 grant supports aspiring grooms in Olympic equestrian disciplines by providing funding for education, mentorship, and hands-on experience opportunities. Caitlin's impressive background and commitment to excellence highlight the importance of investing in the next generation of grooms. Read the press release for more information and visit aikenhorsepark.org/wcg-equine-education to join us in supporting this initiative!

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Email from Aiken Horse Park Foundation Congratulations Caitlin Dwyer!   Caitlin Dwyer is the inaugural recipient of the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant   2026 World Class Grooming Career

❤️‍🔥 THE MOST FUN YOU'VE EVER HAD AT A HORSE SHOW ❤️‍🔥 It's that time of year again when we get HYPED for our "Fall in L...
08/27/2026

❤️‍🔥 THE MOST FUN YOU'VE EVER HAD AT A HORSE SHOW ❤️‍🔥
It's that time of year again when we get HYPED for our "Fall in Love with Aiken" series, and you should too! Three weeks of USEF National A Rated Level 3 Jumper competition at 🥳🥳🥳 October 15 - 18, October 22 - 25, AND November 5 - 8 📅📅📅
Each week features:
🍂 $25,000 Grand Prix
🍂 $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
🍂 $5,000 Welcome Stakes
PLUS!!!
Week I Oct. 15 - 18 is Horse Show Homecoming Week 👸🫅 You, the fans and exhibitors get to nominate and vote for the 2026 October at Bruce's Field Homecoming King & Queen 👑👑👑 All funds raised during the Homecoming Court festivities will go directly back to our two "Fall in Love with Aiken" charitable partners, and Equestrian Programs 🐴🐴🐴
Week II Oct. 22 - 25 is Halloween Week 🎃🎃🎃 Get your spooky on (people only, no horses please) and enjoy all the fun of the 👻👻👻 From Barn Decorating, Trunk or Treating, to the EVER popular and HIGHLY competitive Costume Class, there is more fun than we know what to do with! Get into the spirit and donate to the drive ONSITE Saturday, October 24th in front of the Bruce's Field Show Office 💉💉💉
The Prize List, Stall Reservations, Vendor Application, Sponsorship Opportunities, and more are all available at aikenhorsepark.org/fall-in-love-with-aiken 🔗🔗🔗 Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE 🎉🎉🎉 Joining us from out of town? Go to visitaikensc.com for more information on local accommodations, dining, retail, and other things to do while you're in beautiful Aiken, SC! Come "Fall in Love with Aiken" this horse show season ❤️‍🔥🐴❤️‍🔥
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Promoting Aiken’s equestrian way of life and encouraging the community’s civic, educational, and charitable endeavors

ONE MONTH OUT ‼‼‼ Mark your calendars for the 2026 Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, presented by Saturday, September 26t...
08/26/2026

ONE MONTH OUT ‼‼‼ Mark your calendars for the 2026 Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, presented by Saturday, September 26th 🎉🎉🎉 Vendors, demonstrations, and fun galore! A dynamic gathering of horse enthusiasts, industry professionals, and innovators dedicated to advancing equine knowledge, care, and performance.
🐴 Celebrity Guest
🐴 Inaugural Bruce's Field 5k 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
🐴 Combined Driving demonstration with
🐴 World Class Grooming instruction from
🐴 Dog adoption event with
🐴 Dressage, Polo, Roping, and Jumping demonstrations
🐴 Carolina Regional Pony Club Show Jumping Rally
🐴 Barn of Breeds
🐴 Dog Agility 🐶🐶🐶
🐴 Kid's Corner
and SO MUCH MORE!!! Visit aikenhorsepark.org to purchase your tickets now 🎟🎟🎟 Only $10 per person and kids 6 and under get in FREE 🥳🥳🥳

We're just one month away from the Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, presented by Aiken Saddlery 🐴🐴🐴 Read on for a preview...
08/26/2026

We're just one month away from the Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, presented by Aiken Saddlery 🐴🐴🐴 Read on for a preview of all the excitement in store!

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Email from Aiken Horse Park Foundation Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, p/b Aiken Saddlery   We're just one month out from the Equine Summit at Bruce's Field, presented by Aiken Saddlery   EQUINE SUMMI

It's the final day of the Aiken Summerfest ☀☀☀ We survived the heat and had some excellent competition along the way 🐴🐴...
08/23/2026

It's the final day of the Aiken Summerfest ☀☀☀ We survived the heat and had some excellent competition along the way 🐴🐴🐴 But don't let the horse show hangover get you down for long! The highly anticipated Equus Events Fall Festival is just around the corner 🥳🥳🥳 September 2 - 6 & 9 - 13 the action returns with two weeks of SOLD OUT competition ‼️‼️‼️ Spectators are welcome and admission is FREE! Be sure to visit equusevents.com for all show information including a full show schedule

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Aiken, SC
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