Young Equestrians Compete in Maryland Junior Hunt Cup

The 11th annual Maryland Junior Hunt Cup, which aims to encourage an interest in horse racing for kids, will feature pony flat races, junior field master chases and a stick pony race.

Organized by the North American Pt-to-Pt Association, a non-profit committed to preserving amateur steeplechase racing, the Junior Hunt Cup looks to support the future of the sport in Maryland.

The Sunday event, held at Shawan Downs, will include nine races. Post time for the first race, a young rider timber race, is at noon.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $50 for subscriber parking, which is closest to the action, and $150 for finish line box passes that also include subscriber parking. They can be purchased on the Shawan Downs website.

Spectator activities include face painting, performances by the School of Rock and the Miss Twist Ice Cream Truck.

Temperatures in the low 70s will provide ideal viewing conditions.

Proceeds will benefit the North American Pt-to-Pt Association and the Land Preservation Trust.

So come out and cheer on the future stars of Maryland steeplechase racing.