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Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials: Over the Top & Down to Earth
Millbrook is a breed apart, a town that revolves around the equestrian life. And the Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials is a picture perfect reflection of the community—J. Crew crossed with Ralph Lauren. Hosts Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels open up their farm to hundreds of horses and thousands of visitors (no admission charge!) as if they are hosting a backyard barbecue for friends. It’s the quintessence of old-fashioned, fuss-free elegance and hospitality. And yet hundreds of patrons show up in elaborate hats and big smiles because they don’t take themsevles too seriously—the Bloody Marys seem to help— even though nearly everyone of them is being photographed by Bill Cunningham, the legendary “On the Street” columnist for The New York Times..
Susan Krysiewicz and Phillpe Content; Millbrook gallery owner Jeanne Chisholm and John Hersey.
Philanthropist Barbara Tober; New York Times “On the Street” photographer Bill Cunningham.
Kell Klopp, Tom Flexner and Karen Klopp, founder of the blog What2WearWhere.com.
Chris Schumacher and Kate Schelter; Belle McIntyre of Mad Hatters, the Millbrook milliners.
Robert Redd, one of the 45 vendors inside one of the many huge tents on the property.
Bonnie Burnham and Marilyn Perry; Miriam Eaves and Marie-Noel Bastien.
Three philanthropists in training; Warrie Price and CeCe Cord.
Fayne Lawrence, Bill Evans and Peggy Rush.
The Dubarry of Ireland booth under the tent.
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