Equestrian jumping derby coming

HIGH HOPES-Riders from all over the country will converge at Foxfield riding school in Westlake Village for the annual jumping competition in October. For information, call (805) 495-5515. The 35th annual Foxfield Medal Finals is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 7 at Foxfield, 1250 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village. This is one of the west coast's foremost equestrian jumping events with entrants from all over the west- ern states.

The 27th annual Foxfield Jumping Derby will follow on Sun., Oct. 8 at the same location. Sunday will feature the $1,500 Calabasas Saddlery Junior and Amateur Jumping Derby at 9 a.m. and the $4,999 Foxfield Jumping Derby at 1:30 p.m., sponsored by David Murdock and Sherwood Development Company.

The jumping derby combines the precision and elegance of grand prix stadium jumping with the challenges of cross-country on a course that combines both a jumping arena and a cross-coun- try field. The horses and riders negotiate traditional obstacles and also water jumps, ditches, walls and banks.

Preferred seating for Sunday is $250, including an umbrella table with six chairs, snack bas- kets and preferred parking. Grounds seating overlooking the competition rings for the public are $3 on Sunday only. Dress can be from casual jeans to casual el- egance at the umbrella tables.

The event will include vendor booths with hats, jewelry and equestrian items such a paintings, sculptures, blankets and monogramming. Foxfield's drill team will host a booth with children's activities.

For more information or to purchase preferred seating, call the Foxfield office at (805) 495- 5515. General tickets for the Sun- day derby may be purchased at the gate.