Horses in Low Country

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Soldier Course — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:46:43 GMT

Glad you enjoyed your trip to the South Carolina Low Country. Your destination and Aiken are the best areas of the state. I'm from Charleston,which of course is much touted as a destination, but which has lost its native charm along the way. Aiken is just lovely.

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Love 'em all! — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:18:02 GMT

Welcome to the area. Live just south of there ... coastal Georgia.

They say those SC peaches are even better than ours. Hope you took some back with you. [smiling]

Loved the pics. Thanks so much for sharing your Low Country visit with us ... and so glad you folks had a great time.

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Fran Loszynski — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:32:24 GMT

What a beautiful vacation. After reading about Tuscan Evening a great mare having a heart attack on the track, reading your article lifted my spirits, I'd like to think she is enjoying romping again close to the white picket fences in the south with her mane in the wind. Lovely description of that area. Thank you.

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merrywriter — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:31:49 GMT

I live in the Real Low Country on an island of hanging moss and BIG Quercus Virginiana (oaks) where we used to have a polo field. It's staycation every day. Closest track is Orlando 2.5 hours away.

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MJ — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Been there. Live in SC. It has many hidden treasures.

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Bellwether — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:07:05 GMT

WE WENT THERE ON A SAIL BOAT...NOE RACE TRACK IS A SHAME ON THE STATE...LONG LIVE THE KING!!!...ty...

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Kelso Fan — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:50:07 GMT

Visit from Oct to April and see the Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.

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Kelso Fan — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:47:24 GMT

Next March, try to hit the Aiken Trials and the Steeplechases - it's a great spring tradition and some great horses have come out of there. Darley is there now too building a new barn (they bought Stonerside) along with lots of polo and any other kind of horse sport imaginable.

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Shelby's Best Pal — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:20:03 GMT

Sounds like a wonderful vacation.

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Betsy — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:40:33 GMT

I'm glad you enjoyed Aiken, I used to spend my summers there - you're right it is a beautiful place! I loved hanging out at the training track; it's so peaceful in the mornings. Aiken is a real gem. It's definitely a place to live happily ever after! Looking forward to your piece on Occidental Farm!

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A Canadian Fan — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:04:25 GMT

Welcome back, Esther. Looks like you and Steven had a great time. How could you not have a good time in those settings. We look forward to your story on Occidental Farm and many more to come.

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Ted from LA — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:07:21 GMT

I like that big tree in the second photo.

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txhorsefan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:07:26 GMT

Vacation is always good for the soul to relax, refresh and rejuvenate so you can regain your focus when you return to the everyday. Thank you for sharing your vacation photos of the beautiful area you enjoyed.