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steeplechase has a rich history and tradition in the Mid-Atlantic region. The beautiful pastoral landscapes that make up this region mimic the ideal conditions of the sport’s origins abroad, while also highlighting
and reflecting the area’s longstanding land conservation efforts.
Many of the annual steeplechase events that take place in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware—including the Radnor Hunt Races—are run on lands permanently protected by the Brandywine Conservancy and its conservation partners. This legacy of protecting open space has allowed the sport of steeplechase racing to flourish in this region.
THE BENEFICIARY
The races are held each year on the grounds of the Radnor Hunt. Founded in Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1883, Radnor Hunt is the oldest continuously active fox hunt in the United States, recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. For 140 years, Radnor Hunt has been the center of an
active and loyal sporting community. While the connection between open
space preservation and steeplechase racing has always been part of Radnor Hunt’s heritage, it wasn’t until the fundraising partnership with the Brandywine Conservancy began that the event became associated with “Racing for Open Space.” The two organizations joined forces over 40 years ago in a partnership spearheaded by the late Mrs. J. Maxwell “Betty” Moran and the Conservancy’s late cofounder, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth, that
has since raised over $5.5 million for the Conservancy’s open space and clean-water programs.
As the sole beneficiary of the Radnor
Hunt Races, the nationally accredited
Brandywine Conservancy is a leader in
protecting water resources and preserving
the breathtaking landscapes, rich history
and active farmland in southeastern
Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.
Through these efforts, the Conservancy
works closely with private landowners
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