No time to horse around: dressing for the Steeplechase

And yes, it is all about the hat — create one that reflects your sense of style By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Today is Point to Point and next Sunday is the Willowdale Steeplechase! Do you have the perfect dress? Appropriate shoes (my suggestion is a wedge as opposed to a heel…you won’t sink into the ground)? More importantly, do you have a hat? There are so few occasions...

Willowdale Steeplechase tickets now on sale

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spring is coming and excitement is building for patrons and fans of The Willowdale Steeplechase, one of Chester County’s most significant community events. Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have a fun and beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for the 23rd running of the races!  In spite of the harsh weather, steeplechase horses have been in...

Fetick, Lunger named to Steeplechase board

WillowdDixon Stroud has announced that two new members have been elected to the Board of Directors of The Willowdale Steeplechase. Matt Fetick, a life-long resident of Chester County, is in his second term as the Mayor of Kennett Square.   Matt served as a police officer in West Chester Borough and then went on to build a career in real estate in 2006.  Matt is recognized as one of the top sales...

Inside the tailgating competition at Willowdale

English Country Afternoon theme offers stunning displays By Cathy Branciaroli, Special To The Times First place winners Jennifer and Jonathan Bordelon’s display featured hearty food and a place to lounge at the end of the hunt, during Sunday’s Willowdale Steeplechase tailgating competition. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgating has been a part of the Willowdale Steeplechase tradition since...

What to do: Willowdale Steeplechase, Cruise night and more

Steam engines, fish rodeo among busy list of events planned for this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The Willowdale Steeplechase, taking place on Sunday in Unionville features food, fun and some of the best horse racing action in the county. If you ask people what words they associate with the arrival of spring in southern Chester County, some of the most common responses would probably...

Tickets for Willowdale 2014 now on sale

22nd running slated for Mothers Day, May 11 Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Willowdale Steeplechase. For the 22nd year, fans can enjoy a day of racing, tailgating and — as always — interesting hats, all helping to raise money for local charities. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Patrons and race fans of the Willowdale Steeplechase have some excitement to look forward to at the 22nd  running of the races. ...

Donovan named new Steeplechase race director

When it runs in 2014, the Willowdale Steeplechase will have new event leaders. Katy Donovan was named as the new race director, Thursday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Willowdale Steeplechase Board chairman Dixon Stroud announced Thursday that the crew putting on the 2014 race would have new leadership. Katy Donovan is the new race director, Lisa Hatcher Coggins is the associate race director and Mini Young...

Willowdale Steeplechase gives $55,000 to local charities

The organizers of the Willowdale Steeplechase announced that they have given out $55,000 to local charities, funds generated by this year’s Steeplechase. Photo: Jim Graham Photography EAST MARLBOROUGH — The organizers behind the Willowdale Steeplechase announced this week that $55,000 was donated to local charities, funds raised by the annual Steeplechase event in May. The funds will go to:...

Thousands flock to enjoy the sun and fun of the 20th Willowdale Steeplechase

The Unionville ‘Bad Girls’ were present to support fellow Indian Erin Nolan who won the junior event By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Unionvilletimes.com The Landhope Cup and the Willowdale Steeplechase were just two highlights of the seven races run on a sun drenched Mother’s Day Sunday. The festival atmosphere of the day. which was kicked off with the jack Russel Terrier races. was...

Privatizing Pocopson Home might be costly

Fiscal and political impact of move might be seriously underestimated By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Privatization is one of those things that sounds in good in theory, but tends to be more complicated — and expensive — than folks expect. With the buzz about Chester County looking to possibly privatize the Pocopson Home, the county-owned long-term senior care facility, it’s one of...