Horsing Around at Cincinnati’s Fanciest Tailgate

An annual day-long event in Indian Hill takes pregaming to a new level with competitions and prizes.
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Photograph by Caroline Eyer

WHAT:

The Camargo Hunter Trials

Photograph by Caroline Eyer

WHO:

This come-as-you-are event is open to both amateur foodies and foxhunting enthusiasts/horse people.

Photograph by Caroline Eyer

WHEN:

All day Saturday, October 3 at Clippinger Field, Indian Hill. Admission is $10 per adult, $5 for 12 and under.

Photograph by Caroline Eyer

WHY:

Established in 1925, the Camargo Hunter Trials is one of the oldest horse riding and jumping competitions around, evaluating a horse’s bravery, stamina, and level-headedness on terrain that mimics foxhunting fields, all set within the rolling Indian Hill countryside.

Photograph by Caroline Eyer

VIBE:

Old-school-faux-fox-hunt-meets-epicurean-feast-slash-competition where tailgaters and spectators mingle alongside horses, riders, trailers, dogs, tables, tents, and lots of quintessential equestrian decor. Amateur foodies can enter specialty dishes and craft cocktails to be judged by award-winning chefs, a sommelier, and local celebrities. Ribbons and a silver trophy are