By Stephanie Diaz

Special to The Pilot

Moore County-based drivers had some catching up to do after the dressage competition at the World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Going into Saturday's marathon phase, Bill Long, of Southern Pines, was in a tie for 18th place, fellow Southern Pines driver Gary Stover was in 20th place, and Cameron's Cindy O'Reilly was in 24nd place.

n Local eventer Will Faudree will ride Jennifer Mosing's 9-year-old Irish thoroughbred mare Andromaque in next weekend's Boekelo CCI*** in Holland.

n The first meeting of the newly formed Sandhills Equestrian Association will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Moore County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Dayle Eldredge at (910) 986-8725 for details.

n The Autumn in the Pines Hunter/Jumper Show, a USEF "A" sanctioned event, will be run at the Carolina Horse Park from Oct. 21-24.

For information on entries and prizes, contact Andrew Ellis at (919) 637-2958.

n Tickets are still available but going fast for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs.

For information on pricing, go to www.breederscup.com.