"The annual Virginia Gold Cup is to steeplechasing
as the Kentucky Derby is to flat racing."

– The Washington Post

…one of the most impressive settings for steeplechase that I believe I have ever seen…”

– Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb

Great Meadow is a lovely facility with the best footing I have seen in this country…this venue is a great asset to our calendar.”

-Capt. Mark Phillips, Chef d’ equipe and Coach, US Olympic Equestrian 3 day team