This past Saturday we headed back to Aiken for the annual Steeplechase. The event draws about 30,000 people and is so much fun. We went every year that we lived in Aiken and have since traveled back every year. It is a great opportunity for us to see all of our friends and make some great family memories.
Arden was really intrigued by all of the horses. There are mounted police officers riding throughout the event and Arden was able to pet the horses. She wasn't shy and laughed as the horse would turn its head.
During the first race I was holding Arden and the horses came by going to the paddocks and she started signing "more". She wasn't prepared for the speed of the horses. We were right on the rail where the horses run and we could hear the thunder of the hooves pounding on the ground and the horses came running past us. She jumped so high in my arms. As soon as we saw the horses they were gone. Arden started signing "more" and saying it at the same time. She loved it.
Dave and her watched the carriage parade and she really liked watching the horses pull the carriages. The people are dressed in traditional ridding clothes and several had their dogs in their laps. Arden signed "more" every time a new horse and buggy would come out. She enjoyed herself so much. She did crash during the last race and took a 45 minute nap. She ran the fields and would go up to everyone she saw and said hi. I definitely got a workout trying to keep up with her.
I am so glad we took the time to drive to Aiken it was well worth the trip and Dave and I really enjoyed catching up with our friends. 
Arden tailgating before the races.
Pointing out the horses as they go by heading towards the paddocks.
As people are packing up and heading out...Arden is still full steam ahead. Running through the field.
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