About the Area
The Village of Pinehurst came into existence as the philanthropic project of James Tuft, a New England manufacturer whose specialty was building and selling soda fountains. In 1895, Tufts purchased the North Carolina land which would become the race track, the country club and the town itself, with the purpose of creating a winter resort for Northerners looking to escape the cold. Tufts called on Frederick Law Olmstead, the designer of New York's Central Park, to lay out a plan for his vacation village. Warren Manning, Olmstead's associate, supervised construction and brought in 200,000 plants to landscape the area. Between 1895 and 1897, 38 cottages were built to house visitors to the area, 32 of which are still standing. After holding a contest to name the new development, Tufts settled on "Pinehurst," and so the village became known.
From the beginning, Pinehurst resort offered the popular recreations of the day--bicycling, hunting and, of course, riding. Horse shows became a familiar part of the scenery as guests sought to test the mettle of their animals against others. The nationwide reputation of the Tyson and Jones Buggy Company, located in Carthage, the seat of Moore County and a short distance from Pinehurst, would contribute to the popularity of equine sports in the Sandhills. With the founding of the Moore County Hounds by the Boyd family in 1914, nearby Southern Pines also emerged as a favored destination for horse lovers. 1915 saw the opening of the Pinehurst Harness Track, which soon became a major winter training center. The Jockey Club was founded in 1916 and included among its members the owners of standardbreds, thoroughbreds and polo ponies. Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, Pinehurst and the surrounding communities have continued to showcase the finest elements of an equestrian lifestyle.
Pinehurst is known as a premier golf destination, of course; the #1 course was built and in play before 1900. In 1901, James Tuft invited the young golf genius Donald Ross to design a course for the resort, and the world-renowned #2 was the stunning result. Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter, ran a gun club at Pinehurst resort for a number of years, teaching thousands of guests and residents her brand of marksmanship.
Today, the Pinehurst community maintains a reputation for its beautiful setting, world-class hotel and spa, championship golf and, of course, horses--whether racing, showing, or simply trail riding. Our ambition is to make the Carriage Classic in the Pines yet another superior entertainment, drawing competitors and spectators alike to Pinehurst Village. We invite you to join us!
For more information, see:
www.pinehurstharness.org
www.sandhillsnc.com
From the beginning, Pinehurst resort offered the popular recreations of the day--bicycling, hunting and, of course, riding. Horse shows became a familiar part of the scenery as guests sought to test the mettle of their animals against others. The nationwide reputation of the Tyson and Jones Buggy Company, located in Carthage, the seat of Moore County and a short distance from Pinehurst, would contribute to the popularity of equine sports in the Sandhills. With the founding of the Moore County Hounds by the Boyd family in 1914, nearby Southern Pines also emerged as a favored destination for horse lovers. 1915 saw the opening of the Pinehurst Harness Track, which soon became a major winter training center. The Jockey Club was founded in 1916 and included among its members the owners of standardbreds, thoroughbreds and polo ponies. Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, Pinehurst and the surrounding communities have continued to showcase the finest elements of an equestrian lifestyle.
Pinehurst is known as a premier golf destination, of course; the #1 course was built and in play before 1900. In 1901, James Tuft invited the young golf genius Donald Ross to design a course for the resort, and the world-renowned #2 was the stunning result. Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter, ran a gun club at Pinehurst resort for a number of years, teaching thousands of guests and residents her brand of marksmanship.
Today, the Pinehurst community maintains a reputation for its beautiful setting, world-class hotel and spa, championship golf and, of course, horses--whether racing, showing, or simply trail riding. Our ambition is to make the Carriage Classic in the Pines yet another superior entertainment, drawing competitors and spectators alike to Pinehurst Village. We invite you to join us!
For more information, see:
www.pinehurstharness.org
www.sandhillsnc.com