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In the 1910s, construction of the ornate multi-level stable cost what was then the
sensational sum of $250,000. Adjusting the figure for inflation, that would be roughly $5.5
million today.
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While the facility is quieter than in its heyday as the
U.S. team's base, Gladstone still hosts some major annual
competitions, such as the USEF Dressage Festival Of Champions
(pictured) and the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals—
East.
As designed by the farm's founder, James Cox Brady, the trophy room at Gladstone
features a stunning glass ceiling and floor overlooking the stable aisle below.
driving event became as much of a highlight on the
uset property as the essex horse trials and three-day
event, which had started at the haller family's hoop-
stick farm a few miles away on lamington road in
Bedminster and took on greater importance when it
moved to hamilton farm.
e 1993 world pair driving Championships
introduced another constituency to gladstone. it was
the magnificent pinnacle of the sport in this country
under the aegis of the gladstone equestrian Associa-
tion, started by Caspersen and also based at hamilton
farm.
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