Ride 'Em, Cowgirl

You won’t see me in a sundress and a big straw hat (I'll be the one with the cut-offs, studded belt and rock band tee), but I'm thinking about attending Iroquois Steeplechase, the Belle Meade Social Event of the Year. I actually went several years ago and it was an awesome time. Just chillin' on the hill. Ever since I've wanted to go back, but it's never worked out that I've been in town.

Load up a cooler, lay out the blanket, mix drink after drink, get a tan, and watch some horses run by every hour or so. This year I could even bring my iPod if I wanted to. (Still the love of my life.) Would be even better if I had this. Click here for a closer look. I want one. Badly.

Really, it’s a fun time even if you’re not into the fancy hats. It’s a good excuse to be outside and not everyone lives so close to such a historic event. Iroquois Steeplechase has been happening every second Saturday in May since 1941. Steeplechasing, the type of race in general, originated in Ireland around 1750. Works for me.

So check it out this Saturday, May 14 (Also Jag's birthday). First race starts at 1p. Giddy up!