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Steeplechasing: A Maryland tradition

Timber racing or steeplechasing in Maryland dates back more than 100 years. The 113th Maryland Hunt Cup is this Saturday, April 25, in Glyndon. It was preceded by the 99th My Lady's Manor in Monkton on April 11, and the 107th Grand National, on April 19 in Butler.

The steeplechase tradition has been kept alive by generations of dedicated men and women. I have pulled photos from our files of many past steeplechases. I hope you enjoy them.

In an April 14, 2001 Sun story by Mike Klingaman, a rider said, "There's a timelessness about steeplechasing. You're disconnected from the computer, the fax machine, the telephone. You're galloping along with the wind on your earflaps, the horse between your legs and the fence coming up. You're fit. You're focused. You're a part of nature."

For more information, here's a link to the official site of Maryland Steeplechasing.

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About Paul McCardell

I'm Paul McCardell, a librarian at The Baltimore Sun. The Sun ran its first photo on September 30, 1901 and today has more than 1 million photos in its collection from many different sources including staff, wire services and studios.

The Baltimore Sun staff has been blessed with some of the finest award-winning photographers, including my father, Walter McCardell, who was a Sun photographer for 43 years.

This blog will bring back to light many of the photos from The Sun's archive, recalling significant moments in history and major newsmakers, sparking memories and discussion about the pictures or events.

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