Historic Springdale Race Course is home to the Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup international steeplechase race days, and the National Steeplechase Museum. The Carolina Cup Racing Association, a non-profit organization, relies on the Carolina Cup and the Colonial Cup races to fulfill its mission of operating Springdale Race Course as both an equestrian and tourism center. Net profits from both race days are donated to KershawHealth. Springdale Race Course is a world-renowned, 600 acre European style Thoroughbred training center that operates year-round and is home to Hall of Fame trainers Jonathan Sheppard and Janet Elliot. Famous equine residents have included Flat Top, Storm Cat, Forever Together, Zacchio and Ruffian.
