The organizers of the Red Hills International Horse Trials (Fla.) announced the launch of two major initiatives in preparation for their March 10-13, 2016, event.

Improvement to footing for all three phases is underway, including aeration, addition of lime to the soil, top dressing and seed-drilling on the new cross-country courses, as well as the addition of fiber to the crushed stone arenas for dressage and show jumping.