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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 121 would be shown at the NBA playoffs and feature Steph Curry. After the project was green-lighted, a slew of people and semis descended—electrical generators, stage lights and bulky equipment in tow. They built a state-of-theart basketball court sound stage in The Horse Park’s covered arena, used sixfoot fans to blow dust and tumbleweeds around and even recruited one of the local horses for a quick cameo. “Steph Curry showed up. We filmed for an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon. Bang, done, all good to go!” Steve recalls. “It was torn down and everything was outta here by Monday night. It was the wildest thing!” CANTER OVER You don’t need to be a rider to cheer on The Horse Park’s equestrians and their mounts. “All of our horse shows are open to nonmembers,” Steve affirms. “We’ll post notices at Roberts Market— and everybody’s welcome!” You might even get to see Steve and Eileen clearing jumps. “During the horse trials, people can walk out in the midst of this big field and watch,” says Steve. So swing by and watch the truly magical sight of flying palominos and pintos. Eileen smiles, “They are Pegasus!” take the leap horsepark.org The Horse Park’s Dine Under the Stars fundraiser takes place October 12. In addition to a crosscountry jumping demonstration, the event includes a seated dinner in the field, champagne bar and live music. Equestrian Paradise PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE LOWER LEFT): COURTESY OF THE HORSE PARK AT WOODSIDE - JULIA BORYSEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY

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