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Fauquier County is the home of the Virginia Gold Cup and several other major equestrian events. The Virginia Thoroughbred Association and the Virginia Horse Show Association offices are here, as well as the Middleburg Agricultural Research & Extension (MARE) Center, a Virginia Tech facility which researches nutrition and care of horses. The Virginia Regional Therapeutic Riding Center at MadCap Farm provides opportunities to handicapped children and adults. There are pony clubs, hunt clubs, polo clubs, beagle and basset clubs,
trails to ride and events to watch.
Did You Know...
* There are more than 5,000 horses in Fauquier County!
* Fauquier County has more fox hunting clubs (5) than any other US county!
* The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, held for 146 years at the same site, is the oldest horse show in America!
* The Warrenton Horse Show is the oldest hunter show in America!
* The Warrenton Pony Show is the oldest pony show in America!
* Piedmont Foxt Hounds (est. 1840) is the oldest foxhunting club in the U.S.!
* By winning the Kentucky Derby in 1993 with Sea Hero, the late Paul Mellon of Upperville became the only man ever to win the premier races in the U.S., England (the Derby at Epson) and France (Arc de Triomphe at Lonchamps)!
...Courtesy Fauquier Times Democrat
WE ARE SORRY, BUT DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO UPDATE UPCOMING EVENTS.
THANK YOU.
THREE-DAY WEBSITE CREATED !
The Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association CCI* and CCI** at Great Meadow in The Plains this May is featured on a new website. Ongoing progress can be checked out at "www.cdcta.com/cci"
NOVA APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB !
Startup members are being sought to promote the Appaloosa breed in northern Virginia
by forming the NoVa Appaloosa Horse Club Regional Club.
Appaloosa owners and lovers are encouraged to call (540) 554-2648 or E-mail: "appaloosas2001@aol.com"
LENDING LIBRARY PLANNED !
The Virginia Horse Council is organizing a new "lending library" of horse books and videos. VHC officers hope to develop a library of books, audio and training video tapes and more for use as a "member benefit." The VHC lending library will be available to members only either free or at minimal cost. (The only charge will be for mail, FedEx or UPS shipping.)
The library can be used by individual members, 4-H clubs, boarding facilities or local clubs. Horsemen with extra videos or books to donate may call (804) 330-0345.
SEE "SEABISCUIT" SOUVENIERS
In the coming weeks Middleburg's National Sporting Library will display the official souvenier program from the 1938 match race in which Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral.
The program was a gift from former NSL director Peter Winants, who attended the match race at Pimlico as a boy.
Call (540) 687-6542
MORVEN PARK UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Highlights include:
April 6-7: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials
April 14-15: Dressage Show
April 21: Old Dominion Kennel Club Dog Show
May 26-27: Virginia Foxhound Club Show
June 1-3: Winmill Carriage Classic
June 2-3: Welsh Pony Show
June 22-24: Dressage Show
June 30: VEEF Seminar
July 20-22: Pinto Club of Virginia Show
July 25-29: Dressage & Breeding Show
Wednesdays in August: Driving Clinics
September 1-2: Eastern Arabian Club Show
September 30: ODKC Dog Show
October 4-7: CCI* and Advanced Horse Trials
November 3-4: Dressage Show
(703) 777-2890
LAKE OF THE WOODS SERIES SET
Lake of the Woods Stables in Locust Grove, south of Culpeper, will host a show series beginning with
an event on April 1. Other shows are planned for April 29, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 and October 7.
Classes start at 8:30 a.m. for each show and include divisions ranging from leadline through working hunter.
Divisions are recognized by the Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Assosications.BR>For more information call the stable at (540) 972-2238.
RED REVELLE NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINICS THROUGH THE SPRING
Trainer Red Revelle will teach a series of natural horsemanship clinics through the spring. All clinics run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and cost $250 per horse or $35 per auditor.
Seminar dates are as follows:
April 7 at Ash Tree Stables in Washington
April 14 at Chapel View Stables in Lucketts
April 21 at Camelot Farm in Fort Valley
April 28 at View Point Farm in Middleburg
May 5 at Little Bull Run Farm in Catharpin
May 26 at Red Gate Farm in Troy
June 3 at Quad J Farm in Fredericksburg
June 24 at Mesa Vista Stables in Powhatan
June 30 at Silver Star Farm in Spotsylvania
Details on the clinics is available by calling (540) 672-0724
LUCKY DRIVE RANCH SLATES 2001 "FUN-TIME" SERIES TO START IN APRIL
Lucky Drive Ranch in Catlett, VA will again offer its open Fun-Time show series, with dates to be April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 8 and October 20. Classes range from English to western to games and driving.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 788-9959
GREAT MEADOW'S 2001 CALENDAR LISTED
Great Meadow in The Plains, VA has a full schedule of equestrian events planned for the 2001 competition season, including several new shows. The Virginia Gold Cup runs on May 5, an international CCI** three-day event (new this year) is May 26-28, Friday evenings June through September is arena polo, with Sunday afternoon grass polo also June through September. The new Great Meadow Grand Prix jumping event is set September 9, an international polo championship September 15, the Middleburg Classic Horse Show is September 17-23, a dressage show October 7, and the International Gold Cup is October 20.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 253-5001
U.S. TRAIL RIDE'S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CHARITY RIDE ~ May 26, 2001
At Glenwood Park in Middleburg, the event will benefit the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation. There will be 10 and 20-mile trails, and lunch is included as part of the entry fee.
For details call Meredith Hilt at (703) 430-2789.
EQUINE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SEMINAR ~ June 2
Classicus Farm in Edinburg will host a seminar about alternative medicines for horses from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
Veterinarian and acupuncturist Dr. Marvin Cain of Hillsboro, human and equine chiropractor Kerry Bertschinger, and equine physical therapist Gwen Edsall of Millwood will speak.
The cost is $75 in advance, including lunch, or $80 at the door.
Those who would like details may call (540) 459-8591
REEVE FOUNDATION BENEFIT ~ June 16
The Virginia Dressage Association will host the second annual Celebrity Musical Freestyle Challenge on June 16 at the Keswick Show Grounds. A benefit for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the event is a qualifier for the Barbara Silverman Memorial Freestyle Championship.
This year's fund-raiser includes competition from training level through Grand Prix. Celebrity judges will score the musical rides; last year, actors Tom Berenger and Sissy Spacek were among the guest panelists.
FOR MORE INFO: (804) 589-4069.
Click Here for Times-Democrat Horse & Field Sports Breaking News
WE ARE SORRY, BUT DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO UPDATE UPCOMING EVENTS.
THANK YOU.
THREE-DAY WEBSITE CREATED !
The Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association CCI* and CCI** at Great Meadow in The Plains this May is featured on a new website. Ongoing progress can be checked out at "www.cdcta.com/cci"
NOVA APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB !
Startup members are being sought to promote the Appaloosa breed in northern Virginia
by forming the NoVa Appaloosa Horse Club Regional Club.
Appaloosa owners and lovers are encouraged to call (540) 554-2648 or E-mail: "appaloosas2001@aol.com"
LENDING LIBRARY PLANNED !
The Virginia Horse Council is organizing a new "lending library" of horse books and videos. VHC officers hope to develop a library of books, audio and training video tapes and more for use as a "member benefit." The VHC lending library will be available to members only either free or at minimal cost. (The only charge will be for mail, FedEx or UPS shipping.)
The library can be used by individual members, 4-H clubs, boarding facilities or local clubs. Horsemen with extra videos or books to donate may call (804) 330-0345.
SEE "SEABISCUIT" SOUVENIERS
In the coming weeks Middleburg's National Sporting Library will display the official souvenier program from the 1938 match race in which Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral.
The program was a gift from former NSL director Peter Winants, who attended the match race at Pimlico as a boy.
Call (540) 687-6542
MORVEN PARK UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Highlights include:
April 6-7: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials
April 14-15: Dressage Show
April 21: Old Dominion Kennel Club Dog Show
May 26-27: Virginia Foxhound Club Show
June 1-3: Winmill Carriage Classic
June 2-3: Welsh Pony Show
June 22-24: Dressage Show
June 30: VEEF Seminar
July 20-22: Pinto Club of Virginia Show
July 25-29: Dressage & Breeding Show
Wednesdays in August: Driving Clinics
September 1-2: Eastern Arabian Club Show
September 30: ODKC Dog Show
October 4-7: CCI* and Advanced Horse Trials
November 3-4: Dressage Show
(703) 777-2890
LAKE OF THE WOODS SERIES SET
Lake of the Woods Stables in Locust Grove, south of Culpeper, will host a show series beginning with
an event on April 1. Other shows are planned for April 29, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 and October 7.
Classes start at 8:30 a.m. for each show and include divisions ranging from leadline through working hunter.
Divisions are recognized by the Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Assosications.BR>For more information call the stable at (540) 972-2238.
RED REVELLE NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINICS THROUGH THE SPRING
Trainer Red Revelle will teach a series of natural horsemanship clinics through the spring. All clinics run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and cost $250 per horse or $35 per auditor.
Seminar dates are as follows:
April 7 at Ash Tree Stables in Washington
April 14 at Chapel View Stables in Lucketts
April 21 at Camelot Farm in Fort Valley
April 28 at View Point Farm in Middleburg
May 5 at Little Bull Run Farm in Catharpin
May 26 at Red Gate Farm in Troy
June 3 at Quad J Farm in Fredericksburg
June 24 at Mesa Vista Stables in Powhatan
June 30 at Silver Star Farm in Spotsylvania
Details on the clinics is available by calling (540) 672-0724
LUCKY DRIVE RANCH SLATES 2001 "FUN-TIME" SERIES TO START IN APRIL
Lucky Drive Ranch in Catlett, VA will again offer its open Fun-Time show series, with dates to be April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 8 and October 20. Classes range from English to western to games and driving.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 788-9959
GREAT MEADOW'S 2001 CALENDAR LISTED
Great Meadow in The Plains, VA has a full schedule of equestrian events planned for the 2001 competition season, including several new shows. The Virginia Gold Cup runs on May 5, an international CCI** three-day event (new this year) is May 26-28, Friday evenings June through September is arena polo, with Sunday afternoon grass polo also June through September. The new Great Meadow Grand Prix jumping event is set September 9, an international polo championship September 15, the Middleburg Classic Horse Show is September 17-23, a dressage show October 7, and the International Gold Cup is October 20.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 253-5001
U.S. TRAIL RIDE'S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CHARITY RIDE ~ May 26, 2001
At Glenwood Park in Middleburg, the event will benefit the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation. There will be 10 and 20-mile trails, and lunch is included as part of the entry fee.
For details call Meredith Hilt at (703) 430-2789.
EQUINE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SEMINAR ~ June 2
Classicus Farm in Edinburg will host a seminar about alternative medicines for horses from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
Veterinarian and acupuncturist Dr. Marvin Cain of Hillsboro, human and equine chiropractor Kerry Bertschinger, and equine physical therapist Gwen Edsall of Millwood will speak.
The cost is $75 in advance, including lunch, or $80 at the door.
Those who would like details may call (540) 459-8591
REEVE FOUNDATION BENEFIT ~ June 16
The Virginia Dressage Association will host the second annual Celebrity Musical Freestyle Challenge on June 16 at the Keswick Show Grounds. A benefit for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the event is a qualifier for the Barbara Silverman Memorial Freestyle Championship.
This year's fund-raiser includes competition from training level through Grand Prix. Celebrity judges will score the musical rides; last year, actors Tom Berenger and Sissy Spacek were among the guest panelists.
FOR MORE INFO: (804) 589-4069.
Click Here for Times-Democrat Horse & Field Sports Breaking News
The Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association CCI* and CCI** at Great Meadow in The Plains this May is featured on a new website. Ongoing progress can be checked out at "www.cdcta.com/cci"
Startup members are being sought to promote the Appaloosa breed in northern Virginia
by forming the NoVa Appaloosa Horse Club Regional Club.
Appaloosa owners and lovers are encouraged to call (540) 554-2648 or E-mail: "appaloosas2001@aol.com"
LENDING LIBRARY PLANNED !
The Virginia Horse Council is organizing a new "lending library" of horse books and videos. VHC officers hope to develop a library of books, audio and training video tapes and more for use as a "member benefit." The VHC lending library will be available to members only either free or at minimal cost. (The only charge will be for mail, FedEx or UPS shipping.)
The library can be used by individual members, 4-H clubs, boarding facilities or local clubs. Horsemen with extra videos or books to donate may call (804) 330-0345.
SEE "SEABISCUIT" SOUVENIERS
In the coming weeks Middleburg's National Sporting Library will display the official souvenier program from the 1938 match race in which Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral.
The program was a gift from former NSL director Peter Winants, who attended the match race at Pimlico as a boy.
Call (540) 687-6542
Highlights include:
April 6-7: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials
April 14-15: Dressage Show
April 21: Old Dominion Kennel Club Dog Show
May 26-27: Virginia Foxhound Club Show
June 1-3: Winmill Carriage Classic
June 2-3: Welsh Pony Show
June 22-24: Dressage Show
June 30: VEEF Seminar
July 20-22: Pinto Club of Virginia Show
July 25-29: Dressage & Breeding Show
Wednesdays in August: Driving Clinics
September 1-2: Eastern Arabian Club Show
September 30: ODKC Dog Show
October 4-7: CCI* and Advanced Horse Trials
November 3-4: Dressage Show
(703) 777-2890
LAKE OF THE WOODS SERIES SET
Lake of the Woods Stables in Locust Grove, south of Culpeper, will host a show series beginning with
an event on April 1. Other shows are planned for April 29, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 and October 7.
Classes start at 8:30 a.m. for each show and include divisions ranging from leadline through working hunter.
Divisions are recognized by the Battlefield and Virginia Horse Shows Assosications.BR>For more information call the stable at (540) 972-2238.
Trainer Red Revelle will teach a series of natural horsemanship clinics through the spring. All clinics run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and cost $250 per horse or $35 per auditor.
Seminar dates are as follows:
April 7 at Ash Tree Stables in Washington
April 14 at Chapel View Stables in Lucketts
April 21 at Camelot Farm in Fort Valley
April 28 at View Point Farm in Middleburg
May 5 at Little Bull Run Farm in Catharpin
May 26 at Red Gate Farm in Troy
June 3 at Quad J Farm in Fredericksburg
June 24 at Mesa Vista Stables in Powhatan
June 30 at Silver Star Farm in Spotsylvania
Details on the clinics is available by calling (540) 672-0724
LUCKY DRIVE RANCH SLATES 2001 "FUN-TIME" SERIES TO START IN APRIL
Lucky Drive Ranch in Catlett, VA will again offer its open Fun-Time show series, with dates to be April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 8 and October 20. Classes range from English to western to games and driving.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 788-9959
GREAT MEADOW'S 2001 CALENDAR LISTED
Great Meadow in The Plains, VA has a full schedule of equestrian events planned for the 2001 competition season, including several new shows. The Virginia Gold Cup runs on May 5, an international CCI** three-day event (new this year) is May 26-28, Friday evenings June through September is arena polo, with Sunday afternoon grass polo also June through September. The new Great Meadow Grand Prix jumping event is set September 9, an international polo championship September 15, the Middleburg Classic Horse Show is September 17-23, a dressage show October 7, and the International Gold Cup is October 20.
FOR MORE INFO: (540) 253-5001
U.S. TRAIL RIDE'S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CHARITY RIDE ~ May 26, 2001
At Glenwood Park in Middleburg, the event will benefit the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation. There will be 10 and 20-mile trails, and lunch is included as part of the entry fee.
For details call Meredith Hilt at (703) 430-2789.
EQUINE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SEMINAR ~ June 2
Classicus Farm in Edinburg will host a seminar about alternative medicines for horses from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
Veterinarian and acupuncturist Dr. Marvin Cain of Hillsboro, human and equine chiropractor Kerry Bertschinger, and equine physical therapist Gwen Edsall of Millwood will speak.
The cost is $75 in advance, including lunch, or $80 at the door.
Those who would like details may call (540) 459-8591
REEVE FOUNDATION BENEFIT ~ June 16
The Virginia Dressage Association will host the second annual Celebrity Musical Freestyle Challenge on June 16 at the Keswick Show Grounds. A benefit for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the event is a qualifier for the Barbara Silverman Memorial Freestyle Championship.
This year's fund-raiser includes competition from training level through Grand Prix. Celebrity judges will score the musical rides; last year, actors Tom Berenger and Sissy Spacek were among the guest panelists.
FOR MORE INFO: (804) 589-4069.
Click Here for Times-Democrat Horse & Field Sports Breaking News
~ Some History of Horses in Virginia ~
Since their first introduction to Virginia in 1610, horses have been a strong influence in shaping Virginia's rich history. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson recognized the importance of horses and worked on selective breeding and caring for their equine companions.
Equestrian history comes alive in Virginia. Great tales abound about the equines of the Civil War, such as the horses that bore Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson. Lee's horse, "Traveler" and Jackson's "Little Sorrel" are both buried in Lexington, Virginia.
More than 125 years later, the horse still plays an integral part in daily life in Virginia. "Secretariat", one of the greatest athletes of all time and the winner of racing's "Triple Crown" in 1979 was a Virginia native.
Steeplechase racing has been a way of life for many Virginians throughout much of the history of the Old Dominion. It was natural that racing over fences would have special allure in a state where horsemanship and sporting competition have been so important.
Today Virginia has become the center of steeplechase racing in America. In 2000 twenty-five race meets and point-to-points will provide participants and spectators with opportunities to enjoy the excitement and color of the sport at scenic locations throughout the state.
The point-to-points are the sport's minor leagues. Here novice horses and riders compete for trophies in races that usually do not have purses. Many races are restricted to amateurs, and the emphasis is on the thrill of participation.
Those who graduate move on to the race meets where the purses attract the best horses in training. Horses that are usually trained and ridden by professionals from throughout the country competed for purses that totaled or $700,000 in Virginia last year.
Many veteran spectators follow the circuit and their favorites through all kinds of weather. Others who are more casual bring tailgate picnics and enjoy beautiful spring or fall days in the country.
...Courtesy Virginia Steeplechase Association