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~ EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS ~
Diane, with a well earned reputation as "The Matchmaker" of horses to owners,
was the first woman jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby!
Visit her website: Diane Crump Equine Sales, Inc.
P. O. Box 535
Warrenton, VA 20188
(540) 349-0910
Virginia Gold Cup Association
P. O. Box 840
Warrenton, VA 20188
(540) 347-1215
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Virginia Horsemen's Association
550 Broadview Avenue, Suite 103
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 349-4600 ~ FAX: (540) 349-4511
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Virginia Steeplechase Association
Post Office Box 1158
Middleburg, VA 20118
(540) 687-3455
Provides rules & guidelines for sanctioned
steeplechase races. High score awards, parties for members.
Membership: $25 individual, $40 family
The Steeplechase Fund
400 Fair Hill Drive
Elkton, MD 21921
The fund assists with medical expenses and insurance for jockeys injured in American steeplechase races.
Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
Serves as horsemen's representative in negotiations with Colonial Downs racetrack.
The Association keeps space at the Warrenton offices of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association.
(540) 347-4313
Equine Rescue League
Churchland Farm
Leesburg, VA
(703) 771-1240
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Virginia Thoroughbred Association
38 Garrett Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-4313 ~ E-mail: vta@crosslink.net
Website: www.vabred.org
Promotes breeding and racing of thoroughbreds through education,
seminars and breeder's incentive programs and serves as
an advocate in related legislative and regulatory issues.
HorseWorks
P. O. Box 178
Centreville, VA 20122
(703) 222-3474 ~ E-mail: horseworks718@aol.com
A non-profit organization set up to preserve, promote and protect our federal, state and local parkland trails for all riders through fundraising events, membership dues and charitable contributions. Additionally, HorseWorks intends to support worthy equestrian pursuits such as handicapped riding programs, scholarships and the Special Olympic Riding Team. All net proceeds from sponsored events will go directly to the programs HorseWorks promotes.
Virginia Horse Industry Board
Post Office Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 786-5842
Website: http://www.vhib.org
Works for the promotion and economic development
of the $1 billion Virginia Horse Industry.
Virginia Dressage Association
(Northern Virginia Chapter)
5848 Blantyre Road
Broad Run, VA 22014
(540) 347-0363
Representing Northern Virginia Dressage for the last 25 years.
Conducts 5 AHSA/USDF recognized shows per year as well as
numerous schooling shows and mounted & unmounted clinics.
Commonwealth Dressage & Combined Training Association
Post Office Box 1101
Warrenton, VA 20188
(540) 349-2020 ~ (540) 687-5366
Offers sanctioned dressage and horse
trials in the county year-round.
American Driving Society
Enjoy the World of Carriage Driving
Competition ~ Recreation ~ Education
P.O. Box 160, Metamora, MI 48455
(810) 664-8666 ~ E-mail: info@americandrivingsociety.org
Back to Basics Horse Show Association of Fauquier (BBHSA)
A non-profit Association with the purpose of promoting good horsemanship, good sportsmanship, an appreciation of showing in a healthy, wholesome and fun environment, and to promote the greater love of horses and a humane attitude towards them.
The Associations shows are open to all breeds, offering classes in English, Over Fences, Western and Timed Events with divisions for Leadline, Short Stirrup, Junior, Senior, Novice Horse and Novice Rider.
There 6 combined shows each year with year end awards.
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American Connemara Pony Society
Marynelle Eyles, National Secretary
2360 Hunting Ridge Road
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5953 ~ Web Site: www.nas.com/acps
Mid-Atlantic Lipizzan Association
4126 Dumfries Road
Catlett, VA
(540) 788-9781
Trailblazers Riding Club
8412 Burwell Road
Catlett, VA
(540) 349-1412
Casanova Warrenton Pony Club
Hume, VA
Jackie Horn, District Commissioner
(540) 364-3081
An affiliate of the U.S. Pony Clubs.
CWPC offers instruction and activities for
young riders, up to age 18, at all levels.
Middleburg Classic Horse Show
781 Ledford Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430 ~ (757) 357-1775
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Middleburg Orange County Pony Club
Middleburg, VA
Kate Shields, District Commissioner
(540) 554-8671
Piedmont Driving Club
Post Office Box 1402
Middleburg, VA 20118
(540) 955-2659
Old Dominion 100 Endurance Ride
High Meadows Farm
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 687-6135
Casanova Hunt
Post Office Box 105
Casanova, VA
(540) 788-4116
Old Dominion Hounds
Post Office Box 39
Orlean, VA 20128
(540) 364-4573
Orange County Hunt
Post Office Box V
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 364-1831
Warrenton Hunt
Post Office Box 972
Warrenton, VA 20188
(540) 347-2867
Fauquier County 4-H Horse Club
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-8650
Virginia Regional Therapeutic Riding Center
MadCap Farm, The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-5643
Offers lessons throughout the year,
plus an open benefit Ride-A-Thon in August.
Seeking help for fall session of handicapped riding classes !
Great Meadows Polo
Great Meadow
The Plains, VA
(540) 253-5001
Polo club that offers lesson program, league play, regular Friday twilight
and Sunday games throughout summer, charity events.
United States Equestrian Team
Gladstone, NJ 07934
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Virginia Horse Journal
Official Publication of the Virginia Horse Shows Association
7025 Owl Lane
Marshall, VA 20115-2233
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Horse Talk Magazine
An informative magazine for Horse Lovers in Virginia and Southern Maryland
Visit Website!
~ EQUESTRIAN ATTRACTIONS ~
301 West Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-6542
More than 12,000 books on horse and field sports
dating from 1528 including racing, foxhunting, horsmanship,
polo, breeding, and horses in art & history.
Collection is open to the public weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Appointments encouraged.
One hour video of highlights from the 2000 Olympic three-day event competition in Sydney will be shown daily at 11 a.m (or other times by appointment) at the Library from October 18-November 10.
Great Meadow Polo
5089 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-5000
Every Friday night from June - September from 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Two polo games featuring top players in the region.
Tailgating or picnics encouraged.
Catered food and drink available.
Museum of Hounds & Hunting at Morven Park
Post Office Box 6228
Leesburg, VA 20178
(703) 777-2414
Original art, colonial artifacts, clothing, books
and memorabelia. A horse & fox lover's dream.
Winmill Carriage Collection at Morven Park
Post Office Box 6228
Leesburg, VA 20178
(703) 777-2414
Large collection of horse-drawn carriages. Includes coaches, breaks,
phaetons, surreys, a hearse & a coal burning fire engine.
On display April - October ~ Admission Fee
Glenwood Park
Route 626 (Foxcroft Road)
Middleburg, VA
(540) 592-3455 or (540) 253-5125
Historic park with spectacular views.
Home to Middleburg Spring Races, VA Fall Races,
point-to-points, Middleburg Horse Trials, Pony Club,
dog trials, trail rides and more.
Marriott Ranch
5305 Marriott Lane
Hume, VA 22639
(540) 364-2627
Historic inn and manor house, open air pavilion, picnic and barbeque facilities,
trail rides, riding arena stalls, business and retreat meeting space,
social events and weddings.
One hour west of Washington, DC on 4,200 acres with beautiful views.
Morven Park International Equestrian Center
41793 Tutt Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-2890
Shows, clinics, seminars, competitions, training camps
and numerous nonprofit organizations.
Practice cross country course and indoor arena.
~ ANNUAL EQUESTRIAN EVENTS ~
Starts in February, runs through May, with sanctioned steeplechasing
returning from September through November.
FOR MORE INFO: Call VA Steeplechase Assn. at (703) 777-2575
Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point Races ~ February (3rd or 4th Saturday)
Mt. Sterling Farm, Route 605, Warrenton, VA
(540) 788-4116, (540) 788-4806 or (540) 439-3732
$5.00 Admission, 12 & under free
Reserved Parking on request. Tailgate competition.
Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Races ~ March (2nd or 3rd Saturday)
Airlie off Route 17N, Warrenton, VA
(540) 347-4748
$10/car or 2 occupants, additional occupants $5 each
Reserved parking on request
Timber, brush and one flat race
Post time: 1:00 p.m.
The Virginia Gold Cup ~ May (first Saturday)
Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
1-800-69-RACES or (540) 347-1215
Advance reservations required ~ $50 General Subscriber parking
Reserved rail spaces available.
Hunt Country Stable Tour ~ May (Sat & Sun of Memorial Day Weekend)
Sponsored by Trinity Church in Upperville ~ (540) 592-3711
Twelve of the finest horse farms in the Northern Piedmont including
Paul Mellon's Rokeby and Jack Kent Cooke's Kent Farms.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ $15 adults, 12 and under free.
Upperville Colt & Horse Show ~ June (1st Monday - Sunday)
Post Office Box 1288, Warrenton, VA ~ (540) 253-5760
Oldest show in the United States, originating in 1853.
Held at Grafton Farm "under the oaks" on Route 50 in Upperville, VA
Warrenton Pony Show ~ June (last weekend)
Post Office Box 794, Warrenton, VA 20188 ~ (540) 253-5593
Oldest pony show in America.
Held at Warrenton Horse Show Grounds,
run by adult and junior volunteers to benefit local charities.
Warrenton Hunt Schooling Series ~ May - August
Grove, VA (near Warrenton) ~ (540) 825-8509
Lucky Drive Ranch Fun Time Show Series ~ 5 Shows Yearly April - August
Fun Show & Awards presentation in September
Catlett, VA ~ (540) 788-9959
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Back to Basics Horse Show Association of Fauquier (BBHSA) ~ 6 Combined Shows Yearly
Awards presentation at years end
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Lucky Bits & Spurs 4-H Horse Club ~ Annual Fun Show Last Sunday in March
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Paper Chase Farms Show Series ~ Year- Round
Middleburg ~ (540) 687-5255
Rowe Sport Horses Show Series ~ Year-Round
Calverton, VA ~ (540) 788-1459
Tralee Show Series ~ June - August
New Baltimore, VA ~ (703) 594-2425
Short Circuit Show Series ~ Summer & Fall
Various Fauquier farms ~ (540) 347-7897
Connemara Breed Show
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA ~ (540) 364-4126
Draft Horse & Mule Day ~ September (Saturday of Labor Day Weekend)
43120 Hollyspring Lane, Centreville, VA 20120 ~ (703) 327-6731
Held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Big horse pull at 2:30 p.m.
Breed exhibits, performance classes, wagon & mule rides,
children's games, crafts, tours of mansion & carriage museum.
Parade of carriages and wagons, multiple hitches.
Refreshments ~ Admission
Warrenton Horse Show ~ September (Labor Day weekend)
P. O. Box 535, Warrenton, VA 20188 ~ (540) 347-9442
Hunter and Jumper Horse Show
Picnics encouraged, concessions available
Middleburg Classic Horse Show ~ September 19 - 24, 2000
781 Ledford Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430 ~ (757) 357-1775
AA rated Hunter Horse Show held at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA
Offering classes on the outside course and arena.
$10,000 Hunter Classic
Hunt Night
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The Fairfax Hunt ~ September (3rd Saturday...call to confirm)
P. O. Box 902, Great Falls, VA 22066 ~ (703) 787-6673
Belmont Plantation, 4 miles east of Leesburg on Route 7
Horse racing over hurdles, timber.
Railside patron and sponsor parking ~ General admission race day
Post time: 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Fall Races ~ October (1st weekend...call to confirm)
P. O. Box 2, Middleburg, VA 20118 ~ (540) 687-5662
Jump racing at Glenwood Park in Middleburg.
East Coast's only 2-day race meet.
Morven Park Races ~ October (2nd Saturday)
P. O. Box 6228, Leesburg, VA 20178 ~ (703) 777-2414
Great steeplechase racing views for spectators and corporate entertainers.
Wonderful for picnics and tailgating parties.
The International Gold Cup ~ October (3rd Saturday)
P. O. Box 840, Warrenton, VA 20188 ~ (540) 347-1215 or 1-800-69-RACES
Gates open at 10 a.m. at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA
$40 General Subscriber parking.
Reserved rail spaces available.
Advance reservations required.
Marriott Ranch-Fairfield Farm Ride & Tie Festival & Competition
November (1st weekend...call to confirm)
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume, VA ~ (540) 364-2627
Food, music, competition and fun.
One hour west of Washington, DC on 4,200 acres.
