Sponsor day is held monthly at Barn 4. This provides sponsors with the opportunity to meet different horses in the herd, get to the know the women caring for them and participate in fun, interactive activities. Sponsor day is an important part of developing relationships for the women and the horses. Consider becoming a sponsor…
Mickey’sinthehouse (“Mouse” as the women are calling her) came to JRHF through a partnership with Aftercare Charles Town (ACT). This attractive young mare has come to barn 4 to rest and rehab from life on the racetrack. After a period of time she was returned to to another ACT partner facility and adopted. We are…
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RICHMOND — Dozens of horse enthusiasts flocked to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) State Farm Work Center in Goochland County Saturday, October 14 for the James River Horse Foundation’s Open Barn event. The free event allowed visitors to interact with the more than 20 retired, thoroughbred racehorses on site at the work center. Female…
Colonial Downs supports JRHF throughout the season with an in the Colonial Downs program and information on the Jumbotron all Season. In addition, they name 2 races after the foundation and host a sponsor day. Colonial Downs celebrates Virginia Bred Race Day with a special James River Horse Foundation race. JRHF is thankful for its…
This Fundraiser is held in September each year. Ponies will race down Stag Creek in Ashland to raise funds for the James River Horse Foundation. This fun online event is a great way to get involved with this important Foundation. All proceeds support the care of our herd of retired racehorses and the vocational program…
Our annual JRHF Angel Trees will be set up in two local stores…Southern States in Goochland and Midlothian. The trees will be up beginning mid-December. Stop by and purchase feed, supplies, and goodies needed to take care of our herd! The horses thank you!