First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin presented the fifth 2025 Spirit of Virginia Award to the James River Horse Foundation on July 31, 2025 at the State Farm Correctional Facility in Goochland County. The foundation is thrilled to be recognized for the hard work and love that goes into this private-public partnership.
Since 2007, this powerful program has provided sanctuary and second careers for retired Thoroughbred racehorses—while equipping incarcerated women with hands-on training in horsemanship and life skills for re-entry.
This is a story of healing and hope—for horses and for people. Congratulations to the team at JRHF for embodying the true Spirit of Virginia. 
Read about the honor by clicking the link below.
