2018 Spring Open Barn Draws New Sponsors
Another Open Barn, another sponsor! This time, Sweet Olympio (or at least one end of her!) won over the heart of Michelle Crawford, her new sponsor!
Presence at Virginia Horse Festival
This year, we teamed up with Secretariat’s tourism team at the Virginia Horse Festival to promote our joint Derby Party at The Meadow! We had multiple board members manning our booth over the weekend, spreading awareness of the party and James River Chapter in general!
10th Anniversary Year Brings New Horses and New Sponsors
At the 2017 fall Open Barn, new arrival Red Sox Fever got the news that he has new sponsors, Anne Atkinson and Mary Atkinson. Where would we be without our wonderful sponsors?
Our New Mascot Gets Love at Open Barn
Ollie certainly brought a smile to one visitor’s face at our Spring Open Barn. He is one of the rescues from Peaceable Farm and thoroughly enjoys his new life meeting so many wonderful supporters of our program. He is a gentle and kind soul and quickly became our choice for our new “mascot”! Photo by…
Inmates are top dogs in horse class
Read this wonderful article written about some of the men in the Second Chances program here at James River!
Virginia Officer Helps Inmates Heal with Horses
Officer Shane Clarke discusses how his career path led him to the Virginia Department of Corrections and the horsemanship program he admired so much, such that he jumped in and took the classes himself.
Derby Hat Contest a Hit at our 2016 Derby Party
Derby hats galore at the annual Kentucky Derby party held this year at the Deep Run Hunt Club. A break in the rain allowed us to enjoy the patio and lovely view of the hunter trials field.Photo by Debby Thomas
Another Successful Open Barn
The Spring Open Barn on Sunday, April 26, was full of inspiration and positive energy as visitors heard from the men about what the horses and the program have meant to them. We thank everyone for sharing the beautiful day with us.
Program Receives Commendation
Delegate Peter Farrell, who represents Goochland, Louisa and Henrico, presented a General Assembly resolution commending the TRF’s Second Chances program at the James River Work Center during the spring Open Barn. Accepting the resolution are chapter president, Stephanie Nixon, past-president, Robin Williams, and Dr. Tom Newton.
Grandson of Secretariat Makes Appearance at Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show
Covert Action being groomed for his appearance in the Meadow descendants parade at the recent Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show. Marcia McCormick, Anne Tucker, and Janis Paiva are making sure he looks his best. We were so proud to be a part of this wonderful celebration of Off the Track Thoroughbreds performing in hunter, jumper and…