Another great Kentucky Derby party at the Wine Loft raised needed funds for the horses at James River. Pictured left to right are Karen Fowler, Stephanie Nixon, and Jennifer Berdell. Huge thanks to these gals and all who helped make the party such a success. Congratulations to California Chrome!
Former Virginia state inmate, Tamio Holmes, who learned to be a farrier in prison, has returned as a free man to work on Covert Action, grandson of Secretariat. Photo reprinted with permission from the Washington Post
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at James River partnered with Colonial Downs to celebrate retired racehorses through the first-ever “Mr. TRF” Second Chances Stakes June 29, 2013 on Ladies Night. After thousands of fan votes online, three horses from TRF at James River traveled to Colonial Downs for final voting with Multiple Choice hoofing-it into the…
Anne Tucker, chapter President (on the right), and Jennifer Berdell, party co-host and board member (in the center), present the 2013 Winner’s Circle award to Stephanie Nixon. This award is given annually to an individual or group who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Pictured is our Run for the Horses team that participated in the 8K phase of the 2012 Richmond Marathon on November 10. These runners and walkers raised over $3000 for the horses. We thank the team and the many people who supported them and us. We are especially grateful to board member Jennifer Berdell for…
Maggie Phipps, from the 4H group Huguenot Show Hunters, presented $250 that the girls had raised to Jennifer Ernst and Anne Tucker to be used toward the care of Jonathon’s Gal (JG). Jason had JG looking her best for the presentation.
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…