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.…
Come spend time meeting with the horses in the James River Horse Foundation. Learn how our program benefits retired racehorses and the women who care for them. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available and vans will shuttle visitors to and from the site. People of all ages are welcome.…
Our annual JRHF Angel Trees are set up in three local stores, Southern States in Goochland and Midlothian and Tractor Supply in Rockville. The trees will be up beginning mid-December. We thank the local stores for supporting a local charity and doing good works for the community. Don’t forget to put something in the horses…
Join us for an opportunity to meet our horses and discover how our program supports former racehorses and the women who care for them.Take a tour of our barn facility and explore the various ways you can support JRHF! The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available and vans will shuttle…
September 8th, 2024 is the Annual Stag Creek Derby! Hurry to get your “pony” entries and a chance to win the cash prize! The James River Horse Foundation “Pony Swim” is a fun way to support the horses and the women at Barn 4! A $10 donation enters your “pony” in the derby. Buy more…
Come spend time meeting with the horses in the James River Horse Foundation. Learn how our program benefits retired racehorses and the women who care for them. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available and vans will shuttle visitors to and from the site. People of all ages are welcome.…
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…
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…
Our annual JRHF Angel Trees are set up in three local stores, Southern States in Goochland and Midlothian and Tractor Supply in Rockville. The trees will be up beginning mid-December. We thank the local stores for supporting a local charity and doing good works for the community. Don’t forget to put something in the horses…
Join us to meet our retired racehorses and the incarcerated women in our program who care for them. Learn how this program provides a second chance for the horses and the inmates. Thank you to Trader Joe’s in Short Pump for donating water bottles for our event!