Rebecca Owens is a very special young woman who spent five years as one of the eight original female participants in our program. Since her release in January of 2024, Rebecca Owens has achieved a great deal of personal success and is now employed by Radford University. Becky attributes the JRHF to “acquiring a unique…
Join us from 10 AM to 2 PM and step inside the barn for a truly special experience.
Meet our incredible horses up close and connect with the inspiring women who care for them every day. Learn how the James River Horse Foundation gives retired racehorses a second chance while creating meaningful impact in the community.
This event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends.
Parking is easy, with a shuttle service running to and from the barn. Come see how your community is supporting both horses and people.
The event will be held at the James River Center on River Road West in Goochland County.
Mark your calendars! On June 19th, the James River Horse Foundation will be attending the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Deep Run Show Grounds in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. We invite all horse lovers, supporters, and community members to stop by our table to learn more about the work we do every day to provide horses with…
With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Covert Action today. The beloved grandson of Secretariat was 31 years old. Covert Action arrived with the very first horses at State Farm Work Center on November 12, 2007. He has served as the mascot and ambassador for the James River chapter of TRF and subsequently the…
Join us from 10 AM to 2 PM and step inside the barn for a truly special experience.
Meet our incredible horses up close and connect with the inspiring women who care for them every day. Learn how the James River Horse Foundation gives retired racehorses a second chance while creating meaningful impact in the community.
This event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends.
Parking is easy, with a shuttle service running to and from the barn. Come see how your community is supporting both horses and people.
The event will be held at the James River Center on River Road West in Goochland County.
From 10 AM to 2 PM Step inside the barn and experience something special. Meet our incredible horses up close and connect with the inspiring women who care for them every day. Learn how the James River Horse Foundation gives retired racehorses a second chance while creating meaningful impact in the community. The event is…
From 10 AM to 2 PM 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.…
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.…
Two JRHF volunteers, Lisa and Daniel Waldrop, were busy cutting and sending in proofs of purchase for gift cards under the Triple Crown Horse Feed BUY 15, GET $30 Frequent Buyer Rewards Program. We use plenty of feed and love accumulating rewards for the horses. Thank you volunteers!!!!