Another Successful Fall Open Barn
Our 2018 Fall Open Barn was a huge success, with a wonderful turnout! Thank you to everyone who visited, and also to all our board members and volunteers!
Barn 4 Cleanup Day
Barn 4 had a hay loft cleaning day to make sure we’re ready for everyone at Open Barn on September 29! We’d like to thank all of the board members that came out to help, as well as Officer Clarke and the Groom Elite men! It certainly took a village!
Derby Day at The Meadow
This year we held our annual Derby Party at The Meadow, and it was a huge success! Our team worked hard and threw a wonderful party!Congratulations to Justify!
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!
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?
We Have a New Groom Elite Graduate!
On October 17, Schwartz received his Groom Elite certificate and is our newest graduate! Dr Reid Mclellan was on hand to present his certificate, and our barn manager CJ congratulated him on his high score! Our new class of men, as well as several board members, were also there to show support. We are so…
Virginia’s DOC Making Changes at State Farm Work Center
The State Farm Work Center in Goochland, Virginia currently houses male offenders; those offenders are being relocated. As State Farm transitions from housing male offenders to housing female offenders, the Brunswick and Deerfield Women’s Work Centers will transition from housing female offenders to housing male offenders. All movement of offenders will be completed by Nov.…
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!
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…
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