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.
Our very own Robin Traywick Williams joined Leeanne Ladin (from The Meadow Event Park) on CBS’ Virignia This Morning to promote our joint Kentucky Derby Party! Watch the video and come join us (and Bill Bevins!) at the party on May 5!
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.
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
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.
Read this wonderful article written about some of the men in the Second Chances program here at James River!
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…
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.