Director Zach graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Following graduation, he worked for eMoney Advisor helping financial professionals build estate, investment, and cash flow projections. He now works for Focus Partners Wealth in Richmond where he is responsible for assisting with holistic financial planning. He grew up on a horse farm…

Director Dr. Huffman was born and raised in Goochland, Virginia. She received her bachelors in animal science from Virginia Tech in 2013. Her doctorate of veterinary medicine was completed in 2017 at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Katie began working for Thomas J. Newton, DVM at Little Hawk Farm, first in an intern…

DOC Liaison Scott serves in an executive level position for the Virginia Department of Corrections where she oversees programs, education, mental health, victim services and reentry preparation efforts for offenders incarcerated and on probation and parole supervision.   She is also a local resident and member of the Goochland County equine community.  The James River Horse…

Mickey’s in the house (“Mouse”) came to JRHF through a partnership with Aftercare Charles Town (ACT). This attractive young mare came 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 thrilled to add another…

Director Pam is a long-time resident of Richmond, Virginia and attended the University of Richmond. Her business experience includes 11 years as an Office Administrator of a busy dental practice and a successful career as a real estate agent. During this time she served as a Director on the board of a regional Bank, Jefferson…

More About Ace of Hearts Ace is a 2004, 15.1h bay mare.  She has the sweetest disposition and is well behaved.  Easy to groom and will show you love in return; she is a bit of a “diva” as she knows how beautiful she is. Ace would make a wonderful pasture buddy and companion to…

Director Carter graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in Sociology and a minor in English.  Upon graduating, she worked as a business consultant in the telecom field and eventually landed on a training and documentation team.  This introduction to employee development would be the start of a 25-year Training and…

Director Shannon obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science and an MBA from Oklahoma State University.  Shannon has spent the last 18+ years working in the financial services industry with a focus on investment operations and compliance.  She grew up in a horse-focused family and started riding at an early age.  The love of horses…

More About Charitably Gifted Charitably Gifted came to us from Aftercare Charles Town – Equine Encore Performance at Charles Town! He is a sweet boy who will be making new horse friends and getting spoiled by the women in our program. He will now begin his next career as part of our equine care and…

Director Samantha has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Virginia Tech.  She has spent the last 21 years in the insurance industry. Working for 18 years on the claim side of the business and now in product.  She begged her parents to let her ride horses and finally at the age of 8 was…