More About Atlas Shrugged Born in 2005, this gorgeous dark bay horse stands 16h. He is fine boned and looks like a carved figurine. This super sweet guy is very easy to handle; co-operative and obedient. However, he would do best with sensitive and calm handler, as he can internalize stress and will worry. Atlas…
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…
President Debby’s professional experience includes over 15 years in financial services and operations. Debby joined The Colony Group in 2015 where she is responsible for integrating new merger teams into client service, portfolio management, operations and compliance procedures and platforms. She oversees community engagement and philanthropy in the Richmond office in addition to being the…
Vice President Beverly Thurston spent her career in education after being awarded an undergraduate degree from Lynchburg College, a masters degree from The London School of Economics, and a doctorate in history from Carnegie Mellon University. After teaching at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Bev worked at the Virginia Department of Education as the coordinator…
Program Manager Cynthia (CJ) is the horse barn program manager for the James River Horse Foundation program operating at the State Farm Work Center. CJ is an experienced equine professional with an extensive background in barn management and horse training. She has a passion for theory-based classroom and hands-on education. A native of Zimbabwe, CJ…
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…
Treasurer Randy Hagan, a graduate of the University of Missouri (BS Ch.E–1967) and the Harvard Business School (MBA-1969) spent 30 years in the management of chemical and fiber manufacturing companies, and, 15+ years in financial services. He is currently Vice-President of Institutional Marketing at James River Financial Corp. Randy serves on the boards of Goochland…
Recording Secretary Karron Myrick spent over 30 years in finance and international business development for consumer product companies. She currently operates her own growth consulting firm, Bear Technologies, LLC. Karron is a graduate of Vanderbilt University where she received a BS in Economics followed by an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management.Karron’s love…
Bookkeeper Lisa is a longtime resident of Goochland County. A lifetime love for all creatures great and small started at an early age when she began riding and showing her first pony. After a 17 year career in the financial industry, Lisa spent 7 years working for a local thoroughbred race horse breeder learning about…
Director, Past President Karen holds a B.S.Chemistry and Physical Science and has spent a lifetime with horses. She spent her junior years riding and showing hunters, jumpers and eventers as well as working for a Thoroughbred trainer breaking, exercising and rehabbing racehorses. After graduation, she spent several years as a vet tech at a small…