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Equestrian Updates

Hurricane Safety for Your Horses

by Staff August 27, 2011

For our friends in Virginia and elsewhere who are awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Irene…. here’s some advice of  how to prepare your horses for an oncoming hurricane.   Please be safe.

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Virginia Farm Mules and Donkeys

by Staff July 2, 2011

When you drive past a central VA farm, can you distinguish whether the animals in that field are donkeys or mules? Every now and then we like to focus on topics that may be unfamiliar to some people.  In that spirit,  let’s talk just a bit about donkeys and mules.   It can be difficult to tell them [...]

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So You Think You Want Horses?

by Staff June 20, 2011

In addition to the experienced farm families who are skilled at managing equestrian operations, we also have many clients who are first-time horse enthusiasts.  Those who are new to the horse-experience may not necessarily need to run a profitable horse farm, nor do they need to raise particular types of race horses or draft horses. [...]

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The Gentle Percheron Horse

by Staff June 5, 2011

 The Percheron draft horse is one of the oldest sources of farm power in Virginia.   It’s a sturdy strong gentle giant of a horse, bred for hauling, pulling, and heavy work.  The breed began in the LePerche valley in France centuries ago, and the original Percherons were mostly gray-colored, though now they are various colors.   According [...]

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A Possible VA Trend? The Bed And Stable

by Staff June 4, 2011

Here’s a novel twist on an idea.  A couple who live in Amherst Co. (in the gorgeous mountains of western VA) have realized a lifelong dream by opening a Bed And Stable.  Yes, you heard it correctly…. Bed and Stable. This novel approach was taken by Chris and Doug Manley who moved to Virginia a few [...]

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New Equestrian Park at Preddy Creek Trails

by Staff May 20, 2011

The Charlottesville VA area is getting its first planned equestrian-friendly park.  Preddy Creek Trails is in Albemarle County, and it features 571 acres with 8.6 miles of trails for walking, hiking, or horseback riding.   The next link offers more information on the history and plans for Preddy Creek Trails. Preddy Creek joins an already-extensive network [...]

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