Posts by Hoofbeats

A Mission –  Why We Do What We Do We give people a soft spot to land and a place to belong and be celebrated. We provide an avenue for people in our community to share their own gifts with others. Our greatest joy at Hoofbeats is the chance to watch people bloom. Some Highlights  Wounded Warriors Project: Hoofbeats was part of a retreat for Special Operations soldiers and their families,  helping them experience the peace and...

                  Laughter, prizes, jingle bells, and warm food were in plenteous supply this Saturday at the Virginia Horse Center. The occasion? A fundraiser Christmas horse show hosted by Hoofbeats! Debbie Work was the mastermind and manager of the successful event. Her hard work and organization pulled this show together and created a great time for everybody. All proceeds – from...

This is a tentative schedule! There are many things that are not yet on the books, among them are the Special Olympics Equestrian Event, The Dinner Theater Event (Alice in Wonderland), and more expected Invitational opportunites! Jan. 8 Speaking at Lexington Sunrise Rotary Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Pony Club Quiz Practice Feb. 6, 27 Pony Club Quiz Practice Feb. 15 Old Dominion Horse management Clinic/ODR regional meeting March 3 Horses come...

It’s winter at the barn, and that means a season of recovery and preparation. The last Hoofbeats 2014 riding session ended in October with the Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia (TRAV) show. Lessons will start back in March 2015 with a training session for Special Olympics in April and continue through the summer. So what does a winter season look like at Hoofbeats? What is the team up to? The barn is a little emptier...

By Jinae Kennedy Every year, it seems like Thanksgiving gets shorter and shorter. Happy Thanksgiving! – And now it’s time to hit the malls.  One day of feeling thankful, and then the commercial madness sets in. Black Friday, Cyber Monday… now we even have Gray Thursday? But thankfully, a new trend is starting. #GivingTuesday. A day for giving back. Today, Dec. 2, a worldwide campaign is encouraging people to kick off...