The entire community of Hoofbeats is deeply saddened to share that we have lost a hero and a champion. Blueberry was peacefully laid to rest on August 19, 2018 at the home of Tenney and Alan where Blueberry had grown and where he had been retired and having fun for 2 great years. Blueberry had served as therapeutic mount for Hoofbeats for over 11 years providing thousands of lessons and thousands of smiles. We thank you for cheering...
Read MoreHello all! Happy New Year! Hoofbeats is excited to kick off a new year and new opportunities. Here is a tentative (mind you, we said tentative) road map of the upcoming seasons. Jan. 23 Rockbridge Hunt Pony Club Horse Management Clinic Feb. 9 Board Meeting Feb. 21 TRAV Education Day March 7 Horses Come Back To HB March 12 Volunteer Training Day April 12 – June 4 First Session May 10 Board Meeting May 14...
Read MoreAll good things must come to a close. We cannot believe it is already the end of the 2015 season. It has been so full of laughter, stories, learning, success, friendship, and development. Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, horses, riders, and families who made it happen. Some quick stats for you. In the 2015 season, there were: 99 riders 50% of riders were adults and 50 % were children, 50% were male and 50% were female 10...
Read MoreThank you to all of our riders, horses, volunteers, family and friends who made this year’s Special Olympics a true success. Last Saturday, the riders competed at the Hoofbeats Center rather than at the Va. Horse Center Complex, as in years past. The athletes came from all over Rockbridge County, southern Virginia, and even West Virginia. Despite 90-degree weather, the riders breezed through their equitation, dressage, trail,...
Read MoreMark your calendars and tell your friends! Hear the Beats Horse Show is coming up on May 31st. Held annually at the Virginia Horse Center, it will feature both English and Western classes of all levels. All proceeds benefit Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center. For more information, please visit www.horsecenter.org.
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On May 7, four Hoofbeats riders performed the opening drill and flag ceremony for the Bonnie Blue Horse Show in the Coliseum of the Virginia Horse Center. Rocking out as usual, our little riders executed their routine to some hip tunes, setting the tone for a great event. The Bonnie Blue show team presented a surprise blue ribbon to each Hoofbeats rider for their excellent performance. Thanks drill team!
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