Everybody at Hoofbeats is enjoying the successful launch of a new season. We have some new horsey faces around the barn. Check out the updated “Meet the Horses” page. — Pictures from this week’s lessons — Coming soon: On May 7, Hoofbeats riders will perform as the opening drill team at the Bonnie Blue Invitational at the Virginia Horse Center. On May 10, Hoofbeats is hosting Hear the Beats Fundraiser...
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Happy (almost) spring! After a long winter, Hoofbeats staff and volunteers are busy preparing for Spring Lessons, scheduled to begin April 1. The barn is full again. The horses finally came back last week and Saturday the 14th was the first day of schooling them. It rained most of the day, churning the ring into a lovely milkshake consistency, but mud did not deter us! Henry, Harry, Blueberry, Spirit, Hermes, and Commander are back,...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreHoofbeats Volunteer of the Year, Marsha Lunsford, said she knew that helping people through horses was something she just had to be part of. Through her dedication to this calling, Lunsford has since made an incredible impact in Virginia communities. She has assisted with Hoofbeats lessons since last March and has gained her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. She hopes to open her own therapy center in Highland County...
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