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In March, we lost our very dear little Licky Pony. He had been with us for 16 years, teaching children about the wonders of horses and the natural world.  We were honored to know him.  He was truly a blessing.  We love you, Licky.

Hoofbeats hosted the Battle of the Instructors on May 28th. Riders rode musical kurs and quadrilles to music that the instructors, Carol, Maria, and Jill spent the winter putting together. (Thanks to Weby for her infinite patience in showing us how to play that computer game!) 

Washington and Lee volunteer Alex Fernandez writes about her Hoofbeats experience and how the barn has made a difference in her life. Check it out at: http://wlubonnerleaders.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/bonner-leader-finds-a-home/

Tenney Mudge is a Hoofbeats Board Member, the real mother of Hoofbeats Therapy Horse, Blueberry, and the mastermind behind the wildly successful fund raiser, THE VIRGINIA STATE COMPETITIVE TRAIL CHALLENGE.  This event is a part of the American Competitive Trail Horse Association which promotes trail horses and events to celebrate them all over the United States.  Tenney’s rides were held at the Virginia Horse Center on June 25...

  Hoofbeats dedicated the beginning of the Sensory Trail to Ryan Turpin.  Ryan and his favorite horse, Flash, are the inspiration for the trail.  Ryan has taught us to appreciate the value of enjoying the moment, to escape to the trail to enjoy their senses and the gifts of nature and to escape the rat race that embodies so much of the modern world.  Bless this trail and all the people who brought it into being, all the riders and the...

Hoofbeats has 3 kitties on  our staff!  Billy Rae Kitty came to live at the center in October 2010.  She is a grey Tortoiseshell of perfect camouflage markings.  She is very excited to help with the Literacy program currently in development and with general pest control issues.  Billie Rae was lonely, so we added a second kitty, “Puddin”, to the mix !  Puddin is a tan and white doll baby! She helps with all computer work...