Yorktown Stables News & Features
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Please call our office to book your reservation (757-291-3207). Please note that our office hours are: Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. We will do our best to respond to your phone calls and emails as soon as possible! Due to the high volume of Groupon calls, emails, and inquiries we are receiving, please know that we are trying our best to respond to everyone in a timely manner. It may be a few days before we are able to respond to everyone. Thanks for your patience!
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Please call our office to book your reservation (757-291-3207). Please note that our office hours are: Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. We will do our best to respond to your phone calls and emails as soon as possible! Due to the high volume of Groupon calls, emails, and inquiries we are receiving, please know that we are trying our best to respond to everyone in a timely manner. It may be a few days before we are able to respond to everyone. Thanks for your patience!
CONGRATULATIONS Taylor S. Khort who is now leasing Jasper!
Student of the Month
August 2011: Jenna Spracher
Our newest addition to the herd, zip. 2011 spring apha colt.
Sired by Laa Heza Deluxe in Gloucester, Virginia at Dream Lands Farm.
Deluxe listed in top 15% of APHA leading sires for 2010!
Visit Dream Lands Farm for more information.
Deluxe listed in top 15% of APHA leading sires for 2010!
Visit Dream Lands Farm for more information.
NOW ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS!
CONGRATULATIONS IRON MAN! (Rawhide Robbins)
Our new horse Rawhide Robbins aka Iron Man was bought in Billings, Montana in April. He is now featured in the July 2010 issue of Western Horseman!
Upcoming Events
Clinic by Jerel Johnson - Gaited Specialist TBD
Clinic by Jessica Harper - Western Pleasure/Speed TBD
Colonial Fox Hounds Hunt Club Member Trail Ride at Chelsea- July 24th 10:00am
CVPHC Winter Trail Ride at York River State Park in Williamsburg
Saturday, March 5, 2011Rain/Back-up Date Saturday, March 12, 2011
Plan to ride out around 11amCost: Members - State park fee of $6 + $2 for each additional horse in trailer
Non-members - State park fee + CVPHC membership (Individual or Family) www.centralvirginiapainthorseclub.org
LEXINGTON HORSE CENTER EVENTS
September 15-18: Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Championships
The Championship horse show event for over 600 Virginia 4-H Youth and their equine partners. Other horseless competitions include photography, art, record books, stable management, stall decorations, horse judging, hippology and horse bowl.Show Times: Thursday 4pm-9pm; Friday and Saturday 8am -10pm; Sunday 8am-2pm
Contact: Celeste Crisman at 540-231-9162
Website: http://www.4-h.ext.vt.edu/programs/anscience/horse/ Email: ccrisman@vt.edu
October 7-9: CVPHC Color Classic & Fall Futurity (Paints)
This multi-day paint horse show, hosted by the Central Virginia Paint Horse Club, features a full line up of halter and performance classes plus breeders and open futurity classes.
Location: East Complex Contact: Kerry Aleshire
Website: www.centralvirginiapainthorseclub.org Email: dancingwindsfarm@earthlink.net
YS SUMMER CAMP DATES:
Session I, June 27th – July 1st
Session II, July 18th-22nd
Session III, August 8th-12th
Session IV, T.B.D.
2011 SHOW DATES & Judges
Aug 27 Judge TBD
Sept 24 Judge TBD
Oct 29 Judge Tracy Garland
9/16 - 9/18 ~ Amelia, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Amelia Springs Spring Trail Ride, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
9/23 - 9/25 ~ Northampton, VA ~ Trail Ride
Eastern Shore Spring Ride www.easternshoretrailride.com
9/24 ~ Quinton, VA ~ Trail Ride
Mechanicsville Riding Club Trail Ride for St. Judes www.mechanicsvilleridingclub.net
10/7 - 10/9 ~Palmyra, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
ACTHA Ride. Limited to the first 100 riders. Cost: $58 (pleasure & open divisions) $25 (Junior division) $40 (Buddy division) All participants must pre-register online and be a member of ACTHA to participate. Call 434-286-2201 or 434-989-1437 for more information or help. www.actha.us
10/7 - 10/9 ~ Montebello, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Montebello Fall Ride, no meals included. montebellotrails@gmail.com (540) 377-5712 https://sites.google.com/site/montebellotrailrides/
10/7 - 10/10 ~ Fort Valley, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride & Oyster Scald
www.fortvalleystable.com, Oyster Scald Sat night - free! + Normal Camping Rates
10/14 - 10/16 ~ Nelson County, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Massie’s Mill/Fleetwood Trail Ride, Marked trails, 25 or 15 miles through orchards, fields and foothills on Saturday and a 12 mile ride on Sunday. Field camping with bathroom and showers available. Fee includes 1 1/2 days of riding, camping and 5 meals. In beautiful Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Diane Evans:bossmare@ceva.net (434) 277-5814.
10/22 ~ Newquarter Farm, Gloucester, VA ~ Trail Ride
Join DRSC for our annual fall ride! Approx. 12 mile long ride, with several shorter distances available. Spooky theme with a sinister game! Flyer to come. $15 Adults/$10 DRSC Members and Children. Hot lunch provided for a small fee by Saddle Smarts 4-H Club. More info; Angie Leigh, 804-693-4520.
10/21 - 10/23 ~ Flint Hill, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
To benefit Flint Hill Fire and Rescue, $60 for weekend meals included. Shoes recommended. http://www.flinthillfireva.com
10/28 - 10/30 ~ Prospect, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Mt Airy Farm, Prospect, Va contact: Justine.Young@yahoo.com or call 434-547-2574
11/4 - 11/6 ~ Appomattox, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Holiday Lake State Park, much like last years ride, updates to come:http://www.holidaylake4h.com/trailride.php
*BTW - this park has the ride for the gals, and great fishing for the husbands! J
11/5 ~ Quinton, VA ~ Trail Ride
HORSES IN SERVICE will host it's 5th Annual TRAIL RIDE FUND RAISER at: MILL STONE FARM AT ROSLYN QUINTON, VA 23141, Rain Date: November 12th, 2011, Time: Ride 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Lunch: Served at approx. 12:30 PM Menu: Not decided. Vegetarian available. Cost: Pre-register $25.00/Pay at the gate: $40.00, Contact: Martha Wagner 804-795-1721mcheynew@wildblue.net www.horsesinservice.org
11/11 - 11/13 ~ Fort Valley, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
$90/person includes dinner Friday thru breakfast Sunday with field camping. Campground sites, paddock and corrals available at discounted rates. www.fortvalleystable.com
11/19 ~ Henrico, VA ~ Open Barn
Horses in Service OPEN HOUSE, Fox Chase Farm 6301 Hines Road, Henrico, VA 23231, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Food & Fun family activities, Rider & Volunteer talent show, Tour of Facility.www.horsesinservice.org
Clinic by Jessica Harper - Western Pleasure/Speed TBD
Colonial Fox Hounds Hunt Club Member Trail Ride at Chelsea- July 24th 10:00am
CVPHC Winter Trail Ride at York River State Park in Williamsburg
Saturday, March 5, 2011Rain/Back-up Date Saturday, March 12, 2011
Plan to ride out around 11amCost: Members - State park fee of $6 + $2 for each additional horse in trailer
Non-members - State park fee + CVPHC membership (Individual or Family) www.centralvirginiapainthorseclub.org
LEXINGTON HORSE CENTER EVENTS
September 15-18: Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Championships
The Championship horse show event for over 600 Virginia 4-H Youth and their equine partners. Other horseless competitions include photography, art, record books, stable management, stall decorations, horse judging, hippology and horse bowl.Show Times: Thursday 4pm-9pm; Friday and Saturday 8am -10pm; Sunday 8am-2pm
Contact: Celeste Crisman at 540-231-9162
Website: http://www.4-h.ext.vt.edu/programs/anscience/horse/ Email: ccrisman@vt.edu
October 7-9: CVPHC Color Classic & Fall Futurity (Paints)
This multi-day paint horse show, hosted by the Central Virginia Paint Horse Club, features a full line up of halter and performance classes plus breeders and open futurity classes.
Location: East Complex Contact: Kerry Aleshire
Website: www.centralvirginiapainthorseclub.org Email: dancingwindsfarm@earthlink.net
YS SUMMER CAMP DATES:
Session I, June 27th – July 1st
Session II, July 18th-22nd
Session III, August 8th-12th
Session IV, T.B.D.
2011 SHOW DATES & Judges
Aug 27 Judge TBD
Sept 24 Judge TBD
Oct 29 Judge Tracy Garland
9/16 - 9/18 ~ Amelia, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Amelia Springs Spring Trail Ride, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
9/23 - 9/25 ~ Northampton, VA ~ Trail Ride
Eastern Shore Spring Ride www.easternshoretrailride.com
9/24 ~ Quinton, VA ~ Trail Ride
Mechanicsville Riding Club Trail Ride for St. Judes www.mechanicsvilleridingclub.net
10/7 - 10/9 ~Palmyra, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
ACTHA Ride. Limited to the first 100 riders. Cost: $58 (pleasure & open divisions) $25 (Junior division) $40 (Buddy division) All participants must pre-register online and be a member of ACTHA to participate. Call 434-286-2201 or 434-989-1437 for more information or help. www.actha.us
10/7 - 10/9 ~ Montebello, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Montebello Fall Ride, no meals included. montebellotrails@gmail.com (540) 377-5712 https://sites.google.com/site/montebellotrailrides/
10/7 - 10/10 ~ Fort Valley, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride & Oyster Scald
www.fortvalleystable.com, Oyster Scald Sat night - free! + Normal Camping Rates
10/14 - 10/16 ~ Nelson County, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Massie’s Mill/Fleetwood Trail Ride, Marked trails, 25 or 15 miles through orchards, fields and foothills on Saturday and a 12 mile ride on Sunday. Field camping with bathroom and showers available. Fee includes 1 1/2 days of riding, camping and 5 meals. In beautiful Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Diane Evans:bossmare@ceva.net (434) 277-5814.
10/22 ~ Newquarter Farm, Gloucester, VA ~ Trail Ride
Join DRSC for our annual fall ride! Approx. 12 mile long ride, with several shorter distances available. Spooky theme with a sinister game! Flyer to come. $15 Adults/$10 DRSC Members and Children. Hot lunch provided for a small fee by Saddle Smarts 4-H Club. More info; Angie Leigh, 804-693-4520.
10/21 - 10/23 ~ Flint Hill, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
To benefit Flint Hill Fire and Rescue, $60 for weekend meals included. Shoes recommended. http://www.flinthillfireva.com
10/28 - 10/30 ~ Prospect, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Mt Airy Farm, Prospect, Va contact: Justine.Young@yahoo.com or call 434-547-2574
11/4 - 11/6 ~ Appomattox, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
Holiday Lake State Park, much like last years ride, updates to come:http://www.holidaylake4h.com/trailride.php
*BTW - this park has the ride for the gals, and great fishing for the husbands! J
11/5 ~ Quinton, VA ~ Trail Ride
HORSES IN SERVICE will host it's 5th Annual TRAIL RIDE FUND RAISER at: MILL STONE FARM AT ROSLYN QUINTON, VA 23141, Rain Date: November 12th, 2011, Time: Ride 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Lunch: Served at approx. 12:30 PM Menu: Not decided. Vegetarian available. Cost: Pre-register $25.00/Pay at the gate: $40.00, Contact: Martha Wagner 804-795-1721mcheynew@wildblue.net www.horsesinservice.org
11/11 - 11/13 ~ Fort Valley, VA ~ Weekend Trail Ride
$90/person includes dinner Friday thru breakfast Sunday with field camping. Campground sites, paddock and corrals available at discounted rates. www.fortvalleystable.com
11/19 ~ Henrico, VA ~ Open Barn
Horses in Service OPEN HOUSE, Fox Chase Farm 6301 Hines Road, Henrico, VA 23231, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Food & Fun family activities, Rider & Volunteer talent show, Tour of Facility.www.horsesinservice.org
