It was an incredible season at the Virginia Horse Center!

Congratulations to the 2025 Circuit Champions, and a huge thank you to Dover Saddlery for generously providing the prizes!
🌟3’ Green Hunter: Montana & Sarah Tyndall
🌟3’3” Green Hunter: Koraline & Mary Lisa Leffler
🌟3’6”/3’9” Hunter: Ashley Worthington & Iggy Pop
🌟Adult Amateur Hunter 50 & Over: Delamango & Christy Abbruzzese
🌟Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49: Fan Favorite & Kate Chan
🌟Adult Amateur 18-35: Carry On & Reilly Canard
🌟Amateur Owner Hunter: Frances & Barbara Ann Merryman
🌟Children’s Hunter 15-17: Show Me & Angelina Principe
🌟Children Hunter 14 & Under: Coldplay & Nadeen Mustafa
🌟Children’s Pony Hunter: Smallwoods Splash and Lilliana Nowlin
🌟Conformation Hunter: Chime & Mary Lisa Leffler
🌟Junior Hunter: Rion & Jessica Gulden
🌟Low Children’s Hunter: Imperio & Arden Paisley
🌟Pony Hunter: Mi Amor & Kenzie Smith
🌟Short Stirrup: I Do & Janet Edwards
📸: Teresa Ramsey Photography

Back in Virginia after 6 Weeks in Florida

Now that we are safely back in Virginia after 6 weeks in Florida, I want to take a moment to talk about the team! None of this is possible without our amazing team. I want to wholeheartedly every one of you who contributes to our success.

Special mention to Victor Piña, who kept the horses and Farm at home in top shape while we went to Florida. Also to Taylor O’Connor who joined us this season teaching while Brett traveled south.

Thank you to Sue Jarboe, who kept us laughing and smiling through the chaos that was winter circuit.

Thank you to our fantastic customers for their support and trust.

And thank you to our vets, farriers, braiders, and therapy specialists who keep our horses happy and healthy.

Congratulations Grace and Rachel!

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we congratulate Grace and Rachel Holt on their new partnership with ‘My Type’! Bowie will be missed by the PL family, but we are thrilled that he found such a loving new home!

Special thanks to Angela Bollinger of Oak View Equestrian.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sue

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this beautiful lady!!! Big hugs and birthday wishes to our chaos coordinator, head cheerleader, pony snuggler and dear friend. We love you!!!!

Boarding at a private farm in Upperville, VA

Hi Friends- we know of a great place for winter down time or lay up boarding at a private farm in Upperville, VA. Large pasture. Small group turnout with run in sheds. Owner always on site. 8- 12 hours turnout weather permitting. Blanket changing. www.dogwoodfarm.info Or contact us to be put in touch with the owner!
dogwood farm

the Hamel Equitation Championship

This week we tackled age group equitation and the Hamel Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show. Irene set this championship as a target when we started working together in May. After a summer of hard work, she rode beautifully and completed technical courses. Congratulations, Irene. It was a year of growth. We can’t wait to attack next years goals with you and Sven! Special thanks to the entire PL family that watched and supported us from VA! Also a thank you to our sponsors and support staff! It takes a village.
the Hamel Equitation Championship

CONGRATULATIONS to Savannah & Turtle

CONGRATULATIONS to Savannah & Turtle on their WIN & CHAMPIONSHIP in the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals for Horses! Special thanks to the entire PL Team that helped coordinate to make this trip to WIHS happen. Also a thank you to our sponsors and support staff! It takes a village
CONGRATULATIONS to Savannah & Turtle

Congratulations to Irene Boehm

We are going to KY! Huge congratulations to Irene Boehm for her 3rd place finish in tonight’s Hamel Regional Championship! This win punched her ticket to go to the National Horse Show for Hamel Finals!!
Irene Boehm 2
Irene Boehm 1

Today’s Horsewoman Podcast

Brett Shear-Heyman, Horsewoman Brett is active in the sales community and enjoys developing horses into competitors. She takes pride in finding each client their perfect horse and will guide clients through the buying process. The very first step to success in the sport is a proper pairing and Brett stays connected to her network of professionals around the country to source the best inventory of horses for anyone on the hunt.

Brett believes in constant education within the sport. She continues to cultivate skills and experiences by regularly working with other professionals to both train horses in her program as well as collaborate to learn new techniques to share with her clients. She is devoted and detailed.

Listen to the podcast HERE