Mary Flood of Wildfire Farm in Lovettsville, VA is a NOVAWE Business Member and owner/trainer who has been teaching and training all types of riders, including both dressage enthusiasts and serious dressage competitors, for over 40 years.
VSP Dressage, LLC is a small business that brings classical dressage instruction, performance training and problem-solving sessions directly to clients across the region. VSP founder Michelle von Schmidt-Pauli has trained with American dressage pioneers and has developed and trained young to mature horses.
NOVAWE spotlight this month is on BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center in Leesburg, Virginia owned by NOVAWE member Jan Benjamin. BeBalanced a non-medical, holistic approach to solving stubborn weight gain.
Gallop Web Services is an award-winning full-service web and technology company providing creative online business solutions to commercial, public sector, government, healthcare clients and of course equestrian organizations including Northern Virginia Working Equitation (NOVAWE).
NOVAWE Business Member Total Equine Veterinary Associates of, Leesburg, VA., delivers advanced, comprehensive, total equine care. Dr. Jay Joyce, DVM and his team offer a state-of-the art mobile equine clinic environment. “Dr. Jay,” as he is known, and his wife Paula built Total Equine Veterinary Associates (TEVA) upon steadfast principles familiar to most equestrians: PERFORMANCE. WELLNESS. EXCELLENCE.
Timber Dream Farm, LLC, is an idyllic place to achieve success, spanning more than 40 rolling acres beautifully set in the heart of Purcellville, Virginia. Owner and life-long equestrian Jackie Patch has an entrepreneurial spirt and focus on achievement. She offers a well-rounded board and training program and has added Working Equitation (WE) to her offerings.
Stephanie Jennings is a shining example of support, partnership, and success. The Northern Virginia Working Equitation (NOVAWE) business member is co-owner of Professional Horse Services, LLC, a regular sponsor of NOVAWE events. Jennings is a beautiful and effective rider and is leading the country in the Confederation for Working Equitation standings, Level 2 Open Division (as of November 2019).
Allison Reed, owner of Bella Vita Stables, trainer and Working Equitation (WE) clinician based in Catharpin, VA, has worked closely with the Northern Virginia Working Equitation (NOVAWE) organization since its inception to establish and promote the sport throughout the region.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 28, 2019
NOVAWE Equestrians Victorious at Virginia Horse Center Rated Working Equitation Event, August 24-25
The break in the heat came just in time for seven Northern Virginia Working Equitation (NOVAWE) members who emerged victoriously from the Working Equitation show at the Virginia Horse Center, in Lexington, VA August 24-25. Collectively they won the show’s Championships and Reserve Championships in every division entered. The show was put on by the Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club (ERAHC) and offered, in addition to the rated Working Equitation show, the Andalusian/Lusitano Regional Championship Show, and a “Fun”tastic show, the latter included trail classes, a musical freestyle and a smattering of English pleasure and jumping classes. NOVAWE riders collected quite a few of the “Fun”tastic ribbons as well.
Full Press Release Here:
https://novawe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NOVAWE-Victorious-at-VA-Horse-Center-WE-Event-August-24-25-2019.pdf
The March 2022 Rounding Posts has information about two nationally known WE clinicians coming to Virginia as well as an informative article about horse vaccines by Jessica M. Williamson, D.V.M.
The warm days are starting to outnumber the cold, and as we start riding again, we start planning our calendars. With those plans, comes the realization that it’s time to schedule spring shots and Coggins tests. We know we must do them, but why is this a tradition in the spring? Why is this a good idea? What are we vaccinating for? Are they really still needed?
