2010

Excessively Crooked is Adopted

Excessively Crooked has been adopted!! Crooked has been adopted by a wonderful family who will give him tons of love and the very best of care . . . and he will have a cute little Mustang filly to play with! Crooked and his rider will be working to become hunter/jumper superstars. Crooked and his new family were bonding before Crooked even got on the trailer. This is a perfect situation where Crooked and his family will both grow together and become best friends.

"An Afternoon in the Winner's Circle"

On July 11, 2010, TRF JRC co-hosted with VTA,VHB&PA, NSA and VSA, "An Afternoon in the Winner's Circle," a benefit to support TRF at James River Center. Special Features included the Zeke Ferguson Memorial Steeplechase Stakes ($50k, Grade III) and the "TRF Winner Circle's Award" Honoree Presentation, champagne brunch, special guests and an art exhibition with the support of Virginia Equine Artists Association.

"Deep Run Horse Show"

On June 25, 2010, TRF with the Deep Run Horse Show Association, hosted the exhibitor's party, A Taste of Local Flavor (June 25, 5:30 – 7:30 PM). Dozens joined the fun to help support TRF. On site, David Napier prepared his fabulous crab cakes. Kona Grill served sushi. Trackside Grill features an array of desserts. The food was delicious and the company was sporting!

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125 Attend TRF JRC Derby Party! The TRF JRC kicked off its 2010 fundraising season, celebrating the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby, with a near sold out party hosted by the Wine Loft in Glen Allen. The day was filled with lots of excitement, energy and fun. The Wine Loft kept everyone happy with a great selection of delicious appetizers and beverages. Steve "Mr Beach" Leonard was our MC and kept things moving along all day. He did a spectacular job! Adding to the excitement of the day, a 50/50 cash raffle was paid up to $1000, with $20, $10 and $5 betting pools equally active. Guests commented that Christy, Jeff and the whole staff at the Wine Loft were extremely "helpful" and "delightful to work with . . . going beyond the call of duty to make sure the party was a success . . . and the day perfect" for TRF JRC. TRF JRC thanks the Wine Loft, Jeff and Christy Ottaviano, Steve "Mr. Beach" Leonard; and our sponsors and contributors, including: E CLASS Advisors, LLC, E CLASS MB Partners Fund, LLC, Eagle Realty LLC, Eagle Construction of VA, LLC, Printing Services, Inc., Colonial Downs, Merrill Lynch, Walls/Khoury Gruop, Bonnie Hardiman, Specialized Bookkeeping Solutions; Euroclassics Porsche, Import Autohaus, Stephanie B. Nixon and Horseshoe Hill Farm, Martin & Associates, Bill Via, Scott & Stringfellow, Heather Hodge and Woodford Reserve, Christopher Mize, Bonnie Hardiman and the Money Angel, Candy Valley Cake Company, Whole Foods, Robin Traywick Williams, Maureen Alice McKay, Debby Thomas and Animal Art & Photography. TRF JRC also thanks all of our guests, friends and other supporters! To view additional photos of this event taken by Debby Thomas, Animal Art & Photography, click here.

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Not a Second Time, Whatamon, and Colebrook Lake Adopted

Not a Second Time and Whatamon have been adopted by Erica Kulp of Virginia. Time and Whatamon will live a life of luxury on acres of rolling pastures with Erica's thoroughbred mare, Molly. WIth all the neighboring woods and fields, we hear that trail rides are already in the planning. Congratulations, Erica! We are so happy that Time and Whatamon will have such a wonderful family to love and spoil them!

Colebrook was adopted by Rita Mae Brown! She's going to use him as a staff horse for her pack of hounds, the Oak Ridge Hunt Club!

We have many others like Time, Whatamon, and Colebrook available for adoption. To preview available horses, click on the starburst: Adopt a Horse, or make an appointment by emailing statefarmhorses@aol.com.

TRF JRC Supports Secretariat's 40th Birthday Celebration.

TRF JRC volunteers Anne Tucker and Stephanie Nixon attended and supported the 40th birthday celebration of Virginia's Secretariat at the Meadow Event Park , held on March 27, 2010. Secretariat's birthday celebration, featuring a "heartwarming" tribute, attracted approximately 300 attendees. With attendees all enjoying pieces of cake, the event's success exceeded planner's expectations.