This year, we teamed up with Secretariat’s tourism team at the Virginia Horse Festival to promote our joint Derby Party at The Meadow! We had multiple board members manning our booth over the weekend, spreading awareness of the party and James River Chapter in general!
Covert Action being groomed for his appearance in the Meadow descendants parade at the recent Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show. Marcia McCormick, Anne Tucker, and Janis Paiva are making sure he looks his best. We were so proud to be a part of this wonderful celebration of Off the Track Thoroughbreds performing in hunter, jumper and…
Derby hats galore at the annual Kentucky Derby party held this year at the Deep Run Hunt Club. A break in the rain allowed us to enjoy the patio and lovely view of the hunter trials field.Photo by Debby Thomas
The Spring Open Barn on Sunday, April 26, was full of inspiration and positive energy as visitors heard from the men about what the horses and the program have meant to them. We thank everyone for sharing the beautiful day with us.
Our very own Robin Traywick Williams joined Leeanne Ladin (from The Meadow Event Park) on CBS’ Virignia This Morning to promote our joint Kentucky Derby Party! Watch the video and come join us (and Bill Bevins!) at the party on May 5!
Delegate Peter Farrell, who represents Goochland, Louisa and Henrico, presented a General Assembly resolution commending the TRF’s Second Chances program at the James River Work Center during the spring Open Barn. Accepting the resolution are chapter president, Stephanie Nixon, past-president, Robin Williams, and Dr. Tom Newton.
Another great Kentucky Derby party at the Wine Loft raised needed funds for the horses at James River. Pictured left to right are Karen Fowler, Stephanie Nixon, and Jennifer Berdell. Huge thanks to these gals and all who helped make the party such a success. Congratulations to California Chrome!
Former Virginia state inmate, Tamio Holmes, who learned to be a farrier in prison, has returned as a free man to work on Covert Action, grandson of Secretariat. Photo reprinted with permission from the Washington Post
Anne Tucker, chapter President (on the right), and Jennifer Berdell, party co-host and board member (in the center), present the 2013 Winner’s Circle award to Stephanie Nixon. This award is given annually to an individual or group who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Read this wonderful article written about some of the men in the Second Chances program here at James River!