Lexington was named in June 1775, in what was then considered Fincastle County, Virginia, 17 years before Kentucky became a state.A party of frontiersmen, led by William McConnell, camped on the Middle Fork of Elkhorn Creek (now known as Town Branch and rerouted under Vine Street) at the site of the present-day McConnell Springs. - US Equestrian and the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Patrick “Packy” McGaughan. McGaughan was a beloved member of the eventing community, devoting his life to the sport as a competitor and trainer. He passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2020 at the age of 56. As an organisation and a governing body, we are passionate about our sport. We celebrate the unique bond between horse and human (#TwoHearts) and strive to develop equestrian sport globally in a modern, sustainable and structured manner with guaranteed athlete welfare, equal opportunity and ethical partnership with the horse. Life's A Ride Equestrian Center, Saco, Maine. 1,117 likes 897 were here. Boarding, training, and instruction in equestrian disciplines including dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper. Select Show Show Results Counts Contact Show. Last Updated: Ring.
- Address
- 5089 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
- Phone
- 540-253-5000
- City
- The Plains
- Locality
- Fauquier
- Social
Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont countryside in the village of the Plains, Great Meadow is a 250-acre field events center and steeplechase course operated under stewardship of the Meadow Outdoors Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open space for community use. Great Meadow has become a valued member of the Virginia charitable and national equestrian sports communities. Great Meadow, which hosts the Virginia Gold Cup (May) and the International Gold Cup (mid-October), attracts 35,000 spectators to the center each year for six nationally sanctioned horse races, terrier races, a tailgate contest and a Porsche sports car exhibit.
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What's Nearby
- 4557 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198 - 7408 John Marshall Hwy
Marshall, VA 20115 - 7306 John Marshall Highway
The Plains, VA 20198 - 4155 Monroe Parkway
Marshall, VA 20115 - 7592 E Main St.
Marshall, VA 20115
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