To me the first cool fall days signal the start of the Virginia fall steeplechase season. There are races within a short drive of Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County almost every weekend in the fall.
Saturday September 13 – Thornton Hill Hounds Point to Point
Thornton Hill Farm, Sperryville, VA 540 987-8346
Sunday September 14 – Colonial Downs
New Kent, VA 804 966-7223
Saturday, September 20 – Blue Ridge Fall Races
Woodley Farm, Berryville, VA, 540 722-6403 540 539-1577
Sunday, September 28 - Foxfield Fall Races
Charlottesville, Virginia 434 293-9501
Saturday, October 4 – Virginia Fall Races
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA 540 687-5662
Sunday October 5 – Virginia Fall Races
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA 540 687-5662
Saturday October 11- Morven Park Steeplechase
Leesburg, VA 703 777-2414
Saturday, October 18 – International Gold Cup Races
Great Meadows Race Course, The Plains, VA 540 347-2612
Sunday October 26 – Steeplechase at Oak Ridge
Lovingston, VA 540 272-0757
Saturday, November 1 – Montpelier Hunt Races
Montpelier Station, VA 540 672-0027
Sample the Virginia lifestyle. A day at the races offers the excitement of horse racing, the beauty of the fall countryside, and a fun activity to enjoy with family and friends.
If you are looking for a Charlottesville home or a Central Virginia horse farm, come and enjoy fall in Virginia. While you are here, I would be glad to meet with you and discuss how I can help you find the perfect home.
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Pam Dent
I have a picture of “Black Bird” owned and ridden by Mrs. Allen Potts. Allamarle 1915. Do you have any information about them. Thank You,
Sharon Albritton
716 Ivybush Trail
Camden, SC 29020
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I don’t know anything about them. If I can find out anything, I will post it.