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Experience Horse & Hunt Country
Middleburg has been America’s horse and hunt country capital since the early 1900s, its serene countryside preserved for racing, jumping, fox hunting, steeplechase and more. Discover equestrian experiences in this historic town and beyond.
Horse History: The National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg celebrates the literature, art and culture of equestrian and outdoor pursuits. Explore the fine art gallery, special exhibits and reading room, and learn how The Great Hound Match of 1905 helped establish the area as an equestrian playground.
Equestrian Inn: At Welbourne, a historic B&B near Middleburg, guests can visit with horses sent to the farm to retire.
Horse Resort: Salamander Middleburg is home to an equestrian center, riding trails, equine-themed art and a miniature horse, Cupcake, that guests can meet in the living room.
Tack Shop: Another Turn Tack & Apparel consignment tack store in downtown Purcellville sells items for riders and horses and has a range of unique horse and hunt-themed gifts.
Star-Studded Polo: Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg hosts polo matches in summer and bi-annual horse trials.
Hunt Museum: Explore the Museum of Hounds and Hunting North America, now in Middleburg. Guided tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lessons & Trail Rides: Red Fox Creek Farm in Hamilton is an all-purpose equestrian facility offering boarding, guided trail rides, lessons and summer riding camps for kids.
Horse Trails: Sweet Run State Park in western Loudoun has nine miles of equestrian trails along streams and through mature forest, meadow and mountain-side terrain.
The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is open to horses in certain sections while Oatlands Historic House & Gardens has miles of backcountry trails.
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MAJOR EQUESTRIAN EVENTS
MORVEN PARK SPRING
HORSE TRIALS
Leesburg | Spring
LOUDOUN HUNT
POINT TO POINT
Morven Park
Leesburg | Spring
MIDDLEBURG
SPRING RACES
Glenwood Park
Middleburg | Spring
POLO IN
THE PARK
Morven Park
Leesburg | Summer
UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW
Upperville | Summer
VIRGINIA
FALL RACES
Glenwood Park
Middleburg | Fall
MIDDLEBURG HUNT & HOUNDS REVIEW
Middleburg | Winter
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