Laurel Hill Equestrian Center celebrates opening of new riding ring
June 16, 2014 - Oakton, VA – Fairfax4Horses is pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor riding ring at the Laurel Hill Equestrian Center in Lorton, Virginia. Years in the making, this project is a reality thanks to the support of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), and the many citizens who have told them have how important horses are in Fairfax County. Representatives from many organizations joined in celebrating the opening with a ribbon cutting, which was held on April 26.
Vienna, VA, April 19, 2010 – A program from Spirit Open Equestrian offering riding lessons to beginners was launched last week at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. Frying Pan Park, which has an indoor arena used for equestrian and other events, is well known for its farm animals, hayrides, and annual 4-H fair. “Offering a riding lesson program at one of our park facilities is a first for the county, and reaction has been very positive,” said Tawny Hammond, director of Frying Pan Park. Announced just a week before it began, the program is filled to capacity and has a waiting list for the next several sessions.