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By Lauren R. GianniniFor Middleburg Life The relationship between landowners and the local hunt is key to foxhunting. When people purchase property within a hunt’s territory, the masters visit them to welcome them and request permission for hounds and horses to cross their land. This is much easier if newcomers are into horses and hounds, but occasionally the idea of large groups of riders traversing their land does not meet with the new landowner’s approval, which can leave the hunt with a hole in its country. Sometimes, however, people like Marcia and George de Garmo become such a vital part of the local community that their relationship with hunting enthusiasts merits recognition. “We hunted over the land when Marcia’s

mother had it (they’ve owned it since 1965) and when Mrs. Bell, a lovely lady, couldn’t manage the farm anymore, Marcia and George took it over completely and they fell in love with the Virginia countryside,” said Penny Denegre, MFH Middleburg Hunt. “The de Garmos have been so involved with the com-munity all along. This year the MFHA told district representatives that they wanted to do district conservation awards and to talk to their local hunts so they could propose landowners they thought would be worthy of the award. When Linda Armbrust (MFH Blue Ridge) talked to me, I had the perfect candidates: Marcia and George de Garmo.” Denegre drafted a detailed account of the de Garmos’ efforts throughout the years to conserve and preserve open land. Remem-ber back in 1993 when Disney announced its plans to build a historical theme park on Civil War battlefields in eastern Fauquier and

western Prince William counties? At that time Marcia worked for the Potomac School in the development office where she started the alumni development group. She gave up her job when she became involved with conservation groups and other locals, including the late Eve Fout (Orange County Hunt) and the Piedmont Environ-mental Council, in the fight against Disney. “Marcia brought her expertise [in volun-teer recruiting] to the fight against Disney,” Denegre recalled. “George said that she has the amazing knack of convincing people to do what they have no intention of doing.” During the Virginia Fall Races, Saturday, Oct. 1, at Glenwood Park, the de Garmos received the Masters of Foxhounds Associa-tion (MFHA) Northern District Conservation

Award for their ongoing efforts to preserve the open countryside. “Marcia and George de Garmo have demonstrated unwavering dedication to land conser-vation in one of the most beautiful areas of Vir-ginia,” Jack van Nagell, MFHA first vice-presi-dent and MFH Iroquois Hunt (KY), said. Both Marcia and George believed applying for conservation easement was the best and only way to protect their land for future generations. The farm is located just off Snickersville Turnpike

near Aldie, a prime area of Loudoun County over which Middleburg hunts. “We’re very honored to have been given this award by such a wonderful hunting and horse organization,” Marcia said. “We’re not hunting people—we’re not horse people at all. Our interest has been from the point of view of enjoying the land in other ways. We love walking on it, looking at it and we feel so strongly about preserving the land.” Several years ago the de Garmos tight-ened up their easement and made it more stringent. Now they have an easement for one house on every 100 acres, instead of one house for every 50, and they made provisions for preserving the buffering along all the streams to allow the natural vegetation to grow. “Land is a precious natural resource,” Marcia said. “Preserving the aesthetic value and the views and habitats became very

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Marcia and George de Garmo were honored with the inaugural MFHA Northern Virginia District Conservation Award at the Virginia Fall Races, with Linda Armbrust, MFH Blue Ridge and district representative (right). Photo by Douglas Lees

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League of Conservation Voters in 2000, and it’s still going strong. “George’s role, besides helping to bank-roll, was to work on conservation easements with a number of other landowners, and he initiated the idea of tightening up our own easements,” Marcia said. “An easement is in perpetuity. It’s forever. It goes beyond what any of us might intend for our lifetime. The two of us worked in different ways with the same goal in mind.” The de Garmos are willing to share what they have learned as they continue to work with Middleburg Hunt and the community to keep the country open and beautiful for future generations. The conclusion of Denegre’s proposal to the MFHA provides a fitting coda: “The Middleburg Hunt can think of no individu-als more deserving than Marcia and George de Garmo to receive recognition for their extraordinarily significant and enduring con-tributions to the preservation of our beautiful countryside. Their passion and their work serve as an example and an inspiration to us all.” For more information: www.mfha.org and www.middleburghunt.com.

By Margaret MortonStaff Writer It’s been a difficult year for longtime Middleburg businesswoman Dee Dee Hub-bard, but it’s finishing up well. Last month, Hubbard was acquitted by a Loudoun County Circuit Court jury on charges of felony embezzlement brought against her by real estate entrepreneur Jack Goerhring, for whom she had worked as a property manager for 20 years. Hubbard, who is editor of the Middleburg Eccentric, was arrested Nov. 30, 2010, and charged with 15 felony embezzlement counts. Those were consolidated during the Nov. 7 trial into six counts. The charges involved rent checks due to Goerhring that were collected by Hubbard and deposited in the wrong accounts at Middle-burg Bank, including those belonging to her own businesses. Hubbard maintained they were mistakes and that she had paid back all the money that was owed after the errors were discovered. The incorrectly marked deposits also were missed by a bank teller and the bank had offered to provide full restitution. After three days of testimony, during which Hubbard testified on her own behalf, the jury took little time in pronouncing a not guilty verdict on all charges. For Hubbard it was vindication after a

year of stress for her and her family, who also were included in Goerhring’s accusations. “It was a very difficult time, for me and my family, and for many in the community as well,” she said recently. But now Hubbard said it’s time to move on. Her attitude hasn’t changed since Nov. 30, 2010, when she was arrested. “I had a parade [Christmas in Middle-burg] to run, a business to run, a life to live; I had to keep moving forward with as much grace as possible,” she said. Hubbard com-mended her family, whom she said handled a situation in which they also became accused “with a great deal of grace and dignity.” All in all, “I think we did a pretty good job of keeping going,” she said. She was buoyed by the support of many in town throughout the year and praised her lawyer, Middleburg attorney Edward B. MacMahon Jr., for his handling of her case. “He did a wonderful job, we all appreciate it,” she said. Now it’s all about getting back to busi-ness as usual for Hubbard. The longtime Christmas in Middleburg parade organizer stood down this year, leaving it to co-chair-man Jim Herbert to run—a decision she intends to make permanent. “He’s done a wonderful job organizing it,” she said. “I’ll always be there to help, but I’m out of it.”

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The National Sporting Library Museum opened in October with a lavish gala and coaching events, and I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the museum’s preview. It was a real Cinderella moment for me since I had just under an hour to see the wonderful result of all the months and months of planning, preparation and building and then disappear back to the Byrne Gallery for our event that same evening. It was the night of Christopher Stephens’ reception for his River Song exhibit and I had to quickly exit our party and whisk over to the NSLM in my high, high heels and strapless cocktail dress with appropriate eve-ning wrap. The weather was spectacular and the guests were just beginning to arrive. Two

massive entry doors were pulled open by docents with warm and winning smiles to reveal the collec-

tion. There in the entry foyer was the much beloved Emms Hounds painting from the permanent collection (John Emms, Foxhounds and Terrier in a Stable Interior, 1878) greet-ing the viewers like a welcome home. What a perfect choice to center and focus the museum goer. It said, “This is what we are proud of; behold the beauty and contentment of living

in the countryside and enjoying its peace and comfort.” The look in the eyes of the central canine protagonist has all the pathos and emo-tion to melt your heart and set the tone for the new museum so beautifully. It was an ideal choice. Amazingly, with all this feeling going on, one is still able to realize how exquisitely the galleries are lit. And, how the expertly chosen wall paint color not only showcases the art to its best, but gives a buoyant atmosphere of light—not a putty, drab taupe that is supposed to highlight the artwork but instead brings the ambience down to a hospital gray mood—but an airy, luminous hue. I often think that too quiet and too austere is off-putting to viewers

and doesn’t encourage lingering or the joy of seeing what is around the next corridor. With the layout of the galleries within the NSLM, discovery and surprise abound. The subject matter and themes are well arranged and give both diversity and cohesion to the collection. Not easy to achieve! As to the highlights, I would like to say… find the Winslow Homer. GO FIND IT!!! (No clues this time.) It is not a large painting but it will take you away to a perfect moment. Then, look at the subtle genius of the technique and its “Homer-ness.” This is how it should be for both children and adults. The newness and excitement is the museum experience and it is all here, two blocks from the center of town. A surprise for me was the inclusion of two paintings of the famous dogs playing poker. (Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, A Bold Bluff (Judge St. Bernard Stands Pat on Nothing) c. 1903-04.) What a fabulous choice! What a great way to get any child in the mood to go to an art museum. What a wonderful inducement! Everyone has seen the depiction and smiled, but to me the fact that there are actually two different original paintings—this is great! It is persuasive for 12-year-olds of all ages. Museums have fun, too. That this wasn’t missed in the curatorial selection process is superlative. And, inspiration was not missed at all. In the portraiture section, there is a stunningly knowing portrait of Miss Charlotte Noland, the founder of Foxcroft School. (Ellen Ger-trude Emmett Rand, Miss Charlotte Noland, Joint M.F.H., The Middleburg Hunt, 1929.) I want to go back and look at her eyes, to see that gaze that lifted young women to greatness and their individual highest potential. The gaze that quelled fears and gave the firmest and securest leg up to a bright future. That gaze could help change the world and did, I am sure. Can you tell I loved it? The time flew and I was racing like Cinderella back to the coach (Ford Escape), which was idling when I popped out, breezing by the stylishly turned out volunteers with fishing creel baskets and dressage top hats. It was a magical moment of a brilliant opening to a very special place that is to be shared by all of us. A gift was given for all to enjoy and you can re-gift it again in this season of presents and joy. Bring a loved one or buddy because the best things in life are meant to be shared. More than 2,000 people have seen the new museum’s opening exhibit so far, be sure to see it during this holiday season. Holiday hours of the museum are: Closed December 24 & 25.Open December 26-31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m..Closed January 1-3. For more information, visit www.nsl.org.

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works with the rider to harness and direct it. “Some riders just get it, and that’s Mary,” Morris said. “She’s very composed, and she knows what’s required.” To earn her jockey’s license, Mary sub-mitted a résumé that illustrated she had sev-eral significant races under her belt, as well as recommendations from a handful of trainers. Mary chose to earn an amateur jockey’s license over a professional license because it frees her up to ride in timber races—those with wooden rail fences that are strictly for amateur riders, Morris explained. The big timber race Mary has her eye on is the Maryland Hunt Cup—a race Morris calls the Kentucky Derby of timber races. It offers riders 22 jumps, some of which are five feet tall, over a four-mile racecourse. “It’s a special horse that’s able to get through that and a special rider,” Morris said. “Riding in that is my big goal in Amer-ica,” Mary said. “And then I’ll go to England to race.” Morris has no doubts Mary could earn her professional’s license, and make a name for herself not only in the United States, but in England, where steeplechase is more prevalent. “The world is her oyster,” Morris said. “Really, I think it’s unlimited for her. She can write her own story now.”

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Just shy of 20 years at Middleburg Bank, Marshall resident Anna Campbell will be calling it a career. Campbell’s last day at the bank will be Dec. 15. She would have celebrated her 20th anniversary with the company in February. A banking career was not what Camp-bell pictured for herself years ago, but her tenure at Middleburg Bank is one she has enjoyed thoroughly. Campbell worked at Lee Cross Jewelers some years ago and then began working for a title company. “In 1991, when everything [in the economy] went crash we all lost our jobs at the title company so I just went looking for a job to get me through,” she recalled. “When I went in and applied for this job they said I was too over-qualified. I said ‘I’ve got to have a job.’ It must’ve been OK because all these years later I’m still here.”

Campbell started out as the telephone operator and mailperson for the Middle-burg branch of the bank, but would later become the assistant to the vice president and then executive assistant to the president and CEO. Since August, she has served as the greeter at the bank’s Marshall branch. Campbell grew up in The Plains, but has lived in Marshall for the past 32 years. With her last day on the job quickly approaching, Campbell said she would most miss the clients and employees she works with on a daily basis. She plans to head down to Venice, FL, with her dog Lilly to enjoy the house she and her late husband purchased three years ago. But Campbell doesn’t plan to rest on her laurels. Already active with volunteer efforts locally, she said she hopes to con-tinue that part of her life down south. “I have been so blessed in my life I don’t think I’m going to work,” in retire-ment, she said. “Hopefully I will volunteer and am able to give back.”

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Magnificent Estate on 100Acres in a spectacular setting.The stone house boasts 22elegant rooms, 9 fireplaces,high ceilings, all superblydetailed and beautifullyappointed. Brilliant gardentssurround the heated pool.Fabulous 11 stall stone stablewith 2 staff apartments.Riding ring, green house all inpristine condition. Additionalacreage is available.

$12,000,000

Over 100 acres of pristineland located off of SycolinRoad Approved for 3 acreparcels for a total of 10Offering a great location,pond, and subdivision rightsIdeally located with easyaccess to the Dulles Toll Road,Landsdowne, shopping, golfcourses and sports clubsRolling land with lushwoodlands and a secludedsetting. $6,800,000

Fabulous 227 acre parcel withmagnificent land borderingGoose Creek. A charming andspacious one level residence,beautifully updated, a 2bedroom tenant house house,and a 22 stall stable are in-cluded. Board fenced paddocks,ponds, rolling fields andstonewalls complete this idyllicfarm.

$5,750,000

Spectacular 17 room custombrick Colonial boasting over10,000 Sq Ft. of living space ona private lane 25 gorgeousacres Palladian windows Wood floorsGrandly scaledrooms with high ceilingsExtordinary quality through-out Fabulous pool surroundedby flagstone terraces Brilliantgardens Board fencedpaddocks Ideal for horses.Minutes to Middleburg

$2,750,000

Exquisite custom colonial on17+ acres with spectacularmountain views High ceilings,sun-filled rooms, superiorquality and elegant decor withalmost 7,000 square feet ofliving spaceSteam ShowerOff i ce/Gues tSu i t eSunRoomFamilyRoom Gourmetcountry Kitchen 3 finishedlevels with 5Bedrooms, 6.5Baths Media Room Ideal forhorses or pool. Motivated!

$1,352,671

Elegant 12 room Residence on7+ acres with barn andpaddocks in a beautiful countrysetting. Completely renovatedwith impecable taste andextraordinary craftmanship,with 3 finished levels. Sun-filledand charming rooms, thisexquisite home enjoys gorgeousmountain views and is ideal forgracious entertaining. Privateand only 5 minutes to thevillage of Middleburg.

$1,875,000

Extraordinary equestrian estateapproximately 186 acresContemporary residence andextensive dependenciesPark-like setting, fabulous mountainviews Minutes to MiddleburgGorgeous stone and frame 12Stall Stable 3 Tenant Houses 2Stone Guest Cottages StableApartment Indoor SchoolingRing Riding Ring Polo Field-Huge Equipment building andWorkshop

$5,600,000

Fabulous 250 acre farmBeautiful stone Main Residencemeticulously updated andrestored Charming Log GuestCabin and separate Studio orOffice Newer Barn withRun-in area Separate Apart-ment All in pristine conditionGorgeous views in a veryprotected area In ConservationEasement.

$3,800,000

Elegant 12 room manorpresides over manicured lawns,flagstone terraces and brilliantperennial gardens Encompass-ing over 104 acres of verdant,board fenced pastures, lushwoodlands and a picturesquespring fed pond Magnificentestate offers privacy Historicstone walls 2 center aislestables, a state of the art ridingring, two stunning apartmentsand a charming three bedroomGuest House. $5,995,000

Stunning 5 Bedroom Cape on10 gorgeous acres. Wonderfulfloorplan, sun filled rooms, highceilings & hardwood floors.Living & dining rooms open tofabulous gardens, pool & ter-race. Master suite with sittingroom, gourmet country kitchenopens to breakfast & familyrooms. 2nd level has 3bedrooms and 2 Baths;Seperate Office/Guest Suiteover 3 car garage. $2,495,000

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This charming historic resi-dence, built in 1815, beauti-fully expanded in 1988 andupdated in 2004, is in a privatecountry setting in the heart ofhorse country. It has a pondsurrounded by horse pastures,a tree-lined driveway, andmature gardens. The house,tastefully decorated in neutraltones, blends the warmth andcharm of an antique homewith modern comfort.

$1,395,000

Fabulous 3 level custom CapeCode residence on 50beautiful acres in thePiedmont Hunt Territory.High ceilings, gorgeouswoodwork, elegant details andsuperior quality create a warmand inviting atmosphere.English style courtyard stableand guest house, riding ring,lush paddocks and wonderfulfree form pool. All in anidyllic setting. $1,995,000

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TUCKAHOE

Exquisite historic manor (circa1890’s) surrounded by brillantgardens and towering trees in anidyllic setting. Elegant and spaciousrooms with high ceilings and gleam-ing wood floors, grace this 14 roomresidence, beautifully updated withimpeccable taste and extraordinarycraftsmanshipGourmet kitchen 4 modern Baths Library 4fireplaces sunfilled Porches addcharm and warmthIdeal forgracious entertaining Additionalland available with two car garage.

$1,195,000

Exquisite “Williamsburg”colonial on approximately 20park-like acres in thePiedmont Hunt TerritoryAlmost 9,000 square feet ofspectacular living space, beauti-ful historic detail, gorgeousdécor and pristine conditionBrilliant gardens and flagstoneterraces surround the poolBreathtaking mountain viewsand spring fed pond add to thisidyllic setting.

$2,450,000

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Exquisite country estate onover 104 acres with mountainviews, magnificent oaks, apicturesque pond in an idyllicsetting Over 10,000 sq ft ofspectacular living space withelegant sun-filled rooms, 4 Fire-places, fabulous new Kitchenand Baths, completely redonewith extraordinary quality andstunning decor Includes a4-Bay Garage with Apt and acharming Guest House by thepool. $5,950,000

107 gorgeous acres Stun-ning stone manor 6Fireplaces, Antique Mantels,Tall Windows and SoaringCeilings, Fabulous Millworkand Craftsmanship BrilliantGardens surround the PoolGuesthouse, Apartment over4 Bay Garage, Stable, RidingRing, 2 Tenant Houses, andPonds Exquisite Setting.

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Magnificent new colonial withapproximately 10,000 squarefeet of spectacular living spaceon 13+ acres Premier modelestate with 6 Bedrooms, 6 Fulland 3 Half Baths, Wine Cellar,Library and fabulous gourmetKitchen 3 finished levels, fullyequipped Theater, RecreationRoom with bar, gleaming cherryfloors, and stone terrace Boardfenced and ideal for horsesIncredible views!

$2,295,950

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$1,225,000

Stunning 10+ acre lot in asetting of spectacular homes.Excellent location, within fif-teen minutes of Middleburg.Ponds views, believed to have a4 bedroom perc.

$220,000

8.7 acres of beautifulrolling land in terrific loca-tion just outside Town ofLeesburg. Property in LandUse; Seller not responsible 4rollback taxes.

$399,000

Spectacular 100 acres parcel atthe foot of the Blue RidgeMountains Surrounded bybeautiful estates and lovelyhorse properties Located justnorth of Middleburg and southof Round Hill and BluemontMostly open and rolling Idealsetting for a gracious countryestate and perfect forequestrians. $1,495,000

Exquisite custom built coun-try French Manor on 8 acresin Middleburg Hunt Fea-tures over 7,000 sq ft of spec-tacular living space withmarble floors, 3 Fireplaces, atrue chef ’s Kitchen and cus-tom millwork Extraordinaryquality and decor Fabulouspool, gorgeous landscapingand in pristine condition.

$1,450,000

Qualified for the NationalRegister of Historic Placesone truly steps back in timewhen entering the halls of thisgrand circa 1790 Federal stylemanor home nestled among591 acres in the rural setting ofStephenson, Virgina10 min-utes to both Rte. 7 and I-81highways making it a quick tripto downtown WinchesterLarge tax credit potential.

$3,200,000

Gracious Country Colonial on10 rolling acres in HorseCountry. 3 finished levels, pool,tiered decks. Gourmet kitchenw/granite counters & stainlessappliances. Family room withfireplace. Located at end of culde sac for complete privacy.Lovely mountain views. Minsfrom town, schools, shopping.Good for commuting.. Miles ofriding/hiking.

$599,999

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Beautiful 3 acre parcel over-looking Goose Creek. OneBedroom drainfield. Great po-tential for renovation and lo-cated on a great country lane inMiddleburg.

$299,000

Located on 6 acres in thecharming town of Aldie,this historic home includesstone cottage, ingroundpool, wood burning fire-places and potential stallswith tack room. Property isin "as is" condition.

$450,000

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Middleburg: 19.73 AcresWooded Acres fronting onpaved road, priced belowassessed value. Build yourdream home, have privacy andstill be close to all the conven-iences.This parcel is part of anEstate.

$300,000

Charming country home hasbeen completely renovated withnew Kitchen, Baths, Flooring,Plumbing, and Electric Locatedat the end of a quiet lane in theheart of Upperville on abeautiful 1 acre parcel Prop-erty boasts towering trees andan inground pool Great Roomhas vaulted 2 Story-Ceilings,Brick Fireplace, HardwoodFloors, and opens to the Deckand Spa! $495,000

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By Margaret MortonStaff Writer There are few more pleasant, or produc-tive, places to shop than Middleburg. The town has great atmosphere—its varied 18th and 19th century architecture forming the perfect backdrop to the town’s main thoroughfare, Washington Street, and flanking side streets. But it’s not just the setting that provides so much charm and pleasure for visitors and residents alike—it’s the sheer number

and variety of the eclectic small specialty stores that provide their own appeal and atmosphere. There’s no big box store available in the area, just a wonderful array of small shops, usually as different from each other as could be imagined, and happy visitors amble from one to the other until their feet wear out, and they beat a willing retreat to a nearby café or restaurant. There are too many stores to mention in one telling, but we highlight some pos-sibilities to whet your appetite, most located on Washington Street, with some on Federal and other side streets. You can spend as much or as little as you want in Middleburg—a whole lot if upscale clothing or top-flight antiques are what you’re looking for. Or, you can look for, and find, bargains among the probably thousands

of items at The Fun Shop at the western end of Washington Street, or brightly patterned linens and pottery at Crème de la Crème at the other end of that main thoroughfare and the White Elephant consignment store on Federal Street that has some surprising items available. If pampering your pet is in order for Christmas, Wylie Wagg for Pets on east Washington has everything—from bejeweled collars, some with bells on, to keep kitty in your sights, to all kinds of pet foods, blan-kets, leashes, feeding bowls, etc. For those who love harkening back to the traditional European ornaments—Swed-ish candle carousels, Moravian glass baubles, tin soldiers, hand painted ornaments and hand-carved wooden figures representing the kind of people you’d typically meet in an Alpine village—the Christmas Sleigh has a wonderful selection, along with Alpine clothing and pewter ornaments. Best of all, the shop has a good selection of Advent Calendars. You may have missed a few days, but there’s still time to pick one up—as much for their covers, which depict famous historic buildings, such as the Doge’s Palace in Venice, St. Peter’s in Rome or gor-geous palaces in France, Russia or Italy. I know of one couple who were given one a number of years ago. After they opened every door and window, they decided to keep it on the fridge because it was so beautiful. It’s still there today. And the choice for shoppers is wide-ranging. There’s a slew of men’s and women’s clothing possibilities—including high-end, traditional women’s and men’s clothing at places like Tully Rector, Duchessa’s, Lou Lou or English Country Classic. And the Magic Wardrobe does indeed have spectacular and “magic” apparel for young people. Or you can look for upscale vintage clothing at Timmie Jane if that’s your fancy. Those who want to browse for antiques can check out Hastings Antiques, or antique floor coverings at Aliloo Oriental Rugs. For fancy frames, go to Waller Picture Frames and there are several excellent art galleries. For home décor, take a look at the Euro-pean imports at The Shaggy Ram. Market Salamander is among several locations offer-ing delicious food—all cooked by someone else—and ready for you to take home. And again in a harking back to an earlier time as well as offering the best of today’s organic products and humanely produced meats, The Home Farm is the nearest thing to an old-fashioned butcher’s shop you could

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find. Middleburg has lots of accessories and gift shops—just roam up and down the street. There’s also a book store on Federal Street, Second Chapter Books, a couple of jewelers, Thomas Hays and Son and Monte Fine Jewelry, and, as befits Middleburg’s location in the heart of horse country, several stores devoted to equines on West Federal Street. When your feet get tired and you want a break, head for one of the many eateries in Middleburg—such as Scruffy’s Ice Cream Parlorr, heavenly marshmallow melting in hot chocolate at Mello Out, Teddy’s pizza or café fare to more elaborate and gour-met establishments, including The French Hound and the venerable Red Fox Inn & Tavern—there are plenty of great places in Middleburg at which to eat. And if it’s wine tasting you’d like, you can pop into Boxwood Wineries’ The Tasting Room and Wine Bar or the nearby Barrel Oak tasting room and art gallery. The sky’s the limit for shopping and eating in Middleburg. You may go home with a much lighter wallet, but you will have found some unusual and lovely gifts and had a great time doing it.

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By Lauren R. GianniniFor Middleburg Life Mary Jo Beckman grew up in Texas and soon discovered that nothing, not even a career in the Navy, could reduce her desire to be around horses. When she was stationed in Hawaii, she took her horse to live with her on the island. When her tour ended, her horse Tom relocated with her to California, along with her husband Bob. Beckman retired as a commander in 1994 after 20 years of service. Her life is filled with good works and a passion to share the

therapeutic benefits of riding and driving with all sorts of people: kids of all ages, some of them wounded warriors. In 1997 Beckman became involved with the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation at Morven Park. She pursued certification as a master instructor and driving instructor with PATH International (Professional Associa-tion of Therapeutic Horsemanship–formerly NARHA). She helped LTRF to expand its program services to include therapeutic driv-ing and contributed actively to the develop-ment of the Horses for Heroes program for

veterans disabled in combat. During the PATH International Horse Conference and Horse Expo in Lexington, KY, Nov. 11, PATH honored Beckman with the James Brady Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication and service to Loudoun Therapeutic Riding. Although the award con-cerned only her involvement with LTRF, Beckman’s efforts at Fort Myer merit recogni-tion as well. Beckman and retired Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Larry Pence co-founded a therapeutic riding program for amputees at Fort Myer. It started in 2005 when she heard about a program at Fort Hood, TX, and, armed with her background at LTRF and first-hand knowledge of the ben-efits of riding, along with some video footage from Fort Hood, a dream for wounded war-riors turned into a reality. “It was very important that the Army had already done something like this,” Beck-man said. “As soon as we put on the video—a soldier with no legs below the knees grinning and riding—it was a win-win situation. In March 2006 they said yes. The horses had to be trained, the soldiers had to be trained, and by June 2006 we had four lessons as a pilot program for the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Programs.” The amputee riders came from Walter Reed and they rode for 30-40 minutes. Two balance tests took place, one before the lesson, one after. The balance test also evaluates core strength. “Every one of the riders improved,” said Beckman. “The horse’s hips move in a pattern similar to a human walking. As a result, these people were able to use their prosthetic legs better because the riding improved their core strength and balance.” Walter Reed endorsed the therapeutic riding program for amputees, offering it as one of the physical therapy choices for their wounded veterans. One peripheral bonus of the Caisson program is utilizing able-bodied soldiers to volunteer as sidewalkers and leaders. That’s a win-win situation from every point of view. The amputees improve their strength, balance and attitude and the soldier volunteers enjoy not only their service but also the opportunity to interact with these incredible creatures. It’s more proof that Winston Churchill was right: the outside of a horse is unbelievably good for the inside of a human. The Caisson program led to collaboration between PATH International and the Depart-ment of Veterans’ Affairs—this resulted in the PATH Horses for Heroes program. Today, there are more than 100 therapeutic riding programs across the U.S. serving veterans. Beckman, of course, became the official con-

tact for Horses for Heroes, fielding inquiries that range from how to start a program with the military to compiling a list of frequently asked questions and their answers. The response was pretty amazing in terms of the numbers of programs interested in working with veterans or wounded military. The retired commander provided them with help and assistance. She learned how various programs got started and disseminated that information. “We keep having to prove that equines are good for these people,” said Beckman, who describe herself as the “linkage and the resource” between the top leaders in the mili-tary hierarchy and the people benefitting from riding therapy. Toward the end of her Navy career, Beckman got started by volunteering at Rock Creek Park when the family moved back to Falls Church. She described herself as being “happy as a lark” and then Rock Creek asked her to be an instructor. “It was totally foreign to me,” Beck-man said. “I went to school in Texas, several months long, to train to be a therapeutic riding instructor. It was like boot camp! After a lecture on visual issues, the next day 20 people, totally blind, showed up at the barn. It was wonderful to see how those horses could make a difference in peoples’ lives. We scrubbed down a stall, put in clean bedding. They went in and explored—touching and

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Mary Jo Beckman

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smelling everything. This has made a huge change in my life, and when I returned to Virginia, I taught in other therapeutic riding programs until the Caisson got started.” Beckman became a certified therapeutic driving instructor after helping to exercise hunt horses in Middleburg. “It was a mid-life crisis,” she quipped. “I went to Mary Alice Matheson. She gave me fantastic experiences working with a variety of horses and ponies, driving singles and pairs, in the open and in the woods over a variety of terrain. Because of that, I was able to earn my driving certification.” Then her husband encouraged her to get her master certification. Beckman said it was challenging. In addition to writing case reports and numerous essays, she had to face four dif-ferent panels composed of other Master level instructors who asked lots of questions. “I had to prove myself,” she said. Beckman has contributed vitally to the quality of life for a bunch of people, ranging from children to military veterans. She teaches the skills, the therapeutic adaptation of riding and driving, with its figure eights, circles, walking and trotting. When she has enough riders, she teaches them a military formation. “I’m always trying to make this one better than the last lesson,” Beckman said. “I set it up and the horse does its magic. The people are out of the clinic, out of the hospital, on a horse. It’s about working together. Having control over that poundage underneath you is empowering. Horses have made a 180 degree difference in their lives.”

The programs continue to grow. Each session makes a huge difference to people whose lives have been impacted by the wild cards of disability, disease and war wounds. Beckman’s lesson plans are succeeding beyond her wildest dreams.

“One man, out of the military and classified as a veteran, has a traumatic brain injury. He says Thursday—the day he rides in the Cais-son program—is the best day of the week,” Beckman said. “How uplifting is that? It’s the

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Left: Sergeant Major Mackey, USMC, feeding car-rots to “Bud” after a lesson. He loved riding this 17+ hand percheron!

Photo by Pebbles Turbeville

Right: Col. Greg Gadson rides Ranger at Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program.

Photo by Suzanne Dortch

Horses For Heroes

David “Millwood” Yost Boyce, 57, of Millwood, died Nov. 13. He was born April 5, 1954, in Winchester, the son of William Lee and Lois Yost Boyce. He graduated from Randolph Macon Academy, and received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of South Carolina. He earned a Master’s Degree in U.S. History from New York University. He attended New York University as a Ph.D. candidate in American Colonial History. Mr. Boyce was a force for historic preservation and a well-respected authority on Virginia History. He was executive director of Oatlands Plantation, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also a paid consultant for regional historic and museum proper-ties. Additionally, he was active in preservation and conservation issues confronting Loudoun County. Prior to his career in historic preserva-tion, Mr. Boyce was the executive director of Downtown Berryville, Inc., part of the Virginia Main Street Program and earlier a research and development liaison for Hitachi America in New York where he resided for eight years before returning to Clarke County. In 2010, Mr. Boyce was named executive director of Long Branch Historic House and Farm in Clarke County. At Oatlands, Mr. Boyce created the Douglas W. Hunt Center for Historical Studies as well as supervising many restoration and preserva-tion projects, including the restoration of Oatlands 1810 greenhouse, the founding and opening of the Alice Dupont Mills Garden Library and the restoration of the Eustis Garden Teahouse. Under Mr. Boyce’s guidance, Oatlands enjoyed fiscal stability and successfully weathered increasing pressure from housing development interests in Northern Virginia. Mr. Boyce also forged relationships that led to many of Oat-

lands signature events, such as the Middleburg Kennel Club All Breeds Dog Show, the annual Oatlands’ High School Cross Country Multi-State & Regional Invitational Meet and the annual Christmas Theatre. As an authority on early Virginia history and a Carter family scholar, Mr. Boyce often gave entertaining and erudite lectures on Carter family history, especially as it related to Oatlands, a Carter plan-tation. He was frequently invited to lecture on a variety of other regional historical subjects and did so often. He served twice on the Winchester Star Leadership Awards Committee, which awards scholarships to high school students and was a past president and board member of the Millwood Country Club, a past board member of the Mosby Heritage Association and a past member of the Winchester Regional Commis-sion. He also served on the boards of the John S. Mosby Heritage Area Association, the Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission and the Claremont Trust and was a guest lecturer for Historic Preservation classes at Mary Washington University and Northern Virginia Com-munity College. He was a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville. His marriage to Melissa Adeane Phipps ended in divorce. He is sur-vived by his children Justin Phipps Boyce and Emma Pleydell-Bouverie Boyce of New Orleans, LA, and his brother William Lee Boyce Jr. of Winchester. Memorial contributions may be made to Oatlands, 20850 Oat-lands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175 or Long Branch Historic House and Farm, P.O. Box 241, Millwood, VA 22646.

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Exquisite Georgian Manor home built in 2005. Approx.7300 sq. ft. of finished living space on upper two levels.Luxurious owner’s suite. Lower level with 9’ ceilings &windows ready to be finished. Elevator to all three lev-els. Beautiful formal gardens and guest house. 101 Acreestate in the Warrenton Hunt. $3,800,000

Quaint 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Board & Batten home on 7.89acres with open floor plan on the main level with stonefireplace. Recently renovated kitchen s 4 Stall BarnsFenced Paddocks sSited on a very private knoll thishome opens out to the deck with pool. Great forentertaining. $790,000

Located on a quiet and picturesque lane in the OrangeCounty Hunt territory, this lovely all stone one levelhome is situated amongst 52+ acres of soaring trees. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath s Two parcels s 60x30 EquipmentBuilding.

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CLIFTON LAND - 126.11 acres of mostly open,verdant land in great location, just north of Uppervillewith pastures and views of the Blue Ridge. Fully fenced,multiple home sites, tributary Pantherskin Creek. Ideal foreasement potential and could benefit from excellent taxcredits. Piedmont Hunt. $3,600,000THE PLAINS 283+ ares of rolling land with incredibleviews is all directions sFrontage on Zulla Road or Rock HillMill s Great location with one home and several large barnsand plenty of stalls sVery private setting sTax creditincentives. $28,000/acreNEAR THE PLAINS - 142 acres. Great location Southof The Plains. Mostly wooded with views. $1,400,000

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107 gorgeous acres sStunning stone manor s6 Fireplaces,Antique Mantels, Tall Windows and Soaring Ceilings,Fabulous Millwork and Craftsmanship sBrilliant Gardenssurround the Pool sGuesthouse, Apartment over 4 BayGarage, Stable, Riding Ring, 2 Tenant Houses, and PondssExquisite Setting. $5,600,000

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One level brick home on 3 Acres is within minutes ofMiddleburg. Very desirable neighborhood s 3 Bedroom, 2Bath s The 2 Car Garage is accessed from the lower levelwith a staired entry into the kitchen s Large Deck off theback sDesirable neighborhood and Private $550,000

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HALFWAY ROAD - Orange County Hunt. Beautiful 13.38parcel of land on Halfway Road in The Plains, Virginia.Fenced field, pond and run-in shed. Approx. half of theproperty is in mature trees in land use with Fauquier County.

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MIDDLEBURG $3,950,000

EglintonRenowned 1928 landmark with superb Zulla Road location – 1 mile west of Middleburg. Refreshed 5-bedroom, 7,000 sq.ft. residence, 8-stall stable, 3-bedroom guest house. 76+ acres in VOF Cons.

Mary Owen Chatfield-Taylor540.454.6500

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WATERFORD $747,000

New Home to be BuiltJust outside the historic village of Waterford - Waterford Homes will build this quaint cottage on a 5 acre secluded lot. This home can be custom-ized to your specifications. Come walk the lot.

Christy Hertel703.624.6283

www.christyhertel.comMLS ID# LO7731953

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WINCHESTER $749,000

Dreamy 360° ViewsCustom, luxury, privacy on 8.5 acres. Main-level master, designer kitchen…too much to list. Lower media, kitchen, bedroom/bath, second garage, workshop. Geo-thermal and radiant.

Mary Dionisio Roberge703.738.8270

www.maryroberge.comMLS ID# FV7630104

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HAYMARKET $1,399,000

Piedmont Riding ClubElegant Tuscany inspired home on ten acres with three-car garage and guest house/studio. Media, wine, rec room and second kitchen. Horses permitted.

Rachael Remuzzi703.609.8462

www.rachaelremuzzi.com

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LEESBURG $318,000

Historic Masterpiece (circa 1760)One of the few early log buildings in the heart of Leesburg's historic district. 1-bedroom, 1-bath with parking. Perfect for a weekend getaway, office or business (zoned commercial & residential).

Paula Clagett703.738.8284

www.paulaclagett.comMLS ID# LO7727614

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McLEAN $3,900,000

Big Price Reduction!Was $5,250,000. Now $3,900,000. 8 bedrooms, 10 baths, 2 kitchens, elevator, generator, theater, pool, hot tub, sport court, video surveillance, safe room, and home theater. 5 acres backs to parkland.

Patricia Burns540.454.6723

www.patriciaburnsinmiddleburg.comMLS ID# FX7465788

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FRONT ROYAL $900,000

Beautiful Warren County FarmlandPanoramic mountain views and VOF conservancy easments. 126 acres of rolling farm land is 60% open. Located 1 mile west of Shenandoah River in Blueridge Hunt territory.


www.mcenearney.comMLS ID# WR7491810

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HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE!McEnearney Associates Middleburg Offi ce is holding

a food drive to benefi t Seven Loaves Food Bank.Seven Loaves Food Bank, which was founded by The Reverend Martin Spillman, former minister at Middleburg United Methodist Church, is a ministry of volunteers dedicated to providing food and other supplies to those members of our community and surrounding areas who are in need of assistance. Seven Loaves is a non-profi t organization funded by gifts from local churches, organizations and caring individuals, which assists more than 5,000 people a year. Seven Loaves operates out of the Middleburg United Methodist Church and is open for food distribution on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Food Donations will be accepted Weekdays 9:00-5:00through December 20th at the McEnearney offi ce

in Middleburg – 7 West Washington Street.

PURCELLVILLE $1,795,000

Silcott Springs Farm3-bedroom, 3-bath, circa 1790, fieldstone Manor House. New modern addition with gourmet kitchen, master bedroom, and family room. Guest cottage, stone bank barn, pond, & paddocks on 40 acres.


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ON THE MARKET

Set on 464 acres of prime Middleburg countryside, location alone assures this month’s featured property a top-tier place among sought-after Hunt Country estates.

And yet Wind Fields Farm is so much more. Hidden behind handsome, tree-lined stone walls off historic Snickersville Turn-pike, the grand estate exemplifies stylish liv-ing. Meticulously restored and maintained by its current owner, the timeless 18-room colonial showcases 150 years of history, and the exterior provides exemplary facili-ties for the equestrian and those eager to en-joy the best of the verdant local landscape.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $15,800,000 by Kathryn Harrell and Anita Sisney of Armfield, Miller & Ri-pley Fine Properties.

Our featured property’s recorded his-tory dates to the 1720s, when it was part of the 11,000-acre Goose Creek tract of Col. Robert Carter, land agent for Thomas, sixth Lord Fairfax. The Fairfax tract, which to-taled nearly 5.3 million acres, dates back to a 1640s grant given by King Charles II to his most loyal supporters.

(We commend to readers’ attention a 1990 history of the property’s lineage, com-piled by Eugene M. Scheel, to shed more light on the pedigree of the Wind Fields

locale.)Throughout the main home, rooms of

perfect proportions await our inspection. In all, there are eight bedrooms, nine full baths, three half baths and nine fireplaces. The detailing is superb, and the home man-ages to marvelously meld tradition with modern features in a package that is a tes-tament to good taste and style.

The pool, cabana and gazebo are tucked away from view, yet still close to the main home, and from here you will find show-stopping vistas of nearby rolling meadows and distant mountains.

Equestrian facilities are top-quality, in-cluding an eight-stall barn with spacious apartment above, and a 100x200 sand ring.

The acreage around the main home of-

fers fenced pastures, woodlands, extensive naturalized landscaping, streams, speci-men trees and a long boundary line along the protected Goose Creek. Views abound from the main home’s terraces, arbors and covered porches.

A remarkable opportunity awaits those who choose to call Wind Fields home.

Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

‘Wind Fields’ Offers Sumptuous FeaturesQuintessential Hunt Country Estate Graces 464 Acres in a Prime Locale

Address: 39850 Snickersville Turnpike, Middleburg. Listed at: $15,800,000 by Kathryn Harrell (540) 687-2215 and Anita Sisney (540) 923-4796, Armfield, Miller & Ripley Fine Properties.

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MIDDLEBURG $3,950,000

EglintonRenowned 1928 landmark with superb Zulla Road location – 1 mile west of Middleburg. Refreshed 5-bedroom, 7,000 sq.ft. residence, 8-stall stable, 3-bedroom guest house. 76+ acres in VOF Cons.


www.mcenearney.comMLS ID# LO7567871

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WATERFORD $747,000

New Home to be BuiltJust outside the historic village of Waterford - Waterford Homes will build this quaint cottage on a 5 acre secluded lot. This home can be custom-ized to your specifications. Come walk the lot.

Christy Hertel703.624.6283

www.christyhertel.comMLS ID# LO7731953

NEW

LISTING

WINCHESTER $749,000

Dreamy 360° ViewsCustom, luxury, privacy on 8.5 acres. Main-level master, designer kitchen…too much to list. Lower media, kitchen, bedroom/bath, second garage, workshop. Geo-thermal and radiant.

Mary Dionisio Roberge703.738.8270

www.maryroberge.comMLS ID# FV7630104

CONTRACT

PENDING

HAYMARKET $1,399,000

Piedmont Riding ClubElegant Tuscany inspired home on ten acres with three-car garage and guest house/studio. Media, wine, rec room and second kitchen. Horses permitted.

Rachael Remuzzi703.609.8462

www.rachaelremuzzi.com

SOLD

LEESBURG $318,000

Historic Masterpiece (circa 1760)One of the few early log buildings in the heart of Leesburg's historic district. 1-bedroom, 1-bath with parking. Perfect for a weekend getaway, office or business (zoned commercial & residential).

Paula Clagett703.738.8284

www.paulaclagett.comMLS ID# LO7727614

NEW

LISTING

McLEAN $3,900,000

Big Price Reduction!Was $5,250,000. Now $3,900,000. 8 bedrooms, 10 baths, 2 kitchens, elevator, generator, theater, pool, hot tub, sport court, video surveillance, safe room, and home theater. 5 acres backs to parkland.


www.patriciaburnsinmiddleburg.comMLS ID# FX7465788

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FRONT ROYAL $900,000

Beautiful Warren County FarmlandPanoramic mountain views and VOF conservancy easments. 126 acres of rolling farm land is 60% open. Located 1 mile west of Shenandoah River in Blueridge Hunt territory.


www.mcenearney.comMLS ID# WR7491810

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Happy Holidays

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HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE!McEnearney Associates Middleburg Offi ce is holding

a food drive to benefi t Seven Loaves Food Bank.Seven Loaves Food Bank, which was founded by The Reverend Martin Spillman, former minister at Middleburg United Methodist Church, is a ministry of volunteers dedicated to providing food and other supplies to those members of our community and surrounding areas who are in need of assistance. Seven Loaves is a non-profi t organization funded by gifts from local churches, organizations and caring individuals, which assists more than 5,000 people a year. Seven Loaves operates out of the Middleburg United Methodist Church and is open for food distribution on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Food Donations will be accepted Weekdays 9:00-5:00through December 20th at the McEnearney offi ce

in Middleburg – 7 West Washington Street.

PURCELLVILLE $1,795,000

Silcott Springs Farm3-bedroom, 3-bath, circa 1790, fieldstone Manor House. New modern addition with gourmet kitchen, master bedroom, and family room. Guest cottage, stone bank barn, pond, & paddocks on 40 acres.


www.patriciaburnsinmiddleburg.comMLS ID# LO7678904

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There are two sides to every story, as the old saying goes, and that is certainly true of the current issue of lifting the 1982 ban on uranium mining in Virginia. The uranium industry has done its homework on how to make this sound like the safest mining in the world. However, the reality is, historically, mining of every kind has not been safe. So where can uranium be found in Vir-ginia? Well, there are deposits from Fauquier County in the north to Danville and the North Carolina border. There are already 481 ura-

nium leases in Fauquier, C u l p e p e r and Madi-son coun-ties, accord-ing to the S o u t h e r n

Environmental Law Center. Many of these leases lie in the Rapidan River watershed. So this is not a problem just for Coles Hill in the Chatham/Martinsville area, where Virginia Uranium Company plans to mine and process uranium. Coles Hill is near both the Roanoke River and the Bannister River. There are another 767 leases in that area. Any excessive or severe weather event has

the potential to overrun the storage systems, and if the mining waste entered a river it will never be able to be removed. It could indeed affect major cities, as there is a pipeline that supplies drinking water from Lake Gaston along the Roanoke River to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Hampton Roads. A failure to contain the waste associated with the mining and milling was studied by Virginia Beach, and that study sug-gested it would be a problem. To read more about the study go to: http://hamptonroads.com/2011/02/study-uranium-mine-flood-would-foul-beach-water. This is our statewide problem, and it is incumbent upon all of us to be prepared to be very knowledgeable on this issue before and during the time when the General Assembly convenes in early January. The Virginia Uranium Company, which consists mostly of a management team and investors from Canada, seems confident that lifting the ban on uranium mining will pass in the upcoming General Assembly session. According to Robert Marmet at the Piedmont Environmental Council, the tail-ings ponds will contain concentrated solu-tions of whatever products are currently beneath the ground. In those tailings ponds

those concentrated radioactive and toxic products will no longer be buried beneath earth and rock. Once they are removed from the earth they will be exposed to the ele-ments, including wind and rain. The uranium industry, according to project manager Patrick Wales, says it can return these mine tailings back into the ground and safely store them there into infinity. That may sound good, but since there is no track record into infinity all we can rely on is what mining has already done to our lands and waterways in the past 100 years. The number of Super Fund sites across this country speaks clearly of the history of mining in the United States. And it has been our money, the taxpayer’s money, that has paid the bill. But Mr. Wales says, “The tail-ings will be turned over to the Department of Energy to maintain them.” Even though there will be some financial remuneration given by the mining company to offset this cost, who knows the cost of cleaning up after an earthquake, a hurricane, or just 20+ inches of rainfall, all of which Virginia has experienced in the past few years. It looks like the taxpayers may take it on the chin for yet another mining venture. Historically, most uranium mining in

the U.S. has been done in the arid west and Canada where the likelihood of excessive water to carry the mining residues into wells and nearby streams is not prevalent. Even so there has been documentation of well water contamination from uranium mining. But much of Virginia is in an area that gets a major hurricane on average every four years, and is subject to many major rain events. The July earthquake centered near Charlottes-ville, which is another area of large uranium deposits, according to a map put out for Sustainable Loudoun’s Annual Forum. The quality and mining ability of the statewide sources of uranium are not all known, but if we see how the first finding of gold in California caused the gold rush, who is to say that once the ban is lifted, promises about mining only in one location can be broken just by changing the name of your company? This is clearly not a partisan issue. This is a case for “voter beware.”

(Marcia Woolman is a freelance writer who lives near Middleburg. She writes conservation articles for Middleburg Life, and VA Sportsman Magazine. )

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“There is a difference between curing and heal-ing. Curing is a medical process. Healing involves the body, mind, and spirit” —Carolyn Kortge author of “The Spirited Walker.” At this time of year countless people excit-edly ring in the holidays while many others struggle with depression, loss, pain or sickness. The cold weather heightens some medical conditions and the lack of daylight also proves difficult for folks coping with mental and

physical illness. If you are one of those people or you know someone who is struggling, take a moment to reflect on

the difference between curing and healing. Curing involves a team of professionals and a host of components such as medicine, equip-ment, research, etc. Healing begins and ends with you. Healing comes from within you, whether or not you are cured of your physical ailments. Healing is attainable on some level each day. The Christmas carols sing out for peace and love, healing and hope. Usually we inter-pret that to mean peace and hope to our broth-ers and sisters, love and healing to our planet. What about also connecting to the healing within? Loving you? Finding or making peace with where you are while simultaneously turn-ing your attention to things that inspire hope?

Healing begins the moment you acknowl-edge you need it. Anger and resentment, mourning and grief, joy and laughter are all forms of healing. They are all emotions that begin to move you out of a place of feeling like a victim. Your personal challenge may have you feeling like you cannot do much this holiday season. To begin healing is to focus on what you can do. As Helen Keller found, “I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” Maybe your something will be decorating the house or just doing your cards this year and no other shopping. Maybe it will be allowing rest and recovery to happen, releasing the pressure to participate in everything. Whatever your something may be, pick consciously. What will bring you healing and fill you up? What will connect you to the things that inspire you and fill you with hope? What do you need most this holiday season? Finding peace this time of year is possible even for those who are strug-gling. Look for it not in commercial places or in anyone else’s version of it, but within. Where inside of you does peace reside? Then look for things externally that help support this and use them to remind yourself every day of the potential for peace and healing. Happy holidays to all and may you find joy and comfort that bring you peace. [Kim Tapper, ACC, CPCC, 540-253-5843; www.kimtapper-coaching.com, www.aplacetobefoundation.org ]

December is a time of reflection for many: a time to look back on the year and take note of goals achieved and goals that are still in the process. It is also a time to look back and think of what you are grateful for. Sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day craziness and we tend to look at the things we did not accomplish or all the bad things that hap-pened to us during the course of the year. This can lead us into a spiraling trap of negativity.

Unfortunately, this is not good for our mental or physical health. The mind and body work together, not separately.

Keeping a gratitude journal by your bed is one way to highlight those areas of your life that you are truly grateful for. End each day by writing five things you are grateful for in your journal. This will allow your mind and body to relax and be at peace. Sometimes the holiday season is tough for many. They may have expe-rienced tremendous loss and pain. While we don’t mean to, it is so easy to slip into a web of hurt. Each day brings more negative thoughts and the cycle continues, which keeps us stuck in a realm of despair. Life sometimes is not fair. Bad things happen to good people. Bank-ruptcy, foreclosure and sinking financial port-folios are enough to send anyone over the edge. Recently, I was watching a show documenting

a family that had experienced tremendous loss. The children’s mother had passed away and the father, a carpenter, lost his home due to being out of work. They were homeless, living in a large truck. The children attended school and always seemed to have smiles on their faces. In fact, the interviewer asked them how they could be so happy when they had no home. To my surprise, the children said they were grateful for their father, the library where they did their homework and the gas stations where they washed up and brushed their teeth. They were also grateful for their truck and felt sorry for those that were less fortunate than they. The little girl said she wanted to go to college and be a doctor. Wow, that is really seeing the glass half full. Amazing! Being grateful is good for your soul. It picks you up and makes you truly realize what is important in life. This holiday season, join me by keeping a gratitude journal. Each night write down five things you are grateful for. Expand on that every night and continue throughout next year. I am grateful for many things, one of which is each of you. My wish for you this holiday season is peace and comfort and great joy! Best to all for a Happy New Year![Kay F. Colgan, BS, is a certified fitness professional. For more information, contact her at K’s Pilates and Personal Training, 14 S. Madison St., Middleburg or call (540) 687-6995.]

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PatrickswellMiddleburg, Virginia • $7,500,000

164 acres in Orange County Hunt • Main house of stone construction • 4 bedroomsplus an in-law suite • Pool • Tennis court • 20 stall center aisle stable • Farm office •1/16 mile indoor track • Guest house • Also available on 264 acres for $10,500,000Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Pohick FarmDelaplane, Virginia • $6,850,000

464 acres with postcard valley views • Recorded in 4 lots • 4 bedroomhome • Pool • Pool house • Rental house • 3 creeks • 1 pond • Greatfor horses, cattle or vineyardHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Longview LaneDelaplane, Virginia • $4,950,000

Circa 1889 manor home • Completely redesigned and reconstructed • Exposedbeams, solid mahogany doors and windows • Antique fireplaces • Reclaimedchoice hardwoods and limestone foyer • Incomparable views • 15 manicured acresAnn MacMahon (540) 687-5588

MistralUpperville, Virginia • $1,950,000

28 acres • First floor living includes master suite with office • Large formalliving room • Mature gardens • Pond • 3 additional bedrooms • Greatviews • Tree lined drivewayHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Beaver CreekPurcellville, Virginia • $950,000

Extensive recent improvements • Panoramic views • 11.5 acres • 4 bedrooms• 2 fireplaces • Hardwood floors • Pool with cabana • Barn and shop •FencingPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

1780 Quaker BarnPhilomont, Virginia • $1,495,000

Completely restored and updated • 4/5 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 3 FP • Vaulted ceilingsexpose 40’ hand hewn beams and original barn timbers • Lower level revealschestnut log beams, fieldstone walls, flagstone floors • Pool, terrace, outdoor FPPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Trinity FarmPhilomont Virginia • $895,000

Rare find in western Loudoun • 20 open acres with panoramic views ofCobbler, Blue Ridge and Bull Run Mountains • Great ride out • Numerousoutbuildings incl shed row barn, cattle barn • 2 BR, 1 BA tenant houseAlix Coolidge (703) 625-1724

Bishop Meade RoadMillwood, Virginia • $315,000

2 acres • 3 bedrooms • Large bright living room with fireplace • Kitchenwith tiger’s eye maple cabinetry • Basement apartment with separateentranceAlix Coolidge (703) 625-1724

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Jacqueline B. Mars has been involved actively in the sport of eventing as an owner and breeder and has supported equestrian arts in every way imagin-able, locally, nationally and internation-ally, for more than 30 years. Her horses have partnered with Olympic medalists Karen and David O’Connor, as well as with rising stars Lauren Kiefer and Hannah Sue Burnett, recent Pan Ameri-can Games gold medalist. Mars will be honored as the 2011 recipient of the PRO As You Like It Owner’s Award, sponsored by Sara Kozumplik in honor of her horse, As You Like It. The tribute takes place on Dec. 9 in Nashville, TN, at the PRO Awards Reception during the US Event-ing Association’s annual convention. Ms. Mars was nominated for the award by Karen O’Connor, who pointed out that she has made so many contributions to the sport of eventing that it was difficult to catalog them all. Mars will receive a Waterford Crystal Trophy and $5,000 in prize money that shall be donated in her name to any PRO Tour event of her choice.

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the holiday season, according to Site Supervi-sor Tracy Gillespie. For more information, contact Gillespie at 703-327-9777 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.nvrpa.org.• The Middleburg Baptist invites the commu-nity to join in the celebration of Bill and Mary Thigpen’s 19 years of ministry during an Open House from 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Church Fellowship Hall at 290 E. Federal St.• Governor’s Mansion at Morven Park in Leesburg is planning a number of special activities during the holidays, with a 1920s tea, a “kissing ball” workshop and gift ideas from the visitors’ center are among the offerings throughout the coming weeks. The Governor’s mansion will be the setting on Dec. 11 for the First Lady of Virginia’s Holiday Tea. From 1-3 p.m., tea will be served in the home of Vir-ginia First Lady Marguerite Davis. The pro-gram begins with a mansion tour to view the holiday decorations, following by a traditional 1920s-style tea. Afterward, participants will make their own Victorian kissing ball. The tea is $25/person or $20 for members. Advance registration is required at www.mpholidaytea.eventbrite.com. Antiques appraiser Ben Hast-

ings will take a look at family holiday heirlooms and other treasures during a special event at Morven Park Dec. 17. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Hastings will guide visitors through the Gov-ernor’s mansion, describing the collection and explaining what to look for when purchasing collectibles. Following refreshments, Hastings will offer private appraisals of guests’ heirlooms,

beginning at 1 p.m. The tour and appraisal of one object is $20 with additional appraisals available for $10 per item. Pre-registration is required at www.mpantiques.eventbrite.com. Throughout the month of December, the visi-tors’ center gift shop will be open from noon to 4 p.m., featuring a new holiday card, tree ornaments, and other unique merchandise.• The December Middleburg Women forum will feature a panel discussing the latest trends in beauty and fashion. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast. Speakers will including Lisa Caparo, the owner of Betsey, an independent clothing boutique in Middle-burg specializing in contemporary clothing; Annette Y. Harris, the president and founder of Harris ImageWorks, whose clients include organizations such as Verizon Wireless, Capi-tol Concierge, McGuireWoods, LLP, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Region 8, Resolvit LLC, National Black MBA Asso-ciation (Washington DC Chapter), and Delta Career Education Corporation; and Carolyn Severo, a minority owner and the business director of Radiance Salon & Medi-Spa with locations in Ashburn and Lansdowne as well as the business director of Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center. The featured caterer is Maison Culinaire and featured winery is Naked Mountain Winery from Markham. The cost is $50. Registration is required and may be completed online at: www.middle-burgwomen.com.

• Powhatan School has been named a Green School and placed first in the state for schools of its size in the Green Independent Schools Chal-lenge. Powhatan School in Boyce placed first in the Day School (200-500 student) category in the 2011 VAIS Green Independent Schools Challenge. Winners were announced Nov. 14 during the annual VAIS conference in Rich-mond. These schools scored highest among all competitors in the challenge by implementing sustainable practices and policies throughout their campus. Schools were rated on 26 differ-ent areas of sustainability to qualify to be named a Green School.• Three Middleburg Academy athletes signed commitments to play Division I sports at the collegiate level. Maclain Huge, ‘12, of Lovetts-ville, signed to play golf for Virginia Tech. Son of Patrick and Shawna Huge, Maclain medaled or co-medaled in all but three matches for Middleburg during his four years of compet-ing in both fall and spring. In 2009 and 2011, Maclain won the individual state championship and was named Player of the Year. Nik Brown ‘12, of Ashburn, signed to play basketball for Longwood University. The son of Sherri Brown, Nik’s career included Liberty District Player of the Year; 1st Team All Northern Region; 1st Team All Extra; All Met Honorable Mention, 1st Team All State; 3rd Team All Met; and CAC All Conference Team. Last season, he was named to the All Tournament Team at the Sleepy Thompson Invitational, the Briar Woods Invitational, and the Tournament of Cham-pions. He also led the state in assists last year and this year, he is nominated to participate in the Elite Showcase on March 24 at the Verizon Center. Mo Alie-Cox ‘12, of Lorton, signed to play basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University. The son of Mohamed and Saudata Alie-Cox, Mo’s high school recognitions include

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The field of 22 qualified contend-ers for the 2011 Virginia Field Hunter Championship gathered Nov. 13 at Salem Farm in Upperville. Representing Blue Ridge, Bull Run, Casanova, Farmington, Keswick, Middleburg, Old Dominion, Orange County, Piedmont, Snickersville and Thornton Hill Fort Valley, they would be judged by a panel of enthusiasts: Rose-marie Bogley (Piedmont), Rosie Campbell (Bull Run), Nancy Dillon (Piedmont), Robyn Harter (Snickersville), Leslie Hazel (Orange County), Michele Rouse (Fair-fax), Glenn Epstein (Piedmont), and Rusty Cline (Fairfax). Chris Ambrose announced the results: Devon Zebrovious and Kalliopy (Middle-burg Hunt) earned Best Turned Out. Nina Fout (Orange County) garnered third

place with Jacqueline Ohrstrom’s Highwa-ter Mark. The reserve championship went to Gowran Blue and ex-MFH Michael Hoffman (Blue Ridge). With only the big title remaining, the final minutes were emotional for Karyn Wilson, who sat on her horse Chase among the other finalists. When Ambrose shouted their names, Wilson smiled and the Fairfax Hunt supporters broke into

great cheers for the winner. Wilson felt that Chase’s former owner was watching from heavenly hunting grounds, proud about his 17hh, 11-year-old Irish bay gelding field hunter. “I found Chase at Nelson Gunnell’s where his owner Jeff Kohlhas kept him. Jeff hunted with Orange County and Snickersville, and when Jeff passed away about a year and a half ago, I bought Chase,” recalls Wilson. “I do work hard at my riding. I take lessons with Wanja Ger-lach, an event and dressage rider. I hunt and thoroughly enjoy myself. We had a great time and Fairfax is very excited about hosting next year’s championship.” In addition to Wilson, Hoffman, Fout and Zebrovious, the top 10 finalists who faced the individual jumping test included Dudley/Kathleen O’Keefe (Casanova), Dream Bean/Holly Muldoon (Orange

County); Jackson/Barbara Batterton (Blue Ridge), Mr. Fater/Julie Gomena (Piedmont), Hands D o w n / J e n n i f e r Nesbit (Keswick) and Robert E. Lee/Wendy Gunnell (Snickersville). Special thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Bonnie, the hosts of this year’s Virginia Field Hunter Champion-ship. It is believed that the event has taken place every year since 1950. The current trophy, donated in honor of

Billy Greenhalgh, only goes back to 1995. If you have any information about past years of the Virginia Field Hunter Cham-pionship, especially the champion and reserve champions and their hunt affilia-tions, please email: [email protected] - With the help of local enthu-siasts, we hope to fill in the blanks and compile a history for future generations of Virginia foxhunters.

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2011 Field Hunter Champion Karyn Wilson on her Chase representing the Fairfax Hunt. Marilyn Jarvis and Hokie Hi (owned by Brian and Marilyn Jarvis) won the event in 2010.

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L. Ohrstrom’s Highwa-ter Mark representing Orange County Hunt.


2nd Team All Region; 1st Team All District; Defensive Player of the Year; 1st Team All State; CAC All Conference and Defensive Player of the Tournament at the Sleepy Thompson Invi-tational. He was named to the All Tournament Team at both the Briar Woods Invitational and Tournament of Champions. For two straight years, he led the state in blocks and has been named to the All Met Honorable Mention Team by the Washington Post.• The Major Minors, Flint Hill School’s award-winning a cappella group, visited New England in October to hold workshops with some of the top secondary and collegiate a cappella groups in the country. It was the 10th year in a row that this Flint Hill School group has made such an extensive tour and it was a memorable one. Their stop at Berklee College of Music in Boston provided an opportunity to trade songs and arrangements with the highly regarded group,  Pitch  Slapped,  winners  of  this  year’s Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), who also appeared  on  the  2010  season  of  NBC’s The Sing Off. Two members are back on the show this season as part of the group Delilah. The Flint Hill students also visited Harvard Uni-versity, where they were hosted by two award-winning groups, “The Harvard Callbacks” and the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones, and attended a combined Fall Concert in Sanders Theater at the University’s Memorial Hall. In Providence, RI, they exchanged workshops with two more groups, this time at the high school level: The 18 Wheelers from The Wheeler School and The Versitones from Moses Brown School. The Major Minors will perform in a Winter Con-cert  in  Olson Theater  on  Flint  Hill  School’s Lower and Middle School campus at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The event is free and open to the public.• Nick  Forlano,  chef  and  owner  of  Forlano’s Market in The Plains, frequently been encour-aged to add coffee shop. So when the former owner of the Grey Horse Inn, John Hearty, approached him about a partnership to put in a coffee shop, he jumped into the venture. For-lano’s Café opened up officially in late October and is open Monday through Saturday from 7-11 am. The café  serves coffee, cappuccinos, lattes and espressos along with bagels, crois-sants and donuts. Forlano’s Café will be about giving back as well. “One of the things we are excited about, is donating 5 cents a cup to a local charity. We call this the Giving Cup and each month our customers can vote for who will be the charity for the next month,” Hearty said. In the month of November, the partners decided to start with Wakefield School in honor and memory of McKelvy Costin, the former athletic director of Wakefield. •    The  Filipina  Women’s  Network  in  coop-eration with the Philippines Consulate in San Francisco selected longtime resident of Middle-

burg Chateau (Ma. Rosario) Gardecki as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States, in the Founders and Pioneers award category. The award honors Filipina women for their inspiring leadership and achievements as head of a venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow. Gardecki is chairwome of the Board of the Washington International Piano Arts Council, which she founded with her husband and a few friends in 2002. WIPAC sponsors and hosts  a  major  annual  competition  and  piano concerts throughout the Washington, DC. area showcasing talented non-professional pianists. Under her leadership, WIPAC’s activities. Born and raised in the Philippines, she is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. She is married since 1982 to John Gardecki, a former physicist at ITT Corporation and a concert pianist. A former owner/manager of Intimate Fox boutique and Perfect Elegance, Ltd, she served as Liaison to the Town Council, as vice president of Middleburg Business and Professional Association and was first Admin-istrator of the Pink Box information Center and appointed twice to the Pink Box Advisory Board. • The National Sporting Library and Museum is seeking applications for the John H. Dan-iels Fellowship, which supports scholars doing research in the area of equestrian and field sports. The John H. Daniels Fellowship sup-ports scholars at the National Sporting Library and Museum for periods of two weeks to one year. Applicants must submit a formal appli-cation demonstrating how they will utilize the NSLM collections of books, periodicals, manuscripts, archival materials and fine art for research in the area of equestrian and field sports. A special fellowship also will be offered for topics relating to field sports and conservation. Selected Fellows receive hous-ing in Middleburg and a stipend to cover living and travel costs. University faculty and graduate students, museum curators, librar-ians,  writers  and  journalists  are  encouraged to apply. Individuals from the disciplines of history,  literature,  equine  studies,  journalism, art history, anthropology, area studies as well as sport and environmental history have received Daniels Fellowships. The program began in 2007 in honor of sportsman and book collec-tor John H. Daniels, a longtime supporter of the NSLM. Past topics have included a biog-raphy  of  champion  show  jumper,  Snowman, American stable design, the history of riding dress, conservation and ethics in American fly fishing, and Early Modern horsemanship manuals. Since 2007, the NSLM has hosted 30 Fellows from throughout the United States and from several countries including England, Finland, Canada, Australia and France. Appli-cations must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2012. For more information go http://www.nsl.org/fellowshipbrochure.pdf, contact [email protected] or call 540-687-6542. For more information, visit www.nsl.org.

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We’ve been writing at a gallop to make the December issue’s deadline and simply can’t believe there are only weeks until Christmas. Whoa, time remains a loose horse. As for resolutions: try phrasing them in such a way that you do not shatter all your good inten-tions within 48 hours of the New Year. If you start thinking now about what you desire most to change in 2012, you might arrive at a good way of describing what your personal make-over involves. Dare to dream, but be realistic so that you boost your confidence factor.

News Bits Kudos to Tracy Weinberg of Lovettsville and Larone, protégées of Joe Fargis, for their third place finish in the Eastern Conference’s Amateur Owner division of the 2011 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic series. Weinberg used to compete in the hunter divi-sions, but years ago made the gigantic leap to the jumpers (pun intended) and found her mentor in Fargis, based at Mary B. Schwab’s

Middleburg farm. More than 50 horse and rider combinations are listed on the 2011 standings page, making it a very competitive series. In the same division, Paige Johnson of Salamander Farm finished in a tie for 18th with NY-based Jennifer Waxman. Organized to promote the sport of show jumping, the series also provides amateur owner and junior riders the opportunity to compete at higher levels while serving as a proving ground for riders who hope to jump internationally. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame, which is located at the Kentucky Horse Park, also pays tribute to the legends of riders and horses and their great contributions to the sport. Fargis and Touch of Class, his partner to earn individual and team gold at the 1984 L.A. Olympics, are both inductees in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame: the mare was honored first, in 2007, which fits right in with Fargis’ philosophy that riders are nothing without the horse. For more information, please visit: www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.

Good friend Sue Blackmore might be your best bet for pet, house, barn and farm sitting. She offers daily visits and overnight stays, preferably within easy commute of her home in Hamilton in Loudoun County. Best of all, she’s a terrific horsewoman, skilled with all animals, including hounds and terriers,

as well as a caring and conscientious person when it comes to tending your animals and home while you’re on vacation. We’re provid-ing this recommendation for Sue, because we have done this for a small but loyal group: a good animal-nanny is hard to find, and it takes one to know one. Sue is bonded and insured, too. Call Sue’s mobile: 540-454-4890 or leave a message for her on Facebook—she’s easy to spot, riding her strawberry roan.

Our own Snowden Clarke heeded the advice to “go west, young man” several years ago and relocated to L.A. He has enjoyed a great year on the California horse show scene with Over The Moon, owned by Vic-toria Komisar. They topped off their achieve-ments with the championship in 3’3” Perfor-mance Hunters and tied for reserve honors in 3’6” Performance Hunters. Victoria and her mother-in-law Shelby Sloan picked out the horse and gave him to Snowden to make up. “We’ve had him about two-and-half years now. He just loves his job and loves showing,” Snowden said. He has been viewed “going away” in various hunt fields over several trips east during the season when he shepherds new enthusiasts, horse crazy kids of all ages, from California. Obviously, Snowden’s heart is still in Virginia. Super show-mom Kris Gali reported

daughter Sophie finished 15th overall at Capi-tal Challenge—one of only 18 clears out of 65 entries in the Child/Adult Jumper Challenge. Sophie qualified for WIHS where she had a great round until one unlucky tick at the final combination brought down a rail: there were only 11 clears and as the fastest four-faulter she finished 13th out of 29. Sophie enjoyed an amazing season: she did only three of the five shows at HITS Culpeper and still ended up circuit reserve champion. Sophie recently turned 14. Miranda Gali (15) earned the Children’s/Adult jumper reserve champion at her first ever jumper show last month at the House Mountain Horse Show, riding Fanfare owned by her coach at Foxcroft, Kate Worsham. Miranda also placed second and third in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) show hosted Nov. 15 at Foxcroft. “Miranda even beat MacKenzie Canard on the flat,” Kris said. “I missed it because I went out hunting for the first time with Snickersville, first field, and had the best time of my life.” Except for watching her girls compete, of course…we totally understand, Kris, really!

When Cavalia boarded 71 horses at a local facility en route to their premiere in Atlanta, Dr. Jay Joyce and Total Equine Vet-erinary Associates took care of them. Dr. Jay had to figure out how to perform 71 dental floats in two weeks and also take care of regular TEVA patients. Ah, but the challenge was met bravely while mingling with the four-legged

stars. Dr. Jay said: “I had a great time work-ing with the staff of Cavalia (Odysseo) and their incredible horses. The Cavalia Team is extraordinary. Everything they do is impres-sive—times 71. Their grooms, their trainers, their vet techs, their leaders—they all are 100 percent horsemen with 100 percent dedication to the health and welfare of their horses.”

What’s Happening OK, all young artists, 12 and under, there’s still plenty of time for you to participate in the first annual Durvet Holiday Coloring Contest. Ask your parents to visit the Durvet website with you (they need to read the rules and how to submit entries), then download the Holiday Coloring Page. Grand Prize is a Durvet Gift Basket with lots of goodies for horse/pony and rider. Two finalists will receive an Aloe Advantage Grooming Pack. Please note: all entries must be received by Jan. 9, 2012, to be eligible for judging, and all entries will be posted on Facebook, but with only the young artists’ first names, age and state. The winner and finalists will be announced Jan. 16. For information, contest rules and the official contest coloring page: www.durvet.com/holiday-coloring-contest.html.

If you’re planning to snowbird to Florida for the winter, make plans to be in Wellington Jan. 27 (see, plenty of head’s up so you can make plans now) to attend the USET Founda-tion’s Olympic Games Benefit. “An English

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Old Whitewood Farm Nov. 20, Kathleen O’Keefe (Casanova) and Dudley added the Orange County Team Chase Genuine Hunter championship to their win at the Theodora Randolph Field Hunter Championship of North America in early October. Riding with Jeanne Clark and Cary Porferes, the Casanova BeeGees earned Best Turned Out Team.

Reigning World Champion Moorlands Totilas and Edward Gal (NED), strutting their stuff at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Totilas, who changed ownership and allegiances after WEG, will wow the spectators at the World Dressage Masters CDI***** in Palm Beach, FL, Jan. 26-29, with his new rider, Mathias Rath (GER). The international all-star show promises to be a grand prix knockout, in case you’re looking for a fun getaway in the sunshine state. Photo By Lauren R Giannini

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Country Evening” features honorary chairs NBC Today Show host Matt Lauer and his wife Annette, an avid equestrian, who pledged to help raise funds for the USET Founda-tion to support the United States Equestrian Team riders as they prepare to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. The USET Foundation will award its most coveted awards, the prestigious Lionel Guer-rand-Hermes Trophy and the Whitney Stone Cup. The evening will also recognize Gold Medal Club members who have supported the USET Foundation for 10 to 30 years. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and a live auction that will include a few very special items. For information, contact Nancy Little, USET Foundation, (908) 234-1251 or [email protected]. Another good reason for a get-away is the action at the World Dressage Masters CDI***** at Palm Beach, Jan. 26-29. This show rates five stars, meaning it’s a biggie, and will showcase international Dressage Super-stars, such as Totilas, Ravel, Pop Art, Salinero, Calecto V, Favorit and Valegro. Just to get a chance to see current World Champion Totilas should be enough incentive to book your tickets. You can look forward to incred-ible performances by Ravel and Steffen Peters, the USA’s individual bronze medalists at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games, along with all the other outstanding horses and riders, among the best in the world. The Free-

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‘Tis the season for giving and if you’re tired of being “malled” and don’t enjoy fight-ing the crowds, why not make a donation to the Middleburg Humane Foundation? If you visit the website, they have a wish list of vitally needed supplies—click into “How You Can Help.” Also, let your fingers do the walking and gift friends with MHF’s Wet Nose Wines: www.benefitwines.com/middleburg. By the time you read this, MHF and a loyal corps of volunteers will have participated in the Middleburg Christmas Parade with a bunch of adoptable pets. But there’s still time to get involved—pictures with Santa and an adoption event at the Petsmart will be held in Gainesville Dec 10, and two food and supply drives are scheduled for Dec. 16 at Middleburg Safeway and Dec. 17 at the Marshall IGA. For more information: www.middleburghumane.org.

__________ Special thanks to those who shared their news—it was great hearing from you. Please send your news bits to: [email protected]. Wishing you lots of holiday fun and horsing around—HO HO HO!

The 9th Junior North American Field Hunter Championship Nov. 13 drew the biggest field of qualified contenders in its history. The Hilltopper champions, Lauren Gibson, Blue Ridge Hunt, and Landmark Cracker Jack pose with the founders, Iona Pillion (Blue Ridge) and Douglas Wise, MFH Old Dominion. Last year, Gibson earned the Hilltopper reserve title with Farnley Lucina. Photo By Lauren R Giannini


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WILD WIND, MIDDLEBURG, VALocated just west of town in Middleburg Downs, this lovely French Colonial issited on over 3 beautifully landscaped acres providing excellent privacy and viewsof the Blue Ridge Mountains. Well maintained 4 bedroom house has a newkitchen, laundry and powder room. Hardwood floors throughout. $699,500.

Carole Miller 540-687-2233

CHESTNUT OAKS, UPPERVILLE, VAChestnut Oaks, located in Greystone just west of Upperville, VA. Charmingcustom built brick colonial on 52+ acres, 4 bedrooms, 3.55 baths, lovely pinefloors and stately wood moldings. Partially fenced, 3 run-in sheds, lovelylandscaped setting, total privacy offering spectacular views. $1,750,000.

Jud & Page Glascock 540-592-3238

702 STONEWALL AVENUE, MIDDLEBURG, VA3/4 bedroom split level home with large fenced back yard. Hardwood floors onmain level. Large walkout basement with room for a 4th bedroom. Workshopspace, recreation room and separate laundry. Deck off of dinining room overlookingfields. A wonderful in-town property within easy walking distance to restaurants,shops, library and much more! Priced below recent appraisal. $299,000.

Anita Sisney 540-687-2214

THE PHILOMONT FARMHOUSE, PHILOMONT, VACharming & whimsical, this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has hardwoodfloors, a fireplace, sun room and a unique slate floored dining room. Large yardhas detached studio with full bath and a potting shed. $445,000.

Cindy Polk 703-966-9480

37628 BERRYMAN LANE, MIDDLEBURG, VAPerfect Middleburg location - 4BR, 3FBA home on 3.5 acres. Protected bysurrounding large farms on all sides, 2 stall barn, both horse and invisible dogfencing around entire property. Partially remodeled with fabulous views.3000+ SF. 3 miles to Middleburg and just that much closer to DC withoutcomprising quality of life. $639,000.

Jim Thompson 540-687-3216

BLUE RIDGE DOWNS, BOYCE, VABeautiful pastoral setting on 7.99 acres, private yet easily accessible. 4BR, 3.5BA CapeCod. Located South of Rt. 50 in Clarke County's Hunt Country. Land suitable forhorses. First floor MBR, heated enclosed glass porch and newly renovated kitchen (2011)with upgraded maple cabinets & SS appliances. Priced below recent appraisal! $499,900.

Carol Fochtman 540-272-4334Rick Lowe 703-509-3962

EXNING, MIDDLEBURG, VAThis beautiful Middleburg Estate boasts an impeccably renovated 5BR, 5.5BAstucco home evoking elegance and ambience. Antique wood floors, crown moldedceilings, crystal chandeliers, & gourmet kitchen. French doors to pool, pergola withkitchen, fireplace, tennis court & English gardens. Offered furnished. $2,400,000.

Cindy Polk 703-966-9480Gloria Rose Ott 540-454-4394

HUNT COURT, MIDDLEBURG, VALovely condo 13 Hunt Court. Four finished levels, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3fireplaces. Freshly painted, in pristine condition, hardwood floors on 3 levels,carpet on lower level. Low voltage lighting, TV, cable & internet ready. Walkoutlower level suitable for nanny or use as separate unit. $476,700.

Jud & Page Glascock 540-592-3238

WEST PROPERTY, UPPERVILLE, VALocated in a quaint charming village, this lovely historic house (c. 1833) isin a superb setting with a large back lawn and garden with pretty plantings.The house offers 2 kitchens, solarium/ sunroom with brick floor. There is aseparate second house. Needs TLC, priced below assessed value. To be sold"AS IS." $455,000.

Ruth Ripley 540-687-2222

INTERNATIONAL OFFERING

BRONZE HILL FARM, MIDDLEBURG, VANEW PRICE! Bronze Hill is a classic early stone farm house dating from the early1800’s located on the Virginia Scenic byway, Snickersville Turnpike, N.E. of thevillage of Middleburg. Restored main residence with 3 finished levels, small guestcottage, 2BR house, pool, pond, barns, stable, fields & woods on 48ac (in 2parcels). Surrounded by farms in scenic easement. Middleburg Hunt! $2,250,000.

Rick Lowe 703-509-3962

COPPERSTONE, MIDDLEBURG, VANEW PRICE! Beautiful country property with impeccably renovated andcompletely updated stone and stucco estate home boasting a gourmet kitchen,random width hardwood floors and massive stone fireplaces complete with anew pool, heated carriage house with 3 bay garage and generator. 11 acres in 2parcels. Piedmont Hunt. $1,750,000.

Cindy Polk 703-966-9480

THE RIDGES, HUME, VALocated in the beautiful rolling countryside of Hume, VA is this lovely, classic,well-built, colonial house. Ten acres, 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths. Gourmetkitchen, large deck, wood floors throughout, generator. Everything in A+ condition.Barn with 6 stalls, good fencing. Gorgeous views in all directions. $920,000.

Ruth Ripley 540-687-2222

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MORNING CALM

Extraordinary 22 acre estate in Upperville on beautifullylandscaped grounds with spectacular mountain viewssImpressive pillars and a tree lined drive mark theentrance to this gracious 3 level all brick colonial withhigh ceilings, hardwood floors, new chef's kitchen andspacious rooms sIdeal for the equestrian enthusiast sPool, terrace and decks are ideal for entertaining.sGuestsuite on walk-out level. $1,250,000

Catherine Gutch (540) 270-1311

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MIDDLEBURG PHARMACy

Commercial C2 Zoning in Middleburg, VA. CentralBusiness District. Prime location. Detached, three level,mixed use. Retail with large display windows on mainlevel, 3 one bedroom apartments on upper level, fullyleased. English basement-lower level leased as workshop.Approx. 7000 Sq. ft. Stone building, with 4 parkingspaces. $1,700,000

Rebecca Poston (540)771-7520

chimneys

An English country estate, "Chimneys" exudes charm.Main house, circa 1790 with later additions, is stucco overlog and frame, has heart of pine floors, beamed ceilings,5 Fpl, 6 Bd, 5 FBs, 2 HBs, boxwood and perennial gar-dens. Stone guest cottage, circa 1770, is 3 floors with 1Bd,1FB. Poolhouse has flagstone floors, pickled walls, 2 Fpl,1Bd-1FB. 2-car garage, barns, sheds, 12.5 acres.

$1,595,000Sheryl Heckler (540) 272-4300

UPPERVILLE HORSE fARM

Fabulous Horse Property on 99+ acres in PiedmontHunt sCustom built 7 Bedroom Stone ManorHousesHeated Pool with outdoor Kitchen s 9 StallCenter-Aisle Barn with 3 Bedroom Apartment s6 StallBarn sUtility BarnsStonewallssFenced PaddockssCreeksPond sRiding Ring sAdditional House sitesAmazing ViewssProtectedArea $3,500,000

Rein duPont (540) 454-3355

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Elegant 4 Bedroom, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths sStone andStucco home on 12+ acress Old Pine Floors sAntiqueChandeliers sMaster Bedroom on Main Level sGraniteCountertops s4 Marble and Stone Fireplaces sCoveredStone Terrace sScreened-In Porch sStunning PoolsDetached Garage sStorage Shed sStone Walls sBoardFencing sOrange County Hunt sFabulous Views.

$2,250,000Bee Lefferts (540) 454-5555

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Charming brick home filled with character and ideally situated atthe edge of the village of Middleburg backing up to Hill Schoolwalking trail with views of the surrounding countryside. 3Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Features include newer addition with Mainfloor Master Bedroom and Family Room with Fpl., GalleyKitchen, Separate Dining Room, Living Room with fpl, office,wood floors, new furnace and workshop. Well maintained insideand out. Also available for rent @ $1850/mo $475,000

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Stunning contemporary. country house on 22.99 acrestucked 10 mins. west of Warrenton. 2004 Renovation &Upgrades of all HVAC, appliances, roof & externalfactory painted siding. Attic converted to 3rd floorMaster Bedroom & sitting room with private balconies.2011 renovation of three baths from floor to ceiling &whole interior painted. Board fenced pastures w/barn,run-in shed, dressage arena, pond & creek. $699,000

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Purcellville-circa 1807, Fully renovated 4 bedroom, 3.5bath Federal-style stone home on 23+ acres nestledalong the North Fork of Goose Creek. Hardwood floors,4 fireplaces, 10’ foot ceilings and plaster crown moldings.Original stone springhouse, smokehouse, 5-stall bankbarn with finished guest apartment/office, 3 bedroomTenant house and spring-fed pond. Ideal small horsefarm. Minutes to Purcellville and Rte 7. $1,750,000

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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