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For Wisemans, Upperville Show is a Family Affair

Alexa Wiseman’s involvement with the Upperville Colt & Horse Show began as a spectator. Growing up in Washington, D.C., her family would make the drive to Upperville and sit on the grassy hill to watch the Grand Prix every year. She began riding at the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and as a pre-teen, switched from spectating to competing.

Griffin Has a Passion for Wakefield Admissions

By Leonard Shapiro Gray Carr Griffin has done sales and marketing for major companies, once…

A New Leader on a Journey Through Hallowed Grounds

Journey Through Hallowed Ground (JTHG), a National Heritage Area spanning the 180 miles from Gettysburg battlefield to Jefferson’s Monticello, has been called “Where America Happened” and the “Cradle of Democracy.” Who else could be a better fit to oversee the Waterford-based nonprofit than Bill Sellers, a former college president and history enthusiast?

Foxcroft Senior Runs Fast Just For Fun

by Leonard Shapiro Memo to the track and cross country coaches at the University of…

It’s All (Big Ass) Can Do for Peter Hitchen

Peter Hitchen always did have a penchant for moving dirt with those sturdy Tonka trucks and bulldozers as a little boy, perhaps a portent of things to come for a man who now makes his living with the same old playthings, only bigger.

HeroHomes Building a New Life for Wounded Warriors

Please forgive Jason Brownell for choking up and pausing to compose himself as he recalls his decision 18 months ago to give back to wounded veterans living in Loudoun County by starting an organization called “HeroHomes.”

The Side Saddle Style on Display at Upperville Show

Imagine Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary sitting on her horse appearing refined, graceful and elegantly dressed for the occasion. We love her, we hate her, but mostly we adore her polished looks. Last month, Downton Abbey fans said goodbye to a show in which our longings for a stylishly poised era were more than fulfilled. 

Pioneering Jockey Diane Crump Loved Horses from the Start

Pioneering jockey Diane Crump, the first woman ever to ride in the Kentucky Der-by, is the only horse person in her family, and her fascination with horses seemed to come out of thin air. 

An Energetic Effort for Solarize Piedmont Campaign

Solar power is a growing trend,but many homeowners still don’t know how or where to get it. This is where local solarize campaigns come in handy. The Piedmont Environmental Council has launched its second campaign, “Solarize Piedmont,” which runs through June 15.

Katherine Hooker London Trunk Show

Katherine Hooker is a Chelsea-based womenswear designer specializing in exquisite ready-to-wear and custom-made coats and jackets, dresses, shirts, skirts, and accessories. Katherine Hooker is well established in the UK and continues to grow in the US. Loyal customers include Meryl Streep, the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton, Zoe Saldana, Kelly Rutherford, Taylor Swift, Yoko Ono, and Jerry Hall. In the US there is only one way to purchase the collection, and that is through private trunk shows.  Please join us on May 5th in the Middleburg area for a trunk show hosted by Janie Motion.