Welcome to
Rusty Stirrups Riding Club

Rusty Stirrups Riding Club is an equine club dedicated to education, fellowship and support of the equine community.

We are a riding club for grown-ups and all equine loving adults are welcome. We encompass all riding disciplines: English, Western, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Penning, Driving and, of course, Trail riders. From the backyard horse person to professional trainers, we have a wonderful mix. People from the entire Richmond area (and as far away as Charlottesville and Williamsburg) form our membership. Our aim is to provide safe, fun and educational riding experiences, and we’re having a blast! Join us...

Our next general membership meeting will be Tuesday November 18th at 7pm at Innsbrook, Markel Insurance Bldg. Dr. Mike Stanford from Glamorgan Vet will be talking about the winter care of your horse! 4521 Highwoods Parkway Glen Allen, VA. The 2008 Nominating Committee has presented a slate of officers for 2009 for your review. We will introduce these folks at our November meeting at which time nominations from the floor will be accepted. President.............Wanda Branson Vice President.......... Terri Escobar Treasurer................... Jen Sarosi Secretary............... Sally Russell Membership Chair........ Allyn Linas Finance............... Paula Steindler Finance................... Janet Mclean Ratings Coordinator......Sam Silver News Letter Editor.....Gei Hollander Virginia State Parks Closed for Managed Deer Hunts Check the schedule for parks and dates. Rally 2008 - It was Great Many thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen! If you took pictures, please email to evermoorfarm@embarqmail.com so we can put together a photo show!! Congrats to our Champion, Lacy Bachmann, and our Reserve Champion, Cathy Bailey! The Police are coming!! AND SO DID THE RAIN! THE SPOOKATHON HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL WET CONDITIONS And we still have openings...Our annual bomb proofing Spookathon Clinic will NOW be November 22 at Dorey Park. Pre-registration and payment is necessary. Check our Events page for the Registration Form. Email Wanda Branson at w1wicked@aol.com for more information.  Limit 30 riders and cost is $20.00 per rider.   Bring a dish to share. Don't forget costume class at the end of the day, judged by the Police! THE CHRISTMAS PARADE is drawing near. November 23 is the Ashland Parade. OUR ONE AND ONLY PRACTICE is the Sunday, Nov 16th at 1pm. At Jim and Colleens house.  Email Colleen with any questions. blarneyacres@embarqmail.com Your horse MUST be used to traffic, loud noises, balloons, kids. For more info see the CLUB BUZZ. The Annual Holiday Party will be on December 13th at 7 p.m. at Randolph Macon College. The party is free for members, and guests are $15.00 each. Please email your intentions to Sally Russell at sallytrussell@aol.com  by December 5th. Please mail checks for guests to Sally at Sally Russell 1102 West 43rd Street Richmond, VA 23225