The third running of the Blue Ridge Fall Races to benefit Blue Ridge Hospice
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Blue Ridge Hospice receives $55,000 checkfrom Blue Ridge Fall Races
News article (PDF/1.7MB) |
2009 Blue Ridge Fall Races
September 19, 2009
- For sponsor and ticket information contact:
Melanie Marks at 540-722-6403 or e-mail: mmarks@wisemanandassociates.com
Parking Pass Order form (PDF/337k)
- For advertising information contact:
Cheryl Buckley Francis at 540-247-9910 or email: cheryl@creativeprintsolutions.org
Program Advertising Contract (PDF/338k)
Banner Reservations Contract (PDF/344k)
- To become a Vendor at the event, please contact
Lisa Wilt at 540-536-5343 or email: lwilt@blueridgehospice.org
Vendor Application (PDF/67k)
Steeplechase Press Release 2008 (PDF/22k)
Third running of the Blue Ridge Fall races to benefit Blue Ridge Hospice.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION / TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED!
General Admission – Available Race Day at the Gate
Tailgate (Patron Parking) – call Melanie Marks at 540/722-6403
Sponsors
Announcing our 2009 Event Sponsor
Valley Equine
2009 Race Partners
Wiseman & Associates
Woodley Farm
Lakeville Farm
Omega Drywall
Kid’s Corner Partner
Valley Health
Calcutta Dinner Partner
Valley Proteins
Belmont Partner
John Graves
Landscaping Partner
Reading Landscaping
Catering Partner
SODEXO
Purse Partner
Wachovia
Stick Pony Partner
The Bennett Ins Agency
Junior Field Master Chase Partner
Equine Medical Services |
REACH |
Pennfield
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White Gloves Farm |
Boehringer Ingelheim |
Friends of Blue Ridge Hospice
Harrison Equine
Linda J. Armbrust, MFH and Wayne Armbrust
Batterton Horse Enterprises & Milton Valley Farm
Pioneer Seed Hindon Hill Farm
Bill and Judy Hahn
Woodley Hospitality Partner
Summit Financial / Kelly Insurance
Winchester Emergency Physicians, PC
Hurdle & Timber Partner
TREX
Wunderlich Securities
Valet Sponsor
JD Mathews
Hospitality Partner
Snickersville Hounds
Course Partner
Lodge Construction
Media Partner
TV3
Broadcasting Partner
Centennial Broadcasting
Thank you to all of our 2008 Sponsors!!
2008 Steeplechase Sponsors (PDF/165k)
Various levels of sponsorships are available for companies and individuals.
CALCUTTA DINNER / DANCE / AUCTION PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES (PDF/6k)
RACE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES (PDF/7k)
Contact Melanie Marks: 540-722-6403 or e-mail: mmarks@wisemanandassociates.com
Woodley Farm near Berryville, VA.
- From Rt. 7 340 South 4 ½ miles turn left on Rt. 255(Bishop Meade Road), then turn left on Briggs Road and go approx. 1 mile to race course on left.
-From Rt. 50 340 North 4 miles turn right on Rt. 255(Bishop Meade Road), then turn left on Briggs Road and go approx. 1 mile to race course on left.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE COURSE
West on Rt. 50 to Rt. 340 then north four (4) miles thru Boyce to Rt. 255 or west on Rt. 7 to Rt. 340 then south four and one half (4 1/2) miles (thru Berryville), turn east on Rt. 255 (Bishop Meade Rd.) for 1/4 mile (under railroad trestle). Turn left on Rt. 617 (Briggs Rd.) and go approximately one (1) mile to race course.
September 18, 2009
CALCUTTA DINNER / DANCE / AUCTION
“Calcutta”
Following dinner, we will hold an auction for one of the races. The voice of Virginia Racing, Will O’Keefe, will give a description of the racing performance of the horses running. The objective is to bid on a horse in that race who you and/or your syndicate thinks will win. Auction proceeds will be split 50:50 with the winning horse receiving half proceeds.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Followed by Music and Dancing with
“Bittersweet”
6:00pm
Woodley Farm
Berryville, Virginia
Tickets $100 per person
Catering by Sodexo Outdoor Cocktail Attire
Please request tickets by September 9, 2009
ONLINE REGISTRATION / TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED!
General Admission – Available Race Day at the Gate
Tailgate (Patron Parking) – call Melanie Marks at 540/722-6403
Steeplechase Committee Members
Melanie Marks, Race Chairman
Jan Kerns
Noel Wright
Stacey Hough
Sheila McArtor McKee
Cheryl Buckley-Francis
Linda Roberts
Ben Farnstrom
Anthony Crosen
Lisa Wilt
BLUE RIDGE FALL RACES
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Woodley Farm, Berryville, Virginia
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 AM – MONDAY, SEPT. 14
SCRATCHES BY 11:00 AM – WED., SEPT. 16
CENTRAL ENTRY OFFICE (703) 777-2575
First Race – – 1:00 pm
Junior Field Masters Chase
Open to Junior Riders on Horses or Ponies. Junior Field Masters Chase conditions. Trophies awarded in three divisions: small ponies (under 13.0 hands), large ponies (13.0 to 14.2 hands) and horses. Catch weights.
Second Race – MAIDEN HURDLE
Purse $2,000. For Maidens, Three Years Old and Upward. Three-year-olds, 150 lbs.; four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; older, 160 lbs.
About One Mile and Seven Furlongs over National Fences
Third Race – Open HURDLE
Purse $2,000. For Four-Year-Olds and Up. Four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; older, 160 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs.
About One Mile and Seven Furlongs over National Fences
Fourth Race – MAIDEN FLAT
Purse $1,000. For Maidens, Three Years Old and Upward. Three-year-olds, 150 lbs.; four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; older, 160 lbs.
About One Mile and One Quarter on the Turf
Fifth Race - OPEN FLAT
Purse $1,000. For Three-Year-Olds and Up. Three-year-olds, 150 lbs.; four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; older, 160 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs.
About One Mile and Three Furlongs on the Turf
This race is part of the VSA Flat Series.
Sixth Race – MAIDEN Timber
Purse $2,000. For Four-Year-Olds and Up which have never won over timber. Four-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs.
About Three Miles over Timber
Seventh Race – OPEN Timber
Purse $2,000. For Five-Year-Olds and Up. 165 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Winners over timber in 2009, 5 lbs. extra for each win (maximum weight 175 lbs.)
About Three Miles over Timber
NOTICES: Entry fees in all races will be $25. There will be no allowances for apprentices. The use of raised toes is prohibited.
Number cloths will not be issued until entry fees are paid.
No schooling allowed at any time (before or after the races).
For reserved parking spaces call:
Melanie Marks (540) 722-6403
For racing information call:
Michael E. Hoffman (540) 539-1577
These races are sanctioned by the Virginia Steeplechase Association and points will count towards the year-end awards.
BELMONT STAKES PARTY (June 6, 2009)
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| The Hoffman’s and Friends | Party goers cheering… | Gary, Jan, Amanda |
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| Dr. Vaughn | Mrs. Hough, Stacey and Chip | Susi Bailey and friends |
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| Scott with Raffle Painting |
Belmont Stakes party goers | Belmont Stakes party attendees |
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| Melanie wins | Crowd gathers for race | |
PAST STEEPLECHASE / CALCUTTA PHOTOS
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For reserved parking spaces call: For racing information call: These races are sanctioned by the Virginia Steeplechase Association and points will count towards the year-end awards. |
History of Blue Ridge Hospice
Serving an Eight-County Area of the Shenandoah Valley
In 1974, when Winchester resident Gail Rodgers faced the death of her father, hospice services did not exist in the Shenandoah Valley and were little recognized in the United States. Some years later, Gail and longtime friend, Helen Zebarth of Winchester, decided to bring the hospice experience to others. Their determination created the foundation for Blue Ridge Hospice in 1981. In1983, Helen asked The Winchester Star to publish an article about hospice and the local need for this service. Funds arrived, thanks to the community. Support and volunteer effort have been strong and generous since that time, allowing for the expansion of services and staff to care for more patients from our area.
As Blue Ridge Hospice's founders demonstrated great courage to act on their beliefs a quarter of a century ago, Hospice staff, volunteers, and supporters are taking leaps of faith to continue brightening life's journey for others. With patients and affiliate services in the City of Winchester, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Clarke, Rappahannock, Fauquier, and Loudoun counties, Blue Ridge Hospice now has more than 182 staff members and an eight-bed residential center with a waiting list. By the end of 2007, Blue Ridge Hospice cared for more than 881 patients and well over 2,000 family members through its affiliated services.
As Blue Ridge Hospice enters its 27th year, a second residential center is planned to serve the needs of our community. The journey continues and for Blue Ridge Hospice the vision is bright, thanks to the support of so many who care.
1,000 Oaks Barrel – World’s Largest Barrel Selections. (www.1000oaksbarrel.com)
Big Daddy’s BBQ - Big Daddy’s believes BBQ should be done the old- fashioned way. Smoked over select hardwood until it's tender and tasty. No propane, no crockpot, no liquid smoke. If you like BBQ, give Big Daddy's BBQ a try, you owe it to yourself ! You won't be disappointed. (www.bigdaddysbbqn.com)
Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship – Serving the northern Shenandoah Valley since 2006, the BRCTH provides life-enhancing, equine-oriented activities for individuals with disabling conditions. (www.brcth.org)
Charleston Hats/Happy Hats – hand-trimmed ladies hats and hand-crafted flowers (charlestonhats-happyhats.com)
Copper Fox Distillery - At Copper Fox Distillery, we dedicate ourselves to making great American Whiskey. Pot-stilled in small batches, one barrel at a time, Wasmund’s Single Malt honors time-tested methods. (www.copperfox.biz)
Dubarry of Ireland – This is the ultimate Irish all-weather, all-purpose outdoor footwear. Made from DryFast-DrySoft™ performance leathers and fully GORE-TEX® lined inner. The lining provides full waterproofing, insulation and breathability while the leather outer and upper offer protection, comfort, warmth, durability and style. Composite EVA/Rubber sole for superior traction is direct injection molded to upper to ensure a proper seal. (www.dubarry.us)
Equine Impressions, Inc. – Barbour apparel, jewelry, childrens’ clothing, plush toys, sox, items for dogs, and hats.
Mahogany Mare – kitchen and bath home decor; ladies outerwear, jewelry, framed art, baby items (www.mahoganymare.com)
Middleburg Humane Society – A private, non-profit shelter for small and large animals that specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and at-risk animals. Small and large animals available for adoption. (www.middleburghumane.com)
Mills Fun Events – Star Defender, Mini Moonbounce, Dolphin Slide and Gorilligans Island
Sequoia Springs, Inc – Sequoia Springs' line of luxury-inspired, pillows and throws continue to be popular to those seeking distinctive, beautiful, and wonderfully functional accessories for their home. Also available jewelry and fashion feathers. (www.sequoiaspringsinc.com)
The Barns of Rose Hill – Once restored, two former dairy barns in downtown Berryville will become a cultural center for the arts and a space for learning, creativity, and entertainment for all ages for Clarke County and the Shenandoah Valley. (www.barnsofrosehill.org)
Therapeutic Riding Center at Long Branch – Long Branch Historic House and Farm in Clarke County recently opened a therapeutic riding center to address the special needs of children, and hopes to expand to serve adults, including veterans. (www.historiclongbranch.com)
Total Basket Cases - wine accessories, fall/seasonal gifts, women’s accessories, kids' gifts, corporate gift giving (www.totalbasketcases.com)
- For sponsor and ticket information contact:
Melanie Marks at 540-722-6403 or e-mail: mmarks@wisemanandassociates.com
- For advertising information contact:
Cheryl Buckley Francis at 540-247-9910 or email: cheryl@creativeprintsolutions.org
- To become a Vendor at the event, please contact
Lisa Wilt at 540-536-5343 or email: lwilt@blueridgehospice.org
© Copyright Blue Ridge Hospice 2009
Last updated: December 3, 2009