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Hunt Country

Rappahannock County is home to Thornton Hill-FT Valley Hounds, located on Thornton Hill Farm in southern Rappahannock County. The farm has been the site of steeplechase races for more than 50 years; races are held in March and mid-September. The hounds hunt from September through March and can be seen throughout the county on one of 25 fixtures.

The Rappahannock Hunt, whose hunting territory comprises land in Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison counties, is also based in Rappahannock County.

The Old Dominion Hounds round out the principal clubs. ODH sponsors two races in the spring, both at Ben Venue Farm in Rappahannock County.

Please visit the websites of the respective hunt clubs for hunting schedules and fixture locations. I addition, you may scroll down to the "Related Events" section below for more information on the races held here in the county.

Horse N Hound
Everything for horse and rider. Waterproof foot and outdoor wear. All natural pet foods — Evo, Innova, Taste of the Wild, Wellness. Pet supplies including collars and leashes. Pet tags engraved on site.
Hours: M-Sa, 10 am-5 pm
horsenhound.com
horsetack1@comcast.net
540.675.1650
667 Zachary Taylor Hwy / Flint Hill, VA 22627
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Old Dominion Hounds
The country actively hunted is approximately 100 square miles of rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, mostly pasture with large woodlands, extensively paneled with coops, some natural rail fences and stone walls.

Established 1924. Recognized 1925.

ODH annual Steeplechase Race Meet, Noon, Ben Venue Farm, Flint Hill, April 6. First race at Noon. $20 per car. Contact us for more information or visit our website.
facebook.com/pages/Old-Dominion-Hounds/502693026410534
galejohnson@sagafarm.us
540.635.4564
PO Box 39 / Orlean, VA 22627
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Turkey Hill Stables
Access to more than 10,000 acres of riding lands filled with riding trails; full board and field board; indoor and outdoor arenas, personal lessons and teaching clinics; horse training, re-training (we'll work with the horse and rider to make a better team); problem-solving for both horse and rider. We sponsor local events. We are a 1 hour or less drive to eight of Virginia's finest fox hunts and close to many great trail heads including Old Rag Mountain, Little Devil Stairs, Gid Brown Hollow, Old Hollow, Keyser Run Trail and many more. Close access to many bed & breakfasts. Equine winery events; private guided trail rides; occasional horse sales.
Hours: 9 am-5 pm
turkeyhillstables.com
turkeyhillstables1@gmail.com
540.987.9778
268 Fletchers Mill Rd / Woodville, VA 22749
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