Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund

08/16/2026

Updated date!! Clinic is now Sunday, August 30! Same times. 8 am, 9:30 am (sold out!), and 11:00 am. We did not want to compete with the Grafton Hunter Show @ Upperville! We are fortunate to have so many options for supporting horse events in our community! Please take advantage of this opportunity to train with the best! Thank you to Juliet Graham for donating her time and wisdom to us all!

08/14/2026

We are hitting the links today for conservation at the Second Conservation Cup! Thank you to Daphne Alcock and Jerry Dabrowski for their dedication!

08/07/2026

Learn what happened at last evening’s meeting at the community center 👇

In a town hall meeting at the Middleburg Community Center on Thursday night, Major General Antonette Gant announced that the U.S. Army had closed on the purchase of the Middleburg

08/03/2026

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION: Army to Host Town Hall on Middleburg Training Center

The U.S. Army will host a Community Town Hall on the future of the Middleburg Training Center on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may watch via the livestream by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2798tt9j

The livestream will begin at 6 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The Middleburg Training Center has been a cornerstone of Virginia's equine industry for more than 70 years. Its loss would displace horses and equine professionals while impacting the local agricultural economy and businesses that depend on the facility.

We encourage everyone to attend, ask thoughtful questions, and help demonstrate the importance of this invaluable equestrian resource.

See the Army's invitation below for event details and RSVP information:

On behalf of Major General Antoinette R. Gant, Commanding General of Joint Task Force–National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, you are invited to a Community Town Hall to discuss the future of the Middleburg Training Center (MTC).

The Army will share its vision for the property as the future home of The Old Guard's Equestrian Program, discuss plans to preserve MTC's historic character, and answer questions from the community.

Community Town Hall
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Middleburg Community Center
300 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA

Please RSVP here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/4KiBsQ9zUg

Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance with their RSVP or here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/R0eD7Bi0LN

07/30/2026

Ride with Juliet Graham in a day of thoughtful foxhunting instruction 🐎. This clinic focuses on safe, respectful riding to prepare riding for the upcoming…

07/30/2026

Tee off for a great cause! Registration is still open for the Second Annual Conservation Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club!

Join us to support PFHCF’S conservation efforts, protecting open countryside, wildlife habitat and our sporting traditions for future generations.

Questions? Contact Tournament Chairman Jerry Dabrowski at 703-309-9535 or [email protected].

Register via our website:

We are ready for the Conservation Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club in Front Royal! 8:00 am Check In 9:00 am Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $125 per player or $500 per team of four Sponsorships are Available Tee off for a cause! Join us to support […]

07/24/2026

Our clinic with Juliet Graham is now full!
We are looking forward to a great day of fun!

We have a few spots left for Jumping Safely in the Hunt Field: A Clinic with Juliet Graham presented by the Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Gum Tree Farm, Middleburg, VA

Format: Groups of 4 riders based on experience, 90-minute sessions. The clinic begins at 8:00 AM with the first group of riders.

Juliet has successfully competed at the Olympic Games, two World Championships (where she earned a gold medal), and the Burghley, Badminton, and Kentucky Three-Day Events. She is also a steeplechase jockey and a former Honorary Whipper-In to the Piedmont Fox Hounds.

As a longtime student of Jim Wofford, her deep knowledge of horses, riding, hunting, and teaching can help improve your riding and your horse's performance, ultimately resulting in a safer and more enjoyable experience in the hunt field.

Cost: $125 to ride | $50 to audit | Lunch Included

Please register soon if you would like to attend!

For more information and to register please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yu4twzpt

07/23/2026

Your participation is essential to accurately represent Virginia's horse industry. If you own a horse or manage an equestrian business in Virginia, your input is critical for policymakers and funders. Without your input, the industry's economic impact may be underestimated. Take the survey here: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AH2Lzc81fuZWqa

Virginia Horse Industry Board

07/20/2026

UPDATE: Army Hosts Town Hall on Middleburg Training Center

The U.S. Army will host a Community Town Hall on the future of the Middleburg Training Center on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center.

The Middleburg Training Center has been a cornerstone of Virginia's equine industry for more than 70 years. Its loss would displace horses and equine professionals while impacting the local agricultural economy and businesses that depend on the facility.

We encourage everyone to attend, ask thoughtful questions, and help demonstrate the importance of this invaluable equestrian resource.

See the Army's invitation below for event details and RSVP information.
On behalf of Major General Antoinette R. Gant, Commanding General of Joint Task Force–National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, you are invited to a Community Town Hall to discuss the future of the Middleburg Training Center (MTC).

The Army will share its vision for the property as the future home of The Old Guard's Equestrian Program, discuss plans to preserve MTC's historic character, and answer questions from the community.

Community Town Hall
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA

Please RSVP here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/4KiBsQ9zUg

Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance with their RSVP or here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/R0eD7Bi0LN

07/20/2026

It's not too late to plant for July! ☀️🌱

Direct Sowing:

Zones 6A & 6B: Bush Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Rutabaga, Summer Squash, Turnips

Zone 7A: Bush Beans, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Rutabaga, Summer Squash

Zone 7B: Bush Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn

Zone 8A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Watermelon

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

Transplanting:

Zones 6A, 6B, & 7A: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks

Zones 7B & 8A: Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/