Devon Rowan Equine

07/29/2024

ISO weekend barn staff for my farm in Beaverdam. Flexible shift work: brief morning shift and afternoon shift (max 2 hours) on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Duties include feeding, turning out, and cleaning stalls. Must be responsible, hard working, and experienced with horses. Great part time gig for a college student. Good pay for a fairly minimal time commitment. Message me if you’re interested!

06/04/2024

Well, cat’s out of the bag! I am super excited to be joining the team at Randolph-Macon Equestrian Center ( ) this year! A huge thank you to John and the whole crew of staff and clients who have been so incredibly welcoming! I am so excited to help the college continue to grow, and I am thrilled to be a newly minted Yellow Jacket!

I am looking forward to a fun, busy summer getting to know everyone at RMC, and so thankful for all the mentors and friends I’ve met along the way. I am so proud to have worked with the many professionals in our community who are knowledgeable, kind, supportive, and always put the horses first. I am fortunate to continue to work with people that inspire me to be better. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone that’s ever given me an encouraging word, a bit of advice, or a harsh wake-up call… I am deeply grateful for it all. As our community grows and changes, I am eager to continue to grow with it. Cheers to a fun summer ahead!!!

📸 feat. Ebay, my most favoritest RMC horse, second only to Benji, who I sadly do not have a photo of 😜

05/01/2024

Latte wrapped up his training this month with a field trip off-property to see some new sights, and he was a super star. It’s always great to see the payoff from consistency, patience, and focusing on the basics. I’m so excited to see him and his owner, a very talented young lady named Rylee, continue to grow together as a team this year!

04/09/2024

Eternally grateful to and for the opportunity to help bring this horse along. ‘Artistic License’ completed his first Hunter derby at last week and represented the Thoroughbred breed impeccably: classic, brave, and full of heart. It was a true honor to be his jockey.

02/06/2024

Last night I had to unexpectedly say goodbye to a huge piece of my heart. My beloved partner of 11 years, the once in a lifetime horse that gave me everything, got her wings and galloped away to heaven. My heart is broken into a million pieces. Life is so fragile and can change in the blink of an eye. Mattie, thank you for every day you gave me.

(Comments are turned off because I’m a wreck, but please know I appreciate everyone of you ❤️)

12/11/2023

Big congrats to Summer & Niko, who ended their season as year-end Reserve Champion in Equitation on the Flat 15-17 in the CHSA. Summer has had her hands full with a young, very green, very big, unconventional horse and has brought him along beautifully this year. .southworth

12/11/2023

What a stunning beast! This guy was so brave stepping around the Green/Open Classic at VHSA Finals last month. He’s got such a great future ahead of him with his amazing owner Shanthi. I’m so happy I got to be a part of Team Fergie this year!

10/09/2023

This!!!

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09/29/2023

I could honestly just listen to her voice all day.

07/28/2023

So happy/honored to take two awesome baby horses into the show ring last weekend. Christine Mitchell’s ‘Artistic License’ and Haverhill Farm’s ‘Czech Please’ are being brought along so nicely in Jess’s program, and I’m so thankful for these incredible animals (and people!) that can put a smile on my face even when things are tough. Thanks for some great photos, Brian!

Haverhill Farm Jessica Straus Boppe Tracey Harmon Liz Briggs Christine Mitchell

07/09/2023

Thank you to all who have reached out with condolences over the last week for my dad, who passed away on July 3rd. I will be slowly getting back on track this coming week, so if you have texted or messaged me about horse stuff, I will be getting caught up soon. I am trying to be kind to myself and also support my family during this time, so bear with me as I try to get my life organized. I am so deeply thankful for the community that has shown me so much kindness and grace as I fumble through this surreal experience. I appreciate the support more than I will ever be able to express 💛
-Devon

05/10/2023

Wow!! 🤩 Feeling so excited for this guy’s future! Who is gonna be lucky enough to sn**ch up this scopey auto-change chromed-up dream machine?? (Or better yet, who just wants to buy him for me??)

2010 Dutch WB gelding in Ashland VA

03/23/2023

Hi friends! Below is my availability going into spring:

I will have one stall open for training board in June (possibly sooner, TBD). Please call/text/message me to reserve it in advance.

I have ONE opening for off-site training rides or lessons - Thursdays at 11:00 AM. All other days are currently booked.

Lesson openings for first-time beginner riders : Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30. First time/beginner lessons are private.

Other lesson openings - Thursdays and Fridays at 4:30 & 5:30.

All lessons are offered at our digs, Row South Stables, located in Beaverdam, VA. All lessons and visitors are by appointment only. 757-709-9538

02/05/2023

CHSA Awards Banquet 🏆

Stately Raven, piloted by Summer Southworth- Champion Thoroughbred Hunter & recipient of the Kerry B. Simon Memorial Trophy, awarded to the highest scoring horse or pony in a division.

I’ve Got Your Back & Cali Dufner (owner Elizabeth Weyl) - 6th place Special Hunter & 7th place Junior Pleasure

Summer also won Champion for Equitation on the Flat 15-17!

01/17/2023

Another fun trip down to FL for CPI 2023. Summer killed it at the show, riding beautifully and placing first and second in the Advanced division. A big thanks to Spectrum Show Stables for squeezing her in for a lesson before the horse show. And an extra big thank you to Tommy for changing our flat tire while the rich people drove by and laughed at the poors on the side of the road.

11/17/2022

I got the honor of piloting Baxter around his first Finals course, and he killed it! With only a handful of shows under his belt this year, he handled the big atmosphere like a champ. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to put some miles on this guy and help Cali Dufner and BB Weyl bring him up the ranks. A huge thanks to everyone on Team Baxter for all they do for this amazing horse!

11/14/2022

VHSA Finals 2022 is a wrap! So proud of these girls and their horses who were absolute rockstars, and put down beautiful rides all week. They handled the nerves, the crowds, and the long hours like true professionals and were shining examples of good horsemanship and appreciation for their horses. A huge thank you to the village that makes this possible for them- parents, friends, mentors, and everyone in between. You’re giving them so much more than a sport; and I am eternally grateful to all of you ❤️

10/15/2022

I think Breezy is starting to like her new job! This pony has wings!
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Bahama Breeze - 2010 medium pony mare for sale. Located in VA. Contact me for info!

10/10/2022

A huge thank you to all who came out for a pony ride this weekend! We loved sharing our ponies with so many smiling, happy kids! We look forward to doing it again!