Nature Preserve & Equestrian Farm
45min West of DC (I-66) close to Haymarket VA Horse Boarding, Trail Riding, XC Course, Events
12/15/2025
No doubt, winter is here - and much too early again! This morning the grounds were covered with a light blanket of snow, and since then the temperatures are only falling! It will be a chilly night. We are now at 10pm at a "felt 0". - Hope all horses out there are well taken care off, and got some extra hay.
11/25/2025
Weather and footing were perfect for our XC Schooling Days! Thank you to all those who came out to our training course. We will repeat these 4-day sessions (Wed-Sat) in 2026, and hope to see you then again: Mark your calendars for Jan 28-31 + April 22-25.
11/21/2025
XC Schooling 'Fall Series': We still have some openings for tomorrow, Sat 22 at 12 and 2pm. To sign up please go to https://pci.jotform.com/form/252815950869168
In case of unsafe wet conditions we will be open on Sunday. But we don't expect that possible rain overnight will be a problem. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Your choice: 1-4 days of scheduled schooling (Wed-Sat) in small groups at the Alanwood XC-Course! About 40 jumps including a water feature cover all training levels with focus on the beginner/novice and intermediate rider. Surrounded by beautiful nature we offer the perfect environment for a relaxed schooling session with the right amount of challenge. Sign up as group, or individual. Trainers are welcome, please contact us directly for reduced group rates. Ride once ($40), or book your return visits during the 4-day-series at reduced rates (4 days: $90). Horses may stay overnight by appointment. Please sign up through https://pci.jotform.com/form/252815950869168
11/12/2025
Your choice: 1-4 days of scheduled schooling (Wed-Sat) in small groups at the Alanwood XC-Course! About 40 jumps including a water feature cover all training levels with focus on the beginner/novice and intermediate rider. Surrounded by beautiful nature we offer the perfect environment for a relaxed schooling session with the right amount of challenge. Sign up as group, or individual. Trainers are welcome, please contact us directly for reduced group rates. Ride once ($40), or book your return visits during the 4-day-series at reduced rates (4 days: $90). Horses may stay overnight by appointment. Please sign up through https://pci.jotform.com/form/252815950869168
11/11/2025
Sunday Help needed (am +/or pm) - reliable and experienced, with good English skills. Tasks would be: Feeding horses and chickens, basic horse care, blanketing, turning in/out, cleaning up the work space.
11/09/2025
Group trail rides are scheduled for this Wednesday (2pm) and Saturday (10am). Bring your horse and enjoy Alawood's beautiful nature and trails. To sign up please go to https://pci.jotform.com/form/252815871356161
11/06/2025
Beautiful Fall Days!
11/06/2025
Group Trail Rides through the 240 acre property along Broad Run are scheduled again for this coming week: Wednesday 11/12 at 2pm, and Saturday 11/15 at 10am. Group size for the guided tour ($40) is max 5-6 riders. To sign up please call/text 703-477-1632 (Dagmar), or go to https://pci.jotform.com/form/252815871356161
No poker experience is needed! Enjoy a scenic fall ride through the property while you are collecting your game cards on the way. During the gathering afterwards we will reveal the lucky winner of $200. Food and drinks are included in the price.
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Established in 2015, Alanwood Farm is a picturesque, high-end horse farm in Broad Run, VA, just minutes from Warrenton and less than an hour from DC. This haven for the non-competitive leisure rider has 240 acres of unspoiled land, and several streams and brooks where your horse can relax whilst on a ride through some of the 15 miles of regularly-maintained trails. We are a quiet, low key horse barn under private management with highly attentive, experienced, and committed staff.
Alanwood Farm is designed to be a paradise for both human and horse. While we pamper the herd with daily, attentive care, we also try to keep them as close as possible to their natural living conditions with an abundance of pasture grazing and outdoor access, weather permitting. Twelve full acres of well-designed paddocks, high-quality grass, home-grown hay, lots of shaded areas, and exceptional fly control allow this. Each paddock is unique, providing a variety of experiences for the horses. Additionally, we feature hand-build natural obstacle courses and jumps made from locally sourced timber.
Nestled into the natural wooded surroundings, youβll find an outdoor riding arena, a 60-foot round pen, and a warm-up ring with a lunging pad. The tree canopy provides natural air conditioning in warmer weather and traps heat in cooler months, creating a gorgeous, temperate setting for working with your horse.
Alanwood boarders will not only enjoy all of the basic equine facilities, but also the unique features that really make the place special. Thereβs a peaceful lily pond with ducks, multiple decks, gardens, and benches around the property, climate-controlled lounges, free WiFi, coffee, and snacks (including boiled eggs laid by the resident free-ranging chickens). For those who wish to stay overnight, there are campsites on the property as well as rooms in a guest house available (nightly rental fees apply).
Also, we're excited to announce that the beautiful surroundings at Alanwood Farm are now available for weddings and private events, so please do not hesitate to reach out for bookings and our list of preferred vendors.