Alanwood Farm

Nature preserve & equestrian center 45min outside of DC
Horse boarding, trail riding, special events
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08/31/2024

XC SCHOOLING DAYS at Alanwood coming up Sept 14/15 - mark your calendars! Cross-country practice for eventers and hunters with new “Hunter Line”. Many improved and modified jumps, suitable for beginner to intermediate level. Private time slots will be assigned at registration for an undisturbed learning experience. Registration opening soon.

08/27/2024

We had an amazing time seeing everyone work with their horses as they played, learned, and conquered the challenges! 🐴💪 It’s been a pleasure hosting this event for the third year in a row, and we’re already excited about next year.

📸 To see photos of the Obstacle Challenge at Alanwood, head over to Hannah Jones Photography at www.HannahJonesPhotos.com.

Thanks for being a part of our community, and we can’t wait to see you back at the farm soon!

08/25/2024

Thank you for coming! We had a great first day of our 2024 Obstacle Week.

08/14/2024

Like a big playground for horses! Join us for Obstacle Week. Registration is open now: https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153

08/11/2024

Thanks to the rain our creeks have water again, and the grass is growing nicely. Looks like we'll get more hay this year!

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE WEEK at Alanwood will open in two weeks. Look forward to an exciting set-up in our central 'Extension' field - we are having so much fun designing this for you again! - Please notice that pre-registration is needed, and space limited. To sign up go to https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153
See you there!

08/05/2024

What's new? Bikers discovered Alanwood! More challenges found in the XC Field, and a green paddock full of Orchard grass - Zoey+Stella love it!

07/29/2024

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE WEEK at Alanwood will open on the last weekend of August (24/25). Join us for a great experience with your horse in a fenced-in safe setting. You will find a wide variety of about 20 obstacles to school on and desensitize your horse. There will be challenges for all levels of experience, favorites from last year - like the water box, the carousel and the teeter totter - and some fun and exciting new ones. Be ready for surprises!
Hand-held horses are welcome, too, and we might be able to offer you some private time during the week.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Entry fee (Sat/Sun): $45 + $20/day to return during the following week (book on site). Non-riding guests are invited to join you. They can watch from the shady sitting area at the farmhouse garden. Refreshments available!
For easy registration please go to https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153
For any further questions please call/text 703-477-1632 (Dagmar)

07/22/2024

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE WEEK 2024 - Mark your calendar for the last weekend in August (8/24+25), and join us for extended fun practice in a fenced in setting. There will be challenges for all levels of experience, favorites from last year, and some exciting new ones. Be ready for surprises! Hand-held horses are welcome, you may call to reserve private time.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Entry fee (Sat/Sun): $45 + $20/day to return during the following week (book on site). Guests are invited to join, and watch from the shady sitting area at the farmhouse garden. For registration please go to https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153
Any questions? Please call/text 703-477-1632 (Dagmar)

07/19/2024

We just mowed the XC Field for a private group this Saturday. It's in perfect shape now! Do you want to stop by for some schooling as well? We can arrange this for the weekend. Just call/text to set up a time: 703-477-1632. (Minimum fee: $100/ group of 3 riders)

07/14/2024

Another hot day at the farm! Shady trails, and a splash in the water sure feel good.

Fast forward to August.... Obstacle week starts Aug 24!
Registration is open: https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153

06/22/2024

Temperatures will drop! We have decided to open trails and cross-country again this coming weekend (6/29+30). Arrive early (8-11am), and enjoy the cooler morning hours outdoors. Riders will receive a property map, and are invited to explore the property at their own pace. Newly extended wooden signage will help you to navigate between the landmarks. - All JPR volunteers are invited to ride for free! Please confirm by text or email. - To sign up please go to https://form.jotform.com/241626758511156

06/17/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to our JPR Winners, and all who finished this challenging course last Saturday. The results were amazing, and you all can be proud of your accomplishment!

Here are the Top 10 (points out of 100):
91 points: Mike Fauss, Donna Green, Diane Horne, Lora Riggins, Bethany Roberts, Linda Quodomine, Lacy Warner, Cindy Weller.
95 points: Ciara Sitko.
98 points: Dewey Brown 🏆

Please send us your best photos from the obstacles! Also we'd appreciate your review on fb, or Google. - Thank you so much.

06/16/2024

Great turnout at our 2nd "Crystal Crown" Judged Pleasure Ride - and in addition a beautiful day! Thank you to all who came for fun and competition as well as to the many helping hands that are needed to run such an event, from the highly experienced judges to the EMT who helped taking down the last canopy in the evening, and especially Eddie who spent the night before working on the last adjustments for the start times! Many, many thanks - and we hope to see you all again next year! Results will be posted tonight.

06/13/2024

After a long and exhausting day of setting up we are looking forward to seeing you all at the Alanwood JPR this Saturday! Safe rides 🐎🐎🐎🌳🐎🌳🌳

06/02/2024

TIME TO SIGN UP for the JPR! - Registration ends on Tuesday 6/11. Rain-date: Sat 22. Refunds if needed. - This will be an exciting event with many new and unique challenges! https://form.jotform.com/240446688356164

We are delighted to host this year's Judged Pleasure Ride (JPR) at Alanwood on June 15. Sign up early to reserve your preferred start time by using the link below. You may also contact us directly at [email protected]. https://form.jotform.com/240446688356164

Individual riders or groups can ride together over the course which covers about 6-7 miles and includes 10 natural or man-made obstacles at intervals along the trail. Judges at each obstacle score the horse and rider on their ability to negotiate the obstacle safely, and with good horsemanship. While the Crystal Crown series - with 4 rides in 2024 - is competitive by nature, everybody is invited to join in for a fun and challenging experience with your horse in the beautiful surroundings of Alanwood Farm.

For more information about the series, please go to www.crystalcrownseries.com

05/25/2024

On Saturday June 15th Alanwood will host another "JPR" (Judged Pleasure Ride) of the Crystal Crown Series. Sign up now for your preferred start time! Entry fee is $65 (lunch included), or $55 no lunch. Individual riders or groups of all skill levels are welcome! For registration please go to https://form.jotform.com/240446688356164

Along a course of 6-7mi through mainly wooded areas of Alanwood Farm you will find 10 challenging man-made or natural obstacles (no jumping involved). Judges at each location will score the horse and rider on their ability to negotiate the obstacle safely, and with good horsemanship. Riders of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in this event!
While the Crystal Crown Series - with 4 rides in 2024 and an end-of-year winner - is competitive by nature, you may also just join single rides for a fun and rewarding experience together with your horse. Winners of the day will receive ribbons in many different categories. For more information about the series, please go to www.crystalcrownseries.com

05/18/2024

04/26/2024

Who wants to join the working team at Alanwood? Additional help is needed at the stables, and in property maintenance.

Address

5601 Beverleys Mill Road
Broad Run, VA
20137

Telephone

+17034771632

Website

http://alanwoodfarm.com/

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Thank you to all of you who joined us on this beautiful Sunday! We hope you had a great time at Alanwood. Tell me, did you find the 'Gaucho Trail', created by Fabian a couple of years ago, and now one of the most beautiful stretches along Broad Run... see video. - Any comments, or photos to share? Always appreciated!

Broad Run in Winter

BROAD RUN is not only where Alanwood is located, but also the little river that runs through our property. About 10% of our land is "Across the River" - as we call it. Trail riders can get to the other side easily by using one of the defined crossings to enjoy mainly untouched nature, home of turkeys and deer. For hikers it is a bit more challenging! But it can be a lot of fun in summer to take off the shoes, and stroll through the sparkling waters. No matter what time of the year, Broad Run is exhilarating and delightful! It can be peaceful and serene, but also wild and powerful after a storm like recently when it raised about 7ft above its normal level. River Field was partially flooded, and heavy driftwood left in unexpected places. Lots of clean-up for our workers, but that's the cycle of nature that we all here eventually so much enjoy to perceive.

Nothing like some happy horses in this winter weather... They are loving it out here!

Hope, one of the Nalani rescue horses, has recovered well and is now in training at Alanwood. She is gaited, and looking for a new forever home.

Meet Spirit, our newest rescue horse at Alanwood Farm. When he first came to us, he was very shy, didn't like to be touched, and would run away from us. But with patience, care, and understanding we've come a long way! Here is a clip of Emersyne hand-feeding Spirit during the recent snow flurries 🙂🐴

Easy at Fawn Field

Stay cool!

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Alanwood Farm

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, you’ll 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. There’s 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).