Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc.

08/22/2024

08/22/2024

The countdown is on with just 65 days until the 1st Annual Jump for Hope Schooling Horse Show! This event promises to be a fun-filled day with something for everyone. Riders of all ages and abilities can participate in a variety of classes, including Hunter, Jumper, and Adaptive categories, ensuring that there’s an opportunity for everyone to shine. In addition to the competitions, we are excited to announce a special Halloween horse and rider costume contest. Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity and come dressed in their most imaginative costumes, with prizes awarded to the best-dressed pairs. Whether you’re competing or coming to enjoy the show, this event is sure to be a memorable experience for all. Mark your calendars and start planning your costumes—this is one event you won’t want to miss! The full class list is available on our website at www.gherf.org, where you can find all the information you need to plan your participation.

06/25/2024

06/17/2024

“Too hot to trot” ☀️To accommodate the summer heat and vacations, GHERF is moving its Jump for Hope Horse Show to Saturday, October 26, 2024.

For more information please call or text 305-297-4729.

06/06/2024

We have had the great privilege of working with Ms. Kyah Powers! She’s not only incredibly intelligent and beautiful inside and out but also a devout Christian who has been a true blessing to Good Hope these past four weeks. Kyah is a driven and passionate individual who utilizes her talents to improve the world around her. From supporting orphans in Indonesia to addressing the opioid crisis in Appalachia, and helping children in foster care build self-confidence, she has made a meaningful impact worldwide. Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and Philosophy at East Tennessee State University, Kyah plans to attend law school after graduation. Her compassion and dedication to making a difference are truly inspiring. We are endlessly grateful for her hard work and support during her time with us!

05/26/2024

This post is a bit late, but we are honored to welcome Ms. Melina Nammur as one of our summer interns at Good Hope! Melina is a bright, passionate, and hardworking young woman, beautiful inside and out, currently completing her animal science degree at the University of Florida. She competes on the UofF IHSA equestrian team and was selected last spring by the university faculty to train Ariel, a promising two-year-old for the university’s program and auction. Her natural connection with horses is truly remarkable, and we are excited to see her future equestrian goals come to fruition. We have immense love and respect for Melina, having watched her grow up in South Florida, and it is a privilege to now witness her professional growth in the equestrian field. 🐊

05/12/2024

We are excited to share that Ms. Jolie Mason has successfully completed all required examinations, both instructional and written, and is now a certified PATH International CTRI. Ms. Mason, a talented graduate of Duke University, joined Good Hope as an intern in August 2023. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our Good Hope family! With her exceptional abilities, we anticipate great accomplishments from Ms. Mason and are confident that she will become one of the leading professionals in her field. Those fortunate to know her are enamored by her warmth and talent.

04/23/2024

We had a fantastic meeting with Ms. Meg Bane from the People’s Pantry. She graciously thanked the Pace Academy students for their diligent work in expanding the garden. This expansion will enable Good Hope to offer more nutritious, organic fruits, and vegetables to families in need. These outstanding young individuals from Pace Academy have completed a 24-hour course on Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Resilience, and Principles of Organic Farming. They were guided by the remarkable Mrs. Mary Anne Hausch, the Healthy Habits project manager.

04/17/2024

Join us in supporting Good Hope’s 2024 Run for the Roses fundraising event! The online silent auction is now live, marking the start of our countdown with just 17 days to go for the Run for the Roses event. Whether or not you can attend the event, you can still play a pivotal role in advancing Good Hope’s vital programs like Endless Strides Healthy Habits & Camp Good Hope. Explore our website at www.gherf.org to bid on exciting vacation packages and make a difference while championing our mission. Let’s make this event a roaring success together!

04/17/2024

Join us in supporting Good Hope's 2024 Run for the Roses fundraising event! The online silent auction is now live, marking the start of our countdown with just 17 days to go! Whether or not you can attend the event, you can still play a pivotal role in advancing Good Hope's vital programs like Endless Strides Healthy Habits & Camp Good Hope. Explore our website at www.gherf.org to bid on exciting vacation packages and make a difference while championing our mission. Let's make this event a roaring success together!

04/12/2024

GHERF extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Desiree Shaffer, a Master Gardener from the Southside, for her outstanding presentation on soil testing, health, and techniques to enhance soil vitality. The students at PACE Academy thoroughly enjoyed the enriching and interactive session, which contributed to their understanding of regenerative and organic farming practices.

04/04/2024

Join us for the upcoming PATH, International Equine Facilitated Mental Health & Learning workshop/skills testing taking place on June 6-8, 2024. We have workshop/certification and auditing opportunities available. Please reach out to PATH, International at (800) 369-7433 to register.

03/28/2024

Join us as we gear up for the 2nd annual Run for the Roses fundraising event, set for Saturday, May 4th from 3:30 - 8:00 p.m.! We warmly invite the community to join us for a day filled with horse racing excitement, featuring the renowned Kentucky Derby and the chance to showcase your most stylish Derby attire.
Anticipate a fun-filled lineup of contests, enticing prizes, and live music featuring Matt Boswell, among other delights! As our esteemed guest, indulge in our thoughtfully crafted menu and soak in the ambiance reminiscent of the quintessential southern Kentucky Derby, complete with mint juleps, beer, wine, and scrumptious fare. To secure your spot for this thrilling occasion, simply reach out via call or text at (305) 297-4729 to purchase tickets or online at www.gherf.org. Admission is priced at $75.00 per person, encompassing complimentary food and beverages throughout the four-and-a-half-hour affair. Come be a part of the excitement as you root for your favorite horses and experience the thrill of horse racing, all while lending your support to the worthy cause of advancing Good Hope’s initiatives in the South-Central community!

03/05/2024

Good Hope kicked off the educational portion of our 2024 Healthy Habits program today with the lovely students of the PACE Academy of Halifax County! Thanks to generous funding provided by Sentara Health and Dominion Energy, GHERF will provide participating youth with over 24 hours of education and hands-on instruction in organic and regenerative farming practices.

To learn more about this wonderful program, or to volunteer to support our mission, please visit https://gherf.org 💚💚💚

02/22/2024

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Old Dominion Region USPC events coming up this spring & summer! Call (305) 297-4729 for more information 💚🐴💚

02/22/2024

We sincerely apologize for the change, but Good Hope must reschedule the 2024 Jump for Hope schooling show to Saturday, July 13th, 2024, due to conflicting USPC event dates. The class list will be available on the GHERF website & social media platforms no later than March 8th. Please feel free to call us at (305) 297-4729 for more information. A big shout out to the Virginia Horse Industry Board for supporting Good Hope with this fun-filled equestrian competition.

02/06/2024

Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, as Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, with the backing of the Virginia Horse Industry Board, presents the 1st annual Jump for Hope horse show. This fun-filled schooling show is open to stables and individual horse enthusiasts from South Central Virginia, showcasing divisions in Hunter, Jumper, and Equine-Assisted Therapeutic classes.

12/07/2023

Thank you so much to the LEEPS Foundation for your support of Good Hope’s Endless Strides program. Endless Strides provides free of charge equine assisted services to children in the foster care system.

11/27/2023

The countdown to Giving Tuesday has officially begun! Starting tomorrow, a 24-hour online fundraising drive will kick off, empowering individuals like you to champion causes close to their hearts. Since its establishment in 2012, Giving Tuesday has harnessed the power of radical generosity, inspiring millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate the impact they can make.

Every contribution made on Giving Tuesday will directly support our on-site initiatives, such as “Healthy Habits,” which provides organically grown produce to low-income families and promotes regenerative farming practices for environmental well-being. Additionally, “Endless Strides” opens doors for individuals with various health conditions and disabilities to engage with horses as therapeutic partners. These equine-assisted activities have shown effectiveness in improving muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor skills, and self-esteem.

Our commitment extends to advancing equity and inclusion across diverse physical, intellectual, and socio-economic characteristics. We sincerely value your support and belief in our mission, where the hope of healing the soul and soil come together!

10/18/2023

To our wonderful and supportive community: our annual Giving Tuesday fundraiser falls on Tuesday, November 28th! If you are interested in donating toward our on-site programming to benefit equine assisted therapeutic riding and learning, as well as regenerative farming for organic food production, we encourage you to scan the QR code above or visit www.gherf.org. All funds raised will directly benefit local at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and low-income families. We hope to rally for our cause and supersede last year’s total- all in the interest of giving the gift of Good Hope to heal the soul and the soil of South Central Virginia.

08/22/2023

The support extended by Caesar’s Entertainment in facilitating GHERF to acquire new equipment for its Endless Strides project has filled us with immense gratitude! Thank you !!!

08/10/2023

Come join Good Hope, a proud riding center of the USPC - Old Dominion Virginia Region. Call (305) 297-4729 to learn more about this specialized program that provides a comprehensive platform for education, riding instruction, horsemanship, competitions & teamwork.

06/23/2023

It’s that time of year again!!!! Fresh, organic potatoes are on the list of what we will be giving out this Saturday(while supplies last!)!! YUM!

This is only made possible by our partnership with Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc.!!
Thanks to Peggy and her team, we are able to add nutritious, organic vegetables to our distribution over the summer!

See yah Saturday at 10 AM! Spread the word to those in need!

05/13/2023

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05/10/2023

Our 2023 Derby Day was truly exceptional, thanks to the outstanding efforts of our co-chairs, Mr. Walt, and Mrs. Natalie Lotspeich, the Run for the Roses Planning Committee, event volunteers, and our generous sponsors.

Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc.
proudly hosted the first annual Run for the Roses fundraising event on
Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at the esteemed Halifax Country Club. We extend our deepest gratitude to the following sponsors whose support and generosity ensured the success of this event: Mr. Kraig and Deborah Kirschner, Eddie Austin Timber & Land, Mr. Gordon and Paula Edmunds Edington, Hitachi Energy, Mr. Jerry Epps, Hughes Center, Mr. Bob and Sue Tysinger, American National Bank, Designerfox, and Long & Foster Realty.

Attendees reveled in a day filled with joy and excitement, engaging in horse race betting while watching the exhilarating Kentucky Derby races on jumbo screen televisions provided by Fincher’s Inc. The event encompassed thrilling contests, valuable prizes, delightful music by Matt Boswell, delectable catering from Four Oaks restaurant, and a gracious open bar provided by Mr. Bob and Mrs. Sue Tysinger and Mr. Jerry Epps.

All the funds raised from this inaugural event will be directly channeled to support our onsite programs, notably the Endless Strides equine-assisted scholarships that benefit children, youth, and adults in need of therapeutic services, as well as the Healthy Habits initiative, which ensures access to organically grown produce for low-income families.

We extend heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated members of the Run for the Roses Planning Committee, including Walt and Natalie Lotspeich, Sharon Jones, Mary Ann Hausch, Charlene Miles, John Gibbs, and Mr. Bob Tysinger, whose unwavering commitment contributed to the success of this event.

Please save the date for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, as we eagerly anticipate the 150th Kentucky Derby, renowned as the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Join us once again for another remarkable experience.

04/18/2023

Last week, Good Hope hosted a successful workshop and skills test for the PATH, International ESMHL program. The event featured instruction from two highly respected professionals in the field, Mrs. Martha Dubensky and Nancy Van Wyk, who specialize in equine facilitated mental health and learning practices. The attendees were a delightful group of professionals hailing from various regions of the east coast.