Lake Of The Woods Equestrian Center

01/01/2025

12/25/2024

The LOWA Equestrian Center staff and volunteers wish you all a warm and wonderful holiday and Merry Christmas. May your homes be filled with peace, love and joy. ❤️

12/23/2024

Last minute Christmas gift to make your kiddos screech with JOY.... Pony Camp this Summer at the Equestrian Center! No experience necessary. Registration is open now with six sessions to choose from. Give the gift of memories that last a lifetime! Riding Lessons and Trail Rides available to purchase as a gift also!
https://www.lowa.org/Amenities/Equestrian-Center

12/17/2024

Equestrian Center Holiday Hours:
Monday, December 23, Normal hours.
Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, Closed.
Thursday, December 26 & Friday, December 27, Normal hours.
Monday, December 30 2024, Normal hours.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Closed at 12:30pm.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed.
Cal for any questions: 540-972-2238

12/15/2024

‼️Attention‼️

Calling all new and previous Pony Campers! 🐴

✨Registration for the 2025 Pony Camp sessions is now OPEN!✨

Please visit our website for specific dates and to find the application as well: https://www.lowa.org/Amenities/Equestrian-Center

Completed applications can be sent to [email protected]

Lake of the Woods

12/12/2024

We have the perfect Christmas gift for your kiddos this year! The gift of learning and new experiences! Give them a gift of Summer Pony Camp where they can learn how to ride and care for horses which will cultivate confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility. Summer Pony Camp Registration has just opened. A week long camp from 8:30AM-12:00PM daily. Six week long sessions to choose from starting June 16 going through July 25, 2025. For Ages Ages 7-12.
Horses Teach More Than Riding, They Build Character.
To Learn More and register: www.LOWA.org/Amenities/Equestrian-Center

11/30/2024

Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Prescott today! Safe to say he had the best day. We will post the pictures once they’re ready. In the meantime, please post your selfies! 🤳🦄

11/30/2024

REMINDER: Equestrian Open House is TODAY!! From 11AM-2PM! All are welcome. Come experience the Equestrian Center and celebrate a special retirement party for everyone's favorite lesson horse, Prescott! Come visit with the horses, meet the team and get a picture with Prescott at his selfie booth! Come show him lots of LOVE!❤️❤️

11/28/2024

Wishing our LOW Members a very happy Thanksgiving from the Equestrian Center! We look forward to seeing you at the Open House on Saturday, Nov.30th from 11AM-2PM!
Come give Prescott lots of LOW LOVE at his retirement party!🎉❤️

11/26/2024

Equestrian Center Fans!!! You Are Invited to the Equestrian Center Open House & A VERY SPECIAL RETIREMENT PARTY for a very special horse, Prescott.🐴Saturday, November 30th from 11AM-2PM. 🎉Come visit with the horses, meet the team and get a picture with Prescott at his selfie booth! Come show him lots of LOVE!

11/22/2024

Member Reminder: LOWA Offices, Community Center & Maintenance Department Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule:
Wednesday, November 27:
Member Services Barcode Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Maintenance Closes at 11AM.
LOWA Offices Close at 12:30 PM.
Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day: LOWA Offices and Operations Closed.
Friday, November 29: LOWA Offices and Operations Closed.
Saturday, November 30: Member Services Closed.
Amenities Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule:
Fitness Center – No Closures
Clubhouse: Thursday, November 28, Open for Thanksgiving dinner.
Friday, November 29, Normal hours.
Fareways:Thursday, November 28, Closed.
Friday, November 29, Normal hours.
Golf and Pro Shop: Thursday, November 28, Open for Turkey Trot, closed following event.
Friday, November 29, Normal hours.
Equestrian Center: Wednesday, November 27, Closed at 12:30 PM.
Thursday, November 28, Closed.
Holiday Hours available on our website: www.LOWA.org/Latest_News/Holiday_Schedule

11/18/2024

🐎📣Come one, come all! Join us, for our Open House at the Equestrian Center! 📣🐎

Saturday November 30th from 11am-2pm we will be open to the public for the open house along with a special retirement party for everyone's favorite lesson horse, Prescott!🐴🥳🎊

Come back to visit with the horses, meet them for the first time or even get a picture with Prescott at his selfie booth!📸✨

100 Tally-Ho Lane Locust Grove, VA 22508

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11/11/2024

‼️ Reminder ‼️

✨📣Buy one get one 50% off trail rides are still available!📣✨

🍂🍁Grab a friend or family member and book yours now before the promotion ends on December 1st!🍂🍁

Trail rides are offered for riders age 12+ (Unless taken lessons with us) and are weather permitting.

Call us at 540-972-2238 or email [email protected] to book!

11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served in our nation's military. Their dedication, bravery, and sacrifice have safeguarded the freedoms we cherish. To all the veterans within our community and across the country, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your commitment and resilience remind us daily of the true meaning of service. Thank you for your sacrifice, your strength, and your selflessness.

11/03/2024

‼️🐴Don't forget, this time of year we are open 7 days a week for lessons, trail rides and pony rides🐴‼️

📣Follow the link below and subscribe via email or SMS to get updates from us on upcoming events and availability!📣

"RainedOut text messaging updates really took the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic to the next level and offered a service that I think will have everyone wanting it at every event they attend."

10/27/2024

📣Calling all new and existing riders!📣

‼️We have open spots on our schedule for lessons, trail rides, and pony rides‼️

Taken a lesson with us before? Great! Fancy would be thrilled to have you back!🦄

Never been on a horse before? No problem! Gus and Pesto are itching to be your perfect teacher!🐴

Our pony rides start at age 5+ years old, trail rides are 12+ years old, and private/group lessons start at 7+ years old with no maximum age limit!🎉

Call or email for more info and to get on the schedule! 📱📧
540-972-2238
[email protected]

10/22/2024

📣📩Our messaging system is still up and running📩‼️

Be sure to subscribe via email📧 or SMS📲 to make sure you don't miss out on announcements from the Equestrian Center📣‼️

Fancy has already taken advantage on jumping into the messages, don't miss her next one! 📢🦄🔜

https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e5be2919c51328ef2bea

If you have trouble accessing the link, please reach out via messenger or [email protected] and we will assist the best we can!🐴

10/11/2024

Lake of the Woods Hunter Series
2024 Year End Results

**Please get in touch with Bridget if you need clarification, have a discrepancy or need to pick up your awards!**

Leadline Equitation
Champion Katelyn Bauer
Reserve Champion Madison Greenhalgh
3rd place Sterling Jones
4th place Kylie Greenhalgh

Pre-Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion Reagan Volpe
Reserve Champion Everly Schulman
3rd place Davis Lee
4th place Audrey Dubey
5th place Leah McClung

Crossrails Equitation
Champion Claire Pomatto
Reserve Champion Eleanor Call

Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion Kate Pomatto
Reserve Champion Gianna Schulman
3rd place Jason Maxwell Jones
4th place Addison Ayers
5th place Jovie Jones

Short Stirrup Hunter
Champion Just Like That
Reserve Champion Comet
3rd place Shamrockin’


Long Stirrup Equitation
Champion Trinity Gibbs
Reserve Champion Amanda Naifeh
3rd place Sonia Morris

Student Equitation
Champion Emerson Rusk
Reserve Champion Mady Bauer
3rd place Alyssa George

Pleasure Pony
Champion Pikse Eternity
Reserve Champion Panda Express
3rd place Lucky Charm (owned by Katelynn Heflin)

Pony Hunter
Champion Lucky Charm (owned by Katelynn Heflin)
Reserve Champion Blue Moon Merlin

Equitation on the Flat—Juniors
Champion Emily Jane Harding
Reserve Champion Hannah Brown
3rd place Ella Nesmith

Pleasure Horse—Adult
Champion Ziggy Stardust

Pleasure Horse—Junior
Champion Just Like That
Reserve Champion Locked N Loaded
3rd place Better Be Gryffindor
4th place My Pepper Ann

Limit Rider Hunter
Champion Emily Jane Harding
Reserve Champion Hannah Brown

Low Hunter
Champion Ziggy Stardust


High Point Trainer
Shanna Jones, Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Pony
Wish You Well, owned by Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Horse
Just Like That owned by the Pomatto Family of Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Rider
Kate Pomatto of Bayberry Riding Center