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Potomac Equitation

Potomac Equitation Potomac Equitation was a horseback riding school located at 5320 Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville

Jackie Novak, the horses of Potomac Equitation, the farm on Pleasant Valley Road and all the stories and memories from the people whose lives were touched by the experience at Potomac Equitation. Here is a running list of all the horses:
Stardust
Misty
Pua
Pua's sister
Blackwatch
Strega
Annabelle
Gold Finger
Buck
Raindrop
Bobo bean bag
Picture Story
Summer Breeze
Sundown
Wildfire
Misty Morning
Dealer's Choice
Gingersnap

07/05/2022

All theses wonderful horses with their great names!

07/05/2022

Jackie would‘ve loved Skydig Sanctuary.💙🐴

06/28/2022
I found a few photos to upload. One shows Misty, Bobo bean bag, Lassie and some other horses I don’t recognize— do any o...
07/29/2020

I found a few photos to upload. One shows Misty, Bobo bean bag, Lassie and some other horses I don’t recognize— do any of you?:-) The second picture was taken at the farm in Centreville in the big ring with my mom teaching. 🐴💐

07/22/2020
07/19/2020
07/17/2020
01/19/2020

Article from 1981 about Potomac Equitation :-)

07/27/2017
Chincoteague.com

Chincoteague.com

Pony Parade to the Carnival Grounds after the swim.

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04/15/2017

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04/01/2017

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01/24/2017

I loved the movie Harry and Snowman. it reminded me so much of the era that my mother grew up in. I know she knew of Harry de leyer. She also rescued some beautiful horses from that worst fate. I remember the big bay Dealer's Choice and The beautiful speckled white sensitive soul Snowbird, which now I think may have been named after Snowman.
Harry and Snowman is streaming on Netflix right now.
Here's to all l the beautiful horses of days gone by. With so much love

10/31/2015

American Pharaoh! A true champion!

A great photo from Amy! Thank you!
10/02/2015

A great photo from Amy! Thank you!

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04/10/2015

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Picture of the farm, circa 1979, I was taking photography class in school.
04/09/2015

Picture of the farm, circa 1979, I was taking photography class in school.

Jackie and her sister Joan
03/18/2014

Jackie and her sister Joan

Horses of Potomac Equitation
12/30/2013

Horses of Potomac Equitation

Some of the lost ribbons and trophies :-) and of course the ever present kitty :-)
12/30/2013

Some of the lost ribbons and trophies :-) and of course the ever present kitty :-)

Mr. Blue Skies. My most beloved horse that Jackie gave to me as a present.
12/30/2013

Mr. Blue Skies. My most beloved horse that Jackie gave to me as a present.

Jackie in her office at the farm.
12/30/2013

Jackie in her office at the farm.

Devoe
12/30/2013

Devoe

Jackie Paul and Lorelei circa 1974
12/30/2013

Jackie Paul and Lorelei circa 1974

Potomac Equitation's cover photo
12/24/2013

Potomac Equitation's cover photo

My niece Kamen just sent me these horse show ribbons that belonged to my brother Earl from the 1960s! Thank you, Kamen!
08/21/2013

My niece Kamen just sent me these horse show ribbons that belonged to my brother Earl from the 1960s! Thank you, Kamen!

Frank Novak, my dad, standing in front of the farm house at Potomac Equitation, circa 1973, it was one of the first pict...
08/21/2013

Frank Novak, my dad, standing in front of the farm house at Potomac Equitation, circa 1973, it was one of the first pictures I ever took with a camera he gave me as a gift xoxo

I found and purchased this ribbon from a Potomac Equitation Horse Show on Ebay!
08/21/2013

I found and purchased this ribbon from a Potomac Equitation Horse Show on Ebay!

Potomac Equitation's cover photo
08/21/2013

Potomac Equitation's cover photo

Timeline Photos
08/21/2013

Timeline Photos

google view of the farm, only the stone barn remains-- but its not developed! My understanding is that because of the hi...
08/21/2013

google view of the farm, only the stone barn remains-- but its not developed! My understanding is that because of the historical ruins on Lookout K**b from the Civil War that it has been protected from development.

The original Misty of Chincoteague--
05/19/2012

The original Misty of Chincoteague--

05/08/2011

Happy Mother's Day to Mom's loved and always remembered ♥ miss you mom ♥

03/06/2011

I found a box of Potomac Equitation pictures recently that I hadn't seen for over 6 years! I'm on a scanning mission for next weekend! More pictures, stories and adventures coming soon! xoxo, Lorelei

Pictures of Jackie and Family
10/28/2010

Pictures of Jackie and Family

10/07/2010
10/06/2010

Lori Waggener! I'm amazed! I really looked up to you-- so glad you found this site!

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5320 Pleasant Valley Road
Centreville, VA
20120

Telephone

(703) 631-9720

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Does anyone remember Alexis Wrangel, riding instructor at Potomac Equitation in the 1970s? He was an amazing instructor, he taught true cross country riding, where we even jumped fallen trees and forded rivers! I have never ridden like I did when he was teaching me. An amazing instructor with a fascinating story.
Finally got to cleaning the basement. Here are a few photos of my fondest memories. If you see Paul please tell him hello from Kimi. He was such a good friend to me and I missed him when we moved. ✌🏻❤️
The ribbons are yours if you want them. They are faded and not in great shape since they are over 40yrs old.
1979 Potomac Equitation trophy. No idea who I was riding but Megan Smith bought Amber Eve that year. Anyone else remember Amber Eve?
Today I rode for the first time in a long time..made me miss Jackie and devoe..amazing the amount of training that stays with you..I'm a little sloppy but I'm confident with time and some more lessons I will be comfortable again..
Found some slides my Dad took of me in the early 70's at Potomac Equitation. Good to see the land wasn't developed. Once I get the scans labeled I'll upload them here. I remember riding there, and a New Year's Eve sleepover.

Meanwhile, found this article from 1981:
Long ago, and not so far away. These were photos taken at various Potomac Equitation locations. The first one was out in the middle of a field somewhere, that I can't remember. The 2nd was at the end of the road, near Camp Furman, in Potomac, MD. The last was the big farm outside of Vienna, VA.
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