Shoofly Farm,Virginia

Shoofly Farm,Virginia We are a small family-owned animal sanctuary in central Virginia active in animal rescue. Come enjoy some farm life best life with us!
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We are also a venue for private events but our most popular offering is our weekly FREE Farm Visits for our community. January to March we have no public hours, all visits to the farm are done by appointment only for a private animal experience session which can be booked through our website. https://shooflyfarmvirginia.com/visit-our-farm

March 18th thru September we offer public visitation hours and our FREE farm visits!

Spookfest is quickly approaching! It is part of our annual fundraiser for our non-profit that supports the rescues of th...
09/09/2025

Spookfest is quickly approaching! It is part of our annual fundraiser for our non-profit that supports the rescues of this farm. Spookfest starts Saturday October 4th and runs to November 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. Come enjoy a fantastic time while supporting Shoofly’s sanctuary animals and rescue efforts! Remember your trick-or-treat bag to get goodies from our vendors and if you plan to fish bring your own bait and poles!

Stay tuned for information on a very special Spookfest on Nov. 1st with special guests and a trunk or treat!

Haunted Hayrides start Friday, October 3rd and run every Friday and Saturday night through November 8th from 7 pm to 11 ...
09/09/2025

Haunted Hayrides start Friday, October 3rd and run every Friday and Saturday night through November 8th from 7 pm to 11 pm.

No Boo rides are offered for our medium thrill seekers from 7 pm to 8 pm. The trail will still be haunted but the scares from our Ghosts and Ghouls will not be as intense and in your face. Starting at 8 pm all rides are high thrill and spook ... you’ve been warned!

Tickets are bought at the gate, we accept cash, card, Venmo and CashApp. You will receive the soonest available ride time and then instead of waiting in line, you can enjoy the vendors, animals, and firepits at the farm until it’s your time to head to the load zone.

There is a 100-yard walk from the farm to the load zone. Transportation is available for those needing assistance, please let the front desk know when you arrive.

We will always post any cancelations here on our page so if the weather is questionable PLEASE check our Social Media page before coming!

This is our annual fundraiser and all profits go directly to the feed and care of our sanctuary horses and the future rescue efforts of our non-profit horse rescue. Please come support our cause and have a fun time doing it!

Happy Haunting!

We only have 4 Free Farm Visits left until Spookfest takes over our Saturdays in October so make sure you come see us fo...
09/05/2025

We only have 4 Free Farm Visits left until Spookfest takes over our Saturdays in October so make sure you come see us for FREE in the month of September. FFV’s will return November 8th after our annual fundraiser of Haunted Hayrides and Spookfest. Cheryl’s Kitchen will be onsite tomorrow to supply you with food or feel free to bring your own! See you soon!

Special opening today for Labor Day from 10 am to 2 pm. Military and first responder discount is $12 for a horse ride an...
09/01/2025

Special opening today for Labor Day from 10 am to 2 pm. Military and first responder discount is $12 for a horse ride and $3 hay ride! See you soon!

We are open on Monday for Labor Day! Come see us 10 am to 2 pm!
08/28/2025

We are open on Monday for Labor Day! Come see us 10 am to 2 pm!

Come see us this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. We only have 5 Saturdays of free farm visits until Spookfest in October! W...
08/28/2025

Come see us this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. We only have 5 Saturdays of free farm visits until Spookfest in October! We will also be open Monday for Labor Day, same hours so don’t miss out!

Purchasing a Horse Online - A letter of caution from the owner of Shoofly Farm VirginiaThis morning we found out o...
08/21/2025

Purchasing a Horse Online

- A letter of caution from the owner of Shoofly Farm Virginia

This morning we found out online scammers used my place of business to not only steal money from a family looking to purchase a horse but this father and daughter drove 3.5 hours to my farm to buy and pick up the horse. They were given our address for a horse that has never been on this property.

The sadness in this girls eyes when we explained to them that they’d been scammed was overwhelming. This was supposed to be the day she got her long awaited for horse only to be met with disappointment.

To help in the smallest way I saddled up one of our horses and took this young lady on a trail ride. I also was able to put the father in contact with a reputable horse rescue not too far from where they live that has adoptable horses. They left with a smile and thank you but my heart is still hurting for them and frustrated and angry with the scams that plague the equine community. I can’t fix it, just like I couldn’t fix their situation but I want to do what I can to help and share some important information regarding purchasing a horse.

There are many Facebook groups out there where you can in fact negotiate the buying and selling of horses, unfortunately they all at some point have scammers with convincing fake profiles listing horses for sale. If you or someone you know is looking to purchase a horse please try to contact rescues like Shoofly or other established businesses directly to avoid these scams entirely.

If you still want to try one of the FB groups NEVER give someone a deposit to come see the horse. If they ask for one please report them to the administrators of the group. ALWAYS ask to speak with the owner of the horse over the phone. Ask lots of questions about where this horse is located, is it pasture kept, boarded at a facility, how long has it been there?” etc. Ask for a video with proof the horse is in their possession or they have access to it. In the video they need to have something that proves a current date like a newspaper ( I know it’s outdated but you get my point). It’s so easy for scammers to download pictures AND videos of horses from the internet and then use them, so you need to make sure it’s authentic. Compare the photos you’ve been given of the horse with the region they claim the horse is located. This is central Virginia, you aren’t going to see a vast open sky, sand and palm trees behind any horse I would post a picture or video of.

The same level of caution should be used for purchasing a horse at auction, there are dishonest people taking horses to auction. If you are not very familiar with horses please take someone with you who is as there are many horses doped up and sold with issues at auctions, this happened to some friends of mine years ago and their story was heartbreaking.

Above all, remember, if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

It saddens me that this is the world we live in where people are cheated out of money, and time and even dreams of owning a horse. Again I can’t fix it, I wish I could but, all I can do is lend people some hard earned advice and hope they listen and share.

Please take your time with purchasing horses, be thorough. I understand the excitement of having your own horse but be meticulous and patient and exercise caution when finding your beloved companion, it’s best for you AND the horse. These diamond in the rough, nearly perfect fit, horses are out there waiting, it just takes time to find them and then it takes dedication and commitment to give them the forever they deserve.

Obviously I am biased, but there are so many rescues out there with amazing horses looking for their second chance and forever home. Please consider adoption before buying. Some of the most beautiful horse ownership stories start with a rescue and a willing adopter and you could be one of those if you give a rescue a chance at forever with you. ❤️

Happy Trails,

Brianna Ranshaw

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-Pictured here is my beautiful Titan, and no he’s not for sale 😉-

Come see us today!
08/16/2025

Come see us today!

It will be a beautiful Saturday on the farm, come see us, 10 am to 2 pm, admission is always free!
08/08/2025

It will be a beautiful Saturday on the farm, come see us, 10 am to 2 pm, admission is always free!

We have loved partnering with Stephanie C. Photography for these magical unicorn shoots!
07/24/2025

We have loved partnering with Stephanie C. Photography for these magical unicorn shoots!

Come see us for Free Farm visits Saturday and interact with our unicorn and other wonderful animals. Bring your own bait...
07/18/2025

Come see us for Free Farm visits Saturday and interact with our unicorn and other wonderful animals. Bring your own bait and poles to fish our 1-acre pond for free. It’s stocked with Bass, Bluegill and Crappie ( worms are the most successful bait and no license is required)! Or purchase a horse or hayride, all money goes to support the animals that call this sanctuary home. Cash, card, Venmo and CashApp are all accepted. See you soon!

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5031 Treely Road
Chester, VA
23831

Telephone

+18048401229

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Shoofly Farm

We are a small family farm located in the heart of Virginia with a focus on actively pursuing a life of purposeful joy. This farm embodies our strong desire for a respite and healing from the struggles of life and the rough roads we all travel, both for our family and others. Love is what it’s all about.