Nature Preserve & Equestrian Farm
45min West of DC (I-66) close to Haymarket VA Horse Boarding, Trail Riding, XC Course, Events
13/08/2025
OBSTACLE CHALLENGE at Alanwood - coming soon! We are setting up again for our annual special event end of August. Get registered today to save your spot: https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153
Choose between Sat 23, and Sun 24, and return during the week after for additional practice (Mon-Wed).
In safe environment you will be exposed to more than 20 stimulating situations where you can train your horse to give its best. Hand-held horses are welcome, non-riding guests may come with you to watch free of charge from the shady sitting area. Fee: $40 with pre-registration, $50 as walk-in.
21/07/2025
OBSTACLE CHALLENGE WEEK 2025 - Join us August 23-27 for another round of fun practice. About 20 obstacles will be set up in a fenced-in area in the heart of Alanwood Farm. There will be choices for all levels of experience, among them favorites from previous years like the Seesaw, the Bowling Alley, the Water Box and the Cowboy Curtain - as well as always some exciting new ones. Hand-held horses are welcome, too, to make some valuable experiences in unknown territory. Open: 9am-3pm each day.
Pre-registration is recommended for this event. Entry fee for Sat/Sun is $40 ($50 as walk-in). Return visits for additional practice on Mon-Wed are $20/day (book on site on the weekend). Non-riding guests are free, and welcome to watch from the shady sitting area at the farmhouse garden.
For those who are interested we can have a little competition at 2pm on both days of the weekend.
For registration please go to https://form.jotform.com/241755922233153
Any questions? Please call/text 703-477-1632 (Dagmar)
25/06/2025
JPR Results have been sent by email to all participants.
22/06/2025
While the winners of yesterday's Judged Pleasure Ride probably are celebrating their success we hope that all who joined the event had at least a great day at Alanwood. Along almost 6 miles of trail riders and horses were challenged by 10 obstacles ranging from playing with flags and circling between floating objects in Broad Run to crossing bridges, side-passing over logs and trotting in circles on narrow paths. Lots of surprising things were found at Alanwood! - Thank you to all who came - and to a great team of helpers!
Our winners are: 1. place: Dewey (97/100pts)
2.: Amy + Margery (94)
3.: Dana (91), 4.: Mike F (90) - Congratulations to all!
(For more detailed results please send a message.)
Just a friendly reminder - registration closes this Wednesday (6/18).
All participants in the judged ride on Saturday must pre-register.
Judged Pleasure Ride (JPR) 2025 - followed by two days of schooling opportunities! Register now for this fun and rewarding experience starting with a judged ride on Saturday 6/21 ($50). The marked course will then stay open for private practice until Tuesday 6/24 ($40/day). All levels of riders are welcome, no jumping.
Sign up now for early start times at the judged ride. Registration closes on Wednesday 6/18 at 8pm, rain date is Sunday 6/22. https://form.jotform.com/251516422361146
Some more details:
- Ten challenges along ~6 miles of trail
- Beautiful mostly shady surroundings
- Friendly relaxed atmosphere
- Extra miles possible + free access to XC Field
- Bring a snack, and relax in the field close to the trailers
- Same day winners announced
Day 1 (Sat): Starting at 9am: Judged Ride with focus on horsemanship and communication between rider and horse. There will be 10 locations along the way with natural or man-made obstacles where you can show your skills in front of a judge, and earn up to 10 points/obstacle. 5-7 winners (depending on the number of participants) will be declared, and receive a prize.
Day 2 and 3 (Mon/Tue): Schooling at the obstacles. Cruise the property at your own pace, and take your time to practice where you would like to improve. We will provide a list of the obstacles with description and location, along with a map. Saturday’s JPR tour signs will still be out for you to follow the tour along obstacles #1-10.
11/06/2025
Judged Pleasure Ride (JPR) 2025 - followed by two days of schooling opportunities! Register now for this fun and rewarding experience starting with a judged ride on Saturday 6/21 ($50). The marked course will then stay open for private practice until Tuesday 6/24 ($40/day). All levels of riders are welcome, no jumping.
Sign up now for early start times at the judged ride. Registration closes on Wednesday 6/18 at 8pm, rain date is Sunday 6/22. https://form.jotform.com/251516422361146
Some more details:
- Ten challenges along ~6 miles of trail
- Beautiful mostly shady surroundings
- Friendly relaxed atmosphere
- Extra miles possible + free access to XC Field
- Bring a snack, and relax in the field close to the trailers
- Same day winners announced
Day 1 (Sat): Starting at 9am: Judged Ride with focus on horsemanship and communication between rider and horse. There will be 10 locations along the way with natural or man-made obstacles where you can show your skills in front of a judge, and earn up to 10 points/obstacle. 5-7 winners (depending on the number of participants) will be declared, and receive a prize.
Day 2 and 3 (Mon/Tue): Schooling at the obstacles. Cruise the property at your own pace, and take your time to practice where you would like to improve. We will provide a list of the obstacles with description and location, along with a map. Saturday’s JPR tour signs will still be out for you to follow the tour along obstacles #1-10.
08/06/2025
Just adding a little color to a grey day... 😀
Remember, Alanwood JPR, a judged ride through 10 obstacles, followed by 2 Practice Days, on June 21 - 24. 'Early Registration' (at $40) closes tonight. Sign up now, and look forward to it. https://form.jotform.com/251516422361146
25/12/2024
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our friends!
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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).
Also, we're excited to announce that the beautiful surroundings at Alanwood Farm are now available for weddings and private events, so please do not hesitate to reach out for bookings and our list of preferred vendors.
