Angelica Run Farm (ARF)

Angelica Run Farm (ARF) Angelica Run Farm is a hidden treasure! Our facility offers mini-leasing with instruction, and a great social outlet for all equine enthusiasts!
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PRIVATE stable, NO tours, NO rentals. NO parties, NO trail rides. Angelica Run Farm offers a unique Equine Time Share that, in conjunction with instruction provided by independent instructors enables you the use of one of our horses or ponies in private lessons on a weekly basis. Time share boarding fees do not cover the instruction fees. Horses are only available for use to members of the time sh

are. NO rentals, parties, trail rides or tours. Our Programs are Full. If you would like to get on a waiting list send an email to [email protected]. Name
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Three-year-old Freya exhibited her canter abilities in the brisk wind. She possesses a good mind, and we are very proud ...
02/23/2025

Three-year-old Freya exhibited her canter abilities in the brisk wind. She possesses a good mind, and we are very proud of her.

Best friends
12/09/2024

Best friends

08/13/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

Winter MorningPhoto by Evan Hambrick
01/17/2024

Winter Morning

Photo by Evan Hambrick

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1927 Hunter Mill Road
Vienna, VA
22182

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(703) 819-8921

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