RIDE TO THRIVE
Polo Classic raises $125K for therapeutic riding
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he 10th annual Ride to Thrive Polo Classic raised more than $125,000 for the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP), besting last year’s total by 20 percent. Nearly 600 guests and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of polo, food and drinks at the program’s largest fundraiser, held Sept. 17 at Chetwood Park in The Plains. Special events included a carriage demonstration by Piedmont Driving Club, the color guard of St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C., accompanied by NVTRP military riders, and a therapeutic riding demonstration by Cesar Dulanto and Jack Taylor. New to the event this year were master of ceremonies Will Thomas, an award-winning veteran news anchor, and musician Pete Baker, who provided live music during the awards celebration. Many individuals and local
businesses donated approximately 200 items to this year’s live and silent auctions, including a week stay at a cottage in Northern Ireland and an autographed Washington Capitals T.J. Oshie jersey, raising more than $41,000. Lead sponsors of the event included AmerisourceBergen Corp., AT&T, BidLion, Divot Charities, ITCon Services LLC, Mebs Global Reach LC, Peterson Family Foundation, Ted Britt Ford, Washington Financial Group, Woodlawn Construction Co. and Wounded Warriors Family Support. This event benefits NVTRP’s mission to provide equine-assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities, youth-at-risk, military service personnel and their families. All proceeds are used to subsidize lessons for NVTRP riders and assist with general operations at the farm, located in Clifton. ML
Steven Keith Pischke
Steven Keith Pischke, age 68, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 in Middleburg, VA. A beloved father, caring partner, avid outdoorsman, charismatic entertainer and brilliant businessman, Steve brought smiles to countless faces. Born in Coral Gables, FL, Steve’s colorful stories and business dealings took him to New York City, NY and Atlanta, GA before he found his heaven on earth at his farm Hound Hall in Middleburg, VA. Steve served honorably in the United States Army and was a passionate enthusiast of sporting clays, sailing, upland bird hunting, horses, tennis and his family. He is survived by his four daughters Stephanie Karen Pischke, Harrisonburg, VA, Alexandra Pischke Thomas, Ann Arbor, MI, Elizabeth Jordan Pischke, Knoxville, TN and Leslie Merrill Pischke, Charlotte, NC, his partner, Cynthia Ellen McKee Middleburg, VA, his mother, Margaret Ann Hunt, Woodstock, GA, his sister, Susan Jones, Panama City, FL, his brother, Ken Pischke, Woodstock, GA and his ex-wife Jacqueline Aileen Garringer, Middleburg, VA. A visitation is planned for Thursday September 29th, 2016 from 4-6pm with services to follow from 6-7 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA, 540-347-3431. Online condolences can be made at: www.moserfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to Middleburg Humane Society or Virginia Outdoors Foundation. 34
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COMBINED TEST SCHOOLING SHOW OctOber 16th Copperfield Farm 5825 Keyser Road, Hume
Entry forms, directions and more info online Closing date: Oct. 11 Times posted: Oct. 14
Divisions: Leadline through Training Level Featuring a costume contest after the show
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