Our Organization

Mission Statement

To support, host, and sponsor endurance riding in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to support the sport of endurance riding nationwide.

The Old Dominion Endurance Rides Inc., is a 501C(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1973 to promote and support the sport of endurance riding. Our membership comes from all over the country. We currently host three endurance rides annually -- the No Frills, Old Dominion, and Ft.Valley -- as well as Ride and Tie competition in conjuction with the endurance rides. As part of our bylaws our organization serves three primary goals:

• Competition & Training - Conduct a series of annual endurance rides and endurance ride training clinics with topics such as equine nutrition and dentistry, shoeing, conditioning, vetting, and officiating.

• Education -Educate and train riders in the enjoyment, safety, and well-being of the working endurance horse. Promote excellence in horsemanship and sportsmanship in all aspects of the endurance sport. Provide volunteer opportunities within the organization to aid in learning about the endurance sport.

• Trail Preservation - Preservation of the pioneer experience through establishment and use of trails for historic, environmental and horseback recreational/competition value. The OD membership works hard at maintaining the trail system through Fort Valley and the surrounding area. We organize groups to clear the trails and in the process get a little sweaty maybe pick up a blister or two and have a lot of fun giving back to the trails enjoyed by many.

OD Board Meetings

The OD Board meetings are held on the 2nd SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Everyone is welcome. Come share cookies and have input into how the organization is run. Meetings are held at the M.A.R.E. Center in Middleburg, VA located 1 mile south of town on The Plains Road (Rt 626), unless specified otherwise. Please e-mail Lani Newcomb or phone her at: (540) 554-2004 for time and locations.

2008 Board of Directors

• Bob Walsh - President
• Joe Selden - Vice-president
• Ann Crandell - Secretary
• Susan Trader - Treasurer

• Claire Godwin
• Barbara Horstmeier
• Mary Howell
• Diane Hypes
• John Marsh
• Lani Newcomb
• Gus Politis
• John Proudman
• Pete Ricci
• Bonnie Snodgrass
• Jack Weber

Old Dominion Endurance Rides, Inc.
33715 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135

For more information on membership, or to receive a complimentary newsletter, please click on the Membership link. Or you may contact e-mail Lani Newcomb or phone her at: (540) 554-2004 for time and locations.