It is no surprise that Isle of Wight is one of the most horse dense counties in Virginia. We have it all! From Arabians to Appaloosas, minis to mustangs, and donkeys to draft horses, Isle of Wight's equine diversity is the local industry's greatest strength.

Home of the Virginia American Indian Horse Festival, county riders participate in local shows under the auspices of the Suffolk Horse Show Association. Along with a strong 4-H program, we have a wide range of professional instruction available, from Natural Horsemanship to show Jumping to classical riding. We are currently generating a list of local riding instructors, if you are interested in being included on the list or would like more information, call 757-357-6126 or email rchieppa@isleofwightus.net

Isle of Wight boasts several hay and feed shops, and we even have local tack stores. Looking for a contact with a local hay farmer? This is the place to look. You can also find local boarding facilities right here in our Farm Products Directory.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension created a publication for horse owners entitled Nutritional Supplementation for Horses on Pasture in Virginia. To view this publication click here.

We are currently planning for the 2010 Fair. Keep checking the fair website for more information.

If you're interested in heading up an equine-related activity at the 2010 Fair please contact us!
757-357-6126! We are always looking for ideas and volunteers!

The Equine Task Force created an informational brochure to educate the equine community and others about the goals of the Task Force. To obtain copies of this brochure contact 757-357-6126.

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Equine Task Force

The Task Force was created in the Fall of 2007, and have been very busy ever since. They are constantly looking for input and assistance from others in the equine community to work on the various subcommittees including, but not limited to: Trails, Ag Center, County Fair, and Zoning. If you have an idea you'd like to share or work on with the Task Force please contact us by email at rchieppa@iwus.net or by phone at 757-357-6126.

The Task Force wants you to help by being involved. Further the development of the equine industry in Isle of Wight by volunteering to help!

This Task Force  serves as an advisory group to the Office of Rural Economic Development, Tourism, and other Departments as needed!

Members of the Task Force:

Wendy Dean

Wendy Snyder

Pinky Hipp

Mark Edwards

Jane March

Cyndi Raiford

Staff Advisors:

Rachel Chieppa, Economic Development

Jamie Oliver, Planning and Zoning

Chuck Griffin, Peanut SWCD

Janet Spencer, ANR Agent, Cooperative Extension

Contact: Rachel Chieppa, Rural Economic Development Manager, Isle of Wight County by phone at 757-357-6126 or by email at rchieppa@iwus.net