Horses & People

By Betsy Parker

The Virginia Forage and Grasslands Council-Virginia Cooperative Extension will co-host a horse seminar Feb. 12 at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Speakers will discuss hay, toxic plants, grazing, soil improvement, composting, farm equipment and more. Details on the event are at (540) 687-3521.

Tuesday Talks continue

The popular Tuesday Talk series at Leesburg's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center continues Feb. 19 with Dr. Jennifer Barrett to discuss stem cell therapy and the musculoskeletal system. The free lecture begins at 7 p.m. Reserve space by calling (703) 771-6843.

$12,000 show series underway

The innovative $12,000 schooling show series at Fox Chase Farm in Middleburg continues this Saturday, Feb. 9, with an indoor show starting at 9 a.m. Year-end series prizes total more than $12,000. Details are available at (540) 687-5255 or log onto www.foxchasefarm.net.