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    Rerouting in 2020 - Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club Jumper Shows
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Rerouting in 2020 - Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club Jumper Shows

    When their normal fundraising plans were disrupted by COVID19, Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club found a way to reroute!
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    History of the International Gold Cup Races
    • Oct 29, 2020
    • 2 min

    History of the International Gold Cup Races

    This past Saturday, Great Meadow hosted the 83rd running of the International Gold Cup Races and congratulations are in order for Curve...
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    The 2020 International Gold Cup Will Run Without Spectators - Here's Why
    • Oct 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    The 2020 International Gold Cup Will Run Without Spectators - Here's Why

    Race event runs to help-out equine industry as more than 1,000 jockeys, trainers and equine caretakers face possible unemployment.
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    Great Meadow Foundation Issues Request for Proposal for Management of Polo
    • Oct 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Great Meadow Foundation Issues Request for Proposal for Management of Polo

    The Great Meadow Foundation today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for managing the sport of polo at the Great Meadow Foundation...
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    Great Meadow Polo Club to Host Weekend of National United States Polo Association Arena Tournaments
    • Oct 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Great Meadow Polo Club to Host Weekend of National United States Polo Association Arena Tournaments

    The Great Meadow Polo Club will host a series of United States Polo Association (USPA) polo tournaments this coming weekend in The...
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    Gorillas to Gold Cup, Nick Arundel Thought Outside the Box (Literally)
    • Sep 24, 2020
    • 7 min

    Gorillas to Gold Cup, Nick Arundel Thought Outside the Box (Literally)

    This article was originally published as part of the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation’s “Legends of Steeplechase” series. Meet the...
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    Meet Great Meadow’s New Executive Director - Carrie E. Hull
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    Meet Great Meadow’s New Executive Director - Carrie E. Hull

    In early June of this year, the Great Meadow Foundation selected Carrie E. Hull as Executive Director. Now three months into the position...
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    Get Married on the Meadow
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Get Married on the Meadow

    Sprawling green fields and a backdrop of the blue mountains make Great Meadow an idyllic location for “I do’s”! Expanded offerings...
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    12,000 Trees for the Future
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    12,000 Trees for the Future

    With an unerring dedication to its mission, Great Meadow continually strives to ensure the preservation of open space through...
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    Mary Ann Ghadban - A Win on Home Turf
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Mary Ann Ghadban - A Win on Home Turf

    Read on as individuals contribute their memories and favorite moments at Great Meadow. To share your story, please email...
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    Thursday Night Lights - CDCTA Dressage
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Thursday Night Lights - CDCTA Dressage

    Commonwealth Dressage & Combined Training Association’s monthly summer dressage series was a new addition to Great Meadow’s calendar. The...
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    The 2020 Great Meadow Polo Normal - Tailgate Polo
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    The 2020 Great Meadow Polo Normal - Tailgate Polo

    In a year marred with cancelled events and disappointments, Great Meadow was pleased to bring a sense of normalcy to the summer with...
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    Donating to Great Meadow - An Advantageous Year
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    Donating to Great Meadow - An Advantageous Year

    Given the significant and long-term impact of the novel coronavirus, the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act,...
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    Carrie E. Hull Selected As New Executive Director
    • Jun 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Carrie E. Hull Selected As New Executive Director

    June 19, 2020 - The Great Meadow Foundation announced the appointment of Carrie E. Hull as Executive Director. “After a very thorough...
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    5 Reasons to Support Great Meadow!
    • Sep 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    5 Reasons to Support Great Meadow!

    Wondering why you should support the Great Meadow Foundation? We have your top 5 reasons here! 1. Preventing Urban Sprawl. 374 acres...
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    Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery - New Presenting Sponsor of Twilight Polo at Great Meadow
    • May 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery - New Presenting Sponsor of Twilight Polo at Great Meadow

    THE PLAINS, VA – The Great Meadow Foundation is pleased to announce that Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery will be the presenting sponsor...
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    Great Meadow Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In compliance with the IRS requirements for the acceptance and handling of charitable contributions, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you received any goods or services, your tax-deductible portion is net of the fair market value of any goods and services received.

    CONTACT US

    5089 Old Tavern Road

    The Plains, VA 20198

    ​Tel: 540-253-5000 

    ​Fax: 540-253-5005    

    ​info@greatmeadow.org

    ABOUT US
    OUR MISSION

    Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, Great Meadow is a 380-acre field events center and steeplechase course operated under stewardship of the Great Meadow Foundation.

    The Great Meadow Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving open space in service to the community and to advancing equestrian sport.