We will not attend this weekends Jumper show at Frying Pan Park. Some horse lameness and riders dodging Covid lowered our numbers to the point that shipping was not feasible.
The next show at Frying Pan Park is January 22. Riders must confirm their spot in the trailer by the Sunday prior. Please sign up on this website on the open show page.
To attend a show so far away, we must have a minimum of 4 confirmed horses. Please plan accordingly.

All Cranberry Acres Students and families are invited to participate in the annual parade here In Amelia. The Theme of the parade this year is “A Hero’s Christmas “. Mrs Sandy is our Float designer and expediter. All participants would either walk with the float and hand out Candy to the crowd, be a float participant or be a rider on your own horse.
Our first work night will be Wednesday November 17 from 7-9. A follow up date will be December 1 – 7-9. The Parade will be Dec 4 at 4 pm.
Please think about Hero’s in your family – a veteran, a Dr, a policeman, a nurse, you get the idea. We’d like to write these peoples names on the banners on the side of the float. So bring your family members names to share our hero’s

• SEPTEMBER 18 – OPEN ENGLISH SCHOOL SHOW
• SEPTEMBER 25 – OPEN WESTERN RODEO SCHOOL SHOW
• (september 25/26 – Warrenton Jumper/Hunter weekend) – speak to Mrs Sue if interested.
• (October 9/10 – Warrenton Jumper/Hunter weekend) – speak to Mrs Sue if interested.
• OCTOBER 23 – OPEN ENGLISH SCHOOL SHOW
• OCTOBER 30 – OPEN WESTERN RODEO SCHOOL SHOW
• November 24-28 – CA closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

The riders here at Cranberry Acres have had alot going on this Summer. Lessons of course go on as usual on a daily basis, Hunter riders have joined in on the competition in Doswell with the Hunter Haven Series and Jumpers have gone to compete at the James River competitions. Western riders have been learning to rope and attending Practices to catch steer.

Colonial Downs will be opening for Thoroughbred Racing on Monday. Alanna Ballard (who works for a Race horse training facility) will be Ponying Horses to the gates. Racing is from 1-5 pm. Lets show our support for Our Ashland Team and Go to enjoy the races Wednesday July 21, 2021 and Wednesday August 4, 2021. See Mrs Sue for details or simple go on your own and we’ll meet there.

School shows will begin again in September as everyone gets settled back into a pattern. ENJOY SUMMER all you can and see you with the horses

Cranberry Acres will attend next Saturdays jumper show in Herndon VA hosted by TWA jumpers. To participate please speak to Mrs Sue and sign up in the parents room.

Our classes are all indoor at this time, our power is back and clean up from the ice storm is under way. Thank you to everyone who made getting through being without power an easy task.

Plans are under way for summer camp, school shows and cross country work. Check back here for more details

Even in a pandemic – we need to keep fit and strong, and so do our equine. TWA Horse shows will host both Jumper and Hunter shows – 4 for the series with the first on January 16 (Jumper) and Jan 17(Hunter). We will plan on attending both shows as we see how many riders are interested.

We are two weeks out till the TWA jumper shows. December 5 is the first show in Herndon VA. To participate riders must be jumping at the 2 foot height and be able to remember a 15 jump course. The Frying pan park facility is lovely and spacious so very easy to compete and social distance. Please see fees and sign up in the lounge if interested

It’s that fun time a year – when it gets dark Early but Nancy lights up the farm.

Nancy is looking for helpers to meet her at Cranberry Acres on Saturday Nov 21 to help put lights on the barn and trees.
The Annual Christmas parade is going to happen in Amelia. Santa IS coming this year too. The Float prep night will be on Wednesday December 2. The Parade is on December 5th.
Please feel free to post below in the comments if you are planning to attend. More facts (time, needs will be posted)

August and September

August 29 – Hidden Haven – Hunters

September 5 -Kentucky Derby Luncheon

September 12 – Amelia Horse shoe

September 19 – Warrenton Jumpers

October 10 – Hidden Haven Hunters