Vision Statement

The Nokesville Horse Society is a service organization committed to the education and promotion of equestrian activities for the enjoyment and recreation of all residents of Northern Virginia.

The Nokesville Horse Society is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of the equestrian community in Northern Virginia. In the face of urban growth, we will unite with both public and private organizations to become a leader in educating the residents of Northern Virginia on the benefits of equestrian activities, the development and maintenance of Northern Virginia equestrian trails and facilities while endeavoring to function as a bridge between development and preservation, promoting greenways and facilities for the equestrian community and general public use. We are resolved to keeping the horse in the horse community! 

NHS History

The Nokesville Horse Society was formed in January 2001. The group assembled with a common interest in creating lasting relationships among horse enthusiasts in the greater Prince William County area. The membership quickly grew to encompass equestrians in neighboring counties of Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warren and others. The activities of the NHS cover the entire spectrum of equestrian interests from trail riding, to english and western showing, driving, gymkhanas (fun shows), clinics, judged trail rides and of course community service. In addition, every month the NHS monthly meeting features a guest speaker with a timely topic of interest to today's horse person.

Past president of the organization, Jeff Shoup of Gainesville VA, says "We all have a common goal to protect our community values and way of life. The equestrian community is a big part of our region's economy. Our partnership with our communities will help us keep the horse in the horse community. Living and working in the Northern Virginia region for over 25 years I have seen so many changes. We can't prevent change but we can strive to coexist with it. The NHS is dedicated to being an organization that will work with inevitable growth so we can continue to enjoy our favorite recreation and equine related businesses."

In addition to being a community service organization, the NHS is committed to education and having fun! Special events throughout the year include the "NHS Farm & Family Day", the big winter NHS Tack Swap, the NHS leg of the "Crystal Crown Series Judged Trail Ride", the NHS Schooling Show Series, "Gymkhanas" (games on horseback) and monthly trail rides. For more information about the Nokesville Horse Society or to become a member contact our Membership Coordinator, Martha Duchnowski at mmduchnowski@hotmail.com, or Bobbi McIntyre at (703) 599-9296 or at mcintbob@spamcop.net . You may also click on the links here to open a Membership Application for printing in either MS Word Format or PDF Format and then simply mail it to the address listed on the application.