JREC Facilities on historical Keswick Plantation PDF Print E-mail

The James River Equestrian Center is located on the historical Keswick Plantation in Powhatan County. Located near the Chesterfield County line, the property dates back to the early 1700's.. Keswick is a registered Virginia Historic Landmark, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.  JREC consists of approximately 75 acres and three barns on the plantation.  The Riding School is run at the first two barns as you enter the plantation.  The Boarding Facility is the largest and last barn on the property, closest to the James River.  Click here for a map to our facilities on Huguenot Trail (aka Robious Road, aka 711).
 
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Check the Summer Camp page for registration information for our 2012 Summer Camp sessions.  We currently have openings in each of our Sessions: June 18th - 21st, June 25th - 28th, July 16th - 19th, August 6th - 9th, and August 20th - 23rd.

At the Riding School, we have created an e-mail list to keep you informed of happenings, schedule changes, camp information, upcoming events, and news.  Use this link to subscribe to our e-mail list.  Each e-mail that you receive will include an option to unsubscribe from the list. 
 
The Riding School PDF Print E-mail
New riders start at the Riding School at JREC
The Riding School office and 1st barn
Riders learn the basics of riding, and...
Riders also learn the basics of proper horse care.
At the Riding School, we have 2 Shows each year where Students hone their riding skills.
For those students that want to further their commitment to the sport, we have a Boarding Barn...
with Leasing, or purchase options, and showing in local and rated shows.
At the Boarding Facility, Riders are exposed to many different experiences...
while advancing their riding skills, and
competing together in a family environment.
New riders start at the Riding School at JRECwhere riders learn the basics...

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JREC Riding School Introduction PDF Print E-mail

The Riding School at James River Equestrian Center offers lessons to those who do not own a horse at our Riding School (this is the first barn on the property).  We teach beginner through intermediate lessons.  Our Riding School horses are carefully selected.  We have ponies and horses that are appropriate (very quiet) for the beginner as well as those who can challenge and accommodate the more advanced rider. In our riding program, each student is developed at his or her own pace.  The maximum in a group is 5 riders. This approach allows our students to learn from each other as well as enjoying the social aspect of riding as well. Our staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.  For more information on the Riding School, call us at (804)594-0760.

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The Boarding Facility PDF Print E-mail
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JREC Boarding Facility Introduction PDF Print E-mail

The Boarding Facility at James River Equestrian Center is a boarding and training stable whose main focus is on the hunter show ring.  In April of 1996, Vicki Phillips opened the James River Equestrian Center on the historic Keswick plantation.  JREC facilities include a twenty-two stall boarding barn, two(2) lighted riding rings, and 75 acres of turnout pasture.  It is currently a thriving children's lesson and show barn. Vicki truly enjoys teaching, and taking her students to shows.  JREC students are currently very successful at the VHSA Associate level (showing in Capital Horse Show Association competitions).  For more information on the Boarding Facility, call us at (804)794-6724.