The Barracks is a long-established family run training, boarding and lesson business (primarily hunter-jumper) located on beautiful 180 acre farm 10 minutes west of Charlottesville, Virginia.
The facility includes a main barn with 64 stalls; ~15 turnout paddocks and fields; riding fields; and outdoor and indoor arenas with top-quality, well- maintained footing. The client base includes owners with horses on full-care training board or regular stall board; university riding team students; and lesson students. Approximately 70 horses reside on the farm, including school horses and ~10 living on 24-7 turnout.
Friendly work environment where quality horse care is the priority and teamwork is important. The farm hosts ~10 shows per year during the fall, winter and spring months, including intercollegiate events. The main focus is on day to day care of horses. Maintenance of the facility and attention to daily tasks as well as long-term projects are part of everyone’s job.