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Welcome
to Battlefield Equestrian Society

Welcome to BES

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BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Company for the 1st Quarter of 2026.  Every pour of the special brew "Pony Up" helps support BES.  Stop by Lark Brewing, Aldie, VA and enjoy a pour of "Pony Up" today and throughout the first quarter!!!  BES will also hold our February social at Lark Brewing on February 21st beginning at 3:00pm. Come in from the cold and enjoy the company of other equestrians, friends and family. All are invited - Come one, come all!!

 

The Battlefield Equestrian Society (BES) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is the promotion and enhancement of equestrian activities at the Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP). Membership is open to all interested individuals (non-riders as well as riders). Activities include recreation and fund-raising events, education through programs and speakers of interest to horse people, and service-oriented functions including maintaining and improving the bridle trails in the Park.

Upcoming Events
 

21

Feb
BES Social at Lark Brewing Company, Aldie, Virginia
Saturday, February 21st beginning at 3:00PM
All are invited!!  BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Co. for the 1st Quarter of 2026. 
Stop by and enjoy a pour of the special brew "Pony Up" as each pour supports BES!!

9

Mar
BES Board Meeting, Monday, March 9th
(Second Monday each month - Usually)

13-14

Mar
 
Trail Work Days, March 13th and 14th
Maintenance Center 8:00 AM to Noon.
To volunteer call George Jurich (540-347-0912).

14

Mar
BES Social at Lark Brewing Company, Aldie, Virginia
Saturday, March 14th beginning at 3:00PM
All are invited!!  BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Co. for the 1st Quarter of 2026.  
Stop by and enjoy a pour of the special brew "Pony Up" as each pour supports BES!!

25

Mar
BES Bluebell Ride, Wednesday, March 25th
Registration and more information coming soon

4

Apr
BES Bluebell Ride, Saturday, April 4th
Registration and more information coming soon

10-11

Apr
 
Trail Work Days, April 10th and 11th
Maintenance Center 8:00 AM to Noon.
To volunteer call George Jurich (540-347-0912).

13

Apr
BES Board Meeting, Monday, April 13th
(Second Monday each month - Usually)

26

Apr
BES Spring Judged Pleasure Ride
Sunday, April 26th (Rain date:  May 3rd)
Registration and more information coming soon

Contact

Board of Directors

Trail Master:

Membership Coordinator

Email Communications Coordinator

  • Lex Trumble

Webmaster:

Other Working Group Members

  • Bill Scott

BES Board Meetings

Usually held on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Sudley United Methodist Church. Please call Dewey Brown (540) 272-6368 to verify meeting date, time, and location. All BES members are welcome to attend. You may even want to join our Working Group!

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