Hogback Mountain Pony Rides
from The Valley Today Hosted by Janet Michael
In this episode of The Valley Today - Tourism Tuesday Shenandoah County edition - host Janet Michael is joined by Kary Haun from Shenandoah County Tourism and her guest, Liz Lipovsky, the owner of Hogback Mountain Pony Rides. Liz shares her background, explaining that she started the business nine years ago in Leesburg, Virginia, driven by her lifelong passion for horses and rescuing ponies. Hogback Mountain Pony Rides offers pony and unicorn rides, educational horsemanship classes, birthday parties, and horse boarding, focusing on family and educational experiences. Liz elaborates on their first event in Strasburg on March 15th, a theme day class called "Pie Day," which includes treats from the Apple House and various introductory riding and grooming activities. Registration for the event is through Eventbrite, and discounts are available for siblings. Liz emphasizes the inclusivity and fun aspect of their classes, which are designed to be accessible for young children starting as early as three years old. Later in the conversation, Janet and Kary discuss upcoming events in Shenandoah County. They highlight the Winter Fest at Bryce Resort on March 8th, which features various activities like pancake breakfasts, a polar plunge, a costume parade, and pond skimming. They also mention live music events at local wineries and direct listeners to the Shenandoah County Tourism website for a comprehensive events calendar.
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