“ I live in Springfield, Virginia, and am very interested in the arts of all forms. Favorites are movies and theater! I love to discuss shows that have intrigued me with interesting people. ”

“ BSEE, UW MS Software AFIT MS Admin CMU ”

“ Badminton, Table Tennis / Ping Pong, Bowling, Low-Stakes Poker, New York Mets, Baltimore Ravens ”

“ Hi, I'm Sharon; interested in foreign languages, esp. German, Japanese & Icelandic. I'm also a baseball fanatic; I write fanfiction & fantasy, & raise horses. Also like cats & dogs. ”

“ New to NOVA and would like to meet some people my age to hang out with. I have 2 daughters, 2 dogs and 3 horses. ”

“ I just turned 32 years old, and am a bookekeeper by day and a fine art photographer by night. I have lived in the DC metro area more or less most of my life. I am always looking to meet interesting people and have fun. ”

“ I have any # of hobbies; my SOP Element is one, my 4 dogs: 3 Pit Bulls and 1 English Mastiff, K9 Rescue/Transport is another, and I totally love my Paint Horse. Check out the Element Owners Club: www.elementownersclub.com. ”

“ I just found this site and I thought I would check it out. I'm a horse owner. I mostly enjoy dressage. ”

“ I've recently moved back to Balto and looking to make new friends who share some common interests. I believe that to find a good friendship you must first have honesty, which gains trust, a great sense of humor, and most of all, sincere kindness. ”

“ Parelli or John Lyons style horse training ”

“ I have a 2 year old Husky and am going to get 1 or 2 more this year. I want to get into Sledding! My pup would love to play with some other Huskies too! ”

“ I ride Margie's horses, we do a little bit of everything. ”

“ I want local American Pit Bull Terrier Meetups because i have a rednose and she needs some friends that are pits to i think if we all chiped in and get this thing started my email is the2ndchancesfarm@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi, I'm LInda and I moved to Virginia from Colorado, 7 Jan 06. I am would like to meet people and participate in activities. ”

“ I'm just finishing up my MFA degree from the University of Memphis and still have a thesis to go. I got married, moved here, and found myself without a literary circle. Makes one feel naked and exposed! ...Well, lonely at the very least. ”

“ looking to meet new people and network ”

“ Hello, I own 2 geldings and keep them at my home in Nokesville. I would like to meet other people to ride with. ”

“ My horses are in Fairfax Station. I have two tb's and a POA pony. My horses enjoy trail riding, playing on X country, fox hunt camp/rides and showing hunter/jumper. The bay is me & Wings out on trail. The gray is Maddie at hunt camp. ”

“ Hello, my name is Lisa and I am new to owning a horse. Actually, I'm new to just about everything about horses. I live in Herndon, VA and would be interested in here what activities and issues our community are discussing. ”

“ Hello, My name is Kimberly Davis. I have a small driving gelding pony and a saddlebred cross riding mare. They are boarded at Blackacre off Henderson rd. ”

“ Hi! I have only been in this area for about two and a half years. I live in town, so I don't own a horse anymore. I'm hoping to find a place around here where I can ride and friends to go ridng with! ”

“ Hi! I have been in the NOVA area for 17 years and am looking for fun whether it is inside or outside! Enjoy wine, hiking, camping, bbq'ing or whatever as long as there is fun to be had! Hopefully, I'll meet some great people along the way... ”

“ Hi! I am new to the area and want to get out and meet some people and have some fun. Looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Hi! I just moved here < 6months ago and am looking for a jumper/eventing stable to lesson/lease at somewhere near Vienna. ”

“ Hello, I own two horses; board them at a great farm in Bluemont, VA. Do mostly trail riding around the countryside. Looking to meet people who like horses and riding. ”

“ Hi everyone!! I was diagnosed 14 yrs ago. Have had a battle going raging since then. Most of the time I win - sortof!! Would like to meet & share ideas & techniques for handling flareups with others. just moved to VA from CA. ”

“ Back from living on Maui for 2 years and miss anything outdoors. Would be great to make new friends into the same outdoor fun. ”

“ I am a 20 yr old female whome grew up riding horses, I started at age 2. I havent ridden in a while & would like to get back into it.... I am very fascinated with horses & 1 day hope to get another 1 of my own...... Is there any-1 willing to help me? ”

“ I have been playing with Parelli since 2004. My levels horse is a TWH/SSB. My primary interest is Trail Riding. ”

“ I want to meet other Natural Horseman! I'm in fredericksburg ”

“ Any horse lover not yet have the horse of your dreams? We have the friend you've been looking for. We buy,train& sell horses; most likely cheaper then you can find in your area. Tell us what you want & we'll bring it to you! cl_md_morrow@yahoo.com ”

“ I am fairly new to the area and don't know where to ride, haven't ridden much in the last couple years and am dying to get back into it! Interested in lessons or even just riding with someone who has an extra horse! ”

“ I would like to meet people who are interested in "Parelli Natural Horsemanship." I also love to trail ride and would love to trailer to places such as Manassas Battlefield, etc. ”

“ Hi ----I'm a tv film person. done some camera work for tv. Done some extra stuff. Had a horror film made at my house in Gfalls. Worked on some independent films when I can. Arlington resident for 20 years. Look forward to meeting you all. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I love horses and want to meet others that want to ride during the day as well! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love horses, and would love to learn about different approaches to learning. Don't own a horse YET (!) and some meetups are "owner-only". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been around horses my entire life and would love to meet people who would want to socialize and share their love of horses. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to meet singles with the same interests, especially when it comes to horses. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for a boarding facility within 20 to 30 miles of Columbia Maryland ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet local people that are interested in horses and technology. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I grew up riding and had to give it up to go to college. I don't currently have a horse, but am looking for others to get together with to go for the occasional ride. ”

“ "My name is Jill Cathey I am an equine dental tech. I do performance floating, full mouth balancing, and basic floating for all breeds and disaplines. I own five arabians and one mini.I enjoy endurance riding, dressage, and meeting other horse people ”

“ I want to make new friends who share the common interest in horses. I have a small farm in Clifton with 3 horses. ”

“ I want local Horse Racing Meetups because it is a good way of meeting horsey people in the community who share the same interest and hopefully meet some more Brits. ”

“ I have been living and studying the universal laws for many years now. Have manifested some terrific things in my life. Have lately, (past 6 months or so) been taking it a step further. I'm a big fan of Mike Dooley, Wayne Dyer, Abraham-Hicks etc ”