Incarcerated Women from VADOC's State Farm Work Center Care for Retired Horses, Gaining Valuable Job Skills

Date:  10-17-2023 The horse program at State Farm Work Center is a public/private partnership between the VADOC and the James River Horse Foundation

From the Virginia Department of Corrections: RICHMOND — Dozens of horse enthusiasts flocked to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) State Farm Work Center in Goochland County Saturday, October 14 for the James River Horse Foundation’s Open Barn event. The free event allowed visitors to interact with the more than 20 retired, thoroughbred racehorses on site at the work center. Female inmates from State Farm Work Center care for these retired horses, gaining valuable job skills and tools for the re-entry process. The horse program at State Farm Work Center is a public/private partnership between the VADOC and the James River Horse Foundation. The James River Horse Foundation is an Accredited Organization with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Continue reading >>>