SPOTLIGHT
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Marissa has a quiet moment with Tai, Nantucket and Marco; Fountain Greene Farm’s entrance; Donatello is turned out during his Safe Keeping stint.
FOUNTAIN GREENE FARM
A place for horses to rest, relax, and recover WORDS: ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
KATE CAREY & LILLY JOHNSTON PHOTOS:
NANCY BANFIELD first envisioned the concept of a farm that
specifically catered to the needs of aging or injured horses over thirty years ago. Banfield, who grew up working in barns from childhood, knew that it was possible to keep horses healthy and happy at any age with the proper care. When the opportunity arose to purchase 250 acres of pasture in Wake, VA, Banfield and her family relocated to what is now known as Fountain Greene Farm and committed to creating a state-of-the-art program for horses needing retirement, rehabilitation, or safekeeping. They also teamed up with Kate Carey, the managing partner of the farm, who has completed a barn management and teaching certification from the British Horse Society. Over the years, Banfield has turned the business over to Carey and the team of
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