The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad
The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad is a nonprofit organization established with a mission for:
Providing supplemental financial support from the private sector for specialized training, equipment, supplies and services
Conducting public relations activities to increase the public’s awareness of the Richmond Mounted Squad
Participating
in those activities that will promote the interests and enhance the
image of the Richmond Mounted Squad
Educating and informing the citizens and children of Richmond about the functions and importance of the Richmond Mounted Squad to the City of Richmond
Board Members
President - Karen Webber
Vice-President - Bob Armstrong
Secretary - Barbara Howell
Treasurer - Anne Baskerville
Active Board Members -
Sue Mullins-Ramsey (Founding Member)Cathette Plumer
Linda Warner
Renee Hatten
How FRMS supports the Mounted Squad
In 2009 the Friends donated this utility Shed to the Mounted Squad to house horse training equipment at the riding rings located in Dorey Park.
FRIENDS OF THE RICHMOND MOUNTED SQUAD SPONSOR A STALL AT THE MEADOW EVENT PARK
The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad and SFVA (State Fair of Virginia, Inc.) have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship. The annual FRMS horse show has been a part of SFVA’s Fair and non-Fair equine event program, the annual Richmond Ride is part of Strawberry Hill Race Week and in 1998 the Friends even held a “State Fair Ride” departing from the State Fair. For the past several years, FRMS has held a fund raising “Equine Yard Sale” at the Fair on its final Sunday. In 2009 the Friends decided to support SFVA through their “Stall Recognition” program by sponsoring a stall in the new Southern States Legends Stall Barn at The Meadow Event Park, new home of the State Fair of Virginia. FRMS and SFVA share a common interest in supporting the community and horses and know the important role horses play in many people’s lives from the young rider getting his first taste of competition to the police officer and his mount working to keep communities safe. Both are not-for-profit organizations. More information about participating in SFVA’s Stall Recognition program is available at:MeadowEvent Park Campaign
