
Welcome
to Battlefield Equestrian Society
Welcome to BES
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BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Company for the 1st Quarter of 2026. Every pour of the special brew "Pony Up" helps support BES. We are holding a special event at Lark Brewing, Aldie, VA to kick off this charitable partnership on January 24th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Please stop by and enjoy a pour of "Pony Up" today and throughout the first quarter!!!
The Battlefield Equestrian Society (BES) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is the promotion and enhancement of equestrian activities at the Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP). Membership is open to all interested individuals (non-riders as well as riders). Activities include recreation and fund-raising events, education through programs and speakers of interest to horse people, and service-oriented functions including maintaining and improving the bridle trails in the Park.
Upcoming Events
We are monitoring the Government Shutdown for any impact it has on our upcomoing events.
12
Jan
BES Board Meeting, Monday, January 12th
(Second Monday each month - Usually)
17
Jan
BES Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration
Saturday, January 17th
For more information, contact Dewey Brown at gohrsecrzy@aol.com or 540-272-6368.
24
Jan
Social Event at Lark Brewing Company, Aldie, Virginia
Saturday, January 24th, 2:00Pm - 5:00PM
BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Co. for the 1st Quarter of 2026. Stop by and enjoy a pour of the special brew "Pony Up" as each pour supports BES!!
9
Feb
BES Board Meeting, Monday, November 10th
(Second Monday each month - Usually)
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Mar
Trail Work Days, dates to be determined
Maintenance Center 8:00 AM to Noon.
To volunteer call George Jurich (540-347-0912).
Contact
Board of Directors
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President: Dewey Brown, email: gohrsecrzy@aol.com, phone number: 540-272-6368.
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Vice President: Janet Pastrick, email: janet_pastrick@hotmail.com, phone number: 703-273-0526.
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Secretary: Gail Kelsey, email: gailannkelsey@gmail.com.
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Treasurer: Laura Baltas, email: sterlingbaltas@yahoo.com.
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Mary Ann Beverley
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Stephanie Chao
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Diane Park
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Kim Ellis
Trail Master:
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George Jurich, email: nola.jurich@comcast.net, phone number: 540-347-0912
Membership Coordinator
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Liz Thomas, email erthomas1952@gmail.com.
Email Communications Coordinator
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Lex Trumble
Webmaster:
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Janet Pastrick, email: janet_pastrick@hotmail.com.
Other Working Group Members
Bill Scott