Silk Purse Farm
10050 Greenwich Wood Dr
Nokesville, VA 20181
703-753-3291

2009
We are the Duchnowski's.... A family of 4.  Brian is a CPA and Martha is a retired* computer programmer.  We have 2 sons, James (Jimmy) and Daniel (Danny).  The whole family is in Love with horses.  Although, Danny has discovered computers!

*Martha now enjoys working full time for
Comcast and fits in driving for Shenandoah Carriage company and teaching driving on the weekends and in the summer evenings as well as mentoring five 4H kids!.
*click* here for a GREAT webpage on donkey harnessing and donkey carts!
Lesson Rate:
$25/hour at Silk Purse Farm
$30/hour within 30 minutes of Silk Purse Farm
$50/hour within 1 hour of Silk Purse Farm
$150 for the day at your place
$250 for the whole weekend.

CDE clinics available
Driving demo/clinics available
Martha is Driving Shenandoah Carriage Company Haflinger's . We do all sorts of weddings from cinderalla to elegant to western (as shown above).
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Wagon for Sale *click* Picture for more information
My Lady's Manor Pleasure Driving Show
View 2008 Page
Jimmy, almost 17 ,also works for Shenanhoah Carriage Company and is an invaluable member of the Team
Martha has been very involved with 4 4H kids this year.  All have at least one project horse .From left to right:  Amanda Foot and Summer, Sara Kiacena and Willow, Martha holding Angel for Jimmy, Jennifer Cornett with LovBug and Rachael Kiacena and Stormy.   *click* here to see what MY kids can do.
Elk Creek CDE 2009 - Jimmy navigating.   *click* to see youTube video of VSE training Level Water hazard.
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See 32" Willow jump a 2 foot fence wearing her guardian mask!!
PeeWee's encounter with a snapping turtle. *click here*