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By JANE BANGLEY
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
A horse that weighs 18,000 to 22,000 plus pounds would not be many people’s idea of something to cuddle and baby. That’s where Leon and Betty Hutcheson stand apart from the crowd.
Since 1983, the Hutchesons have been involved in breeding Belgian horses. They started with one mare, Rosie, who had a colt foal last year. Recent additions have brought the total Belgian population at Ibarq Farm up to the yearling colt, Shenandoah, a twoyear-old filly and three mares. More additions are on the way since all of the mares are in foal.
The Hutchesons’ Sunset Hills Farm adjoins Ibarq Farm, which is owned by Jean and Bernard Campagne of McLean. The horses are kept at Ibarq Farm, and the Campagnes help Leon and Betty on weekends or holidays. The Hutchesons appreciate the help since the Belgians have to be fed twice a day. “They can put the food away,” Leon said.
Shenandoah is not quite a year old yet, and he already stands at 15.4 hands. Leon expects him to be at least 17 hands when he is fullgrown. Shenandoah, like most Bel
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