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By CINDY MAHAN
Rappahannock Nrw. SUIT Writer
Nancy Gleason is so excited about her new venture, Rainbow Run Riding Stables. “What better living for yourself than to come out here, ride the horses and love them?” she said. ,
Mrs. Gleason and her family took over the trail ride business from Alson Atkins last fall. He ran Rainbow Run in Sperryville for 21 years, and retired at the age of 81.
She relocated the 10 horses to their new pastimes and bams on property she rents from Phyllis Poore, of Ashtree Stables. The stables are located on U.S. 211, about one mile east of Washington, on the north side of the road. Mrs. Gleason has access to 65 acres of trails, both out in the open over gently rolling hillsides with mountain views, and through the woods, where it is a good 15 degrees cooler on a sunny day.' 11
The area is very secluded, and possibilities for glorious views seem to be endless. Last week, Mrs. Gleason and some of her trail riders observed a doe with twin fawns, a grey fox, and a bear with her cub. One of the draws for the animals could be the many fruit trees which dot the area.
She had to sell one of the 10 horses she had bought from Mr. Atkins, because he started) throwing riders, namely, she and her husband. She did not think it would be a good idea to keep him for trail rides. He now has a new owner who rides him every week through nearby mountains.
The other nine horses are very sweet and even tempered. They have been used to riders for over 21 years, and are good at the job they do. Mrs. Gleason’s daughters have had fun buying new halters and bridles for the horses. Sugar, the cal
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