🏆 Real Rider of the Month: Victoria Ross & Her Herd of Healers

From rescue to results, this month’s Real Rider of the Month is none other than Victoria Ross, a lifelong horsewoman and proud owner of Quaker Swamp Farm in Ivor, Virginia. With 17 years of experience in the saddle and running her own equine therapy business, Victoria knows that keeping horses happy, healthy, and competition-ready starts with heart—and ends with Draw It Out®.

💫 Meet the Horses That Keep Her Going

Victoria’s herd is a beautiful mix of experience, love, and healing:

Rosie (37) – A Quarter Horse/Arabian pony and Victoria’s first horse. Rescued from horrific neglect, Rosie healed inside and out—and now serves as the ultimate babysitter for the youngest of the bunch.

JB (16) – A QH off-the-track powerhouse.

Charity (11) & Boombah (7) – Two more Quarter Horses who round out the barrel team.

Spyder (3) – A sweet and spunky Appendix gelding, learning the ropes under Rosie’s watchful eye.

🐎 Riding, Racing & Rehab: Victoria Does It All

Between barrel racing and running her business, Quaker Swamp Equine Therapy Services LLC, Victoria leans heavily on Draw It Out® products—and so do her clients!

Her daily rotation includes:

MasterMudd™

DiO Liniment Gel & Concentrate

Ice Bath

Breathe to Run

“My horses LOVE it. The second I pull the products out, they instantly relax. I even use the concentrate on client horses post-therapy—it just works that well.”

❤️ A Rescue That Changed Everything

Rosie’s rescue story is one for the books. When Victoria found her, Rosie had been drugged, covered in maggots, and left with deep wounds from withers to tail. It took months of care—but Rosie bounced back, carried Victoria through her early days, and still brings calm, joy, and purpose to the farm.

🌱 Seasonal Care, Southern Style

In Virginia’s fluctuating seasons, Victoria keeps routines mostly the same—but if a horse shows discomfort, Breathe to Run is her go-to. She’ll nebulize and apply the salve to give them relief and keep them comfy.

💪 Tip from the Top: Long Trotting = Strong Horses

Victoria swears by long trotting to build muscle, stamina, and keep her horses in peak condition. It’s simple, effective, and a go-to in her program.

📲 Follow Her Journey:

Want more inspiration, behind-the-scenes, and therapy success stories? Follow Victoria here:

Instagram: @qsequinetherapy | @victoriaalx

TikTok: @quaker.swamp.therapy

Facebook: Quaker Swamp Equine Therapy Services LLC

🗺️ Want to Be Our Next Real Rider?

🗺️ Want to Be Our Next Real Rider?

We're looking for passionate riders just like YOU! March applications open 2/17 and if you're picked, you’ll snag a $75 Draw It Out® gift card just for being awesome.

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