Ride. Connect. Preserve.
NottowayRiders@gmail.com
Southampton VA
Ride With Us. Celebrate With Us. Eat With Us.
Welcome to Nottoway Riders — where horses, culture, and southern hospitality come together.
Whether you’re booking a private riding lesson or planning a full celebration experience, we create unforgettable moments rooted in Black country lifestyle and real community connection.
Our partnership with LoRay’s Smokehouse allows guests to add curated southern soul food to any session or event, including hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, dinner spreads, and signature drinks.
Choose from:
• Beginner lessons
• Level 2 lessons
• Trail confidence rides
• Couples riding sessions
• Ride & Rise celebration packages
• Ultimate Country Date Night
• Custom events with food + horses
Every booking receives guided instruction, warm hospitality, and a safe, welcoming environment here at The Farm in Franklin, VA.
Book your ride. Book your experience. Book the moment.
Cowboy roots, modern rides.
Our Services
Ride & Rise Experience
Youth Riding Program
Trail Rides & Ride Weekends
Community Events & Cookouts
Merchandise Sales
Founding Membership Program
Let’s Ride.
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Ray The Plainsman and Lady Lotus built Nottoway Riders from a shared passion for horses, culture, and southern hospitality.
With Ray’s expertise as a seasoned horseman and Lotus’s creative leadership in branding and experience design, they’ve created one of Virginia’s most unique country-soul destinations.
Their partnership blends professionalism with heart, tradition with innovation, and community with celebration — making Nottoway Riders a home for riders, families, and anyone seeking an authentic farm experience.
A new kind of saddle club.
Nottoway Riders brings riders together through tradition, trail rides, and community that feels like family.
“Horses feed the spirit. Good food feeds the soul. Here we give you both.”
“Where community and cowboy traditions ride together, just like they’re meant to.”
— Ray The Plainsman, Founder, President, Lead Trainer & Community Experience Host
The Mission
The Vision
The Values
Mission
At Nottoway Riders, our mission is to create meaningful, culturally rooted riding experiences that blend horsemanship, community, and southern hospitality. We aim to provide a safe, welcoming space where riders of all ages can learn, grow, and connect - with the land, with the horses, and with each other. Through thoughtful instruction, soulful experiences, and our partnership with LoRay’s Smokehouse, we bring together country living, Black southern culture, and unforgettable moments on The Farm.
Vision
Our vision is to build a legacy-rooted space where Black country culture thrives, families feel connected, and riders can experience the healing, joy, and freedom of horseback riding. We strive to grow Nottoway Riders into a full country-soul destination - blending riding, food, culture, and community into experiences that last a lifetime.
Values
Community: Everyone is family on The Farm.
Culture: We honor our roots with pride and purpose.
Connection: We create space to breathe, feel, and reconnect.
Safety: Rider comfort and horse care come first.
Integrity: We lead with honesty, respect, and intention.
Creativity: Every experience is crafted with heart and detail.
Celebration: Big moments or small - we rise together.