ANDORA FARM
540-829-9555 | Culpeper, VA
EXPERIENCE
ANDORA FARM
Tom & Pat Seay's family-owned working cattle farm in the foothills of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains hosts team penning practices, cattle drives, and a variety of other events that are open to the public and kick off every spring.
It is home to the "Best of America by Horseback" television show,
seen nationally on RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel
COME TRY THE COWBOY WAY OF LIFE
Upcoming Events
2024
Cattle Drive Weekend
Bring your horse for a different kind of adventure driving and working cattle! Even if you or your horse have never driven cattle, you will learn to do it quickly and have fun.
2024 Cattle Drive dates:
May 24-26 (FULL)
June 7-9 (FULL)
June 21-23 (FULL)
Sept 13-15 (FULL)
Sept 27-29 (FULL)
Oct 11-13
Oct 18-20
Oct 25-27
Learn more
Owners Tom and Pat Seay, originally horseback outfitters in the Blue Ridge Mountains, coined the phrase, "Why Go West?" when people can enjoy the rural lifestyle, cattle drives, and team penning right here in Culpeper, Virginia. Whether you're an experienced cattle driver, new to horseback riding, or just want to learn a little Virginia history, Andora Farm has something for everyone with events through the spring, summer, and into the fall that are open to the public.
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Tom and Pat have been hosting Team Penning events for over 30 years. We have many new equestrians wanting to learn the sport, so new for 2024, we are offering clinics to learn the basics of team penning, cattle sorting and working a cow with your horse. However, even if you know the sport, but want to improve your skills, these clinics can help. Clinics are normally two + hours and are limited to 12 participants, giving riders plenty of time working cattle after the basics. The fee is $50 for each clinic. Participants must pre-register and pay for the clinics. Space is limited, so call 540-829-9555 to sign up now.
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Cattle Drives started at the farm when horse owners asked if they could come out early on Friday nights to expose their horses to cattle before Team Penning. Tom would take them out with him into the pastures with the cattle and help them get their horses comfortable being around them. Tom and Pat have had so many requests for cattle drives, they are now regularly scheduled throughout the year! These cattle drives are designed for people with their own horses that would like to do something different. We will teach you how to work a cow by horseback and work as a team to drive them and manage them by horseback. Our cattle drives are all inclusive with meals, stalls, and electric hook ups for trailers. Come have fun with us at Andora Farm!
Tom Seay's
Best of America by Horseback
Family Cookbook
Price: $20
About the Book
"One of the greatest honors to friends and family is to feed them and feed them well." - Tom Seay
Featuring recipes from Tom and Pat Seay and the Best of America by Horseback Family, this cookbook contains delicious southern dishes, campfire cooking, and crowd-pleasers straight from the kitchen at Andora Farm cattle drives. Finally learn the secret to Tom's famous Corn Pudding, read family histories from folks across the country, and enjoy some of the best food America has to offer.
America's Premier Trail Riding Television Show
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Created by Andora Farm's owners Tom and Pat Seay,
Best of America by Horseback television show has been on the air since 2005 and showcases the best trail riding spots, horse camping, and equestrian venues from coast to coast.
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Tune in every Tuesday & Wednesday on RFD-TV.