Preserving an Iconic Legacy
A Storied Landscape. A Vibrant Future.
Our History: A Legacy of Vision and Stewardship
Great Meadow was born from the bold vision of Arthur W. “Nick” Arundel, a philanthropist, news executive, and lifelong equestrian who believed in preserving open space for public good. In 1982, Arundel purchased an overgrown, swampy dairy farm in The Plains, Virginia, and transformed it into a permanent home for the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races - averting a planned housing development in the process. Two years later, in 1984, Great Meadow opened to the public as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to conserving land and advancing equestrian sport. Over four decades, it has evolved into a 374-acre hub for world-class competition, cultural celebration, and community connection - welcoming over 200,000 guests annually to experience the thrill of polo, steeplechase, show jumping, fireworks, rocketry, and more. Today, Great Meadow remains a testament to Arundel’s enduring belief that open space, civic pride, and shared tradition are worth protecting - for this generation and the next.
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