Upswing, LLC

03/15/2023

Congratulations 🎉🥳 to my client on the purchase of “Junior” a 5-year old by Liberty Gold. Huge thanks to for helping us make this match. We are so excited to have him in the barn! 🤩✨

01/22/2023

An unexpectedly cancelled horse show means team breakfast! We’ll be back at it next weekend

10/24/2022

Congratulations to the Criswood Farm IEA Team on their show season debut at . Can’t wait for next weekend! 🤩✨🏆

09/17/2022

Today is the day! Go check out some lovely artwork in the Village of Hume 👩🏻‍🎨

Just in case you are not aware yet 😛😛😛 officially opens its Hume location on Saturday 17th Sept and All are welcome.

For those of you in the city this is yet another great reason to visit fauquier and see what we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming new and old friends, art collectors, the curious and everyone else!!

The gallery is reopening its doors after an enforced 2 year hiatus in a restored former workshop in the historic village of Hume and will showcase the work of all our artists in a series of group exhibits until 2023.

in addition to gorgeous representational, impressionistic and abstract paintings, we also have handmade jewelry from Tuscan brand and ceramics by as well as sculptures by and among others....

Thank you to the many voices of support and encouragement that have helped to get us here but most especially the fiercely talented and loyal artists tagged in this post. This is for YOU.

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08/28/2022

It was a gorgeous day for the Sallie B. Wheeler Hunter Breeding Championships at the . All the classes were full and there was nothing but tough competition! The official photographer is going to have some gorgeous photos available.

The “Masquerade’s Cove Perpetual Trophy” was originally given to the Best Filly in the International Hunter Futurity. After the IHF was disbanded in 2015, the trophy was given to the Sallie B. Wheeler Championships. Our very own MARKED WITH SILVER won this trophy in 2012 and again in 2013 - after winning the 2013 East Coast Sallie B. Wheeler Three Year Old Fillies.

11/08/2021

Had a great time working with these great people on a fun event!

👏 Meet your committee!

Did you know this event was 💯 put on by !?

Thank you so much to these hard-working folks who set tables, ran buckets, prepped drinks, and everything in between. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful supportive ! Shannon Ferguson, Upswing, LLC, James R. Ruffner, Montana Lanier Ruffner, Big Sky Management & Events, Shelia Harrell, Carmen Arwine, Jeff Quesenberry.

Not pictured: .anja.dick

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09/29/2021

You might be surprised how peaceful it is 14,000 feet up 🙃✈️

09/28/2021

Happy from Upswing Recreation Services! Have you ever been to France?🇫🇷 🌏

09/25/2021

Lands Run Falls in . This trail is right off of mile marker 9 in the park and is a quick easy hike down to the falls!

03/01/2021

Sometimes you just need to play paintball with your hood rat friends🔫

01/21/2021

Hit the slopes again with friends for some birthday fun!

01/05/2021

Hit that West Virginia pow pow with great friends on Saturday❄️⛷🎿

11/12/2020

This rainy day has me thinking of rainbows at . When will the sun come out?! 🌞🌈

10/23/2020

This is our therapy dog, Ginny. She loves going to work and getting into mischief at the farm! What adventures do you take your dog on? 🐶🏔🏕

10/20/2020

Yesterday I went hiking with my Mom. We hiked 5 miles to see the largest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park and saw this incredible view too 😍🏔

10/17/2020

Really missing Wyoming today🏔

10/13/2020

Well...I almost made it!! 👌🏻close to the top!

09/17/2020

When something touches your foot 🐶😳
Low Water Bridge Campground was a great little getaway right along the river! A dog-friendly place that offers kayaking and tubing on the Shenandoah River
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09/16/2020

Expectation vs. Reality 🙃
It was still a beautiful hike, but the fog hid that gorgeous view!!

09/08/2020

We climbed up to Mary’s Rock this Labor Day morning. It was a bit under a 3-hour hike round trip with gorgeous views from the top 🏔🌞

08/31/2020

What is Therapeutic Recreation?
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“According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), recreational therapy is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.”
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To put it more simply, it is the utilization and enhancement of leisure.

08/30/2020

If you listen closely, you can hear it clawing at the log looking for the good stuff! 🐻🍯

08/29/2020

Sooo this little spot is where I got stuck and came off the wall and then I made it back on and got a little farther and then came off the wall like three more times. I’m going to get next time I swear🤞🏻🧗🏼‍♀️

08/28/2020

WELP - I caved and bought to save these eyeballs 👀🌞 Let’s go kayaking!
Side note: I also bought overalls and I’m equally as excited 😎 Happy Friday!!

08/27/2020

Did you know gardening can do more than just make your yard beautiful?🌸🌼🌻🌷 It can be very therapeutic both mentally and physically!
• it reduces stress 🧘🏼‍♀️
• improves hand strength 🙌🏻
• being outside can give you a boost of vitamin D🌞
• growing your own food can help you eat healthier 🍅🥬
Get outside and put those hands to work!

08/26/2020

I’m basically the Vanna White of now - don’t ya think?
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White Oak Canyon Trail is a great day trip! Waterfalls the whole way, but it’s a pretty rocky trail so be prepared to do some serious cardio if you want to go to the top 🌞

08/25/2020

After seeing Great Meadow International evolve and run their event this weekend, I’m reminiscing about the Great Meadow International FEI Nations Cup! That was a great opportunity for Upswing, LLC in both 2017 and 2018🏇🏿✨🏆🌏 @ Great Meadow International

08/24/2020

Hi! My name is Shannon Ferguson and I am the owner of Upswing, LLC. My life revolves around recreation. My full-time job is based on planning recreation events and in my spare time you can find me out hiking, riding, kayaking, climbing, and trying new things! I am also a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who loves working with people of all ages who want to participate in outdoor recreation.

06/20/2019

Could this event get any cooler? It is SO EXCITING to work with the U.S. Polo Assn.!

The 2019 Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration features all day demonstrations, including the Polo Exhibition, sponsored by the 2019 Independence Day Celebration Official Apparel, the U.S. Polo Assn., at 7 PM!

06/14/2019

We are THRILLED to be working with The Great Meadow Foundation again this year! Have you bought your tickets yet? We’ve got ticket options to fit your every need!

02/22/2018

02/22/2018

11/11/2017

Our therapy dog, Ginny, is loving the Fall weather!