Runnymede Farm was once a jewel of the East Coast equine community. Home of 45 stake-winning thoroughbred race horses— including Kentucky Derby winner Dancer’s Image—Runnymede infused the seacoast with an air of sporting excitement and pastoral beauty from the 1930′s through the 1960′s.

Behind The Mask consists of four mystical riders, mounted on four magnificent Friesians. They do precision dance moves on horses, accompanied by powerful, mysterious music. The real identity of the riders is known only to a few, as they keep their identity secret—as so it should be. Please visit the Behind The Mask website for more information on this unique equine performance troupe. Behind The Mask has it’s home at Historic Runnymede Farm, where you’ll see them practicing in the front paddock from time to time—and what a sight it is!!

Van Guard Friesians pride themselves in the sale, training, and boarding of fine Friesian horses. At Vanguard, we import exquisite Friesians from Holland, hand picked through exacting standard for conformation, movement and breeding.