Readers of the new book “Eagle Point Farm – A Legacy of Grit and Grace” by Donna
Dennehy can saddle up for an unforgettable ride with one very determined Virginia
horsewoman. Donna Gilman Dennehy, at the age of 19, took the reins of her family’s
Thoroughbred horse farm in Ashland, Virginia and led it on a 50-year journey through
triumphs and trying times.
“Eagle Point Farm – A Legacy of Grit and Grace,” published by Dementi Milestone
Publishing, offers a heartfelt testament to Donna’s abiding love for her land, family and horses.
Exceptional photographs capture that feeling and evoke nostalgic memories of a bygone era
in Ashland, such as the early days of the Camptown Races. The book is both an inside look
at running a training stable and an inspiring family saga. Written in Donna’s straightforward
style and laced with her trademark dry wit, it is hard to decide which are more colorful – her
relatives or the racehorses.
Today, Eagle Point Farm, founded by Donna’s father Ed Gilman in 1947, ranks as one
of the foremost Thoroughbred training operations on the East Coast. Donna has handed
the reins over to her daughter Karen Dennehy, and they work together as the second and
third generation to continue the proud heritage of their horse farm and homeplace.
To order a copy of “Eagle Point Farm – A Legacy of Grit and Grace” please e-mail
epf@eaglepointfarm.com. A graphic of the book cover is attached. Donna Dennehy is also
available for speaking engagements.
