Ken Patterson

Name: Kenneth Patterson.

Born: New Washington, Ohio.

Current residence: Victoria.

Family: Wife, Juanita. Children: Jake and Judy.

Pets: Dogs Charlie and Thumper; cats Tiger and Tia; 20 goats.

Horses: Sonny, Scoop (quarter horses) and Bronco (pony).

Occupation: Victoria town manager.

What is your “claim to fame”?:  Have been instrumental in educating the community for support in developing plans for a multi-use trail and small equine campgrounds.  Applied for a Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant and received funding for $100,000 for development of the trail.

Hobbies: Outdoor activities of all types.

Philosophy on life: Don’t worry and work one day at a time the very best you can.

Best horse advice ever received: Be very careful, they can hurt you!

What would people be surprised to learn about you?: I have been struck by lightning twice!

Is there anything you would like to add? I am very new to the horse community.  I can say that anyone I have come across with horses, has been very helpful, in my research and development of the coming soon: Victoria Railroad Trails and Roundhouse Horse Campgrounds in Victoria, Virginia.

Ken's top five reasons people should visit Victoria:

• Family-style community, with great community spirit!
• Great places to eat and shop!
• Large community park!
• Recreational trails available.
• Please visit our hidden gem, The Falls, this natural water falls is a great Lunenburg County secret.  Location: Off of State Route 49 at the Nottoway River bridge, follow the public boat ramp sign and take the parking lot on the right going in.  The trail to the falls is past the farm gate and under the bridge.  This site is well worth the visit.