Judith Barczy KellyCountess Judith Barczy Gyurky escaped from Hungary during World War II, on foot with wagons, bringing 64 horses and a few caretakers. She traded her family jewelry for feed until she reached territory controlled by the US Army in Austria. Ultimately,she found her way to freedom in Virginia with the 14 remaining horses. She purchased a small farm near Batesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. She named the farm "Port-a-Ferry Farm." signaling the safe end of her journey. She lived until 1985 with her "Mark of Clover" horses. Many young equestrians were mentored by "Aunt Judith" as she was affectionately known by her beloved students. Read More Read Less