ornaments and ratcatchers - View this location on map  'although middleburg thrives on a country state of mind, its collection of stores and galleries, many with an equestrian theme, fill the streets with weekend shoppers. the christmas sleigh (540-687-3665) sells linda tripp's white house-themed ornaments ($65 each). whether you're a rider or not, you can dress the part for the upcoming steeplechase at the middleburg tack exchange (103 west federal street; 540-687-6608), a consignment store for high-end english riding gear so well known for its unique stock and rock-bottom prices that it gets calls from riders in england and california. look over riding accessories from ratcatchers (riding shirts) to antique hunting flasks. properly accessorized, stop at market salamander (200 west washington street; 540-687-8011) to pick up a steeplechase picnic of rotisserie chicken ($14), brussels sprouts with virginia ham ($7 a pound) and a bottle of the local chrysalis vineyards' virginia viognier ($30). call ahead to place an order - especially a large one - to avoid waiting.'' New York Times 5 east washington street, Middleburg, VA Shopping |