VQHA is encouraging Show Managers to hold Clinics in conjunction with their Open Shows, All-Novice AQHA Shows and Trail Rides and may provide up to $100* to cover the cost of Clinicians. This program will provide a continuing education to exhibitors, stimulate business for local trainers and shows, promote use of idle animals and increase revenue of secondary equine businesses.
• Download Clinic Reimbursement Form
*Restrictions and rules apply - Contact Lisen Ringer for more information.
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Open Horse Show Listings
NEW for '09: We have had many requests to allow Open Shows in surrounding states to be eligible for Open Show Points. For 2009, we have decided to include Open Shows outside of Virginia. If you know of an Open Show Series, please send information including show name, location, show bills, dates, etc. to info@myvqha.com
If your group is interested in listing your Show or Trail Ride please send an email to the Web Site Administrator.
Aspen Hill Open Show
Sunday, May 31st, July 12, August 2, September 6
Halter, Western, Hunt Seat, Pee-Wee, & Fun Classes Offered
Visit the Aspen Hill Open Show website for more information
Atlantic Reined Cow Horse
Walkers Arena
May 9 & 10
Berryville, VA
Visit the Atlantic Reined Cow Horse website for more information
Atlantic Saddle Club
April 4, April 25, May 30, June 13, July 11, August 1, August 22,
September 12, October 3, October 17
East Coast Equestrian Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Click here for Show Information
Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit
Click here for show dates and information
Central Virginia Paint Horse Club
April 11 & 12 2009 - APHA 2 Judge Show At Airfield 4-H Center, Wakefield, VA
May 9, 2009, Western Riders of VA Arena Glen Allen, VA
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009 - Color Classic Futurity & POR show, Lexington, Va.
Click here for Show Information
Chesterfield Horse Shows
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17
Click here for Show Information
Double T Farms (Elizabeth City, NC)
March 28, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 10
Click here for website and show schedule
East Coast Open Show Circuit
April 25-26, 2009: 6th Annual Circle B - Roanoke Rentals Open Horse Show
June 20-21, 2009: 6th Annual Martin Festival Open Horse Show
July 18-19, 2009: 6th Annual Freedom Classic Open Horse Show
September 25-26-27, 2009: 10th Annual Sunnyside Open Horse Show
Click here for East Coast website
Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad
Ride with the Richmond Mounted Squad on April 5, 2009
Open Show is August 16, 2009 at Dorey Park, Henrico, Va.
Click here for the Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad website
HITS Horse Shows in the Sun
April 15-19: Commonwealth National
July 1-5: Showday National
July 8-12: Cavalier Classic
August 12-16: Winston National
August 19-23: Constitution Classic
September 23-27: USGPL Finals
Click here for Show Information
Horse Talk Magazine Calendar
Click here for More Information
Inter-County Saddle Club Open Horse Show
2nd Saturday of the month March-November
(No Show Held In July)
233 Woodville Rd, Hertford, NC 27944
Click here for Class Sheet
Mountain View Arena 2009 Show Series
June 13, July 11, August 16, September 13, October 11
Open to All Western Horse Show Series
435 Lofton Road, Raphine, VA
Download Show Flyer
Old Dominion Show Series
EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm
May 16, June 27, September 19
Spotsylvania, VA
540-895-9047
Email · ODS Website
Prince William Horse Association
English
April 5, May 3, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 13, October 4 (Rain Date)
Western
April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 9, Sept 27, October 11 (Rain Date)
Click here for Show Information
Roanoke Valley Horse Show
June 15-20, Salem Civic Center, Salem, Virginia
Click here for Show Information
Scott County Regional Horse Association
April 18 - Spring Classic Horse Show
June 13 - Clinch Fest Horse Show
July 18 - Firecracker Fun Horse Show
August 15 - Rack-N-Roll Horse Show
August 29 - Burley Fest Horse Show
Click here for Show Information
Silver Star Farms Show Series
April 19, May 17, June 14, September 20, October 18th
Night Classes Dates:
June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12
Click here for Show Information
Suffolk Horse Show Association
Click here for Show Information
Thunderhorse Farms Show Series
Click here for Show Information
Triangle Wide Horseman's Association
Click here for Show information
Virginia Appaloosa Horse Club
Spots or Not!!! Open Judged/Non-Judged Trail Ride
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Magnolia Equestrian Center
20420 Germanna Hwy., Stevensburg, VA
(Between Culpepper and Fredericksburg on Route 3)
For Application & More Info, visit www.va4apps.com or contact
Sharon Fiel 540-972-8568 or
Elizabeth Weakley 804-448-9670
Virginia Horse Journal Calendar
Click here for More Information
Virginia Horse Show Association
Click here for Show Information
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Virginia
Click here for Show Information
Western Riders of Virginia
Click here for Show Information
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VQHA Open Show Requirements:
- Participant must be a member in good standing with VQHA. If an individual is not a current member of VQHA and would like for his/her points to count towards year- end awards, membership to VQHA must be postmarked and submitted within five business days after the date of the open show.
- Horse must be a registered American Quarter Horse.
- Points/placing are per horse/rider team.
- Must compete in a minimum of five (5) open shows between January 1 and November 30 (Bonus Points will not count unless 5 open shows have been done must compete at the open show in the division which bonus points are assigned to. )
- Must accumulate a minimum of 15 points to be counted towards any division award.
- Any show open to horses of all breeds and all colors can be used for this program. Rodeos will count as open shows for those participants in the Timed Event Divisions.
- Youth participants must be 18 years of age or under as of January 1st of the current year, as specified in Rule 102 (g)(3) of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules & Regulations. Those who qualify for adult awards are those 19 years of age and older as of January 1st. Small Fry participants must be 11 years of age and under as of January 1st.
- Six places will count for points:
| No. in class |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
5th Place |
6th Place |
| 20 or more |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| 6 - 19 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 5 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
| 4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| 3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- Dressage points are as follows:
• 70 plus test score = 6 points
• 65-69 test score = 5 points
• 60-64 test score = 4 points
• 55-59 test score = 3 points
• 50-54 test score = 2 points
• 45-49 test score = 1 points
- Participants who enter classes offered at AQHA/VQHA approved show circuits (single or multiple day events) will receive 10 bonus points to their selected division per circuit they attend (not per show). For example – If you compete in classes on one, two, or three days at a circuit show consisting of three (3) days of showing, you will be awarded a maximum of 10 points in your selected division (not 30).
- Participants who attend a VQHA District Meeting will receive 15 bonus points to their division of choice – maximum of 60 bonus points for the year. Attendance must be indicated on Point Reporting Forms and confirmed by the Regional Director. Youth who attend VQHYA Meetings will receive 10 bonus points to their division of choice – maximum of 50 bonus points for the year.
- Participants must complete an official VQHA Open Show Awards Program point reporting form. This form must contain the signature of the exhibitor and the authorized signature of the open show secretary (exhibitor and show secretary cannot be the same).
- Any discrepancies between the information submitted and that of the respective organizations will be resolved in favor of the organization’s authority.
- Point Reporting Forms must be received within 30 days of the Open Show date.
- The final Point Reporting Form for the year must be received (in hand, not postmarked by) no later than November 30th.
Divisions
- Youth Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Adult Halter/Showmanship - Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Youth Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
- Adult Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
- Youth Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
- Adult Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
- Youth Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
- Adult Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
- Youth Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
- Adult Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
- Small Fry Western Performance – Eligible classes: Walk/Jog, Go-As-You-Please, Western Horsemanship ,Trail, reining
- Small Fry Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Walk/Trot, Go-As-You-Please, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, any non-cantering Over Fences class
- Small Fry Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Youth Reining- Any open shows or or any reining show open to all breeds count
(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
- Adult Reining- Any open shows or any reining show open to all breeds count
(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
- Youth Trail (small fry trail will be included in western performance points)
- Adult Trail
- 18 Youth Over Fences - any over fence or hunter hack class (small fry over fences will be included in small fry hunt seat performance)
- Adult Over Fences - any over fence or hunter hack class
Exhibitors must comply with all rules and requirements for participation in both the VQHA and respective Open Show Associations. VQHA will present awards up to 6th place in each division at the annual Year-End Banquet.
PLEASE NOTE: Fun classes such as egg-n-spoon, command break-n-out, and lead-line DO NOT qualify for points
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