Tiffany Cambria and Perfect Match D Capture $25,000 George P. Ohrstrom Grand Prix at Lexington Spring Encore
Lexington, Va. – May 2, 2026 – An enthusiastic crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Dee Dee Arena for the highlight event of the Lexington Spring Encore: the $25,000 George P. Ohrstrom Grand Prix, part of the 2026 Festival of Champions. Three horse-and-rider combinations advanced to the jump-off, where Tiffany Cambria and Perfect Match emerged…
Read MoreKeri Guanciale and Quintero Garner $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at the Lexington Spring Encore
Lexington, Va. – May 1, 2026 – Spectators gathered at the Wiley Arena on Friday afternoon at the Virginia Horse Center as top horse-and-rider combinations vied for the winning honors in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby during the Lexington Spring Encore Horse Show. Keri Guanciale and Quintero captured the judges’ attention as soon as…
Read MoreRolling Acres Sweeps Top Honors to Kick Off Lexington Spring Encore
Lexington, Va. – April 30, 2026 – It was a family affair for Rolling Acres on Thursday during the Lexington Spring Encore Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center. The entire team kicked off the week with top honors as Patty Foster earned the Leading Trainer title, presented by Champion Shavings, while her daughter, Ashley…
Read MoreVirginia Horse Industry Board Grants Support Growth at the Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, Va. – April 27, 2026 – The Virginia Horse Center Foundation is proud to recognize and thank the Virginia Horse Industry Board (VHIB) for its generous investment in the growth and success of Virginia’s equestrian industry through grants supporting the Foundation. VHIB’s mission to expand access, support education, and create opportunities for riders and organizations of all levels aligns…
Read MoreUPDATE: Virginia Horse Center Cancels Lexington Spring Premiere Horse Show
Lexington, Va. – April 21, 2026 – Following further guidance from US Equestrian (USEF) and the Virginia State Veterinarian on April 20 regarding horses that competed at HITS Culpeper, the Virginia Horse Center Foundation (VHC) Board of Directors and Hunter Jumper Committee convened to evaluate all available options for the Lexington Spring Premiere. With horse welfare as our…
Read MoreUPDATE: Latest Virginia Horse Center Statement on EHV-1
Lexington, Va. – April 20, 2026 – This is an UPDATE to yesterday’s communication. Following a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) at HITS Culpeper this past weekend, US Equestrian (USEF) has contacted the Virginia Horse Center (VHC) to clarify that as a licensed USEF event, only USEF can prohibit entries and not the license…
Read MoreVirginia Horse Center Statement on EHV-1
Lexington, Va. – April 19, 2026 – The Virginia Horse Center (VHC) is aware of a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) at HITS Culpeper this weekend. As we look ahead to the upcoming Lexington Spring Premiere and Lexington Spring Encore Horse Shows, the VHC remains focused on the health and safety of all exhibitors and horses on…
Read MoreVirginia Horse Center Foundation Welcomes Scott A. Troutman Sr. to Board of Directors
Lexington, Va. – March 12, 2026 – The Virginia Horse Center Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott A. Troutman Sr. to its Board of Directors following the Foundation’s most recent quarterly meeting. Troutman will serve a three-year term and brings with him decades of professional leadership and a lifelong connection to the…
Read MoreA Bright Fall Season for Autumn Leaves and Phillip Dutton with CCI2*-L Win at VHC Eventing, Presented by Capital Square
Lexington, VA – November 2, 2025 – The CCI2*-L was the last FEI division to crown a winner at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, and after a breathtakingly competitive show jumping phase, Autumn Leaves remained on top. As Phillip Dutton and “Lenni,” owned by the Autumn Leaves’ Group, galloped around the Stave Mill Arena with blue ribbons…
Read MoreBronte Beach Z and Ema Klugman Win VHC Eventing’s CCI3*-S, Presented by Capital Square
Lexington, VA – November 1, 2025 – Bronte Beach Z and Ema Klugman have done it again at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square. Together, the long-time partners have been crowned champion of the CCI3*-S division on Saturday, November 1st, with a score of 24.7. This is the second time Klugman and Bronte have topped the podium in…
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