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A Bright Fall Season for Autumn Leaves and Phillip Dutton with CCI2*-L Win at VHC Eventing, Presented by Capital Square
| By Rebecca Walton
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,…
Read More Bronte Beach Z and Ema Klugman Win VHC Eventing’s CCI3*-S, Presented by Capital Square
| By Rebecca Walton
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…
Read More Ema Klugman & Bronte Beach Z Are Back in Home Court at VHC Eventing, Presented by Capital Square
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – October 31, 2025 – In 2014, Ema Klugman arrived at the Virginia Horse Center to compete in her first three-day event aboard the iconic Bendigo. Together, they finished…
Read More Julia Babington and Castiel WB Rise to the Challenge at the Lexington National
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – August 10, 2025 – Only three points separated the top three finishers in the 2025 AYR Equitation Challenge at the Lexington National Horse Show, presented by Attwood…
Read More Lizzy Traband and Eddie Blue Capture $25,000 VFC Grand Prix with Sole Clear Jump-Off
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – August 9, 2025 – Lizzy Traband and Eddie Blue secured the top spot in Saturday’s $25,000 VFC Grand Prix at the Lexington National Horse Show, presented by…
Read More A Confident Performance Earns Vivienne Zemmel the VHSA/M+S Children’s Medal Victory
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – August 8, 2025 – A poised round and polished test carried Vivienne Zemmel and MTM Avanti to the top of the VHSA/M+S Children’s Medal on Friday evening…
Read More Heartfelt Victory for Adam Edgar and Black Rock in $5,000 National Hunter Derby
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – August 8, 2025 – The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby saw Adam Edgar and Black Rock rise to the top with a combined score of 182 on…
Read More Zaza Z Zips to Victory in $5,000 Welcome Stake at Lexington National
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – August 7, 2025 – The $5,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake at the Lexington National Horse Show, presented by Attwood Equestrian Surfaces, kicked off the week’s featured hunter…
Read More Fourth Edition of Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3* Ends on a High Note with Top Sport and Stunning Atmosphere
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA – May 18, 2025 – The final day of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3* (MADFest) presented by Täkt Saddlery saw international and national show competitors ride…
Read More Eight CDI Divisions Deliver Quality Dressage on Day Two of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, VA– May 17, 2025 – The second day of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3* (MADFest) presented by Täkt Saddlery delivered quality performances as riders competed across eight…
Read More Kama Godek and Lady Stakkata Score $25,000 George P. Ohrstrom Grand Prix Victory at Lexington Spring Encore
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – May 3, 2025 – An enthusiastic crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Dee Dee Arena for the highlight event of the Lexington Spring Encore: the $25,000 George…
Read More Kenzie Smith and Sundown Shine in $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Lexington Spring Encore
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – May 2, 2025 – Friday morning at the Virginia Horse Center brought the competitive energy as top hunter riders gathered for the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby,…
Read More Marylisa Leffler and Zaza Z Clinch Victory in $5,000 Welcome Open Jumper Stake at Lexington Spring Encore
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – May 1, 2025 – A competitive field of riders took to the Dee Dee Arena Thursday morning to contest the $5,000 Welcome Open Jumper Stake during the…
Read More Mary Lisa Leffler and Gentleman Jack Garner First Grand Prix Victory in $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix at Lexington Premiere
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – April 26, 2025 – Speed and accuracy took center stage Saturday evening during the $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix, the main event of the Lexington Spring Premiere and…
Read More Guy Cambria and Figure of Speech Capture $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Lexington Premiere
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – April 25, 2025 – Spectators lined the Sandy Gerald Ring Friday morning as top horse-and-rider combinations competed for top honors in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby…
Read More Mary Lisa Leffler Scores One-Two Finish in $5,000 Welcome Stake to Kick Off Lexington Spring Premiere
| By Rebecca Walton
Lexington, Va. – April 24, 2025 – Mary Lisa Leffler of Rolling Acres came out strong Thursday morning, delivering all the right answers to kick off the 2025 Lexington Spring…
Read More Festival of Champions
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Spend Spring at the Virginia Horse Center’s 2025 Lexington Spring Series Prize List and Schedule Now Available Online Lexington, Va. – March 18, 2025 – Spring has arrived, and the Virginia…
Read More 2025 Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival and Lexington CDI3* Prize List Now Online
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Lexington, Va. – March 11, 2024 – The Virginia Horse Center is pleased to announce that the prize list for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival and Lexington CDI3* (MADFest), presented by Täkt Saddlery –…
Read More Lexington Friday Wrap Up!
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Photo above, pictured left to right: Anne Marie Rooks. Mike and Betsy Rooks, Guy Cambria and Tiffany Cambria The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by MJR Horse Transportation, kicked off Triple Crown Derby…
Read More Lexington National Saturday Wrap-UP!
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‘Hat Trick’ for Isabella Salas Wins the VHSA/EMO Junior Championship on the Flat, VHSA/EMO Hunter Seat Medal Finals, and the Overall VHSA/EMO Horsemanship Award Photograph above: E. Sue Bopp, President…
Read More That’s a Wrap
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Lexington National Crowns the Champions Congratulations VHSA/EMO Adult RidersAnnabele Whitehead Wins VHSA/EMO Amateur on the Flat Championship Annabele Whitehead won the VHSA/EMO Amateur on the Flat Championship at the Lexington…
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