Virginia Horse Center Welcomes Trailer Country LLC & Cimarron Trailers as Official Trailer Partners
Lexington, VA – August 26, 2026 – The Virginia Horse Center Foundation is thrilled to welcome Trailer Country LLC and Cimarron Trailers as its Official Trailer Partners. Located in southeastern Virginia, Trailer Country LLC offers a selection of horse and livestock trailers designed to meet the needs of equestrians and other livestock owners. Through its partnership with Cimarron Trailers, Trailer Country brings […]
Savannah Shaver Take Top Honors in Her First AYR Equitation Challenge at 2026 Lexington National
Lexington, VA – August 9, 2026 – Savannah Shaver made her first time competing in the Amy Y. Reistrup (AYR) Equitation Challenge one to remember, earning an 83 to take the victory on Sunday at the 2026 Lexington National Horse Show’s final day of competition. Kelly Kiser finished second with an 81, while Mila Lieberman […]
Testing Their Way to the Top: Babington and Castiel WB Win VHSA Medal Finals
Lexington, KY – August 8, 2026 – Julia Babington and Castiel WB saved their best for Saturday night at the Festival of Champions’ Lexington National Horse Show, climbing from third place to win the VHSA Hunt Seat Medal Finals, sponsored by Marshall and Sterling Insurance. Babington entered the final test with an 84, while Kinsley […]
Smart Turns and a Big Win: Miller and Corazon Earn the Blue in the $5,000 National Derby at the Lexington National Horse Show
Lexington, VA – August 6, 2026 – A field of 28 talented horse and rider combinations walked into the Wiley ring on Friday afternoon looking for a blue ribbon. At the end of the day, it was Patrick Miller and Corazon who topped the $5,000 National Derby at the Festival of Champions’ Lexington National Horse […]
Katie Cooper and Hallmark Earn Grand Hunter Championship at Lexington National Horse Show
Lexington, VA – August 6, 2026 – The Festival of Champions’ 2026 Lexington National Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center began with top horse-and-rider hunter combinations vying for championship honors before one exceptional pair rose to the top. It was Katie Cooper and Hallmark, owned by Garland Alban, who claimed the prestigious Grand Hunter […]
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 […]
Keri 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 […]
Rolling 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 […]
Virginia 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 […]
Virginia 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 […]