Virginia 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 […]
A 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 […]
Bronte 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 […]
Ema Klugman & Bronte Beach Z Are Back in Home Court at VHC Eventing, Presented by Capital Square
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 on the podium. On Friday, she set herself up for history to repeat itself at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square. She and Bronte Beach Z are […]
Julia Babington and Castiel WB Rise to the Challenge at the Lexington National
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 Equestrian. In a class that tested both technical skill and adaptability, Julia Babington piloted Castiel WB to first place, followed by Barbara Closter and ESH […]
Lizzy Traband and Eddie Blue Capture $25,000 VFC Grand Prix with Sole Clear Jump-Off
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 Attwood Equestrian, producing the only clear round in the jump-off to claim the win. Out of a competitive field, only three riders advanced to the […]
A Confident Performance Earns Vivienne Zemmel the VHSA/M+S Children’s Medal Victory
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 at the Lexington National Horse Show, presented by Attwood Equestrian. The pair earned a final score of 84 to secure the blue. Katharine Kelly and […]
Heartfelt Victory for Adam Edgar and Black Rock in $5,000 National Hunter Derby
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 Friday morning during the Lexington National Horse Show, presented by Attwood Equestrian. Just one point behind, Julia Babington and Cesandro claimed second with 181, while […]
Zaza Z Zips to Victory in $5,000 Welcome Stake at Lexington National
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 jumper competition with thrilling double-clear performances from the top three finishers. Blazing around the jump-off track in 30.88 seconds, Mary Lisa Leffler and her seasoned […]
Lexington Friday Wrap Up!
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 Day in the Anderson Coliseum and welcomed twenty-five horse and rider teams on the hunt for the blue. Nancy Wallis of Ewing, New Jersey, designed […]