Virginia Horse Center in the News
A Wonderful Weekend: Sunday Recap
at VHC Eventing presented by Capital Square The above photo is of Ashton Benefiel and Libris Charlotte. Photo by Sally Spickard. The competition wrapped up Sunday to cap off a highly successful VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square. All remaining divisions completed their competition weekend, with some finishing on show jumping and others concluding with cross country. The FEI Long-format division champions and several other award winners were also crowned for their efforts over the weekend. Benefiel Rises to the Occasion…
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Stars Align on Day One of VHC Eventing presented by Capital Square
Photo above: Ariel Grald and Adagio’s Nobility. Photo by Sally Spickard. A thrilling day of competition has ended as VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, officially got underway on Friday, with many divisions competing in dressage and show jumping. A total of 442 competitors have come to Virginia Horse Center for “Eventing with a View”, and despite some rain showers to start the day, Friday ended with warm sunshine. The FEI divisions kicked off Friday, with the Short divisions contesting…
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VHC Eventing Presented by Capital Square
Following the First Horse Inspection, which kicked off the competition at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, its green lights and all systems go. The Ground Jury for the CCI2*-L and CCI1*-L divisions assessed all 26 combinations entered for competitive readiness, accepting all pairs with no holds or representations. I Love My Horse presented a Best Turned Out Award for the First Horse Inspection, giving a $150 gift certificate to Isabelle Blair and Get It Together, who are competing in the…
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Smiles and Sunshine on Saturday at the VHC Eventing presented by Capital Square
A visit to Virginia Horse Center is a worthwhile experience, even if you aren’t a “horse person”. Operating with the aptly chosen tagline “Eventing with a View”, the venue offers picturesque vistas, rolling hills, and top-flight equestrian competition. A gorgeous Saturday that began with traditional hillside fog unveiled the views for a full day of cross country, show jumping, and dressage competition at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square. Beshear Comes from Behind to Win CCI3*-S Emily Beshear, whose Deep Purple…
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The Jacqueline and George Ohrstrom, Jr. Barn Dedication
Pictured above [L-R] Mr. Will Phipps of B&D Builders, Ms. Anjela Carroll, Mrs. Jacqueline Ohrstrom, Mrs. Roxanne Booth cutting the ribbon on the newly dedicated Jacqueline & George Ohrstrom, Jr. Barn. Photo © SCB Photography photos by Riley On May 9th, the Virginia Horse Center Foundation cut the ribbon on the newly dedicated Jacqueline & George Ohrstrom, Jr. Barn, honoring the late George Ohrstrom, Jr. and Mrs. Jacqueline Ohrstrom. In addition to several competitors at the Bonnie Blue UPHA Saddlebred show…
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Enter by Midnight Tonight! for VHC Eventing presented by Capital Square
Enter by midnight tonight for VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, with no late fees For information and entries, please click here.USEF Endorsed/USEA RecognizedT, TR, N, BNUSEF/USEA RecognizedCCI2-L, CCI3-S, CCI2-S, CCI1-L, I, P, PR, MUSEA Recognized TestsStarter SAVE THE DATE! September 21-22, 2024! STARTER TRIALS and XC SCHOOLING We look forward to welcoming you to the Virginia Horse Center and eventing with a view!
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Congratulations! Lexington Spring Encore Champions!
The Lexington Spring Encore wrapped up Sunday after a full week of competition, special events and southern hospitality. Congratulations to all riders and owners, and thank you to everyone who supported the shows and the Virginia Horse Center’s Virginia Festival of Champions. The Lexington Spring Premiere and the Lexington Spring Encore wrap up two of the three weeks of shows, and the final installment will be the Lexington National, August 7-11, 2024. Grand Adult Hunter Champion The Mattingly Perpetual Trophy presented…
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“Emerald Bay” Wins the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by the Heisley Family Foundation, kicked off the Triple Crown Derby Day in the Sandy Gerald Arena. As the second horse and rider team to go out of a field of twenty-six, Anne Oliver’s Emerald Bay, ridden by Katherine Schmidt Butler of Richmond, Virginia, set the bar with their combined score of 180. According to hunter judge, Tammy Provost, “The winning round was great. They went so early in the order, and everything about them was…
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Addison Reed Repeats Winning Performance in the $10,000 Welcome
Above photo caption: Addison Reed [pictured on Doc Di Villigana standing in for Goliath], Photo © Teresa Ramsay Addison Reed and Reed Training & Sales Goliath turned in a repeat winning performance in the $10,000.00 Welcome Stake 1.35 m, besting a field of 13 horse and rider teams. As the first to go, Reed and Goliath turned in double clear rounds with a second-round time of 34.232 seconds which set the new time to beat. None would beat that time. “It’s one of those things, ever since…
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The Lexington Spring Encore is Underway
Above photo caption: Chris Wynne and Teri McLeskey’s “Landon”. Photo © Teresa Ramsay The opening day of the Lexington Spring Encore kicked off today under beautiful sunny skies, and it’s looking like WCHR week will be one for the books! We have an action-packed week ahead, and we hope you will enjoy it! All are welcome to enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast in the Winner’s Café daily from 7-10 am. Can’t get away from the barn? Keep your eyes open for…
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Lexington Spring Premiere Crowns the Champions
Grand Hunter Champion Daniel P. Lenehan Trophypresented by Virginia Horse Center Above photo caption: On Point, owned by Alisa Berry and ridden by Jason Berry; Photo credit: Teresa Ramsay Green Conformation Hunter Champion The Robert W.H. Mish, Jr. Perpetual Trophy presented by the Virginia Horse Center The J. Arthur Reynolds Perpetual Trophy presented by the Virginia Horse CenterLeading Hunter Rider Katie Cooper Read and see photos of moreChampions
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Addison Reed Pilots “Keina” to Victory in the $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix
Sanmar Farm’s Keina, ridden by Addison Reed, won last night’s $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix in an exciting jump off to the crowd’s delight and Keina’s owner, Sandra Ruiz. Ruiz said, “I am so excited! I’m excited to have such a nice horse; it’s amazing!” With a first-round time allowed set at 79 seconds, four would advance to the jump off. Reed had three of the four rides, and her rival Marylisa Leffler and Rolling Acres’ ZaZa Z rounded out the four finalists. Reed…
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