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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…
Read MoreSmiles 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEnter 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!
Read MoreCongratulations! 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreAddison 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLexington 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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