Virginia Horse Center in the News
VHC Eventing Starter Trials and XC Schooling
March 23–24, 2024 Note: Schooling time change For those joining us for schooling on Saturday, March 23, we have updated our schedule. Schooling will start at 12 pm and run through 4 pm. The dressage arenas, show jumping course, and Sunday’s cross-country courses [all flagged as well as some additional fences not on the course] are open to school. For only $100, school all three phases. This is your chance to get tuned up and check out the improvements made to…
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VHC Eventing Starter Trials and XC Schooling on Deck!
March 23-24, 2024 Attention Eventers! Have you seen all the improvements made on the Virginia Horse Center Cross Country Course? The water jumps have been improved, a new ditch was added, and one of the old bank complexes has been updated for the Training and Modified course. The upcoming Starter Trials and XC Schooling on March 23-24 is your chance to check it out! Entries are open and will close on the 13th. Avoid late entry fees by entering today. On Saturday,…
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March 1: The rest of the story …
Qualtrics Survey Winners! The 2023 Qualtrics Survey helped us obtain information in order to better identify and serve our customers. This information will also be used by the philanthropy department when applying for grants, and for our sponsorship team when creating proposals for prospective sponsors. The Qualtrics Survey participants were invited to enter to win either a $100 Gift Card, or a free stall for use at a VHC-owned event and were randomly selected. Our lucky winners were: Margaret Samdahl…
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Estate Planning for Horse Owners
Beyond the Bridle: Estate Planning Considerations for the Horse Owner By Elizabeth M. Horsley We are delighted that Virginia Horse Center Foundation Board Member Elizabeth M. Horsley contributed to our March VHC Newsletter. Elizabeth is counsel at the Richmond law firm of Christian & Barton, L.L.P., where she focuses on estate and trust administration and planning and is also active in Virginia’s equestrian community. According to Horsley, I was consulted recently about establishing a trust for the care of a horse…
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Board of Directors Spotlight
Congratulations to VHC Board Member Chris Wynne for being featured in the March issue of Sidelines Magazine.
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Facility Updates
ATTENTION EVENTERS! BIG NEWS FOR YOU! The cross-country course has seen some major improvements thanks to the work of Tyson Rementer. Rementer said, “We had a wildly productive visit to the VHC in January. We knocked off several great new upgrades along with course designer Jay Hambly and my building partner Levi Ryckewaert.” Rementer shared the details about the cross-country improvements: “For starters, the water jumps on both the Oak Hill course and Horse Center courses were modernized with new…
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Upcoming Virginia Horse Center-Owned Spring Events
This year, the spring calendar is packed again with Virginia Horse Center-owned events, all produced to benefit the Virginia Horse Center. The season kicked off with the Lexington Spring Welcome, which will conclude on March 3rd. Next up is the VHC Starter Trials and Cross Country Schooling, scheduled for March 23-24. VHC Board President, Roxanne Booth, leads the way for all eventing competitions at the Virginia Horse Center and we are thankful for the countless hours she devotes to these events. …
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Welcome, Stephen Shank, the New CEO of the VHCF
The Virginia Horse Center bids farewell to CEO Glenn Petty and welcomes newly appointed CEO Stephen Shank. An accountant by profession, Shank earned associate degrees in math and science from Niagara County Community College in 1985, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Niagara University in 2003, and a Master of Business Administration in accounting from Niagara University in 2005. Shank most recently served Alfred University in Alfred, New York, as Head Coach and Director of the Equestrian Program since 2015.…
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Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival and Lexington CDI3* • May 16-19
The Virginia Horse Center (VHC) is excited to announce the return of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3* (MADFest) on May 16-19. This is the third season of this international caliber event, consisting of a National and International Dressage Show. We are pleased to share that Täkt Saddlery will join us again as Presenting Sponsor in 2024. Joanna Gray-Randle, Founding Partner and Executive Vice President of Täkt Saddlery, expressed her excitement: “MADFest embodies all of the best qualities of competition and camaraderie and…
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Lexington Spring Welcome on Deck!
February 29 – March 3, 2024 n addition to our roster of class offerings, we’re delighted to announce the addition of two new fun exhibition classes scheduled for Saturday night, March 2. The Adult Leadline Exhibition. That’s right, riders, it’s time to saddle up your mom, dad, groom, grandparent or trainer for this fun-filled competition. Riders will be judged at the walk, and safety attire is required. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, most correct hunter attire, most original,…
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Unregulated Gambling Devices Pose Risks to Virginia’s Horse Industry
Key Concerns regarding Gray Machines in Virginia: Additional Articles:Keep ‘Gray’ Machines Out of Virginia (richmond.com)Virginia: Skill Game Legalization Hits House Roadblock (richmond.com) As stakeholders in the Virginia horse racing community, it is imperative that we join forces to address this issue promptly. Here’s how you can help: Contact your Legislator!Spread Awareness: Share this information with fellow horse enthusiasts and industry professionalsAdvocate for Regulation: Support efforts to regulate and monitor gambling activities. LEARN MORE
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